--- product_id: 112721998 title: "The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives" price: "25155CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/112721998-the-self-driven-child-the-science-and-sense-of-giving store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives **Price:** 25155CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives - **How much does it cost?** 25155CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/112721998-the-self-driven-child-the-science-and-sense-of-giving) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “ Instead of trusting kids with choices . . . many parents insist on micromanaging everything from homework to friendships. For these parents, Stixrud and Johnson have a simple message: Stop. ” — NPR “This humane, thoughtful book turns the latest brain science into valuable practical advice for parents.” —Paul Tough, New York Times bestselling author of How Children Succeed A few years ago, Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson started noticing the same problem from different angles: Even high-performing kids were coming to them acutely stressed and lacking motivation. Many complained they had no control over their lives. Some stumbled in high school or hit college and unraveled. Bill is a clinical neuropsychologist who helps kids gripped by anxiety or struggling to learn. Ned is a motivational coach who runs an elite tutoring service. Together they discovered that the best antidote to stress is to give kids more of a sense of control over their lives. But this doesn't mean giving up your authority as a parent. In this groundbreaking book they reveal how you can actively help your child to sculpt a brain that is resilient, and ready to take on new challenges. From the authors of Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child and What Do You Say , The Self-Driven Child offers a combination of cutting-edge brain science, the latest discoveries in behavioral therapy, and case studies drawn from the thousands of kids and teens Bill and Ned have helped over the years to teach you how to set your child on the real road to success. As parents, we can only drive our kids so far. At some point, they will have to take the wheel and map out their own path. But there is a lot you can do before then to help them tackle the road ahead with resilience and imagination. Review: Grounded and compassionate guidance every parent can use - As a psychologist and mom of teens, I highly recommend this sensitive and science-based perspective on why empowering our kids to take control of their lives is so vitally important. Through straightforward and easy to understand discussions, along with relatable and humorous anecdotes, the authors take the reader by the hand and show us how easy it can be to help kids face their life, and their challenges, with more courage and drive. One of my favorite passages addresses the familiar dilemma of how and when to let your kids fail, especially when the stakes feel so high. The authors offer grounded words of caution in trying to protect them from themselves, and ultimately doing too much: "The adults supporting these kids have the best intentions. They just want to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. But trying to protect a kid from himself year after year will weaken him... Remember that ultimately his school work is his problem, and that if you work harder to help him than he does, you are doing him no favors." Cultivating a sense of power and autonomy is critical to coping with stress effectively, as well as growing the confidence we need to keep trying when life gets tough. The authors explain the science and distill these broad principles into dozens of concrete strategies we can start adding to our parenting toolbox tonight. This inspiring, yet fiercely practical, book should be a go-to resource for any parent looking to raise stronger, more confident kids. Review: Must read! - Autonomy is a basic need for everyone, kids included. It's what helps them grow into confident adults. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #9,278 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Medical Child Psychology #24 in Popular Child Psychology #50 in Sociology Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,508 Reviews | ## Images ![The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZAOVkbntL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grounded and compassionate guidance every parent can use *by A***D on March 21, 2018* As a psychologist and mom of teens, I highly recommend this sensitive and science-based perspective on why empowering our kids to take control of their lives is so vitally important. Through straightforward and easy to understand discussions, along with relatable and humorous anecdotes, the authors take the reader by the hand and show us how easy it can be to help kids face their life, and their challenges, with more courage and drive. One of my favorite passages addresses the familiar dilemma of how and when to let your kids fail, especially when the stakes feel so high. The authors offer grounded words of caution in trying to protect them from themselves, and ultimately doing too much: "The adults supporting these kids have the best intentions. They just want to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. But trying to protect a kid from himself year after year will weaken him... Remember that ultimately his school work is his problem, and that if you work harder to help him than he does, you are doing him no favors." Cultivating a sense of power and autonomy is critical to coping with stress effectively, as well as growing the confidence we need to keep trying when life gets tough. The authors explain the science and distill these broad principles into dozens of concrete strategies we can start adding to our parenting toolbox tonight. This inspiring, yet fiercely practical, book should be a go-to resource for any parent looking to raise stronger, more confident kids. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read! *by M***O on March 30, 2026* Autonomy is a basic need for everyone, kids included. It's what helps them grow into confident adults. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great relevant advice *by W***A on April 22, 2025* This book was filled with great advice, parenting tips, personal tips, examples, and a checklist for implementation. All this was backed up by research, which was thoroughly cited within the text with links in the Kindle version. I have added many books mentioned in this book to my reading wishlist. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives - The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child: A Workbook - What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/112721998-the-self-driven-child-the-science-and-sense-of-giving](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/112721998-the-self-driven-child-the-science-and-sense-of-giving) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*