It turns out that the human brain does not develop fully until age 25. So the prefrontal cortex which is responsible for impulse control and emotional regulation is just not up and running yet. And certainly not in your 13 year old at the level it would need to be to make them stop doing whatever it is that’s causing havoc in your home.
Winter break can be a huge challenge for kids with ADHD. The structure and routine that going to school provides is really helpful for some.
Controversy over cosleeping is a modern western phenomenon. Parents sharing the bed with their kids is actually really common
How do you get your 2E (twice exceptional) son or daughter, who is an adult, get motivated to start thinking about a career, or get out there and do more? How do you handle the backlash you might get from them once you give them the nudge? What are the great benefits to them from getting a job. These are all questions we look at in this segment of Tips On Teens.
https://youtu.be/NbVFAL4yP6I Night Terrors are different than Nightmares. This week’s Tips On Teens question is from a parent looking for a better way to handle their kid’s frequent night terrors: “My daughter has been having night terrors lately. She never remembers them, but they freak me out. How do I help her stop having these episodes? Are …
https://youtu.be/XBuVu0KS2N4 “I don’t want to have to ask again!” You’ve told your kid to do something 3 times already to no avail. You’re frustrated, feeling disrespected, and your patience is wearing thin. If this sounds familiar, you’ll probably relate to this parent’s #TipsOnTeens question: “How do I get my kids to listen to me the …
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https://youtu.be/8yuVeMGNhf4 For many working families, preschool is the primary source of education and care for their children. But what happens if your child isn’t adjusting well to the experience? This week’s Tips On Teens question is from a working parent wondering how to help their son stay in school. Here’s the question: “My 3 year …
“My son just got kicked out of his 4th school…and he’s only 3 years old! What do I do?” Read More »
https://youtu.be/iLx-xUMZQFM Many families today are concerned with seeing if medication is the right treatment option for their child. This week’s Tips On Teens question comes from a parent torn between two choices regarding prescribed medication for ADD. Here’s the question: “My son’s pediatrician wants to prescribe medication for ADD. The therapist he works with thinks …
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https://youtu.be/Z9Uq6YIdtUo Is your teen still making baby noises or engaging in baby-talk? Is it driving you crazy?! This week’s #TipsOnTeens comes from a parent who is getting tired of hearing those noises! What would you recommend? “I have a ten year old that still talks like a baby and makes weird noises. She only does …
“My ten year old still talks like a baby. How can I make her talk normal all the time?” Read More »
https://youtu.be/ixfxnzTmwqU School and homework are easily some of the more common causes of arguments with families we’ve seen. Now if you factor in ADHD and medication, things become more complicated. This week’s Tips on Teens looks at a question from a parent wondering how to deal with a situation like that. Here’s the question: “My …
