Having children who thrive is at the heart of every parent’s desire. These desires are natural and help drive development from one generation to the next. Great parents aspire to have their children ...

Highly motivated people aren’t merely good at giving themselves energy and motivation — they’re also skilled at maintaining ...

Want to raise children who are happy, fulfilled and self-motivated to succeed? Trust them more "and worry about them less," suggests neuropsychologist William Stixrud, co-author of "The Seven ...

Have you ever watched your child solve a problem? It’s hard not to intervene. But it’s better to let our children try to solve something before we step in. This is one way to help them become ...

Stewart L. Burgess, Ph.D. is the developmental psychologist and executive director of The Children’s Museum of Memphis. As a parent, you may ask what inspires one child to work hard while others may ...

Self-affirmations can help increase your self-worth and motivation. With regular practice, you can shift your focus toward your strengths and adapt to new circumstances more easily. Self-affirmation ...

Doing well in school isn’t just about being able to read dense books and solve complex math problems. There are other, less tangible qualities that help students succeed, like having the courage to ...

Ah, feeling motivated. It seems to come and go. It ebbs and flows. I’m a firm believer in the idea that motivation is not something that burns in the lucky few of us. Motivation is better viewed as an ...