We get a lot of insight into our own behaviors, desires and those of our children when we understand The Motivational Triad - the 3 most basic motivators that our brain defaults to.  Our brain wants us to seek pleasure, avoid pain and conserve energy - because it wants to keep us alive.  This worked well for our ancestors but today it is working against us.  Learn more about the 3 motivating desires and how to override these desires with our higher brain.