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Pre-order your copy of Helping Your Unmotivated Teen and enter to win one of eight free copies of The Emotionally Intelligent Teen audiobook! Giveaway closes August 31st!

HOW TO ENTER: Click your favorite bookshop below to pre-order your copy, then return to this page and complete the form below to enter. The winners (eight in total) will be notified by email on pub date, September 1st!

DISCLAIMER: By completing this form, you’re affirming that you’ve pre-ordered your copy of Helping Your Unmotivated Teen. You have a chance of winning one of eight copies of the audiobook version of Dr. Melanie McNally’s first book, The Emotionally Intelligent Teen. Entering does not guarantee one of these copies. This giveaway is in no way sponsored or endorsed by Meta, LinkedIn, or New Harbinger Publications.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Is your teen completely unmotivated? Do they sit in their room, staring at their phones while important tasks pile up around them? Do you feel stressed out, frustrated, and powerless? You aren’t alone. Whether it’s too much screen time, feeling overwhelmed and unfocused, or disillusionment with the state of the world, many teens struggle with a lack of motivation.

The good news is there are steps you can take to ignite your teen’s passion to engage, excel, create, and do

Written by a teen psychologist, this book offers an evidence-based, practical approach to help your teen get in the game of life and focused on their bright future. You’ll discover step-by-step strategies to unlock your teen’s creativity, help them cultivate perseverance, and encourage them to set and achieve goals.

The small, doable activities in this guide can have huge impacts—inspiring your teen and boosting confidence, a sense of accomplishment, and the desire to keep going and keep doing.

Why not get started today? 

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Meet the Author

DR. MELANIE MCNALLY

Melanie McNally, PsyD, Clinical psychologist, brain coach, speaker, and author of two books, The Emotionally Intelligent Teen: Skills to Help You Deal with What You Feel, Build Stronger Relationships, and Boost Self-Confidence and Helping Your Unmotivated Teen: A Parent’s Guide to Unlock Your Child’s Potential. 

Dr. Melanie has emerged as a leading voice in clinical psychology and teen mental health. With a deep commitment to guiding Gen Zers toward their most authentic selves, she offers insights and strategies tailored to the unique challenges faced by today's youth. Recognized nationally for her expertise, Dr. Melanie has been invited to the White House to discuss the paramount importance of teen mental health. She's appeared in The Huffington Post, Parents Magazine, Business Insider, Fast Company, and more.

Dr. Melanie's journey in the mental health field began in 2005, with her focus intensifying towards the well-being of adolescents in 2013. Her unique brain coaching program combines her vast experience as a clinical psychologist, her in-depth knowledge of counseling and psychology, and her hands-on work with hundreds of tweens, teens and young adults. She is a passionate speaker who loves helping parents, teens, educators, and leaders better understand the issues facing today’s youth and how everyone has a role in changing their future.

Dr. Melanie's personal story, marked by challenges from a young age, adds a layer of authenticity to her professional approach. Her narrative is relatable and inspiring, from her battles with anxiety to her transformation into a confident psychologist. She firmly believes in the transformative power of personal experiences and leverages her journey to motivate and empower her clients. Dr. Melanie's mission is unwavering: to ensure every teen and young adult not only becomes the best version of themselves but a version they're genuinely proud of.

“Dr. McNally cracked the code of parenting with emotional intelligence. She broke down complex psychological concepts into playful, easy-to-digest terms. The formulas discussed in this book optimize teen (and parenting) performance and illuminates how to make dreams attainable.” 

Stacey Willard, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Executive Director of Chicago Therapy and Assessment Services in Illinois and Colorado 


“Melanie McNally is a warm, clear-eyed guide for parents struggling with an unmotivated teen. Her book will help you to get back on the same team as your teenage child.” 

Tonya Lester, LCSW, psychotherapist, Psychology Today blogger, and author of the upcoming book Pushback: Speak Up, Face Conflict, and Change Your Life. 

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BONUS GIFT!

When you complete the form above, you’ll also get this additional free gift!

Talking to your teen made easier—get my Let’s Talk Digital Communication Journal when you pre-order your copy of my new book, Helping Your Unmotivated Teen.

In this special edition of the communication journal, you’ll find 13 prompts and connection points for you and your teen to talk through right on the pages of a journal you simply pass back and forth (yes, just like the notes you used to pass in school).

Not only does this take the pressure off, but it also allows time for thinking and getting to know each other a little better.