Published in the USA as The Self-Driven Child A parenting guide to cultivate independent thinking and cooperation for children who are happier, smarter, and stress-free. This humane and thoughtful edition turns the latest brain science research into invaluable practical advice for parents on when to step back, when to get involved, and when to let their children be free. Parents often face societal pressure that leads them to overmanage every aspect of their children's lives, which can cause excessive stress and lack of motivation, with serious consequences for their mental health. With over sixty years of experience, William Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist, and Ned Johnson, founder of an elite tutoring service, have found that the best antidote to stress is to give children a greater sense of control over their lives. In this revolutionary book, they reveal how you can help your child develop a resilient brain mechanism that is ready to take on new challenges. The Thriving Child offers a combined approach that includes recent scientific discoveries and case studies from thousands of children and teens they have helped. It will teach you how to set your child on the right path to success and will share their techniques to show you the best ways to help your child:

• Reduce their stress and anxiety
• Cultivate independent thinking
• Find their inner drive
• Reach their full potential
• Turn defiance into decision
• Manage rebellious tendencies

The Thriving Child is a must-read for every parent and demonstrates exactly how cultivating independent thinking and working with your child, rather than micromanaging, will lead to children who are happier and stress-free.