10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People
Young people have an innate need to be respected and admired. But few parents understand how to harness it. David Yeager can help. An expert on the psychology of grit and persistence, Yeager has spent years researching how to motivate and equip young people for success. He can show us why our conventional methods of communicating with young people aged 10 to 25 tend to leave everyone frustrated, and he can teach us a better way of ensuring the younger generation feels inspired, enthusiastic, and empowered to do their best work. Learn how to adopt what he calls the “mentor mindset,” a leadership style that taps into young people’s desire for respect. He offers highly effective and surprisingly easy-to-learn practices: like being transparent about your goals rather than expecting your children to read your mind or holding them to high standards rather than coddling them. This is crucial for anyone who wants to be a more effective parent.
Presenter: David Yeager, PhD is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the co-founder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. He is best known for his research on powerful interventions that influence adolescent behaviors such as motivation, engagement, healthy eating, bullying, stress, mental health, and more. He is the author of the bestselling book 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation―and Making Your Own Life Easier. His research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, CNN, Fox News, and more. Clarivate Web of Science ranks Yeager as one of the top 0.1% most-influential psychologists in the world over the past decade. Prior to his career as a scientist, he was a middle school teacher and a basketball coach. He earned his PhD and MA at Stanford University and his BA and MEd at the University of Notre Dame.
About the series...
ACIS & ISACS 2025–26 Parent Education Series
Join other independent school parents and caregivers for a six-part webinar series designed to support you in all areas of your child’s development. Each one-hour session will be led by nationally recognized experts in education, parenting, and child development, and will explore timely and practical topics for raising and guiding children today.
Webinars take place via Zoom from 5:30–6:30 PM (MDT) on the following dates:
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Accessing the Webinars:
A pre-registration Zoom link for each webinar will be shared with families approximately one to two weeks in advance. All participants must pre-register to attend the live session. Once registered, you’ll receive a reminder email 24 hours before each webinar.
