May 2025

The Self-Driven Child

with William R. Stixrud, Ph.D.

When Control Leads to Confidence

Sometimes the biggest gift we can offer our children is the belief that they can handle it. Whether you’re parenting, teaching, or caring for young children, the drive to help can easily slip into over-managing. In this eye-opening session, Dr. William Stixrud explores how fostering autonomy is not just kind—it’s crucial to a child’s long-term mental health, motivation, and resilience.

Foster Independence, Build Inner Motivation:
Why a Sense of Control Matters:
Learn why helping children feel in control of their own lives supports emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, and builds lifelong confidence.
The Power of Child-Led Decision Making:
Explore simple, meaningful ways to encourage independent thinking and problem-solving—without pressure, bribes, or power struggles.
Tools to Support (Not Sway) Children:
Discover how to use supportive language, shared problem-solving, and natural consequences to guide your child without taking over.
Work With—Not Against—Development: Understand how to help children grow through autonomy instead of correction, and how to build a home or classroom that promotes self-direction from the start.

Let Go to Lift Up

You don’t have to do it all. In fact, stepping back and offering children space to lead might be the most powerful parenting or teaching move you make. Join us for The Self-Driven Child with Dr. William Stixrud and discover practical tools to raise capable, confident, and emotionally resilient kids—without burnout or battles.

Event Format

The LiveTalk will commence with a 40-minute Q&A directed by Lucie to gain some basic concepts about child development and the prepared adult, equipping you with the context and tools to make the most of the Q&A session for the audience that follows.

Register for free

Date

May 18, 2025

Time

1pm EDT
7pm CEST

Where

Online on ZOOM

William R. Stixrud, Ph.D.

William R. Stixrud, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist, founder of The Stixrud Group, and faculty at Children’s National Medical Center and GWU School of Medicine. He’s best known as the co-author of the bestselling book The Self-Driven Child, now translated into 20+ languages and with over 1 million copies sold. Dr. Stixrud has also co-authored What Do You Say? and an upcoming workbook, The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child. His work has been featured by major media outlets including NPR, CNN, The New York Times, and Time. A longtime advocate for stress management, he also practices Transcendental Meditation and plays in a rock band.

Lucie Brixí Tamášová Host

Lucie Brixí Tamášová is first of all a mother of three (+two) children. She has made a significant impact through her NGO, Centrum Dialog, which provides education to underprivileged children in Kenya and Guinea. She is also the owner of Montessorihracky.cz, a shop specializing in Montessori materials and didactical toys. Lucie’s passion for empowering children extends beyond her NGO work; she is the founder of the Childhood Potential Conference and Montessori Parenting courses. As a fervent Montessori enthusiast, Lucie is committed to connecting people and ensuring the Montessori message reaches a global audience by bringing the best speakers to her events. Her work reflects a profound dedication to creating a brighter future for children across the globe.