The self-driven child : the science and sense of giving your kids more control over their lives
by Stixrud, William R. (Author), Johnson, Ned, 1970- (Author)
Summary
A few years ago, Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson started noticing the same problem from different angles: Even high-performing kids were coming to them acutely stressed and lacking motivation. Many complained they had no control over their lives. Some stumbled in high school or hit college and unravele... Full description
- 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.