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The Self-Driven Child

Ned Johnson
Parenting
Mental Health
Emotional Resilience
Sleep Deprivation
Teen Mental Health
College Readiness
Intrinsic Motivation
Adolescent Development
School Start Times
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!

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Kids & FamilyParentingSelf-ImprovementEducation

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Hey folks, Ned here. If you’ve ever felt like life’s got you underwater—like you’re just barely catching your breath before the next wave crashes in—this one’s for you. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend, partner, and co-author Dr. Willi... more

We all want our kids to thrive—not just survive the pressure of school, sports, and life. But let’s be honest, it’s not easy. Too often we fall back into the same old habits, even when we know better. That’s why I was so excited to sit down with two ... more

In this episode of The Self-Driven Child Podcast, I sit down once again with my good friend and New York Times bestselling author Jeff Selingo. You probably know Jeff from his book Who Gets In and Why, which cracked open the mysterious college admiss... more

Hey folks, Ned here! In this episode, I sit down once again with my friend and co-author Dr. Bill Stixrud for a candid, real-world conversation not just about whether your kid is ready for college—but whether you are too. While we’ve talked before ab... more

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Dr. Diana Hill
Licensed clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-after speaker.
Episode: Wise Effort with Diana Hill
Jeff Selingo
New York Times bestselling author and higher education expert.
Episode: Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You
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, researcher, and medical educator
Episode: Reimagining Education with Dr. Stuart Slavin
Jenee Henry Wood
School redesign expert and co-author of Extraordinary Learning for All
Transcend
Episode: How To Redesign Schools to Unleash Extraordinary Learning For All
Rianne Alexander
A 19-year-old freshman in college and mental health advocate
Arizona Students for Mental Health
Episode: From Damsel in Distress to Superhero: The Making of a Teen Mental Health Advocate For Students

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Ned Johnson
Host focused on empowering parents with insights on child development, motivation, and education, co-author of resources for parents

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Stress Relief vs. Stress Release: What We All Need In Anxious Times
Q: What do you do to relieve stress in ways that are healthy?
Healthy ways to relieve stress vary, including physical exercise, baking, or engaging in other enjoyable activities.
Wise Effort with Diana Hill
Q: Can you talk a little bit about why flexibility is so important?
Psychological flexibility allows adaptation to life changes and helps maintain important relationships even amidst challenges.
Wise Effort with Diana Hill
Q: Can you say a few words about how each of those work and what experiences brought you to writing this book?
ACT is an approach that integrates values-based work with acceptance-based interventions, focusing on psychological flexibility.
Challenge Accepted: 50 Adventures to Make Middle School Awesome
Q: How do parents and educators need to adjust their perception of middle school?
They should view it as a critical time for development rather than merely a phase to endure.
Challenge Accepted: 50 Adventures to Make Middle School Awesome
Q: What is the essence of your new book?
The book proposes a middle school curriculum focused solely on experiences, designed to enrich students and help them discover who they are.

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Focuses on empowering parents to nurture self-driven children, discussing essential skills such as resilience, autonomy, and mental health. The conversations feature experts and insights tailored to improving parental strategies and understanding children's needs, particularly regarding education and developmental milestones. The content highlights that fostering a supportive environment enhances children's abilities to navigate challenges effectively, ultimately encouraging holistic growth and well-being.

Noteworthy is the podcast's emphasis on balancing academic pressures with healthy mental health practices, exploring the evolving role of technology in parenting, and practical advice for fostering independence. Its unique blend of exper... more

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2. Jeff Selingo
3. Chris Balme
4. Julie Yang
5. Ellie Seiler
6. Flair Doherty
7. Dr. Stuart Slavin
8. Jenee Henry Wood

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