https://simplecast.com Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn: Your Guide to Getting Through the Hard Times Parenting is one of the toughest things we do in life. It can be even harder when we can’t get our kids to do the things we need them to do. On “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn offers bite-size tips for all kinds of parenting challenges. From how to stay calm when your child is acting out to helping with bedtime battles, listen as Dr. Kahn shares both evidenced-based and mindful approaches for helping your child. en Wed, 9 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:10:02 +0000 https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn: Your Guide to Getting Through the Hard Times https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/833a165d-5e3f-4f74-a9ab-ae449f2d94a4/e9ac5a9c-1aa5-446c-a30a-874863e413a1/3000x3000/parenting-behavior-logo-lock.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior episodic Parenting is one of the toughest things we do in life. It can be even harder when we can’t get our kids to do the things we need them to do. On “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn offers bite-size tips for all kinds of parenting challenges. From how to stay calm when your child is acting out to helping with bedtime battles, listen as Dr. Kahn shares both evidenced-based and mindful approaches for helping your child. Understood.org, Dr. Andy Kahn false https://feeds.simplecast.com/9efKLj0g parenting Understood.org podcast@understood.org bc1f0bb2-c123-4f2e-9509-927ea54adefd How can you help an anxious child? It can be really tricky to know when to step in and help your kid when they're having anxiety. Unfortunately, this is a really common situation: 10 percent of kids have diagnosable levels of anxiety. 

So on this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn, we're going to learn three key things:

  • What is anxiety?
  • How can you help them manage it?
  • When should you step in as a parent?

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Timestamps

  • (0:54)   What is anxiety?
  • (3:28) How can I respond to my child's anxiety? 
  • (9:37)  How should we talk about anxiety with kids?
  • (14:03 ) How parents can project on kids 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Wed, 9 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/how-can-you-help-an-anxious-child It can be really tricky to know when to step in and help your kid when they're having anxiety. Unfortunately, this is a really common situation: 10 percent of kids have diagnosable levels of anxiety. 

So on this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn, we're going to learn three key things:

  • What is anxiety?
  • How can you help them manage it?
  • When should you step in as a parent?

Related resources

Timestamps

  • (0:54)   What is anxiety?
  • (3:28) How can I respond to my child's anxiety? 
  • (9:37)  How should we talk about anxiety with kids?
  • (14:03 ) How parents can project on kids 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How can you help an anxious child? Understood.org 00:19:14 It can be really tricky to know when to step in and help your kid when they're having anxiety. Unfortunately, this is a really common situation: 10 percent of kids have diagnosable levels of anxiety. So on this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn, we're going to learn three key things: What is anxiety? How can you help them manage it? When should you step in as a parent? It can be really tricky to know when to step in and help your kid when they're having anxiety. Unfortunately, this is a really common situation: 10 percent of kids have diagnosable levels of anxiety. So on this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn, we're going to learn three key things: What is anxiety? How can you help them manage it? When should you step in as a parent? childhood anxiety, how to help anxious kid false full 36 1aac5ed8-44e8-4641-9e20-c13966a4a9bc How can I manage self-doubt as a parent? Parenting is tough enough. But when differences in processing or development come into play, it can become even more complex.

As you begin making parenting decisions, it’s common to experience self-doubt, guilt, and confusion. These feelings are understandable — and there are ways to manage them.

In this episode of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn explores parenting self-doubt and offers guidance on how to navigate and support those difficult emotions. Plus, tips on how to care for yourself along the way.

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Timestamps

(1:05)  What’s causing the self-doubt?

(2:38)  What does it look like when self-doubt takes over? 

(6:35)  How to manage your self-doubt physically

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior Parenting is tough enough. But when differences in processing or development come into play, it can become even more complex.

As you begin making parenting decisions, it’s common to experience self-doubt, guilt, and confusion. These feelings are understandable — and there are ways to manage them.

In this episode of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn explores parenting self-doubt and offers guidance on how to navigate and support those difficult emotions. Plus, tips on how to care for yourself along the way.

Related resources

Timestamps

(1:05)  What’s causing the self-doubt?

(2:38)  What does it look like when self-doubt takes over? 

(6:35)  How to manage your self-doubt physically

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How can I manage self-doubt as a parent? Understood.org 00:09:38 Parenting is tough enough. But when differences in processing or development come into play, it can become even more complex. As you begin making parenting decisions, it’s common to experience self-doubt, guilt, and confusion. These feelings are understandable — and there are ways to manage them. In this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” Dr. Andy Kahn explores parenting self-doubt and offers guidance on how to navigate and support those difficult emotions. Plus, tips on how to care for yourself along the way. Parenting is tough enough. But when differences in processing or development come into play, it can become even more complex. As you begin making parenting decisions, it’s common to experience self-doubt, guilt, and confusion. These feelings are understandable — and there are ways to manage them. In this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” Dr. Andy Kahn explores parenting self-doubt and offers guidance on how to navigate and support those difficult emotions. Plus, tips on how to care for yourself along the way. doubting yourself as a parent, struggling to parent a neurodivergent child, parenting self-care tips false full 35 b6c88bd0-5481-470b-ba3d-197010cb2f45 How do I handle my child’s lying? When a child lies, it can be really tricky for parents. Even overwhelming at times.

What’s the difference between a white lie and a serious one? How do I handle it if my kid keeps lying over and over? Can I ever lie to my child? 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will share information on why your child lies, what those lies are telling you, and how to help your child learn to tell the truth.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:46)  What do kids’ lies look like? 

(04:08)  How do I make sense of my kid’s lies? 

(07:41)  How can I help my child be more truthful? 

(13:06)  Why parents should admit their own mistakes

(17:25)  White lies vs. serious lies  

(19:11)  Is it ever OK to lie to your kid?

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/how-do-i-handle-my-childs-lying When a child lies, it can be really tricky for parents. Even overwhelming at times.

What’s the difference between a white lie and a serious one? How do I handle it if my kid keeps lying over and over? Can I ever lie to my child? 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will share information on why your child lies, what those lies are telling you, and how to help your child learn to tell the truth.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:46)  What do kids’ lies look like? 

(04:08)  How do I make sense of my kid’s lies? 

(07:41)  How can I help my child be more truthful? 

(13:06)  Why parents should admit their own mistakes

(17:25)  White lies vs. serious lies  

(19:11)  Is it ever OK to lie to your kid?

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How do I handle my child’s lying? Understood.org 00:21:51 When a child lies, it can be really tricky for parents. Even overwhelming at times. What’s the difference between a white lie and a serious one? How do I handle it if my kid keeps lying over and over? Can I ever lie to my child?   On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn will share information on why your child lies, what those lies are telling you, and how to help your child learn to tell the truth. When a child lies, it can be really tricky for parents. Even overwhelming at times. What’s the difference between a white lie and a serious one? How do I handle it if my kid keeps lying over and over? Can I ever lie to my child?   On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn will share information on why your child lies, what those lies are telling you, and how to help your child learn to tell the truth. false full 34 551af5f8-57fb-40e6-bf05-67c8cf46ee01 Talking to coaches and other adult leaders about your child Joining a club, sports team, or other extracurricular activity can be a rite of passage for kids. It’s a great way to make new friends, practice life skills, and learn about themselves. 

