How can parents help kids build self-motivation? By modeling optimism, encouraging risk-taking, and celebrating progress. Discover simple ways to nurture your child’s inner drive and love of learning—just like Hyperion does.

Young children are naturally motivated until about age seven. After that, they rely more on self-motivation, which truly comes from within. Still, parents play a key role in nurturing it.

Some kids find self-motivation easier than others. You can help by:

• Instilling optimism
• Encouraging patience and persistence
• Modeling strong relationships
• Sharing the “why” behind your beliefs and actions

Offering love and positive attention builds confidence. Encouraging your child to take risks—and teaching them to win or lose gracefully—builds resilience.

Support curiosity by asking open-ended questions, encouraging goal setting, and celebrating effort and progress. Make sure success feels possible at every age and stage.

Most importantly, model a love of learning and help your child discover their learning style to succeed in school and beyond.

In this episode, Hyperion shows how optimism, encouragement, and a little risk-taking deepen his understanding of the world. He thrives on positive attention and a hunger to learn.