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Month: August 2026

Why Won’t My Teen Do What They’re Supposed to Do? How to Motivate a Teenager Without Nagging

The question: When I was a teen, I got all my stuff done. Why won’t my kid do the same? The quick answer: Most teens who seem unmotivated aren’t actually lacking drive. They light up for things that feel meaningful or immediately rewarding, and stall on tasks that feel boring, overwhelming, or disconnected from their…

The Backslide: Why Smart Kids Fall Behind in the First Month of School…and How They Can Dig Back Out

Every fall, parents feel like they’re falling off a cliff. Their teen is suddenly falling behind in school, and parents are left wondering what happened to the smart, capable student who was so psyched to make good grades this year. Motivation goes up in smoke as their teen suddenly stops turning in assignments and starts avoiding…

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  • The Backslide: Why Smart Kids Fall Behind in the First Month of School…and How They Can Dig Back Out
  • The Back-to-School Reset Your Teen Actually Needs
  • Why the Holiday Break Turns Into a Screen War (& What to Do Instead)
  • The Hidden Forces Pushing College Freshmen Out . . . and How Parents Can Help

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