With this, we also expect — or at least hope — our neurodivergent kids will succeed in those environments just like their neurotypical peers. But there’s no guarantee that adult leaders, like coaches, understand learning and thinking differences. Since we rely on them, it can be in your and your child’s best interest to share helpful information with them ahead of time.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn discusses why it’s important to share information about your child with the other adult leaders in their life — and tips that can help.

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:56) Why you should share information about your child 

(03:01) How to talk about your child

(06:15) Finding the right activity for your child

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org.

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/talking-to-coaches-and-other-adult-leaders-about-your-child Joining a club, sports team, or other extracurricular activity can be a rite of passage for kids. It’s a great way to make new friends, practice life skills, and learn about themselves. 

With this, we also expect — or at least hope — our neurodivergent kids will succeed in those environments just like their neurotypical peers. But there’s no guarantee that adult leaders, like coaches, understand learning and thinking differences. Since we rely on them, it can be in your and your child’s best interest to share helpful information with them ahead of time.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn discusses why it’s important to share information about your child with the other adult leaders in their life — and tips that can help.

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:56) Why you should share information about your child 

(03:01) How to talk about your child

(06:15) Finding the right activity for your child

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org.

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Talking to coaches and other adult leaders about your child Understood.org 00:09:59 Joining a club, sports team, or other extracurricular activity can be a rite of passage for kids. It’s a great way to make new friends, practice life skills, and learn about themselves. With this, we also expect — or at least hope — our neurodivergent kids will succeed in those environments just like their neurotypical peers. But there’s no guarantee that adult leaders, like coaches, understand learning and thinking differences. Since we rely on them, it can be in your and your child’s best interest to share helpful information with them ahead of time. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn discusses why it’s important to share information about your child with the other adult leaders in their life — and tips that can help. Joining a club, sports team, or other extracurricular activity can be a rite of passage for kids. It’s a great way to make new friends, practice life skills, and learn about themselves. With this, we also expect — or at least hope — our neurodivergent kids will succeed in those environments just like their neurotypical peers. But there’s no guarantee that adult leaders, like coaches, understand learning and thinking differences. Since we rely on them, it can be in your and your child’s best interest to share helpful information with them ahead of time. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn discusses why it’s important to share information about your child with the other adult leaders in their life — and tips that can help. disability and extracurricular activities, adhd in sports, how to tell coaches about your child false full 33 ef130870-8a1e-411c-8efa-84d06c5f298c Should my child try a “drug holiday”?  If your child is on medication for ADHD, you may have heard of a medication vacation or a drug holiday. In short, it means taking a break from their usual medication — for a few days, weeks, or even months. It sounds simple enough, but deciding whether it’s right for your child is a different story.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn talks with Dr. Liz Harstad, a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital, to get the scoop.  

Related resources

Timestamps

(1:30) Why would someone take a “drug holiday”?  

(2:29) How has thinking evolved over time?

(3:42) What are the impacts of a break?

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org.

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/should-my-child-try-a-drug-holiday  If your child is on medication for ADHD, you may have heard of a medication vacation or a drug holiday. In short, it means taking a break from their usual medication — for a few days, weeks, or even months. It sounds simple enough, but deciding whether it’s right for your child is a different story.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn talks with Dr. Liz Harstad, a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital, to get the scoop.  

Related resources

Timestamps

(1:30) Why would someone take a “drug holiday”?  

(2:29) How has thinking evolved over time?

(3:42) What are the impacts of a break?

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org.

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Should my child try a “drug holiday”? Understood.org 00:08:09  If your child is on medication for ADHD, you may have heard of a medication vacation or a drug holiday. In short, it means taking a break from their usual medication — for a few days, weeks, or even months. It sounds simple enough, but deciding whether it’s right for your child is a different story. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn talks with Dr. Liz Harstad, a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital, to get the scoop.   If your child is on medication for ADHD, you may have heard of a medication vacation or a drug holiday. In short, it means taking a break from their usual medication — for a few days, weeks, or even months. It sounds simple enough, but deciding whether it’s right for your child is a different story. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn talks with Dr. Liz Harstad, a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital, to get the scoop.  drug holiday, should my child take a break from their adhd meds, adhd, medication vacation false full 32 9855fbce-03ce-4d1c-b341-6817089d8a39 How to handle disagreements with a co-parent  In general, it’s an advantage when kids have two parents caring for them. But it gets challenging when those parents have a strained relationship. 

Things can get really tricky when your child is neurodivergent. Many questions come up: Should we get a special education evaluation for our child? Should they be on medication? Should our child have counseling? 

Not only are these difficult questions, but they’re also sources of potential conflict with parents.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn, you’ll learn how to navigate disagreements between co-parents and figure out how to advocate for your child’s best interests.

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:56)  Why it’s key to identify shared beliefs

(2:34) Do we agree on what we’re seeing?

(4:19) How do I take the lead on getting help?

(8:14) Nothing seems to work. What now?

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org.

We love to hear from our listeners. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/how-to-handle-disagreements-with-a-co-parent  In general, it’s an advantage when kids have two parents caring for them. But it gets challenging when those parents have a strained relationship. 

Things can get really tricky when your child is neurodivergent. Many questions come up: Should we get a special education evaluation for our child? Should they be on medication? Should our child have counseling? 

Not only are these difficult questions, but they’re also sources of potential conflict with parents.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn, you’ll learn how to navigate disagreements between co-parents and figure out how to advocate for your child’s best interests.

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:56)  Why it’s key to identify shared beliefs

(2:34) Do we agree on what we’re seeing?

(4:19) How do I take the lead on getting help?

(8:14) Nothing seems to work. What now?

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org.

We love to hear from our listeners. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How to handle disagreements with a co-parent Understood.org 00:11:25  In general, it’s an advantage when kids have two parents caring for them. But it gets challenging when those parents have a strained relationship.  Things can get really tricky when your child is neurodivergent. Many questions come up: Should we get a special education evaluation for our child? Should they be on medication? Should our child have counseling?   Not only are these difficult questions, but they’re also sources of potential conflict with parents. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn,” you’ll learn how to navigate disagreements between co-parents and figure out how to advocate for your child’s best interests.  In general, it’s an advantage when kids have two parents caring for them. But it gets challenging when those parents have a strained relationship.  Things can get really tricky when your child is neurodivergent. Many questions come up: Should we get a special education evaluation for our child? Should they be on medication? Should our child have counseling?   Not only are these difficult questions, but they’re also sources of potential conflict with parents. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn,” you’ll learn how to navigate disagreements between co-parents and figure out how to advocate for your child’s best interests. false full 31 9858e55f-1cbb-47f1-9059-02bdd3e1862c How do I help my child set realistic career goals? When you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, you’ll hear all sorts of creative answers. Some kids have surprisingly practical goals—others, not so much.

Neurodivergent kids are particularly interesting because they're creative and think about all kinds of outside-the-box things. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn, you'll learn about how to help kids create appropriate and realistic career goals and help them work on the path toward having real, reinforcing work in their lives.

