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William Stixrud, PhD

William Stixrud, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist and a faculty member at Children's National Medical Center and George Washington University Medical School. He lectures and writes widely on the adolescent brain, meditation, and the effects of stress, sleep deprivation, and technology overload on the brain. He is on the board of the David Lynch Foundation.
The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child
What Do You Say?
The Self-Driven Child

Books

The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child
What Do You Say?
The Self-Driven Child

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