The Unmotivated Teen

Motivation

The Secret to Your Son's Achievement

Adam Price Ph.D. on March 27, 2022

Learn the secret formula to help your son find motivaiton and fulfillment.

Adolescence

Sheltering a Teen in Place Without Losing Your Mind

Adam Price Ph.D. on March 17, 2020

How to keep teens safe and sane during the challenging days ahead.

Adolescence

Communicating With Your Teen

Adam Price Ph.D. on January 31, 2020

Need new skills to communicate better with your teen? Here are some that come from unexpected places.

Adolescence

10 Mistakes Parents of Teens Need to Avoid

Adam Price Ph.D. on September 30, 2019

Learn to respect boundaries for a happy relationship and a more resilient teen.

Education

Does School Have to Be so Boring?

Adam Price Ph.D. on August 31, 2019

The fourth R, relevance, will help kids see why they need to learn the three Rs.

Trust

The Paradox of Raising Boys

Adam Price Ph.D. on July 30, 2019

Can boys and men be strong and sensitive?

Relationships

Raising an Alpha Male Who Doesn't Have to Prove It

Adam Price Ph.D. on June 30, 2019

What does a pack of wolves have to teach us about raising boys?

Education

Lori Loughlin, I've Got Some Advice for You

Adam Price Ph.D. on April 2, 2019

Disgusted by the recent college admissions scandal? Here's a takeaway that can benefit all of our kids.

Relationships

What Is the Opposite of Masculinity?

Adam Price Ph.D. on November 6, 2018

Why is manning up so bad for men and boys?

Media

Social Media Could Be Harming Your Teen's Mental Health

Adam Price Ph.D. on June 30, 2018

Is there a link between social media, teen depression, and the increasing rate of suicide?

Adolescence

Getting Your Teenager to Help Around the House

Adam Price Ph.D. on May 27, 2018

You're not a bad parent just because your teen won't do the dishes. But you might need some new strategies to get them to help around the house. Here are some tips.

Procrastination

4 Reasons Why Teens Can't Stop Procrastinating

Adam Price Ph.D. on April 17, 2018

You can't cure procrastination unless you know the cause.

Adolescence

Why Being An Activist is Good For Your Teen

Adam Price Ph.D. on March 11, 2018

What can we learn from the Marjorie Stoneham Douglas massacre? That teen activism is good for your son, and for our country.

Sex

The Most Important Sex Education Lesson of All: Consent

Adam Price Ph.D. on January 17, 2018

How to teach boys when no means no and when yes means no.

Beauty

I'm Too Ordinary to Get Into College

Adam Price Ph.D. on November 19, 2017

How applying to college sucks the soul out of high-school students.

ADHD

ADHD Kills Motivation

Adam Price Ph.D. on October 15, 2017

ADHD may kill motivation but I will show you how to provide life support using the most powerful tool you have: the parent-child relationship.

Happiness

The Burden of Happiness

Adam Price Ph.D. on August 27, 2017

Wanting your child to be happy may be bad for his emotional health

Adolescence

Is It Good to Fight With Your Teen?

Adam Price Ph.D. on July 29, 2017

Who knew arguing with your teen could be a good thing?

Adolescence

Why Your Best Advice Always Backfires

Adam Price Ph.D. on June 24, 2017

Sometimes the best advice is better left unsaid

Resilience

Failure Is Unacceptable

Adam Price Ph.D. on May 20, 2017

Your son sucks at school, but maybe that is not so bad.