Stixrud, William R. <br/><br/>
Self-driven child :  the science and sense of giving your kids more control over their lives  
 The self-driven child  
William Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson 
 - New York, New York  Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC  2018 
 - viii, 367 pages   24 cm  Print 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-351) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780735222519 0735222517 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2017301146 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Achievement motivation in children.<br/>Stress management for children.<br/>Self-reliance in children.<br/>Parenting.<br/>Child rearing.<br/>Education--Parent Participation<br/>Education--Educational Psychology
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BF723.M56  / S75 2018 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>155.4138 Sti   7