Helping Your Unmotivated Teen: A Parent’s Guide to Unlock Your Child’s Potential

by Melanie McNally

No more arguing, punishments, or bribes. Help your child get motivated—and watch them soar!

You’re at your wits’ end. Again. Your teen is bright, savvy, and capable—and completely unmotivated. Whether it’s too much screen time, pandemic-induced resignation, or disillusionment at the state of the world, so many kids recently seem to have lost the passion to create, excel, engage, and do. What you need, for them and you, is a teen expert—a fresh voice to ask the right questions, make powerful suggestions, and offer proven techniques for getting your teen back in the game and focused on a future of fulfillment, success, purpose, and enjoyment.

Melanie McNally is that expert, and she’ll help you and your teen conquer whatever’s been keeping them down and holding them back. Presented in simple steps, this book breaks down the three major components of

Help your teen ignite their creativity and passion Work with your teen to increase their endurance and effort Encourage your teen to envision and set worthy and attainable milestones   Small changes can have huge impacts—the kind that inspire confidence, a sense of accomplishment, and the desire to keep going, keep doing, and stay the course. If you’re looking to motivate your teen and set the stage for success and happiness, this book can help you get started today.

Genres: Self Help, Parenting

168 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2024

Reviews

[wonderfullyweird88 · Rating 3 out of 5]

As someone who works closely with a lot of teenagers, I understand how frustrating and concerning a lack of motivation can be for both teens and their parents. It’s a common issue that many parents struggle to navigate, and this book serves as a valuable resource for helping them better understand what might be going on with their child. It provides insightful information on the root causes of unmotivated behavior and offers practical strategies for parents to support their teen in a positive and effective way.

One of the key strengths of this book is its focus on helping parents approach the situation with patience and understanding. Rather than resorting to frustration or anger, the book equips parents with the tools they need to stay calm and composed while encouraging their teens. The advice and strategies are grounded in empathy, making it clear that motivation issues often stem from deeper challenges that need to be addressed with care.

I would highly recommend this book to any parent dealing with an unmotivated teenager. It offers helpful advice on how to foster an environment that encourages motivation and self-confidence, while also providing reassurance to parents that they’re not alone in facing this challenge. .

I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, and I believe it’s an excellent resource for anyone looking to better understand and support their teen in overcoming motivation struggles.

[Denisa Ostas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a nice surprise for me. Entering preteen years with my first child, I see my self unprepared to deal with teen lack of motivation. I found in this book several practical advices on dealing with lack of motivation in teens.
The book unfolds gradually concepts like drive, grit and goals by giving many ideas and explanations for implementing in your teen’s life. I found it easy and catchy to read.