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The Self-Driven Child

Ned Johnson
Parenting
Mental Health
Emotional Resilience
Sleep Deprivation
Teen Mental Health
College Readiness
Intrinsic Motivation
California Education Law
School Start Times
Adolescent Development
Parental Support
Student Burnout
Test Preparation
Sleep Habits
Stress Management
Education
Child Development
Motivation
Empathy
Thanksgiving

Helping parents raise kids with healthy motivation and resilience in facing life's challenges. Oh, and having more fun while doing it!

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In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Stephanie Malia Krauss to unpack what it really means to help our kids—and ourselves—not just survive, but truly thrive in today’s world. We dig into the idea that modern life isn’t just busy—it’s fundam... more

In a world where violent incidents, political upheaval, and shocking news dominate headlines --- from immigration enforcement violence in Minnesota to studies pointing to "nihilistic" violence without clear motives --- many parents and caregivers are... more

If you’ve ever watched your child struggle and felt that almost unbearable pull to step in, fix it, smooth it over, or make it disappear, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with author and parent coach Michelle Icard to explore... more

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—checking boxes, meeting expectations—yet still wondering whether any of it really matters, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with New York Times bestselling author and... more

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Stephanie Malia Krauss
Author and educator discussing How We Thrive and related works
Author of How We Thrive; Made appearances on the show
Episode: Simply weathering the storm of modern life? Help your kids survive and THRIVE!
Julie Baron
Teen mental health and parenting expert, LCSW
Episode: When the World Feels Too Big: Talking With Our Kids About Hard Things
Michelle Icard
Author and parent coach
Author of Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success
Episode: 8 Setbacks to Make A Child a Success: With Michelle Icard
Jennifer Wallace
New York Times bestselling author and parent and mattering researcher
Episode: Mattering: an interview with Jennifer Wallace
Lenore Skenazy
Author and public speaker known for advocating child independence
Let Grow
Episode: Great Parenting Advice From Lenore Skenazy ("America's Worst Mom") Or, "Why I Let My 9 Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone"
Dr. Diana Hill
Licensed clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-after speaker.
Episode: Wise Effort with Diana Hill
Chris Balme
An education leader, writer, and founder of a school, passionate about helping young people realize their potential.
Millennium School
Episode: Challenge Accepted: 50 Adventures to Make Middle School Awesome
Julie Yang
President of Montgomery County Board of Education and veteran educator with a 20-year career
Montgomery County Public Schools
Episode: School Phone Policies With An Educator Who Helped Craft Them
Ellie Seiler
Junior at BCC High School, involved in studio art and athletics
BCC High School
Episode: A Teen Perspective on Teen School Phone Policies

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Ned Johnson
Host of The Self-Driven Child, focusing on parenting, child development, and mental health with research-informed perspectives.

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When the World Feels Too Big: Talking With Our Kids About Hard Things
Q: You've been doing this work for a long time—what have you seen in the last 10 years compared to the first 10?
She notes the rapid impact of technology, social media, and especially AI on youths, and emphasizes the need for adapting parenting approaches as digital landscapes change faster than traditional systems can keep up with.
When the World Feels Too Big: Talking With Our Kids About Hard Things
Q: I would love for you to talk a little bit about the work that you do.
Julie describes her work as a licensed clinical social worker focusing on adolescents and families, using DBT-based frameworks to teach distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to both teens and their parents, with a focus on creating a collaborative, validating environment.
Simply weathering the storm of modern life? Help your kids survive and THRIVE!
Q: Could you walk us through Allostatic Load and the four domains you mentioned?
Allostatic Load is the cumulative burden of chronic stress on the body, with four domains—body, mind, heart, and spirit—that must be balanced. When stress is continuous, performance and health decline, but movement, sleep, and supportive relationships can help recalibrate and protect well-being.
8 Setbacks to Make A Child a Success: With Michelle Icard
Q: What did you learn from the Mountain School turkey story, and how does that illustrate your approach to setbacks?
It illustrates that a non-punitive, evolving response from an adult can help a teen reflect, learn, and return to their community with a stronger sense of responsibility and resilience.
8 Setbacks to Make A Child a Success: With Michelle Icard
Q: What is the key difference between a setback and a failure in your framework, and how should parents talk about it with kids?
A setback is a challenge that allows for learning and growth, while failure is tied to a sense of disconnection or lost self-worth; parents should acknowledge the difficulty, avoid shaming, and guide the child toward small, actionable steps to rebound.

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The show centers on parenting, child development, and mental health, with a strong emphasis on empowering children to be self-motivated and resilient. Conversations often blend research insights with practical parenting strategies, exploring how to nurture independence, healthy routines, and well-being in kids while balancing performance pressures. Across episodes, the host and guests examine topics like mattering and self-worth, adolescent identity formation, sleep and cognitive health, school policies, and college readiness, often weaving in real-world anecdotes and actionable takeaways for parents, educators, and mentors. A notable pattern is bringing researchers, educators, and parenting advocates to share evidence-based frameworks (e.g... more

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3. Michelle Icard
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8. Julie Yang

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