INSIGHTS

Learn the science behind raising internally motivated kids—without bribes, punishments, or pressure. Discover practical strategies to build confidence, ownership, and self-driven learning.

If you’ve ever told your teen to “focus on studies” and got an eye roll in return, you’re not alone.Most parents describe this stage as talking to a wall. But here’s a little truth bomb: teens don’t stop listening — they stop responding the way they used to. The same child who once asked, “What should I do, Mom?” now wants to decide for themselves.So when parents repeat, remind, or lecture, the brain interprets it as a threat to autonomy, not guidance. But the good news is he