The Self-Driven Child
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<p>Helping parents raise kids with healthy motivation and resilience in facing life's challenges. Oh, and having more fun while doing it!</p>
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3/8/2023
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Recent Episodes
July 24, 2026
Teens Talk: Teen Takeovers and Third Spaces
What do teens really need to grow into confident, capable adults? In this episode, I sit down with two remarkable young advocates—Rona Majumder and Faris Smith—to explore why today's teens are asking for more autonomy, more trust, and more places where they can simply exist. Together, we unpack the growing conversation around "third spaces," teen gatherings, social media, and what adults often misunderstand about adolescent development. We also discuss why teen "takeovers" are making headline...
June 19, 2026
Grade A+ Deception: student journalists on the academic pressure to cheat
What happens when academic pressure becomes so intense that cheating starts to feel normal? In this conversation, I’m joined by student journalists Ethan Chan and Meryem Orazova from Palo Alto High School’s award-winning newspaper, The Campanile. Their investigation into academic dishonesty uncovered some troubling realities about student stress, achievement culture, and the growing pressure surrounding college admissions. Together, we explore why so many students feel compelled to take short...
May 13, 2026
Tapping into what really motivates teens: an interview with bestselling author and psychologist Dr. David Yeager
Dr. David Yeager joins me for a fascinating conversation about what really motivates adolescents — and why so many adults misunderstand teenage behavior in the first place. Drawing from his groundbreaking book 10 to 25, David explains why teens aren’t “lazy” or irrational at all. They’re deeply motivated by status, belonging, respect, and purpose — and when adults learn how to connect healthy behaviors to those drives, everything changes. We also unpack the “mentor mindset” that helps parents...
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- What is The Self-Driven Child?
<p>Helping parents raise kids with healthy motivation and resilience in facing life's challenges. Oh, and having more fun while doing it!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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