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:54) How to encourage skill development

(1:59) What can help kids with learning differences?

(4:04) How to turn interests into actual skills

(9:49) Accurate self-assessments and neurodivergent kids

For a transcript and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org.

We’d love to hear from you. Email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/help-child-set-realistic-career-goals When you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, you’ll hear all sorts of creative answers. Some kids have surprisingly practical goals—others, not so much.

Neurodivergent kids are particularly interesting because they're creative and think about all kinds of outside-the-box things. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn, you'll learn about how to help kids create appropriate and realistic career goals and help them work on the path toward having real, reinforcing work in their lives.

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:54) How to encourage skill development

(1:59) What can help kids with learning differences?

(4:04) How to turn interests into actual skills

(9:49) Accurate self-assessments and neurodivergent kids

For a transcript and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org.

We’d love to hear from you. Email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How do I help my child set realistic career goals? Understood.org 00:14:54 When you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, you’ll hear all sorts of creative answers. Some kids have surprisingly practical goals—others, not so much. Neurodivergent kids are particularly interesting because they're creative and think about all kinds of outside-the-box things.  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn,” you'll learn about how to help kids create appropriate and realistic career goals and help them work on the path toward having real, reinforcing work in their lives. When you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, you’ll hear all sorts of creative answers. Some kids have surprisingly practical goals—others, not so much. Neurodivergent kids are particularly interesting because they're creative and think about all kinds of outside-the-box things.  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn,” you'll learn about how to help kids create appropriate and realistic career goals and help them work on the path toward having real, reinforcing work in their lives. false full 30 d600a814-672a-4ae5-800c-b40e47d1e25c What if I think my child might have dyslexia? Is your child having difficulties with reading? Do they struggle to recognize letters, understand what they read, or sound out words on a page?

In this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn explores how to identify dyslexia in kids. Tune in to learn the common signs of dyslexia and what steps to take if you think your child may have this learning difference.

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Timestamps

(0:44) What is dyslexia?

(1:50) Common signs of dyslexia

(4:02) How can you be sure your child has dyslexia?

(6:42) How is dyslexia diagnosed?

(10:45) What to do if you feel overwhelmed

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior episode page on Understood.

We’d love to hear from you. Email us at parentingbehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/what-if-i-think-my-child-might-have-dyslexia Is your child having difficulties with reading? Do they struggle to recognize letters, understand what they read, or sound out words on a page?

In this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn explores how to identify dyslexia in kids. Tune in to learn the common signs of dyslexia and what steps to take if you think your child may have this learning difference.

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Timestamps

(0:44) What is dyslexia?

(1:50) Common signs of dyslexia

(4:02) How can you be sure your child has dyslexia?

(6:42) How is dyslexia diagnosed?

(10:45) What to do if you feel overwhelmed

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior episode page on Understood.

We’d love to hear from you. Email us at parentingbehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> What if I think my child might have dyslexia? Understood.org 00:13:32 Is your child having difficulties with reading? Do they struggle to recognize letters, understand what they read, or sound out words on a page? In this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn explores how to identify dyslexia in kids. Tune in to learn the common signs of dyslexia and what steps to take if you think your child may have this learning difference. Is your child having difficulties with reading? Do they struggle to recognize letters, understand what they read, or sound out words on a page? In this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn explores how to identify dyslexia in kids. Tune in to learn the common signs of dyslexia and what steps to take if you think your child may have this learning difference. false full 29 d22d87af-29bc-496b-8af0-49a4871463a0 How to plan ahead for a successful summer Even if summer seems far in the future, it’s probably not too early to begin planning for what your child will do during their break from school. 

Once you find a program that looks interesting, then comes the rest of the work. Is it a good fit for my child? How am I going to pay for it? 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about the best time to start planning for summer camps and the key questions parents should ask. He also shares insights on choosing the right camp or program for your child.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:50) What type of program is right for your child?  

(03:57) When should I start planning?

(07:37) How can you pay for camp?

(09:38) How to get the best information on a camp

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org.

We’d love to hear from you. Email us at parentingbehavior@understood.org 

 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/how-to-plan-ahead-for-a-successful-summer Even if summer seems far in the future, it’s probably not too early to begin planning for what your child will do during their break from school. 

Once you find a program that looks interesting, then comes the rest of the work. Is it a good fit for my child? How am I going to pay for it? 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about the best time to start planning for summer camps and the key questions parents should ask. He also shares insights on choosing the right camp or program for your child.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:50) What type of program is right for your child?  

(03:57) When should I start planning?

(07:37) How can you pay for camp?

(09:38) How to get the best information on a camp

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org.

We’d love to hear from you. Email us at parentingbehavior@understood.org 

 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How to plan ahead for a successful summer Understood.org 00:17:08 Even if summer seems far in the future, it’s probably not too early to begin planning for what your child will do during their break from school.   Once you find a program that looks interesting, then comes the rest of the work. “Is it a good fit for my child? How am I going to pay for it?”   On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about the best time to start planning for summer camps and the key questions parents should ask. He also shares insights on choosing the right camp or program for your child. Even if summer seems far in the future, it’s probably not too early to begin planning for what your child will do during their break from school.   Once you find a program that looks interesting, then comes the rest of the work. “Is it a good fit for my child? How am I going to pay for it?”   On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about the best time to start planning for summer camps and the key questions parents should ask. He also shares insights on choosing the right camp or program for your child. finding the right summer camp for my child, neurodivergent kids at summer camp, how to pay for summer camp false full 28 bdd24c22-d2e0-4a14-982f-8cfcfb7d7d9a Is melatonin safe to give to kids? It’s common for adults to take a supplement like melatonin to help when they’re having trouble falling asleep, or just need a really good night of rest. 

Melatonin has been shown in numerous studies to help people fall asleep, and in some cases, improve the quality of their sleep. Plus, it’s sold over the counter at many kinds of stores. 

But when it comes to kids, some questions come up. On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn gets some advice from Dr. Liz Harstad. 

Liz is a developmental behavioral pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. She has more than 15 years of experience caring for children with learning and attention differences and developmental conditions.

Is it OK to give your child melatonin? What about other supplements or medications? What does a sleep problem look like in a child, anyway? 

Listen or watch to get Liz’s answers. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(1:20) How can you tell if there is a sleep problem?

(3:42) What are the benefits of melatonin?

(6:38) What are the risks of taking it?

(8:37) Are there alternatives?

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at parentingbehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/is-melatonin-safe-to-give-to-kids It’s common for adults to take a supplement like melatonin to help when they’re having trouble falling asleep, or just need a really good night of rest. 

Melatonin has been shown in numerous studies to help people fall asleep, and in some cases, improve the quality of their sleep. Plus, it’s sold over the counter at many kinds of stores. 

But when it comes to kids, some questions come up. On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn gets some advice from Dr. Liz Harstad. 

Liz is a developmental behavioral pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. She has more than 15 years of experience caring for children with learning and attention differences and developmental conditions.

Is it OK to give your child melatonin? What about other supplements or medications? What does a sleep problem look like in a child, anyway? 

Listen or watch to get Liz’s answers. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(1:20) How can you tell if there is a sleep problem?

