motivating kids

Is that all the progress you've made?

If you've sometimes had this thought about your child or teen, then today's episode is a must-listen!

Today's episode is all about turning that thought on its head, using a concept called the Gap and the Gain. This is a mindset strategy that's easy to use - and packs a HUGE punch too!

This strategy shows you how being in the 'Gap' mindset leads you to feeling frustrated with your young person's progress, while the 'Gain' mindset allows you to acknowledge their "small but mighty wins' -  relieving you of stress and frustration and SUPERSIZING your young person's motivation to succeed!

📌 Here's What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• [7:27] Dive into the psychology behind The Gap and The Gain and why it matters.
• [13:37] Uncover actionable strategies to shift from the Gap mindset to the Gain mindset, including identifying signs you're in the Gap and tips for embracing the Gain.
• [20:42] Learn how to set smart and kind goals with your young person in 5 easy steps, designed to celebrate progress and foster a positive environment.

And guess what? This week's Episode Guide, called, 'The Smart and Kind Goal-Setting Guide,' supports you in helping your young person make - and meet - important goals. Inside the guide is a worksheet that I created that guides you through setting those big dreams and breaking them down into the kind of steps that make your young person say, 'I've got this'—all while pinpointing the perfect moments for a high-five, a hug, or maybe a celebratory dance-off.

Start listening now to transform doubts into celebrations and watch how this powerful strategy changes the game for you and your young person.

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Are you struggling with the challenge of motivating a child or teen who doesn't seem to respond to the traditional rewards, such as extra screen time or taking away their cell phone?

You're not alone, and this episode is your guiding light to transform your approach to your child's motivation.

📌 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

[6:42] Building the Motivation Muscle: A quick review of the fundamental elements essential to nurturing your young person's motivation.

[13:10] The Power of External Rewards: Dive into why acquiring external motivators (rewards) is crucial in the journey of motivation building. You've got to understand how it works in order to use it effectively.

[18:55] Six Pitfalls of Rewards: Explore the six common mistakes parents make when using rewards as motivation tools - and how to avoid them.

[25:55] The Six Reasons Why Rewards Don't Seem To Work: Discover the six most common reasons why some young people don't initially respond to external rewards and how to address these challenges.

[38:06] Quick Tips for Success: Nine practical tips to effectively use external rewards as a motivating strategy tailored to your unique child or teen.

Join me in this episode as we embark on a journey from apathy to action, igniting your young person's motivation with external rewards, even if they don't seem motivated by the traditional ones. Remember, you're not just managing your young person's motivation; you're nurturing a motivated, confident, and successful individual.

🌟 Here's to a future filled with motivation, progress, and remarkable achievements. Tune in now and let's spark the fire of motivation in your young person! 🌟

Head here to download and print the free Episode Guide >>> From Apathy to Action: The Parent's Guide to External Motivation

Don't forget to take the Motivation Personality Quiz to better understand your child or teen's natural personality style and learn how to work with it.

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This is one of the questions we hear the most from frustrated parents: “How do I motivate my child?” In fact, our 12-year-old daughter just asked us a few days ago what we had done as parents to raise up kids who all get things done. The answer is multi-faceted, and starts with some of the paradigm shifts that we talked about in earlier episodes (see 1 and 2 for example), and in helping each child to discover their genius. It means even encouraging your 6-year-old when he wants to literally climb the walls!

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