Dr. Courtney Tolinski is answering your top questions about parenting and child development. Topics covered in this episode include:
- How to talk to your child about their neurodivergent brain, including whether you should use "labels" and your own experiences to help them understand.
- Navigating what to do when your child and their friend (or siblings) have a conflict at your house.
- Helping preschool-aged kids manage their big feelings and how to stay calm in the storm.
- Knowing when to consider medication for a child with ADHD and how to work with their teacher to manage it.
- Does gentle parenting actually produce successful adults?
- What to do if your child has a big dream (professional sports; artist, etc.) and you want to be both realistic and supportive.
Resources Discussed:
https://explainingbrains.com/
https://www.understood.org/
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What is Phases - A Parenting podcast with Dr Courtney?
Dr Courtney Tolinski (PhD, LP, NCSP — licensed clinical and school psychologist ) and her husband Scott make the science and psychology of parenting and human development fun.