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The Self-Driven Child

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

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes67Founded3 years ago
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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

In this episode, I sit down with education leader, parent, and author Chris Balme for a deep, thoughtful, and often funny conversation about what adolescents are really doing during the middle school and teen years. We explore why this stage of life ... more

In this episode of The Self-Driven Child Podcast, I sit down with my longtime partner, co-author, and neuropsychologist Dr. William Stixrud to dig deep into something hiding in plain sight: sleep. We talk about why so many kids, teens, and frankly ad... more

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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
Flair Doherty
Junior at Chevy Chase High School, volleyball player and aspiring artist
Chippy Chase High School
Episode: A Teen Perspective on Teen School Phone Policies
Dr. Stuart Slavin
Pediatrician and Associate Dean for Curriculum at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, known for his work on student mental health.
Saint Louis University
Episode: Dr. Stuart Slavin: Simple Curricular Changes That Decreased Student Depression by 85% AND Raised Board Scores

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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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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.
8 Setbacks to Make A Child a Success: With Michelle Icard
Q: Can you walk us through the three-step process you describe for handling setbacks?
The adult first contains the problem to prevent escalation, then facilitates the child's action to resolve the issue, and finally the parent steps back as the child evolves, with ongoing support but without micromanaging or overcorrecting.
Why We Sleep - The Great Sleep Challenge
Q: What strategies can parents implement to promote better sleep for their children?
Parents can make sleep a family value, establish consistent bedtimes, and create technology-free zones in bedrooms to support healthier sleep habits.
Why We Sleep - The Great Sleep Challenge
Q: How does sleep deprivation affect cognitive function in adolescents?
Sleep deprivation negatively impacts attention, emotional regulation, and cognitive functions, mimicking symptoms of ADHD and making it difficult to stay focused or organized.

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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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2. Jennifer Wallace
3. Lenore Skenazy
4. Dr. Diana Hill
5. Chris Balme
6. Julie Yang
7. Ellie Seiler
8. Flair Doherty

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