
The Science of Motivating Young People w/ Dr. David Yeager
08/09/24 • 61 min
This week Dr. David Yeager- developmental psychologist and author of “10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation— And Making Your Own Life Easier” sits down with us to discuss how we can best motivate young people. We discuss the science of stress, what “grownsplaining” is and why to avoid it, and how the powerful “mentor mindset” approach can help us motivate our kids.
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This week Dr. David Yeager- developmental psychologist and author of “10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation— And Making Your Own Life Easier” sits down with us to discuss how we can best motivate young people. We discuss the science of stress, what “grownsplaining” is and why to avoid it, and how the powerful “mentor mindset” approach can help us motivate our kids.
I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL
Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/
Follow me on Instagram for more:
@raisinggoodhumanspodcast
Sponsors:
Knix: Go to knix.com and get 15% off with promo code HUMANS.
Nordic Naturals: Visit www.nordic.com/humans for 20% off your next order of omega-3s, vitamins, and supplements.
Gabb: Go to GABB.com/HUMANS to get started
Seed: Go to Seed.com/HUMANS and use code 25HUMANS to get 25% off
Dime: Unlock your discount at DIMEBeautyCO.com
Hungryroot: go to Hungryroot.com/humans, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies
Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Produced by Dear Media.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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