10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People

<p><strong>What if motivation was not a mystery but a skill you could learn to unlock in the young people you care about?</strong></p><p><em>10 to 25 – The Science of Motivating Young People</em> is a practical research-informed guide for anyone who lives or works with today’s kids teens and young adults. Instead of empty slogans or quick fixes it shows you what actually drives motivation in ages 10 to 25 and how to build it in real life one conversation and one habit at a time.</p><p>Blending clear explanations from psychology and neuroscience with relatable examples from homes classrooms and teams this book translates the latest science into simple tools you can use immediately. You will discover how motivation really works in the teenage and young adult brain why traditional “push harder” strategies backfire and what to do instead when you are facing resistance distraction or apathy.</p><p>You will learn how to:</p><p><em>‭• </em>Turn nagging pressure and power struggles into cooperation ownership and follow-through</p><p><em>‭• </em>Build intrinsic motivation in young people so they do not give up at the first obstacle</p><p><em>‭• </em>Help them set goals they actually care about and stick with long enough to see results</p><p><em>‭• </em>Use feedback consequences and rewards in a way that strengthens rather than weakens internal drive</p><p><em>‭• </em>Support mental health focus and resilience in a world of constant distraction and comparison</p><p>Whether you are parenting a stubborn 10-year-old teaching a restless middle school class coaching disengaged teens or guiding anxious college students <em>10 to 25 – The Science of Motivating Young People</em> gives you a step-by-step framework to:</p><p><em>‭• </em>Understand what is really behind “lazy” or “unmotivated” behavior</p><p><em>‭• </em>Communicate in a way that earns trust instead of shutting conversations down</p><p><em>‭• </em>Build routines that make homework chores screen time and sleep less of a daily battle</p><p><em>‭• </em>Encourage confidence grit and self-discipline without turning into a drill sergeant</p><p>If you have ever thought “I have tried everything and nothing works with this kid” this book will show you what you have been missing and how small shifts in your approach can create big changes in effort responsibility and hope.</p><p>Perfect for parents teachers mentors coaches counselors and anyone who wants to help young people move from stuck and stressed to focused confident and genuinely motivated.</p>