The Self-Driven Child : : the Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
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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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Somewhat Interesting submitted by AET on July 7, 2018, 1:26pm This book seemed like a good idea, but it didn't really give me any new information. I guess I was looking for something more groundbreaking. But it's good for skimming through.
PUBLISHED
New York, New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2018]
Year Published: 2018
Description: viii, 367 pages ; 24 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780735222526
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Johnson, Ned, 1970-
SUBJECTS
Achievement motivation in children.
Stress management for children.
Self-reliance in children.
Parenting.
Child rearing.