{"product_id":"bright-kids-who-couldnt-care-less-9781462547647","title":"Bright Kids Who Couldnt Care Less","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eâœHeâs so smart, but heâs no longer interested in school--or any 'offline' activities.â\u003cbr\u003e âœShe used to love sports, but now she just mopes around.â\u003cbr\u003e âœMy kid has turned into such a slacker!â\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sound familiar? If you're wondering how your bright, motivated little kid became such an \u003ci\u003eunmotivated\u003c\/i\u003e adolescent, you're not alone. Fortunately, help is at hand! In this compassionate guide, psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten explains that kids who have lost the will to do anything (other than play video games) need more than simple encouragement or the âœrightâ school, teacher, or coach to get back on track. Instead, Dr. Braaten helps you understand the myriad biological, psychological, and social factors that affect motivation, and get to know your own child's unique strengths, weaknesses, and personality traits better. Gain vital tools for tackling the motivational problems that are so pervasive today--and build a plan to boost your childâs confidence an\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Braaten distills research and decades of clinical experience into this hugely useful guide. The book throws a lifeline to parents struggling to understand a kid who seems to have given up. If you want to help children discover and enjoy their strengths, this book is a 'must read.'\"--Lisa Damour, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Emotional Lives of Teenagers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Dr. Braaten's incredible commitment to eradicating the 'myth of lazy' shines through on every page. For our family, the book sensitively broke down issues that felt overwhelming. It provided clear, actionable steps that helped us reframe our children’s challenges and focus on their strengths and talents instead.\"--Ashley J., Coatesville, Pennsylvania\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"If you’re pulling out your hair in frustration as you watch your child not care--and not care about not caring--this book is for you. Before you lecture your child yet again, or worse, give up, Dr. Braaten has answers that work and are simple to use. With the skill of an experienced safecracker, she teaches you to unlock your child's world and open up dazzling possibilities. Wise, practical, savvy, and warm.\"--Edward Hallowell, MD, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eADHD 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This is the book that any parent who has ever said, 'I don't understand how such a smart kid just doesn't care about doing well!' needs to read. It demystifies motivation and offers practical suggestions, guidance about appropriate expectations, and empathic advice. I wish I'd had this book when my own children were younger. Dr. Braaten empowers parents to help kids succeed, and, just as important, to let kids be partners in defining what success looks like.\"--Amanda Morin, educational consultant and author of \u003ci\u003eAdulting Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Dr. Braaten skillfully helps you understand where kids' motivation comes from and the complex factors that may cause difficulties. She also addresses a critical question: Are your expectations for your child a good fit for who they are and the future they want? Parents concerned about motivational issues will want to read this book!\"--Timothy E. Wilens, MD, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eStraight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A remarkable book by a remarkable woman….This book will give you hope that your child can find their way to a happy, healthy future….For anyone who cares about the next generation, this book is a gift.\"--from the Foreword by Sheryl Sandberg, author of \u003ci\u003eLean In\u003c\/i\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e I. Why Some Kids Couldn't Care Less\u003cbr\u003e 1. Why Doesn’t My Bright Kid Seem to Care about Anything?\u003cbr\u003e 2. The Parenting APP for Motivating Kids: Aptitude, Pleasure, and Practice\u003cbr\u003e 3. Aptitude: What Are Your Child's Strengths?\u003cbr\u003e 4. Pleasure: What Does Your Child Enjoy?\u003cbr\u003e 5. Practice: What Does Your Child Persist At?\u003cbr\u003e II. Knowing Your Child—and Yourself\u003cbr\u003e 6. Why Understanding Your Child's Unique Qualities Is Important\u003cbr\u003e 7. How Your Expectations Can Get in the Way\u003cbr\u003e 8. Adjusting Your Parenting Style to Fit the Child You Have\u003cbr\u003e III. Keys to Helping Your Child Care More\u003cbr\u003e 9. Set Goals That You Can Both Get Behind\u003cbr\u003e 10. Stay Flexible to Keep Your Child Motivated\u003cbr\u003e IV. When You Need Extra Help\u003cbr\u003e 11. When to Worry and What to Do\u003cbr\u003e 12. Resources\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guilford Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49530278904151,"sku":"9781462547647","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781462547647.jpg?v=1731878764","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/bright-kids-who-couldnt-care-less-9781462547647","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}