<p>If you have a child who is very intelligent but no longer interested in school--or any offline'activities, a teen who used to love sports but now just mopes around, or a tween who used to be a super motivated little kid but now has been labelled a "slacker" by everyone in your family . .. you've come to the right place!  In this podcast we interview Dr. Ellen Braaten and we explore how to get through to bright kids who couldn't seem to care less. Dr. Braaten is the Director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Massacheusetts General Hospital, associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Braaten is widely recognized as an expert in the field of pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment, particularly in the areas of assessing learning disabilities and attentional disorders. Her book <a class="in-cell-link" href= "https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Kids-Couldnt-Care-Less/dp/B0CNS3PLSY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation"</a> is a wonderful resource for any parents struggling with this issue! You can also find Dr. Braaten at <a class="in-cell-link" href= "https://www.ellenbraatenphd.com/about" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.ellenbraatenphd.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p class="p1">Interested in more from the Institute?</p> <p class="p1">Don't miss our upcoming Summit on November 18-21st! This summit is packed with fabulous masterclasses from Dr. Shefali, Dr Neufeld, Dr. Hammond, Dr. Macnamara and so many more! ADHD, Aggression, Depression, Parental Wounds- there is something for everyone. A beautiful blend of  recorded masterclasses and live online workshops- and it is all free! Click <a href= "https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/">here</a> to register!</p> <p class="p1">Live Online Workshop - Childhood Anxiety - November 23rd</p> <p class="p1">This workshop we explore the physiological and psychological roots of anxiety, why its on the rise in our kids, and what we can do to support them.</p> <p class="p1">Take an additional 25% off the sale price with the coupon code: Anxiety25%off - Register <a href= "https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/childhood-anxiety-november-virtual-event/">  here!</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Child Psych Podcast

Institute of Child Psychology

Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: Rekindling Motivation with Ellen Braaten, Episode #104

OCT 30, 202444 MIN
The Child Psych Podcast

Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: Rekindling Motivation with Ellen Braaten, Episode #104

OCT 30, 202444 MIN

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<p>If you have a child who is very intelligent but no longer interested in school--or any offline'activities, a teen who used to love sports but now just mopes around, or a tween who used to be a super motivated little kid but now has been labelled a "slacker" by everyone in your family . .. you've come to the right place!  In this podcast we interview Dr. Ellen Braaten and we explore how to get through to bright kids who couldn't seem to care less. Dr. Braaten is the Director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Massacheusetts General Hospital, associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Braaten is widely recognized as an expert in the field of pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment, particularly in the areas of assessing learning disabilities and attentional disorders. Her book <a class="in-cell-link" href= "https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Kids-Couldnt-Care-Less/dp/B0CNS3PLSY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation"</a> is a wonderful resource for any parents struggling with this issue! You can also find Dr. Braaten at <a class="in-cell-link" href= "https://www.ellenbraatenphd.com/about" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.ellenbraatenphd.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p class="p1">Interested in more from the Institute?</p> <p class="p1">Don't miss our upcoming Summit on November 18-21st! This summit is packed with fabulous masterclasses from Dr. Shefali, Dr Neufeld, Dr. Hammond, Dr. Macnamara and so many more! ADHD, Aggression, Depression, Parental Wounds- there is something for everyone. A beautiful blend of  recorded masterclasses and live online workshops- and it is all free! Click <a href= "https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/">here</a> to register!</p> <p class="p1">Live Online Workshop - Childhood Anxiety - November 23rd</p> <p class="p1">This workshop we explore the physiological and psychological roots of anxiety, why its on the rise in our kids, and what we can do to support them.</p> <p class="p1">Take an additional 25% off the sale price with the coupon code: Anxiety25%off - Register <a href= "https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/childhood-anxiety-november-virtual-event/">  here!</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>