Kids at every achievement level are experiencing acute levels of stress, and many lack motivation. Students complain that they have no control over their lives.

Bill Stixrud, PhD, a clinical neuropsychologist, and Ned Johnson, a motivational coach and elite test prep tutor, discovered that the best antidote to stress and anxiety 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 their groundbreaking books, The Self-Driven Child and What Do You Say?, Stixrud and Johnson reveal how you can actively help your child to sculpt a brain that is resilient and ready to take on new challenges.

Dr. William Stixrud is a clinical neuropsychologist and a faculty member at Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University Medical School. He also serves on the board of the David Lynch Foundation.

Ned Johnson is the founder of PrepMatters and a sought-after speaker, writer, and coach on study skills, parent-teen dynamics, and anxiety management. Stixrud and Johnson are the bestselling authors of The Self-Driven Child and What Do You Say?

Parents/caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.

NOTE: Zoom link included in your Eventbrite Registration Confirmation under "Additional Information."

This presentation is sponsored by Redwood City School District, Redwood City Together, and Sequoia Healthcare District, in partnership with The Parent Venture.

Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.

Why a Sense of Control is Key to Mental Health: How to Foster It in Kids

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