As an academic mentor, one of the most common questions I get all the time is, “How do I motivate my child?”
Parents may ask me:
How do I motivate my teen to do their homework?
How do I motivate my child to get better grades?
How do I motivate my kid to study?
How do I motivate my teen to WANT to do better in school?
So I knew this was a topic that so many parents need support!
I had the privilege of interviewing parenting expert, Rachel Bailey, as she talks about how to motivate responsible behavior without the nagging and yelling!
Take a listen!
In this interview, Rachel discusses:
why the traditional methods of motivation don’t work
how parenting is like gardening
3 reasons why kids don’t follow responsible behavior
how our kids do not have the tools for responsible behavior
How we have taught our kids to only listen when we yell :(
How to rebuild authority
And much more!
This talk was so eye opening for me as a Mom, I needed to hear it for myself!
And this can definitely be applied to kids of all ages! Rachel talks about how even teens do not have a brain that is mature enough to choose the right motivation. So our teens are even working against their brains when they are choosing to work on school work or studying!
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Hey there! My name is Rachael and I have been a private tutor for over 10 years. I earned my undergraduate degree in 2 and a half years and earned my graduate degree by age 22. I have tutored dozens of high school students, college students, and graduate students. I offer support, encouragement, and resources to help parents learn how to best help their teen or child that is struggling in school.
