The Self-Driven Child
The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
What's it about
Want to raise a motivated, resilient, and stress-free child without the constant nagging and power struggles? This summary reveals the secret: give your kids more control. Discover how empowering your child to make their own decisions can transform them into a self-driven, successful adult. You'll learn the science behind why a low-stress, high-autonomy environment is crucial for brain development. Uncover practical strategies from a top neuropsychologist and a leading test-prep expert to help you step back, act as a consultant instead of a manager, and watch your child thrive.
Meet the author
William Stixrud, PhD, is a clinical neuropsychologist and faculty member at Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University School of Medicine. He and his co-author, expert test-prep tutor Ned Johnson, have spent a combined 60,000 hours working one-on-one with kids. Through this extensive experience, they discovered that the most successful and satisfied students are those who feel a strong sense of control over their own lives, forming the powerful thesis for The Self-Driven Child.
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