(3:42) What are the benefits of melatonin?

(6:38) What are the risks of taking it?

(8:37) Are there alternatives?

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at parentingbehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Is melatonin safe to give to kids? Understood.org 00:13:59 It’s common for adults to take a supplement like melatonin to help when they’re having trouble falling asleep, or just need a really good night of rest.  Melatonin has been shown in numerous studies to help people fall asleep, and in some cases, improve the quality of their sleep. Plus, it’s sold over the counter at many kinds of stores.  But when it comes to kids, some questions come up. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior, ” host Dr. Andy Kahn gets some advice from Dr. Liz Harstad.  Liz is a developmental behavioral pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. She has more than 15 years of experience caring for children with learning and attention differences and developmental conditions. Is it OK to give your child melatonin? What about other supplements or medications? What does a sleep problem look like in a child, anyway?  Listen or watch to get Liz’s answers.  It’s common for adults to take a supplement like melatonin to help when they’re having trouble falling asleep, or just need a really good night of rest.  Melatonin has been shown in numerous studies to help people fall asleep, and in some cases, improve the quality of their sleep. Plus, it’s sold over the counter at many kinds of stores.  But when it comes to kids, some questions come up. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior, ” host Dr. Andy Kahn gets some advice from Dr. Liz Harstad.  Liz is a developmental behavioral pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. She has more than 15 years of experience caring for children with learning and attention differences and developmental conditions. Is it OK to give your child melatonin? What about other supplements or medications? What does a sleep problem look like in a child, anyway?  Listen or watch to get Liz’s answers.  false full 27 65087233-8b5f-4dba-9073-cb03e41fdc83 Sibling struggles: What to do when your kids clash or don’t get along Siblings don’t always get along. Fights, disagreements, jealousy — it’s a common thing.

These clashes can get even more complicated when one or more of your kids is neurodivergent. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will share tips for managing sibling conflict to benefit both you and your kids.

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:35) What do these problems look like?

(3:32) Strategies for how to respond

(11:18) Managing the emotional components

 For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We’d love to hear from you. Email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/sibling-struggles-what-to-do-when-your-kids-clash-or-dont-get-along Siblings don’t always get along. Fights, disagreements, jealousy — it’s a common thing.

These clashes can get even more complicated when one or more of your kids is neurodivergent. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will share tips for managing sibling conflict to benefit both you and your kids.

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:35) What do these problems look like?

(3:32) Strategies for how to respond

(11:18) Managing the emotional components

 For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We’d love to hear from you. Email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Sibling struggles: What to do when your kids clash or don’t get along Understood.org 00:15:31 Siblings don’t always get along. Fights, disagreements, jealousy — it’s a common thing. These clashes can get even more complicated when one or more of your kids is neurodivergent.  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn will share tips for managing sibling conflict to benefit both you and your kids. Siblings don’t always get along. Fights, disagreements, jealousy — it’s a common thing. These clashes can get even more complicated when one or more of your kids is neurodivergent.  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn will share tips for managing sibling conflict to benefit both you and your kids. false full 26 25bb36dc-a882-47d1-8dde-85ee3f6a1274 How to adjust and manage your child’s ADHD medication Please note: Dr. Andy Kahn is a licensed psychologist and does not prescribe medication. This episode is for informational purposes only. For further questions about ADHD medications, please consult your medical provider. 

Once your child has been prescribed ADHD medication, that’s not the end of the journey. 

You might be wondering: What are the possible side effects? And what if we need to change the dose? 

Tune in to this episode of Parenting Behavior to get expert advice from host Dr. Andy Kahn on side effects, fine-tuning medication, talking to providers, and more. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:39) Side-effects and dosing

(2:52) How and when to tweak medications

(4:57) Questions to ask your child’s provider

(7:02) Other key points on medication 

For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior Please note: Dr. Andy Kahn is a licensed psychologist and does not prescribe medication. This episode is for informational purposes only. For further questions about ADHD medications, please consult your medical provider. 

Once your child has been prescribed ADHD medication, that’s not the end of the journey. 

You might be wondering: What are the possible side effects? And what if we need to change the dose? 

Tune in to this episode of Parenting Behavior to get expert advice from host Dr. Andy Kahn on side effects, fine-tuning medication, talking to providers, and more. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:39) Side-effects and dosing

(2:52) How and when to tweak medications

(4:57) Questions to ask your child’s provider

(7:02) Other key points on medication 

For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How to adjust and manage your child’s ADHD medication Understood.org 00:11:58 Please note: Dr. Andy Kahn is a licensed psychologist and does not prescribe medication. This episode is for informational purposes only. For further questions about ADHD medications, please consult your medical provider. Once your child has been prescribed ADHD medication, that’s not the end of the journey.  You might be wondering: What are the possible side effects? And what if we need to change the dose?  Tune in to this episode of Parenting Behavior to get expert advice from host Dr. Andy Kahn on side effects, fine-tuning medication, talking to providers, and more.  Please note: Dr. Andy Kahn is a licensed psychologist and does not prescribe medication. This episode is for informational purposes only. For further questions about ADHD medications, please consult your medical provider. Once your child has been prescribed ADHD medication, that’s not the end of the journey.  You might be wondering: What are the possible side effects? And what if we need to change the dose?  Tune in to this episode of Parenting Behavior to get expert advice from host Dr. Andy Kahn on side effects, fine-tuning medication, talking to providers, and more.  false full 25 9cff5b4b-ce46-4eb3-9170-76126b0d07fa ADHD medication for kids: Stimulants vs. non-stimulants Please note: Dr. Andy Kahn is a licensed psychologist and does not prescribe medication. This episode is for informational purposes only. For further questions about ADHD medications, please consult your medical provider. 

Are you considering medication for your child with ADHD but need more information?

In this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn gives an overview of ADHD medications for kids. He shares the ins and outs of stimulant and non-stimulant medications, what the research says, and important side effects to consider.

Tune in to learn more about ADHD medications and how to get medication management services for your child.

Related resources

Timestamps

(1:16) An important disclaimer

(2:12) Stimulant medications

(04:19) How stimulants work

(6:36) Non-stimulant medications

(08:11) Getting medication management services for your child

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/adhd-medication-for-kids-stimulants-vs-non-stimulants Please note: Dr. Andy Kahn is a licensed psychologist and does not prescribe medication. This episode is for informational purposes only. For further questions about ADHD medications, please consult your medical provider. 

Are you considering medication for your child with ADHD but need more information?

In this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn gives an overview of ADHD medications for kids. He shares the ins and outs of stimulant and non-stimulant medications, what the research says, and important side effects to consider.

Tune in to learn more about ADHD medications and how to get medication management services for your child.

