44 - Back to School - A Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Internal Motivation
Description
What an important episode for a transformational new school year!
Amy shares some practical strategies for parents to foster a sense of internal motivation in their children, moving beyond external rewards to cultivate genuine self-recognition and empowerment.
You’ll find some important information in the answers to these questions:
How can parents shift from external to internal rewards to motivate their children?
What are the benefits of recognizing and rewarding internal successes in children?
How can the "Catch Your Kid Being Good" strategy enhance a child’s self-esteem and motivation?
Amy continues her back-to-school series with a deep dive into a "fun little strategy" designed to help parents encourage their children's natural progression toward internal motivation. She discusses the typical reliance on external rewards like money or treats and the significant benefits of shifting towards internal rewards that children can cultivate within themselves. The highlight of the discussion is Amy’s unique strategy that not only strengthens parent-child relationships but also enhances a child's self-esteem and intrinsic motivation.
"We all love external rewards... But there are also rewards that come from within, from our own sense of knowing that we did well." - Amy Head
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