Join us for a powerful LiveTalk Replay with Dr. William Stixrud, a renowned clinical neuropsychologist and co-author of the bestselling book The Self-Driven Child.
In this thought-provoking session, Dr. Stixrud explores how fostering a strong sense of autonomy in early childhood is essential to building mental resilience, motivation, and long-term well-being. Rooted in both neuroscience and experience, his insights beautifully align with the Montessori approach to child development.
This session covers:
The Science of Control: Why a sense of control is one of the most protective factors in a child’s mental health—and how to nurture it from the earliest years.
Montessori & Motivation: How the Montessori method naturally supports autonomy, internal motivation, and self-direction.
Parenting with Purpose: Practical strategies for guiding children respectfully without over-controlling, drawn from Dr. Stixrud’s latest book, Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child.
Connection Before Correction: Why strong parent-child relationships are the foundation for lasting confidence and cooperation.
For those outside our community, this replay offers a rare opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in child psychology. To access this session and more expert-led content, join our club—a supportive space for parents and educators committed to raising capable, confident, and self-driven children through the Montessori lens.
1pm EDT
7pm CEST
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 Brixi Tamášová is first and foremost a mother of three children (and two wonderful bonus children). For more than 17 years, she has been searching for kind, practical, and research-based answers to the everyday challenges of parenting and helping make them accessible to families around the world.
She is the founder of international projects including Childhood Potential Club, Montessori Parenting, and the Childhood Potential Conference, through which she connects parents, educators, and leading child development experts from across the globe. Through her work, she promotes a respectful and conscious approach to children while helping parents navigate everyday life with greater calm, understanding, and confidence.
Alongside her international work, Lucie also leads educational projects in Kenya and Guinea through the NGO Centrum Dialog, helping provide access to quality education for children with limited opportunities. She deeply believes that conscious support of children has the power to positively shape the future of society as a whole.