Related resources

Timestamps

(1:16) An important disclaimer

(2:12) Stimulant medications

(04:19) How stimulants work

(6:36) Non-stimulant medications

(08:11) Getting medication management services for your child

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> ADHD medication for kids: Stimulants vs. non-stimulants Understood.org 00:10:19 Please note: Dr. Andy Kahn is a licensed psychologist and does not prescribe medication. This episode is for informational purposes only. For further questions about ADHD medications, please consult your medical provider. Are you considering medication for your child with ADHD but need more information? In this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn gives an overview of ADHD medications for kids. He shares the ins and outs of stimulant and non-stimulant medications, what the research says, and important side effects to consider. Tune in to learn more about ADHD medications and how to get medication management services for your child. Please note: Dr. Andy Kahn is a licensed psychologist and does not prescribe medication. This episode is for informational purposes only. For further questions about ADHD medications, please consult your medical provider. Are you considering medication for your child with ADHD but need more information? In this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn gives an overview of ADHD medications for kids. He shares the ins and outs of stimulant and non-stimulant medications, what the research says, and important side effects to consider. Tune in to learn more about ADHD medications and how to get medication management services for your child. false full 24 ddea21a4-5eba-4a3e-addf-05a4e1a05b04 Candy or money as a reward? The answer might surprise you (From the “In It” podcast) This week on Parenting Behavior,  we’re sharing an episode of another great Understood.org podcast, In It, where Dr. Andy Kahn is a regular guest. The show is all about raising kids who learn and think differently.

On this episode, Andy joins the In It  hosts to talk about a big parenting debate: Bribes vs. rewards.  

You probably know how it goes: Your child is refusing to do something that, to you, seems super reasonable. Do you offer them a reward to get them to cooperate? Where is the line between bribery and rewarding a child? Will that ruin them?

Listen to get Andy’s expert advice, and follow In It wherever you get your podcasts. 

Related resources

Timestamps 

(1:22) The difference between a bribe and a reward

(5:08) Pairing verbal praise with reinforcement

(8:31) How close to the behavior should the reward be

(16:03) Money as a reward

(21:08) Behavior charts and LTDs

(25:14) Helping kids change behaviors

For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It page at Understood.org

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 8 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior This week on Parenting Behavior,  we’re sharing an episode of another great Understood.org podcast, In It, where Dr. Andy Kahn is a regular guest. The show is all about raising kids who learn and think differently.

On this episode, Andy joins the In It  hosts to talk about a big parenting debate: Bribes vs. rewards.  

You probably know how it goes: Your child is refusing to do something that, to you, seems super reasonable. Do you offer them a reward to get them to cooperate? Where is the line between bribery and rewarding a child? Will that ruin them?

Listen to get Andy’s expert advice, and follow In It wherever you get your podcasts. 

Related resources

Timestamps 

(1:22) The difference between a bribe and a reward

(5:08) Pairing verbal praise with reinforcement

(8:31) How close to the behavior should the reward be

(16:03) Money as a reward

(21:08) Behavior charts and LTDs

(25:14) Helping kids change behaviors

For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It page at Understood.org

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Candy or money as a reward? The answer might surprise you (From the “In It” podcast) Understood.org 00:30:07 This week on “Parenting Behavior,” we’re sharing an episode of another great Understood.org podcast, “In It,” where Dr. Andy Kahn is a regular guest. The show is all about raising kids who learn and think differently. On this episode, Andy joins the “In It” hosts to talk about a big parenting debate: Bribes vs. rewards. You probably know how it goes: Your child is refusing to do something that, to you, seems super reasonable. Do you offer them a reward to get them to cooperate? Where is the line between bribery and rewarding a child? Will that ruin them? Listen to get Andy's expert advice, and follow "In It" wherever you get your podcasts. This week on “Parenting Behavior,” we’re sharing an episode of another great Understood.org podcast, “In It,” where Dr. Andy Kahn is a regular guest. The show is all about raising kids who learn and think differently. On this episode, Andy joins the “In It” hosts to talk about a big parenting debate: Bribes vs. rewards. You probably know how it goes: Your child is refusing to do something that, to you, seems super reasonable. Do you offer them a reward to get them to cooperate? Where is the line between bribery and rewarding a child? Will that ruin them? Listen to get Andy's expert advice, and follow "In It" wherever you get your podcasts. false full 23 67e4dd27-8297-43c8-a75f-9386816b4984 “Is my child lonely?” What to do when your child is struggling socially There’s nothing quite as heartbreaking as the question, “Is my child lonely?”

It’s common for parents to worry if a child is having challenges connecting, or if their social skills seem like they're not aligned with their peers.

But it’s also important to consider our perceptions as parents. Are the concerns legit, or do we just need to look differently at our child? 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about loneliness and social skills for kids.

For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:51) Is it loneliness, or is it you?

(03:00) How does your child feel about the situation?

(06:09) How do I help my child with social struggles?

(09:51) Quick recap

 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/is-my-child-lonely-what-to-do-when-your-child-is-struggling-socially There’s nothing quite as heartbreaking as the question, “Is my child lonely?”

It’s common for parents to worry if a child is having challenges connecting, or if their social skills seem like they're not aligned with their peers.

But it’s also important to consider our perceptions as parents. Are the concerns legit, or do we just need to look differently at our child? 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about loneliness and social skills for kids.

For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:51) Is it loneliness, or is it you?

(03:00) How does your child feel about the situation?

(06:09) How do I help my child with social struggles?

(09:51) Quick recap

 

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]]> “Is my child lonely?” What to do when your child is struggling socially Understood.org 00:11:35 There’s nothing quite as heartbreaking as the question, “Is my child lonely?” It’s common for parents to worry if a child is having challenges connecting, or if their social skills seem like they're not aligned with their peers. But it’s also important to consider our perceptions as parents. Are the concerns legit, or do we just need to look differently at our child?  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about loneliness and social skills for kids. There’s nothing quite as heartbreaking as the question, “Is my child lonely?” It’s common for parents to worry if a child is having challenges connecting, or if their social skills seem like they're not aligned with their peers. But it’s also important to consider our perceptions as parents. Are the concerns legit, or do we just need to look differently at our child?  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about loneliness and social skills for kids. kid with adhd struggling to make friends, adhd and social skills, is my child lonely? false full 22 f2c56e39-6c2d-4ac0-806c-30b008ecec4f How to get your child to try new things Sometimes, our kids just won’t try anything new. This can be something small, like not wanting to try a new food. But it can also be a bigger issue, like your child refusing to go to a new after-school activity they’ve joined. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will talk about how to get your child to engage in new activities, especially those that make them feel afraid or anxious. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:47) Coping with discomfort

(4:11) Developing a “growth mindset”

(6:37) Watch-outs for parents

For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org

 We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/how-to-get-your-child-to-try-new-things Sometimes, our kids just won’t try anything new. This can be something small, like not wanting to try a new food. But it can also be a bigger issue, like your child refusing to go to a new after-school activity they’ve joined. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will talk about how to get your child to engage in new activities, especially those that make them feel afraid or anxious. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:47) Coping with discomfort

(4:11) Developing a “growth mindset”

(6:37) Watch-outs for parents

For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org

 We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How to get your child to try new things Understood.org 00:11:28 Sometimes, our kids just won’t try anything new. This can be something small, like not wanting to try a new food. But it can also be a bigger issue, like your child refusing to go to a new after-school activity they’ve joined.  On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will talk about how to get your child to engage in new activities, especially those that make them feel afraid or anxious.  Sometimes, our kids just won’t try anything new. This can be something small, like not wanting to try a new food. But it can also be a bigger issue, like your child refusing to go to a new after-school activity they’ve joined.  On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will talk about how to get your child to engage in new activities, especially those that make them feel afraid or anxious.  get child to try new things, kid won’t try new foods, child won’t go to practice false full 21 b2b9ebf7-38ae-4ab4-953b-3afe80449817 How assistive technology can help with your child’s ADHD Assistive technology can be a bit of a buzzword in parenting and educational circles. It’s not always well-defined or well-understood. 

