The Motivation Myth: Helping Kids Build Drive That Lasts

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Grounded and Soaring

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The stakes for a child’s education are always high, but something is different now. We all feel it. The world our children will inherit is filled with promise and peril. They will have unparalleled opportunities to create, to build, to fulfill their potential, and they will have to navigate just as many distractions and shifting tides. We launched Grounded and Soaring because parents need help, and we at Marin Montessori School have years of experience that we want to share. Grounded and Soaring explores what it means to parent and educate in today’s world.

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The Motivation Myth: Helping Kids Build Drive That Lasts

Grounded and Soaring

27 minutes 32 seconds

1 month ago

The Motivation Myth: Helping Kids Build Drive That Lasts

Many parents worry: Is my child motivated enough?

In this episode, Terry Dubow and Minnie Wales, Director of Education for Elementary, talk about how motivation really develops—and why the ability to choose challenging work matters more than constant pushing.

Key Takeaways:

Why real motivation grows from curiosity, not pressure
How daily routines build independence and focus
Ways parents can help kids choose “just-right” challenges
Why internal drive matters more than grades

Don't forget to read Minnie's article on this topic!