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Author Stixrud, William R., author.

Title The self-driven child : the science and sense of giving your kids more control over their lives / William Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson.

Publication Info. New York, New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2018]
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Location Call No. Status
 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  155.413 STIXRUD    Check Shelf
 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library - Non Fiction  155.41 STIXRUD    Check Shelf
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  155.4138 STIXRUD    Check Shelf
 Canton Public Library - Adult Department  155.4138 STIXRUD    Check Shelf
 Cheshire Public Library - Adult Department Lower Level  155.4138 STIXRUD    Check Shelf
 Cromwell-Belden Public Library - Adult Department  155.4138 STI    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  155.41 STI    DUE 03-28-24
 New Britain, Main Library - Children's Department  J PS 155.4 STI    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  155.413 STIXRUD    In Transit
 Rocky Hill, Cora J. Belden Library - Adult Department  155.41 JOHNSON    Check Shelf

Description viii, 367 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography 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.
Summary 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.
Subject Achievement motivation in children.
Stress management for children.
Self-reliance in children.
Parenting.
Child rearing.
EDUCATION / Educational Psychology.
EDUCATION / Parent Participation.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General.
Added Author Johnson, Ned, 1970- author.
ISBN 9780735222519 (hardcover)
0735222517 (hardcover)
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