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Parent Workshop: How to Keep Your Middle Schooler Motivated

Does your middle schooler say “I'll do it later” constantly?

Your child isn't lazy—their developing brain processes motivation differently, external rewards backfire, and traditional strategies stop working in grades 5-8.

Join Harvard psychology graduate Malia Clark for strategies that turn procrastination into self-motivation. With seven years helping middle schoolers build engagement, Malia reveals how pre-teen brains work differently and the daily habits that create lasting drive. This free masterclass includes hands-on exercises designed specifically for grades 5-8. You'll learn 👉

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How middle schooler brains process motivation differently, why they lose engagement, and early warning signs before complete disengagement happens.

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Your child's specific procrastination type through interactive exercises—overwhelmed, perfectionistic, confused, bored, or distracted—and what systems work specifically for your child.

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SMART goal-setting for pre-teens: hands-on exercises to help your child create achievable weekly goals and track visible progress.

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Simple daily habits that prevent motivation crashes: 10-minute connection check-ins, weekly goal-setting rituals, and progress tracking that builds engagement.

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Meet Malia Clark

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Malia Clark

Malia Clark

Strategy Consultant, Crimson Rise

- B.A. Psychology & French, Harvard University - Co-author of published research in the Journal of Clinical Psychology - Founded and led mentoring programs for 6th-8th grade students from underserved communities - Her students have improved their grades by three academic letters and gained admission to Harvard, Brown, Stanford, and other top universities As an educator, Malia is passionate about helping students develop independent learning skills and fall in love with the process of discovery.

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