Child Development
Impulse Control vs. The 13 Year Old Brain
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.
ADHD: Helping Your Kid Through The Holidays
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.
Cosleeping – Is it Bad For Your Kid?
Controversy over cosleeping is a modern western phenomenon. Parents sharing the bed with their kids is actually really common
Your 2E kid, who is an adult, isn’t launching. What are you supposed to do?
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.
“What do I do about my child’s night terrors?”
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 …
How do I get my kids to listen to me the FIRST time?”
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 …
“My son just got kicked out of his 4th school…and he’s only 3 years old! What do I do?”
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 …
“Is ADD Medication the right option for my son?”
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 …
“My ten year old still talks like a baby. How can I make her talk normal all the time?”
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 …
“My teenager has ADHD can’t focus on her homework. How do we help her do well in school?”
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. …