“He’s so smart, but he’s no longer interested in school/m-/or any 'offline' activities.” “She used to love sports, but now she just mopes around.” “My kid has turned into such a slacker!” Sound familiar? If you're wondering how your bright, motivated little kid became such an unmotivated adolescent, you're not alone. Fortunately, help is at hand! In this encouraging guide, psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten explains that kids who have lost the will to do anything (other than play video games) need more than simple encouragement or the “right” school, teacher,...

“He’s so smart, but he’s no longer interested in school/m-/or any 'offline' activities.” “She used to love sports, but now she just mopes around.” “My kid has turned into such a slacker!” Sound familiar? If you're wondering how your bright, motivated little kid became such an unmotivated adolescent, you're not alone. Fortunately, help is at hand! In this encouraging guide, psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten explains that kids who have lost the will to do anything (other than play video games) need more than simple encouragement or the “right” school, teacher,...