No matter what his parents tried, they couldn't seem to motivate him to do his schoolwork. They had tried everything from taking away his phone and video games to warning him of the negative consequences for being lazy, but nothing seemed to work. Now what?

Parents bend over backwards to ensure their kids are happy, healthy, and successful. Without realizing it, we create a box that fits our ideal child. Our focus is making sure our child fits into that box. We’re convinced that if they just got in, they’d be happier. But it’s just the opposite.