What Do You Say?
by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
The Self-Driven Child authors on how to talk to kids about motivation, screens, stress and failure. Script-level practical.
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you know what you want to say but not how.
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Skip it if…
you have not read The Self-Driven Child.
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Three things you will actually use
- Be a consultant, not a boss.
- Validate before advising.
- Ask, do not tell.
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Read the chapter on the consultant stance.
Our verdict
How to talk to your kids.
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