Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson on Building Resilience and Communicating Effectively | It's About What You Make of It

Aug 18, 2021

Dr. William Stixrud is a clinical neuropsychologist and founder of The Stixrud Group, while Ned Johnson is the President of PrepMatters and an expert in education. Together, they discuss their book aimed at fostering communication skills in kids. They explore how to turn adversity into growth and the importance of resilience in children. The conversation highlights effective parenting techniques, the value of therapy, and how embracing challenges can lead to greater emotional intelligence and purpose. It's a blend of practical advice and philosophical insights!

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ADVICE

Plan B for Stress

Combat stress by having a plan B.
Focus on solutions and pivoting when things don't go as planned.

INSIGHT

Accepting the Present

Accept the present moment as it is, without judgment.
Then, decide if change is desired or possible.

ANECDOTE

Fantastic Fire

An industrialist, seeing his factory on fire, declared it "fantastic news."
He just needed to figure out why.

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Ryan reads today’s meditation and has another conversation with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson about their new book What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home, experiencing adversity and developing resilience, why we should look at the last year as a gift that can improve our lives rather than a burden, how to teach kids to find purpose and control in their own lives, and more.

Ned Johnson is the president and founder of PrepMatters. A 1993 graduate of Williams College, Mr. Johnson has a BA in Economics and Political Science. Originally from Connecticut, Mr. Johnson now resides with his wife and children in Washington, DC.

William R. Stixrud, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and founder of The Stixrud Group. He is a member of the teaching faculty at Children’s National Medical Center and an assistant professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine.

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