The self-driven child : the science and sense of giving your kids more control over their lives

Book 2018

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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Explore Topics & Themes:

Achievement motivation in children

Child rearing

Parenting

Self-reliance in children

Stress management for children

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ISBN:

9780735222519
0735222517

Description:

viii, 367 pages ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-351) and index

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

LCCN:

2017301146

Control Number:

2436445

Other Authors:

Johnson, Ned, 1970- author

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