The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives (Signed)

William Stixrud and Ned Johnson

ISBN 10: 0735222517 / ISBN 13: 9780735222519

Published by Viking, New York, 2018

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Signed and inscribed by the author, neuropsychologist William Stixrud on the half-title page. I found only one other signed copy of this book for sale on the Internet. I'm pricing my copy at half the price of that one, despite my copy being in excellent condition. The inscription reads 'To Davis (?) and Jen, I really hope you enjoy the book and find it helpful! Bill Stixrud.' As you can see from the photos, the very white covers are very clean. They also have very little wear, a little crinkling at the spine ends. The page edges are very clean. The book is very solidly bound from cover to cover with nicely tight pages throughout, no binding issues. These pages are also exceptionally clean. That includes the white inside covers and end papers. Scrolling through, I'm not seeing any soiling at all. Nor do I see any creasing of any kind. There are no attachments. And with the exception of the co-author's signed inscription, no one has written their name or anything else anywhere. The dust jacket, which can be seen in the first few photos, is in similarly excellent condition. Despite its white color, there is no soiling. Nor are there any tears. Really, no wear that needs to be called out. The flaps are also in excellent condition and perfectly clean. The jacket is NOT price-clipped, not clipped at all. It will be fitted with a protective cover after the photos are scanned. Here is one of a number of blurbs from the rear cover of the jacket: 'A battle plan to attack the anxiety that's devouring kids and decimating their native potential. This extraordinary book shines a light into the darkness of test dread, chronic sleeplessness, 24/7 social media "beauty pageants," and the full array of stress-induced forces that undermine children. But Stixrud and Johnson do more than identify the demons-- they slay them. Read this incisive, witty, deeply researched book, and help your child bend toward the sunlight of learning and self-directed joy. A must-read.'-- Ron Suskind William Stixrud is a clinical neuropsychologist and a faculty member at Children's National and the George Washington University School of Medicine. He lectures widely on the adolescent brain, motivation, and the effects of stress, sleep deprivation, and technology overload on the brain. He is on the board of the David Lynch Foundation and is a proponent of Transcendental Meditation. Ned Johnson is the founder of PrepMatters, a tutoring service in Washington, DC, and the co-author of Conquering the SAT. Johnson Is a sought after speaker and team coach for study skills, parent-teen dynamics, and anxiety management. Seller Inventory # 002729

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense...

Publisher: Viking, New York

Publication Date: 2018

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis:

“Instead of trusting kids with choices . . . many parents insist on micromanaging everything from homework to friendships. For these parents, Stixrud and Johnson have a simple message: Stop.” —NPR

“This humane, thoughtful book turns the latest brain science into valuable practical advice for parents.” —Paul Tough, New York Times bestselling author of How Children Succeed

A few years ago, Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson started noticing the same problem from different angles: Even high-performing kids were coming to them acutely stressed and lacking motivation. Many complained they had no control over their lives. Some stumbled in high school or hit college and unraveled. Bill is a clinical neuropsychologist who helps kids gripped by anxiety or struggling to learn. Ned is a motivational coach who runs an elite tutoring service. Together they discovered that the best antidote to stress is to give kids more of a sense of control over their lives. But this doesn't mean giving up your authority as a parent. In this groundbreaking book they reveal how you can actively help your child to sculpt a brain that is resilient, and ready to take on new challenges.

The Self-Driven Child offers a combination of cutting-edge brain science, the latest discoveries in behavioral therapy, and case studies drawn from the thousands of kids and teens Bill and Ned have helped over the years to teach you how to set your child on the real road to success. As parents, we can only drive our kids so far. At some point, they will have to take the wheel and map out their own path. But there is a lot you can do before then to help them tackle the road ahead with resilience and imagination.

About the Author:

William Stixrud, Ph.D. 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 of stress, sleep deprivation, and technology overload 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.