Raising Good Humans
S3 Ep 36: Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up, w/ Dr. Ellen Braaten
Sep 8, 2023
Join Dr. Ellen Braaten, leading expert in child psychology, as she discusses fostering motivation in children, helping them find purpose and understanding motivation in bright kids. The podcast also explores finding time for children's interests and the importance of letting go of parental expectations.
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- Understand and acknowledge your child's strengths and interests, even if they don't align with your expectations.
- Create space for your child to pursue activities they love and discuss alternatives to academics based on their unique strengths and interests.
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Understanding the Challenges of Unmotivated Children
In this podcast episode, Dr. Ellen Bratton discusses the issue of unmotivated children. She explains how some children, despite being capable and competent, lack motivation and interest in their activities. Dr. Bratton emphasizes the importance of accurately understanding and acknowledging your child's strengths and interests, even if they don't align with your expectations. She advises parents to reflect on what brings their child pleasure and joy, and to have open-ended conversations about goals and commitments. Dr. Bratton also suggests creating space for your child to pursue activities they love and discussing potential alternatives to academics, such as work or volunteering, based on their unique strengths and interests.
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