But assistive technology can be helpful for people with ADHD. Options range from virtual calendars and voice recording apps to things that don’t even seem like “technology” at all. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:48) What is assistive technology?  

(3:00) Specific examples  

(6:32) Artificial intelligence vs. assistive technology

 

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/how-tech-can-help-with-your-childs-adhd Assistive technology can be a bit of a buzzword in parenting and educational circles. It’s not always well-defined or well-understood. 

But assistive technology can be helpful for people with ADHD. Options range from virtual calendars and voice recording apps to things that don’t even seem like “technology” at all. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:48) What is assistive technology?  

(3:00) Specific examples  

(6:32) Artificial intelligence vs. assistive technology

 

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> How assistive technology can help with your child’s ADHD Understood.org 00:09:58 Assistive technology can be a bit of a buzzword in parenting and educational circles. It’s not always well-defined or well-understood.  But assistive technology can be helpful for people with ADHD. Options range from virtual calendars and voice recording apps to things that don’t even seem like “technology” at all.  Assistive technology can be a bit of a buzzword in parenting and educational circles. It’s not always well-defined or well-understood.  But assistive technology can be helpful for people with ADHD. Options range from virtual calendars and voice recording apps to things that don’t even seem like “technology” at all.  can assistive technology help adhd, how to help adhd kid, assistive tech in school, assistive tech and adhd false full 20 536d7fc0-4d38-4928-8109-f0f9c32c9697 5 tips to get ready for the holidays For parents, the happiest time of the year can also be the most stressful. 

Busy parties. Strange foods served to picky eaters. The dread of worrying how your child will respond if they don’t like the sweater grandma gave them. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn and guest Dr. Karen Wilson share five key tips to prepare your family for the holiday season. 

Karen is a clinical neuropsychologist and, like Andy, a parent. So, get ready for tips that come from a mix of professional expertise and real-life parenting. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:55) What makes the holidays so hard?  

(02:45) Tip #1: Prepare yourself for stress

(03:59) Tip #2: Set up your child for success

(06:35) Tip #3: Create a schedule that works for you

(09:04) Tip #4: How to teach your child to accept gifts

(11:31) Tip #5: Plan ahead for picky eaters

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/5-tips-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays For parents, the happiest time of the year can also be the most stressful. 

Busy parties. Strange foods served to picky eaters. The dread of worrying how your child will respond if they don’t like the sweater grandma gave them. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn and guest Dr. Karen Wilson share five key tips to prepare your family for the holiday season. 

Karen is a clinical neuropsychologist and, like Andy, a parent. So, get ready for tips that come from a mix of professional expertise and real-life parenting. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:55) What makes the holidays so hard?  

(02:45) Tip #1: Prepare yourself for stress

(03:59) Tip #2: Set up your child for success

(06:35) Tip #3: Create a schedule that works for you

(09:04) Tip #4: How to teach your child to accept gifts

(11:31) Tip #5: Plan ahead for picky eaters

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> 5 tips to get ready for the holidays Understood.org 00:14:49 For parents, the happiest time of the year can also be the most stressful.  Busy parties. Strange foods served to picky eaters. The dread of worrying how your child will respond if they don’t like the sweater grandma gave them.  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn and guest Dr. Karen Wilson share five key tips to prepare your family for the holiday season.  Karen is a clinical neuropsychologist and, like Andy, a parent. So, get ready for tips that come from a mix of professional expertise and real-life parenting.  For parents, the happiest time of the year can also be the most stressful.  Busy parties. Strange foods served to picky eaters. The dread of worrying how your child will respond if they don’t like the sweater grandma gave them.  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn and guest Dr. Karen Wilson share five key tips to prepare your family for the holiday season.  Karen is a clinical neuropsychologist and, like Andy, a parent. So, get ready for tips that come from a mix of professional expertise and real-life parenting.  false full 19 2ad49ba0-0e90-4b15-82ed-f432ab1f0764 How to boost your kid’s self-esteem The concept of self-esteem can seem abstract.  

And when it comes to improving your child’s self-esteem, it can be an uphill battle for parents.  

But host Dr. Andy Kahn has some practical strategies for boosting your child’s self-esteem that he’ll share on this episode of “Parenting Behavior.”

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:47) What is self-esteem?

(02:15) Practical strategies

(07:37) Social media and self-esteem

(10:41) The importance of love and care

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/how-to-boost-your-kids-self-esteem The concept of self-esteem can seem abstract.  

And when it comes to improving your child’s self-esteem, it can be an uphill battle for parents.  

But host Dr. Andy Kahn has some practical strategies for boosting your child’s self-esteem that he’ll share on this episode of “Parenting Behavior.”

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:47) What is self-esteem?

(02:15) Practical strategies

(07:37) Social media and self-esteem

(10:41) The importance of love and care

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How to boost your kid’s self-esteem Understood.org 00:15:32 The concept of self-esteem can seem abstract. And when it comes to improving your child’s self-esteem, it can be an uphill battle for parents.  But host Dr. Andy Kahn has some practical strategies for boosting your child’s self-esteem that he’ll share on this episode of Parenting Behavior. The concept of self-esteem can seem abstract. And when it comes to improving your child’s self-esteem, it can be an uphill battle for parents.  But host Dr. Andy Kahn has some practical strategies for boosting your child’s self-esteem that he’ll share on this episode of Parenting Behavior. false full 18 d23b4744-c7d6-492c-8f33-d7871354ebea Bullying and neurodivergent kids Bullying can be one of the most difficult parts of being a kid and being a parent. 

And for neurodivergent kids with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia, it can be an additional challenge.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about handling those challenges — whether your child is being bullied, or is engaging in bullying behavior themselves.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:49) What is bullying? 

(02:49) How to talk to your child about bullying

(04:13) Bullying and neurodivergent kids

 

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

 

 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/bullying-and-neurodivergent-kids Bullying can be one of the most difficult parts of being a kid and being a parent. 

And for neurodivergent kids with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia, it can be an additional challenge.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about handling those challenges — whether your child is being bullied, or is engaging in bullying behavior themselves.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:49) What is bullying? 

(02:49) How to talk to your child about bullying

(04:13) Bullying and neurodivergent kids

 

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

 

 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Bullying and neurodivergent kids Understood.org 00:07:50 Bullying can be one of the most difficult parts of being a kid and being a parent.  And for neurodivergent kids with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia, it can be an additional challenge. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about handling those challenges — whether your child is being bullied, or is engaging in bullying behavior themselves. Bullying can be one of the most difficult parts of being a kid and being a parent.  And for neurodivergent kids with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia, it can be an additional challenge. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about handling those challenges — whether your child is being bullied, or is engaging in bullying behavior themselves. false full 17 0aa398fd-34ca-4a79-9c36-f3cc8f4103c7 Tackling teacher troubles Your child might come home from school and say some troubling things about their teacher. “My teacher hates me. I can’t do anything right!” “I’m so messy, and she tells me that I just can’t get my space cleaned up.”

