#1147: Magic Motivation Words

#1147: Magic Motivation Words

Author: Trail Life USA April 29, 2026 Duration: 0:59
Do you know the four magic words to motivate your son? These four words are powerful. These words might help your boy pay attention at school or cause him to clean his room. Are you ready for the four words? They are: “Here’s what’s at stake.” You see, boys are motivated by challenges. And when they don’t know what’s at stake, it’s hard for them to stay focused. Here’s an example. Maybe your son lacks motivation in his art class. If so, consider this– does he understand why learning...

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#1151: In God We Trust [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Glance into your purse or wallet and you’ll probably see a few dollar bills. Written on those dollar bills are these words: In God We Trust. It’s nice having that motto on our coins and bills—but it’s even more important…
#1150: Instant Replay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Glance into your purse or wallet and you’ll probably see a few dollar bills. Written on those dollar bills are these words: In God We Trust. It’s nice having that motto on our coins and bills—but it’s even more important…
#1149: Involvement Leads to Learning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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When Benjamin Franklin’s name is mentioned, kids think of the Guy who placed a metal key on a kite string. But adults recognize Benjamin Franklin as one of America’s most important Founding Fathers. In addition to helpin…
#1148: Lost Expectations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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When you’re expecting a baby, you’re filled with dreams of how extraordinary your child will eventually become. But if your son has special needs or experiences developmental delays, you dream about him functioning in an…
#1146: Teen Brain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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“What were you thinking?” Most parents ask their son this question at least once. Preteens and teens often make decisions without considering consequences. There’s a valid reason for this. Teen brains are still developin…
#1145: Transformation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Do you ever use things around you to teach truth? Jesus did it all the time. A caterpillar, wrapping itself in a cocoon and emerging as a beautiful butterfly, is a good example of this teaching process. The caterpillar e…
#1144: Hike Ultimate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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How can you get your son to unplug from his electronics and go outside? You know his bones and muscles are atrophying with no activity, but how can you help him become the young man he has the potential to be? Dane enrol…
#1143: Learning to Respect Women [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Does your son know what it means to respect women? He certainly isn’t going to learn this by watching society. Best-selling author and father Dave Willis says parents must be intentional about teaching their sons to view…
#1142: Peter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Life is hard. Is your son ready? Does he have the tools to come face-to-face with the things you went through– and overcome? When the disciple Peter stepped out of the boat to follow Jesus, it was a great act of intense…
#1141: Get Moving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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“Boys, time to take three laps around the house.” My homeschool friend recognizes the need for her sons to get up and move several times a day. So, once an hour the kids go outside and run around for ten minutes. Boys le…