The Self-Driven Child

The Science and Sense of Giving Kids and Adults Control

Alcoholism

Helping Kids Become Good Decision-Makers

William Stixrud, Ph.D. and Ned Johnson on August 18, 2022

Your child is ready to make big decisions. How can you handle it while supporting them and maintaining a strong relationship?

Your child is ready to make big decisions. How can you handle it while supporting them and maintaining a strong relationship?

Stress

Why Can't You Be Calm?!

William Stixrud, Ph.D. and Ned Johnson on October 25, 2018

Worried about your kids? Research suggests stress is contagious, and there's no hiding it from our children. Fortunately, calm is contagious, too.

Worried about your kids? Research suggests stress is contagious, and there's no hiding it from our children. Fortunately, calm is contagious, too.

Confidence

Gap Years: How Can Starting Behind Put Kids Ahead?

William Stixrud, Ph.D. and Ned Johnson on August 14, 2018

Can't see a clear path through college to adulthood? Gap years can help clear the view.

Can't see a clear path through college to adulthood? Gap years can help clear the view.

Motivation

What Should Kids Do This Summer?

William Stixrud, Ph.D. and Ned Johnson on July 18, 2018

Worried about your kids wasting their waning weeks of vacation? Balance, rest, and a sense of control are important to their growing brains.

Worried about your kids wasting their waning weeks of vacation? Balance, rest, and a sense of control are important to their growing brains.

Sleep

Why It's Always Better to Sleep On It

William Stixrud, Ph.D. and Ned Johnson on July 2, 2018

To help kids gain a sense of control of their lives, first make sure they're getting REM sleep.

To help kids gain a sense of control of their lives, first make sure they're getting REM sleep.