If you’re hearing things like this, it’s usually a sign that there’s some challenge between your child and their teacher.

These can be difficult issues to navigate, but there are strategies to manage teacher troubles. Tune in to this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn for ways to help.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:44) Figuring out your child’s perceptions  

(01:51) Validating your child’s feelings

(05:29) Validating the teacher’s experience  

(07:03) How to find solutions

(09:13) How challenges can help kids grow and thrive  

(10:42) What to do if the situation is really bad

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 2 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/tackling-teacher-troubles Your child might come home from school and say some troubling things about their teacher. “My teacher hates me. I can’t do anything right!” “I’m so messy, and she tells me that I just can’t get my space cleaned up.”

If you’re hearing things like this, it’s usually a sign that there’s some challenge between your child and their teacher.

These can be difficult issues to navigate, but there are strategies to manage teacher troubles. Tune in to this episode of Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn for ways to help.

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:44) Figuring out your child’s perceptions  

(01:51) Validating your child’s feelings

(05:29) Validating the teacher’s experience  

(07:03) How to find solutions

(09:13) How challenges can help kids grow and thrive  

(10:42) What to do if the situation is really bad

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Tackling teacher troubles Understood.org 00:13:43 Your child might come home from school and say some troubling things about their teacher. “My teacher hates me. I can’t do anything right!” “I’m so messy, and she tells me that I just can’t get my space cleaned up.” If you’re hearing things like this, it’s usually a sign that there’s some challenge between your child and their teacher. These can be difficult issues to navigate, but there are strategies to manage teacher troubles. Your child might come home from school and say some troubling things about their teacher. “My teacher hates me. I can’t do anything right!” “I’m so messy, and she tells me that I just can’t get my space cleaned up.” If you’re hearing things like this, it’s usually a sign that there’s some challenge between your child and their teacher. These can be difficult issues to navigate, but there are strategies to manage teacher troubles. false full 16 83ba19b8-2021-426d-8a5c-b1aa10d039e9 How to have a successful parent-teacher conference Parent-teacher conferences can seem like high-pressure events. 

There are only 10 or 15 minutes, at most, for you and the teacher to discuss many important things. Plus you want to keep things positive and the teacher engaged. It’s a lot to consider.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will talk about some things you can do to make the conference as successful as possible. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:54) Basic ways to prepare before the conference

(02:29) Advance communication

(04:44) How to prepare emotionally

(08:16) Special considerations for neurodivergent kids

 

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/how-to-have-a-successful-parent-teacher-conference Parent-teacher conferences can seem like high-pressure events. 

There are only 10 or 15 minutes, at most, for you and the teacher to discuss many important things. Plus you want to keep things positive and the teacher engaged. It’s a lot to consider.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will talk about some things you can do to make the conference as successful as possible. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:54) Basic ways to prepare before the conference

(02:29) Advance communication

(04:44) How to prepare emotionally

(08:16) Special considerations for neurodivergent kids

 

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How to have a successful parent-teacher conference Understood.org 00:11:11 Parent-teacher conferences can seem like high-pressure events.  There are only 10 or 15 minutes, at most, for you and the teacher to discuss many important things. Plus you want to keep things positive and the teacher engaged. It’s a lot to consider. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn will talk about some things you can do to make the conference as successful as possible.  Parent-teacher conferences can seem like high-pressure events.  There are only 10 or 15 minutes, at most, for you and the teacher to discuss many important things. Plus you want to keep things positive and the teacher engaged. It’s a lot to consider. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn will talk about some things you can do to make the conference as successful as possible.  false full 15 85f83f4a-4f5e-4385-9442-196a80e4b864 Tuning in to signs of learning challenges in kids Learning challenges in kids can be really tricky to spot.

It can be hard to tell whether your child can’t do something, or if they just won’t. And sometimes it’s not clear what’s an in-the-moment challenge and what’s a pattern. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will explain how to spot what might be a learning difference in your child. 

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:53) How to gather good data

(1:57) Looking for patterns

(3:09) Using homework to find clues

(5:37) How to spot motor or physical difficulties

(7:29) Why frustration can be a good thing

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Wed, 4 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/tuning-in-to-signs-of-learning-challenges-in-kids Learning challenges in kids can be really tricky to spot.

It can be hard to tell whether your child can’t do something, or if they just won’t. And sometimes it’s not clear what’s an in-the-moment challenge and what’s a pattern. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will explain how to spot what might be a learning difference in your child. 

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Related resources

Timestamps

(0:53) How to gather good data

(1:57) Looking for patterns

(3:09) Using homework to find clues

(5:37) How to spot motor or physical difficulties

(7:29) Why frustration can be a good thing

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Tuning in to signs of learning challenges in kids Understood.org 00:10:58 Learning challenges in kids can be really tricky to spot. It can be hard to tell whether your child can’t do something, or if they just won’t. And sometimes it’s not clear what’s an in-the-moment challenge and what’s a pattern.  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn will explain how to spot what might be a learning difference in your child.  Learning challenges in kids can be really tricky to spot. It can be hard to tell whether your child can’t do something, or if they just won’t. And sometimes it’s not clear what’s an in-the-moment challenge and what’s a pattern.  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn will explain how to spot what might be a learning difference in your child.  false full 14 887b490f-99bd-467c-bbba-815d97edf9d5 Talking through social struggles Let’s face it. Embarrassment is a big part of growing up. And it can impact kids in many ways.

They may worry that trying a new outfit will embarrass them in front of their peers, or feel ashamed when a classmate comments on their appearance. Embarrassment and the emotions that come with it can be tough to navigate, for both kids and parents.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn explains how to help young children deal with embarrassment and strategies for getting ahead of it. 

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(01:04) Embarrassment vs. shame
(02:06) How to help kids prepare for anxiety-provoking situations
(02:58) How learning or thinking differences can affect embarrassment  
(04:28) Making yourself ‘in’ on the joke

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/talking-through-social-struggles Let’s face it. Embarrassment is a big part of growing up. And it can impact kids in many ways.

They may worry that trying a new outfit will embarrass them in front of their peers, or feel ashamed when a classmate comments on their appearance. Embarrassment and the emotions that come with it can be tough to navigate, for both kids and parents.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn explains how to help young children deal with embarrassment and strategies for getting ahead of it. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(01:04) Embarrassment vs. shame
(02:06) How to help kids prepare for anxiety-provoking situations
(02:58) How learning or thinking differences can affect embarrassment  
(04:28) Making yourself ‘in’ on the joke

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Talking through social struggles Understood.org 00:06:42 Let’s face it. Embarrassment is a big part of growing up. And it can impact kids in many ways. They may worry that trying a new outfit will embarrass them in front of their peers, or feel ashamed when a classmate comments on their appearance. Embarrassment and the emotions that come with it can be tough to navigate, for both kids and parents. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn explains how to help young children deal with embarrassment and strategies for getting ahead of it.  Let’s face it. Embarrassment is a big part of growing up. And it can impact kids in many ways. They may worry that trying a new outfit will embarrass them in front of their peers, or feel ashamed when a classmate comments on their appearance. Embarrassment and the emotions that come with it can be tough to navigate, for both kids and parents. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn explains how to help young children deal with embarrassment and strategies for getting ahead of it.  false full 13 351590d9-e382-46b4-bef6-7635d9fe9892 Why kids have trouble listening One of the most frustrating parts of parenting is when your child won’t listen to you. It can be difficult to tell the difference between when your child is ignoring you and when they can’t pay attention to you.

