From Inspiration to Action: Raising a Self-Driven Child
At our recent event, The Power of Purpose: Kids Who Crush School & Life, MacKenzie Price (Co-Founder of Alpha School) and William Stixrud & Ned Johnson (Co-Authors of The Self-Driven Child) revealed how to unlock a child’s fire without piling on stress or pressure.
Now, let’s dive deeper and turn those insights into practical strategies for your family.
Join us for a small group, interactive Parenting Playbook Workshop near you, where the Alpha School team will:
- Share tools tailored to your toughest parenting challenges
- Model stress-easing conversations and supportive responses
- Provide prompts that replace knee-jerk reactions
- Walk through simple exercises to nurture your child’s inner drive
- Help you develop custom, actionable strategies for your child
Attendees will have the chance to connect with local parents and educators, enjoy great food, and take home a complimentary copy of The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child: A Workbook.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Register below ↓
Workshops are free but require registration.
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Parents & educators – join one of our free workshops across the U.S.
Multiple Dates & Locations | Free In-Person Workshops
Austin, TX — Oct 14, 2025 | 6:00–7:30 PM CT
Brownsville, TX — Oct 16, 2025 | 6:00–7:30 PM CT
Chantilly, VA — Oct 3, 2025 | 9:30–11:00 AM ET
Fort Worth, TX — Oct 14, 2025 | 6:00–7:30 PM CT
Miami, FL — Nov 15, 2025 | 10:00–11:30 AM ET
New York, NY — Nov 15, 2025 | 10:00–11:30 AM ET
Palm Beach, FL — Oct 18, 2025 | 10:00–11:30 AM ET
Plano, TX — Oct 13, 2025 | 6:00–7:30 PM CT
San Francisco, CA — Oct 18, 2025 | 10:00–11:30 AM PT
Santa Barbara, CA — Oct 11, 2025 | 10:00–11:30 AM PT
Scottsdale, AZ — Oct 20, 2025 | 6:00–7:30 PM PT
Don't see a location near you? Sign up to let us know if you’re interested in attending a virtual workshop!
About the Workbook
The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child: A Workbook by William Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson turns big ideas into everyday practices. It’s designed for parents who want to move beyond theory and start building skills that reduce stress and nurture independence.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Model dialogues to ease tense conversations
- Prompts and reflection exercises to shift reactive habits
- Step-by-step practices that strengthen resilience and self-motivation
- Tools to stay calm and clear in moments of pressure
This workbook makes the science of motivation practical, giving parents strategies they can use right away to support kids at home, at school, and in life.
