Self-driven child :

by Stixrud, William R.

Additional authors: Johnson, Ned -- 1970- -- author.

Published by : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC (New York, New York) Physical details: viii, 367 pages 24 cm ISBN:9780735222519; 0735222517.

Year: 2018

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

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.

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.

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Self-driven child :

by Stixrud, William R.