Bibliograph

The self-driven child, the science and sense of giving your kids more control over their lives, William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson ; [illustrations by John D. Fair]

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The self-driven child, the science and sense of giving your kids more control over their lives, William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson ; [illustrations by John D. Fair]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-351) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The self-driven child

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1074359448

Responsibility statement

William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson ; [illustrations by John D. Fair]

Sub title

the science and sense of giving your kids more control over their lives

Table Of Contents

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

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Creator