Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson discuss empowering children by giving them more control over their lives. Topics include autonomy, reducing stress, motivation, sleep, mental health, and the importance of asking kids questions. They emphasize the role of parents as consultants, helping kids make decisions, and focusing on intrinsic motivation over testing. Key takeaway: Encourage kids to make decisions and own their choices.

Ned Johnson, founder of PrepMatters and co-author of influential books on child motivation, shares insights on fostering autonomy in neurodivergent children. He emphasizes the connection between independence and engagement, exploring self-determination theory as a key motivator. The discussion also navigates emotional challenges in parenting styles and the importance of effective communication. Johnson sheds light on unique experiences of women on the autism spectrum, advocating for tailored strategies to empower children and enhance their motivation.

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On todays episode, Ryan has another conversation with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson about their new book What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home, experiencing adversity and developing resilience, why we should look at the last year as a gift that can improve our lives rather than a burden, how to teach kids to find purpose and control in their own lives, and more. Ned Johnson is the president and founder of PrepMatters. A 1993 graduate of Williams College, Mr. Johnson has a BA in Economics and Political Science. Originally from Connecticut, Mr. Johnson now resides with his wife and children in Washington, DC.William R. Stixrud, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and founder of The Stixrud Group. He is a member of the teaching faculty at Children’s National Medical Center and an assistant professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine.Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real organic, Fair-Trade, single origin Arabica coffee, with Lion’s Mane mushroom for productivity, and Chaga mushroom for immune support. We've worked out an EXCLUSIVE offer with Four Sigmatic on their best-selling Mushroom Coffee - but this is JUST for Daily Dad listeners: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on Mushroom Coffee bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DAILYDADBetterHELP will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist and you can start communicating in under 48 hours. Visit betterhelp.com/dailydad and join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/dailydadMunk Pack makes the best Keto Granola Bars that contain just a single gram of sugar and 2 to 3 net carbs—and they’re only 140 calories. Get 20% off your first purchase of ANY Munk Pack product by visiting munkpack.com and entering our code DAILYDAD at checkout.Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. Go to magicspoon.com/DAILYDAD to grab a variety pack and try it today. Use our promo code DAILYDAD at checkout to save five dollars off your order.Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.comFollow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson: Homepage, Twitter,

Ryan reads today’s meditation and has another conversation with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson about their new book What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home, experiencing adversity and developing resilience, why we should look at the last year as a gift that can improve our lives rather than a burden, how to teach kids to find purpose and control in their own lives, and more. Ned Johnson is the president and founder of PrepMatters. A 1993 graduate of Williams College, Mr. Johnson has a BA in Economics and Political Science. Originally from Connecticut, Mr. Johnson now resides with his wife and children in Washington, DC.William R. Stixrud, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and founder of The Stixrud Group. He is a member of the teaching faculty at Children’s National Medical Center and an assistant professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine.GiveWell is the best site for figuring out how and where to donate your money to have the greatest impact. If you’ve never donated to GiveWell’s recommended charities before, you can have your donation matched up to $1,000 before the end of June or as long as matching funds last. Just go to GiveWell.org/STOIC and pick podcast and The Daily Stoic at checkout. Talkspace is an online and mobile therapy company. Talkspace lets you send and receive unlimited messages with your dedicated therapist in the Talkspace platform 24/7. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code STOIC to get $100 off of your first month and show your support for the show.KiwiCo believes in the power of kids and that small lessons today can mean big, world-changing ideas tomorrow. KiwiCo is a subscription service that delivers everything your kids will need to make, create and play. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code STOIC at kiwico.com. Ten Thousand makes the highest quality, best-fitting, and most comfortable training shorts I have ever worn. They are a direct-to-consumer company, no middleman so you get premium fabrics, trims, and techniques that other brands simply cannot afford. Ten Thousand is offering our listeners 15% off your purchase. go to Tenthousand.cc and enter code STOIC to receive 15% off your purchase.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://DailyStoic.com/signupFollow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookFollow Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson: Homepage, Twitter, Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.