Author

William Stixrud

A clinical neuropsychologist who works with children and families, and co-author with Ned Johnson of The Self-Driven Child.

Categories:

Confidence & giving up, For parents

Author of:

The Self-Driven Child

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William Stixrud's books on Growing Wise

The Self-Driven ChildWilliam Stixrud and Ned Johnson · for parentsGiving children more control, so they build motivation and resilience

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