.. offering a blueprint for student empowerment. As a higher education professional, I find it indispensable for anyone looking to genuinely meet students where they are and inspire profound growth." - Glenn Smith, Assistant Director, Berkley Achievement Scholarship Program at NYU Stern School of Business.

"One of the most refreshing reads on an essential topic.... This book demonstrates the practical and meaningful solutions that arise when researchers honor lived experience." - Leah Mazzola, PhD, PCC, BCC, Founder/CEO & Director of Education, Youth Coaching Institute

"...a rare view into the experience of being a teen by letting us hear from students rather than just about them.... As former head of People Development at Google, I see great value in helping young people develop the ability to understand and catalyze their own motivation. I have no doubt this will help them land and excel more smoothly in their careers." - Karen May, PhD, Advisor/Coach and Former VP of People Development, Google

"...This must-read book makes it easy to empathize with so many teens and young adults who find it hard or impossible to stay motivated in school, and what parents and educators of all types can do to help them. I highly recommend it!" - Jared Kallen, M.S. Ed, Founder and Director of Action Pact Coaching

"Can you help me give a sh*t about high school? I want to, but I just don't."

Sparked by this student's request, educator and parent Dr. Rebecca Block and undergraduate student Grace Edwards began talking with teens across the country. Students spoke about when and how school fell short and what made the difference when it didn't.

Can You Help Me Give a Sh*t? shares those stories, alongside research in psychology and education, to explore how to help young people build lasting motivation - not the kind that leads to short, panic-driven bursts of productivity, but the kind that energizes over the long haul.

Don't wait for systemic changes. Discover engaging stories and practical strategies to empower parents and educators to:

- Build relationships that support sustainable motivation

- Encourage student voice and agency

- Make school feel more relevant

- Manage screens' impact on motivation

A must-read for anyone invested in rekindling students' love of learning. Get this book to start making a difference in your teens' lives today.