This workbook guides parents in developing nonanxious parenting skills, helping them navigate stressful situations and communicate effectively with their children. It offers practical exercises and prompts to support children's unique paths to growth. The book builds on the principles from *The Self-Driven Child*, addressing the convergence of educational and mental health crises in the post-pandemic era.
In this book, Dr. Aliza Pressman provides a compassionate and reassuring approach to parenting, emphasizing that there is no one 'right' way to raise good humans. The book is centered around five core principles: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair. These principles are designed to be adaptable and aligned with the parent's own values and their children's unique temperaments. Dr. Pressman encourages parents to practice these principles to build strong relationships, reflect on their own experiences, help their children regulate emotions, establish clear rules, and repair conflicts. The book is praised for its practical advice, warmth, and evidence-based recommendations, making it a valuable resource for parents at all stages of their parenting journey.
This book combines insights from clinical practice, educational coaching, and cutting-edge brain science to address the chronic stress and lack of motivation many children face. Stixrud and Johnson argue that giving children more control over their lives is crucial for their development, as it enhances their motivation, resilience, and overall well-being. The authors provide practical advice on how parents can act as consultants rather than controllers, helping children develop inner drive and intrinsic motivation through autonomy, competence, and relatedness. The book also discusses the negative effects of excessive parental control and external motivators, and offers actionable steps for parents to implement in their daily lives[2][3][5].
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by clinical neuropsychologist Dr. William Stixrud, co-author of The Self-Driven Child and the brand new Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child workbook. We talk about how to nurture internal motivation, what it really means to be autonomy-supportive, and how to step back without checking out. We also explore the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, how to support kids with executive function challenges, and why doing less as a parent can sometimes mean giving more.
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