William Stixrud, Ph.D. and Ned Johnson

About

William Stixrud is a clinical neuropsychologist and a faculty member at Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University Medical School. He lectures widely on the adolescent brain, meditation, and the effects that stress, sleep deprivation, and technology overload have on the brain. He has published several influential scientific articles and is on the board of the David Lynch Foundation.

Ned Johnson is the founder of PrepMatters, a tutoring service in Washington, DC and the coauthor of Conquering the SAT: How Parents Can Help Teens Overcome the Pressure and Succeed. A sought-after speaker and teen coach for study skills, parent-teen dynamics, and anxiety management, his work has been featured on NPR, NewsHour, U.S. News & World Report, Time, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal.

Books by William Stixrud, Ph.D. and Ned Johnson

Recent Posts

Helping Kids Become Good Decision-Makers

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

Why Can't You Be Calm?!

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

Gap Years: How Can Starting Behind Put Kids Ahead?

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

What Should Kids Do This Summer?

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

Why It's Always Better to Sleep On It

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