The self-driven child : the science and sense of giving your kids more control over their lives

Stixrud, William R. (author.). Johnson, Ned, 1970- (author.).

Summary: A clinical psychologist and a test-prep expert combine cutting-edge brain science with insights from their work with families to outline a case for giving children more freedom to unleash their full potential.

Record details

ISBN: 0735222517
ISBN: 9780735222519
Physical Description: viii, 367 pages: illustrations ; 24 cm
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Publisher: New York, New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2018]
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-351) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Why a sense of control is such a big deal -- The most stressful thing in the universe -- "I love you too much to fight with you about your homework": the parent as consultant -- "It's your call": kids as decision makers -- The nonanxious presence: how to help your kids find a sense of control by finding your own -- Inner drive: how to help[ your kids develop motivation -- Radical downtime -- Sleep: the most radical downtime -- Taking a sense of control to school -- Wired 24/7: taming the beast of technology -- Exercising the brain and body -- Navigating learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders -- The SAT, ACT, and other four-letter words -- Who's ready for college? -- Alternate routes -- Onward.