Why Your Encouragement Isn’t Motivating Your Teen—and What to Do Instead

If you’ve been sharing “motivational” hints with your teen, only to watch them do less—and pull away more—you’re not alone. You’re trying to help, offering support, yet your teen seems unmotivated. They’re letting important tasks, like school, go unnoticed. Why does your encouragement lead to less effort, more frustration, and a sense of helplessness for […]