THE KIDS MOTIVATION SWITCH: The Simple Tricks and Habit That Helps Kids Obey, Love Learning, and Stay Engaged in Just 10 Days Paperback – Large Print, April 1, 2026

Are you exhausted from daily battles over schoolwork? Do you wonder why your child refuses to learn — even subjects they love? In The Kids Motivation Switch, veteran homeschool coach Mary Renshaw reveals the surprisingly simple truth that transforms resistant, disengaged children into curious, self-directed learners: it all starts with a switch — and you already have the power to flip it. Drawing on over fifteen years of working with real homeschooling families and the latest research in motivational psychology, attachment science, and educational neuroscience, Mary walks you through a proven three-part system. First, you will reset the compliance climate in your home in just 10 days using connection-based authority strategies that children actually respond to. Then you will discover the morning habits and mindset shifts that make learning feel genuinely fun. Finally, you will unlock the hidden engagement factor — the identity-level transformation that turns your child into a lifelong learner who does not stop when school ends. Packed with real family stories, practical daily tools, and step-by-step frameworks for every age from 5 to 17, this book gives you everything you need to stop surviving your homeschool days and start thriving in them. Whether you are brand new to homeschooling or years in and running on empty, The Kids Motivation Switch will change how you see your child, how you see yourself as their teacher, and how your mornings feel starting this week. Read more