Who's Ready For College? A Conversation With Bill Stixrud About a Mother's Concern
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Welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast, where I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. William Stixrud. We explore the fascinating world of neuroscience, education, and how stress affects learning. You won't want to miss this! [2:56] ADHD and anxiety in teens. [5:20] Taking the long view. [8:59] Three questions to ask yourself about your child. [11:24] College isn’t an entitlement. [15:21] Where do you have some leverage? [17:01] The language of silence in social media. [20:44] How we connect with our kids. [24:51] The importance of a non anxious presence. Resources: What Do You Say by Dr. William Stixrud & Ned Johnson: amazon.com/What-You-Say-Motivation-Tolerance/dp/B08SP4CQ57/ The National Sleep Foundation: thensf.org The American Psychological Association's resources on stress: apa.org/topics/stress Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Self Driven Child. If you enjoyed this conversation, please follow the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts. If you have a high school aged student and would like to talk about putting a tutoring or college plan together, reach out to Ned's company, PrepMatters at www.prepmatters.com
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