Episode 17

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13th Sep 2022

Balancing Stress & Motivation in High Achievers

Ned Johnson is an author, speaker, and founder of PrepMatters, an educational company providing academic tutoring, educational planning, and standardized test preparation. A professional “tutor-geek” since 1993 and battle-tested veteran of test prep, stress regulation and student performance, Ned has spent nearly 50,000 one-on-one hours helping students conquer an alphabet of standardized tests, learn to manage their anxiety, and develop their own motivation to succeed

With Dr. William Stixrud, Ned co-authored The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives and also What Do You Say? How To Talk With Kids To Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home

Ned is the host of the PrepTalks podcast: conversations with parenting and education experts. A sought-after speaker and teen coach on study skills, sleep deprivation, parent-teen dynamics, and test anxiety, and his work is featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, BBC, and many others. 

You can get the Top Ten Tips from "The Self-Driven Child" HERE
Website: theselfdrivenchild.com
Twitter: @NedJohnson
Tiktok: TheOtherNedJohnson
https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfdrivenchild

"Balancing Stress and Motivation in High Achievers" with Ned Johnson © Mary Illions Wilde, MD
 
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Compassion Parenting Podcast
The Compassion Parenting Podcast is for dedicated, deep-thinking moms who want to raise kind, emotionally healthy kids. Every other week, join Dr. Mary Wilde (pediatrician and mom of 8) to discuss ways to build a happier, more resilient family.
The Compassion Parenting Podcast is for dedicated, deep-thinking moms who want to raise kind, emotionally healthy kids. Every other week, join Dr. Mary Wilde (pediatrician and mom of 8) to discuss ways to build a happier, more resilient family.

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Dr. Mary Wilde

Hi! I'm Dr. Mary Wilde, an integrative pediatrician and mom of 8 based in Southern Utah. I want you to know you're not alone in parenting and you can absolutely do this! Pop in some headphones and lets walk part of this journey together. (Listen to a few episodes & watch my TEDx talk and you'll know me better than my neighbors!)