Motivation for keiki these days are almost always linked to technology. It is difficult to deny children this because it is and will remain to be a dominant force in their (and our) world. The key is to be responsible about exposure and the types of technology we allow our keiki to have access to. As a parent you may find yourself motivating your child with extrinsic rewards: a new toy, new shoes, anything new! Our children need to realize that intrinsic motivation is how our word has made advances and how they themselves will be agents for further, remarkable changes.
Below is a link to an article written especially for parents on the topic of motivation. I hope your find it useful!
Motivation: The Key to Academic Success | Reading Topics A-Z | Reading Rockets.