Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less
Book • 2023
Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less explores why some bright children seem disengaged and offers practical, evidence-based strategies for parents and educators to rekindle motivation.
Dr. Ellen Braaten examines factors like identity, learned helplessness, executive function challenges, and environmental barriers that undermine engagement.
The book emphasizes strengths-based approaches, responsibility, and helping children discover meaningful activities aligned with their values.
It provides case examples, assessment guidance, and actionable steps to support sustained motivation and academic persistence.
Aimed at parents of tweens and teens, it reframes 'laziness' and helps families create conditions that foster intrinsic motivation.
Dr. Ellen Braaten examines factors like identity, learned helplessness, executive function challenges, and environmental barriers that undermine engagement.
The book emphasizes strengths-based approaches, responsibility, and helping children discover meaningful activities aligned with their values.
It provides case examples, assessment guidance, and actionable steps to support sustained motivation and academic persistence.
Aimed at parents of tweens and teens, it reframes 'laziness' and helps families create conditions that foster intrinsic motivation.
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