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

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

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there are only two ways out: graduate or die

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This notebook features a design based on a charming portrait of two friendly cats