If reading this is already stressing you out, take a deep breath — this episode is here to help. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn will explain the many possible reasons why your child may have difficulties with listening or understanding. And he’ll go over some ways you can help.

Timestamps

(0:52) Anxiety, fear, and emotional distractions

(4:29) Focus and attention issues 

(5:48) What does “developmental” really mean? 

(7:51) Understanding your child’s comprehension challenges

(9:50) When to use consequences and punishments

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Related resources

    

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 7 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/why-kids-have-trouble-listening One of the most frustrating parts of parenting is when your child won’t listen to you. It can be difficult to tell the difference between when your child is ignoring you and when they can’t pay attention to you.

If reading this is already stressing you out, take a deep breath — this episode is here to help. 

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn will explain the many possible reasons why your child may have difficulties with listening or understanding. And he’ll go over some ways you can help.

Timestamps

(0:52) Anxiety, fear, and emotional distractions

(4:29) Focus and attention issues 

(5:48) What does “developmental” really mean? 

(7:51) Understanding your child’s comprehension challenges

(9:50) When to use consequences and punishments

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.  

Related resources

    

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Why kids have trouble listening Understood.org 00:13:23 One of the most frustrating parts of parenting is when your child won’t listen to you. It can be difficult to tell the difference between when your child is ignoring you and when they can’t pay attention to you. If reading this is already stressing you out, take a deep breath — this episode is here to help.  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” Dr. Andy Kahn will explain the many possible reasons why your child may have difficulties with listening or understanding. And he’ll go over some ways you can help. One of the most frustrating parts of parenting is when your child won’t listen to you. It can be difficult to tell the difference between when your child is ignoring you and when they can’t pay attention to you. If reading this is already stressing you out, take a deep breath — this episode is here to help.  On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” Dr. Andy Kahn will explain the many possible reasons why your child may have difficulties with listening or understanding. And he’ll go over some ways you can help. false full 12 d09a6e2d-800e-40fb-9b3b-1b07e388aea5 Bedtime battles: Why won’t my kid just go to sleep? If you have a young child, bedtime can be one of the hardest parts of your daily routine.

Kids often have a lot on their mind at night. There’s Roblox, Netflix, and 100 other things competing for their attention as they try to go to sleep. Plus, they have a full day of school ahead. 

But as a parent, you need some time for yourself at night, too. It’s your “me” time to relax, get tasks done, or spend time with a partner. This can create tension between you and your child at bedtime.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn shares tips for how to handle the communication issues that come up at bedtime. Plus, how to create a healthy bedtime routine and more. 

Related resources

  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/bedtime-battles-why-wont-my-kid-just-go-to-sleep If you have a young child, bedtime can be one of the hardest parts of your daily routine.

Kids often have a lot on their mind at night. There’s Roblox, Netflix, and 100 other things competing for their attention as they try to go to sleep. Plus, they have a full day of school ahead. 

But as a parent, you need some time for yourself at night, too. It’s your “me” time to relax, get tasks done, or spend time with a partner. This can create tension between you and your child at bedtime.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn shares tips for how to handle the communication issues that come up at bedtime. Plus, how to create a healthy bedtime routine and more. 

Related resources

  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Bedtime battles: Why won’t my kid just go to sleep? Understood.org 00:08:14 If you have a young child, bedtime can be one of the hardest parts of your daily routine. Kids often have a lot on their mind at night. There’s Roblox, Netflix, and 100 other things competing for their attention as they try to go to sleep. Plus, they have a full day of school ahead.  But as a parent, you need some time for yourself at night, too. It’s your “me” time to relax, get tasks done, or spend time with a partner. This can create tension between you and your child at bedtime. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” Dr. Andy Kahn shares tips for how to handle the communication issues that come up at bedtime. Plus, how to create a healthy bedtime routine and more.  If you have a young child, bedtime can be one of the hardest parts of your daily routine. Kids often have a lot on their mind at night. There’s Roblox, Netflix, and 100 other things competing for their attention as they try to go to sleep. Plus, they have a full day of school ahead.  But as a parent, you need some time for yourself at night, too. It’s your “me” time to relax, get tasks done, or spend time with a partner. This can create tension between you and your child at bedtime. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” Dr. Andy Kahn shares tips for how to handle the communication issues that come up at bedtime. Plus, how to create a healthy bedtime routine and more.  false full 11 dad588ce-eb70-479a-9a14-94d7c57fde4f “I’m not yelling — you’re yelling!”: Tips for staying calm when kids act out Many things we do as parents can make us feel awful afterward. Whether it’s raising our voice in frustration or setting a firm limit and watching our child cry in response.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn shares tips for handling things in the moment when your child acts out. He also talks about striking a balance between giving yourself grace for your actions and taking time for self-reflection. 

Plus, he shares tips for picking your battles and preparing a default response when emotions are high. 

Related resources

 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/tips-for-staying-calm-when-kids-act-out Many things we do as parents can make us feel awful afterward. Whether it’s raising our voice in frustration or setting a firm limit and watching our child cry in response.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn shares tips for handling things in the moment when your child acts out. He also talks about striking a balance between giving yourself grace for your actions and taking time for self-reflection. 

Plus, he shares tips for picking your battles and preparing a default response when emotions are high. 

Related resources

 

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> “I’m not yelling — you’re yelling!”: Tips for staying calm when kids act out Understood.org 00:10:06 Many things we do as parents can make us feel awful afterward. Whether it’s raising our voice in frustration or setting a firm limit and watching our child cry in response. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” Dr. Andy Kahn shares tips for handling things in the moment when your child acts out. He also talks about striking a balance between giving yourself grace for your actions and taking time for self-reflection.  Plus, he shares tips for picking your battles and preparing a default response when emotions are high.  Many things we do as parents can make us feel awful afterward. Whether it’s raising our voice in frustration or setting a firm limit and watching our child cry in response. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” Dr. Andy Kahn shares tips for handling things in the moment when your child acts out. He also talks about striking a balance between giving yourself grace for your actions and taking time for self-reflection.  Plus, he shares tips for picking your battles and preparing a default response when emotions are high.  false full 10 9e23f804-8673-43f7-97a6-51ada87275da Behavior: What is it and how can parents affect it? Many parents think about behavior as something negative, a problem they don’t want to deal with. However, behavior is really a form of communication.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn explains the truth behind kids’ actions. He also shares how parents can respond to their kids’ challenging behaviors.

Related resources

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/behavior-what-is-it-and-how-can-parents-affect-it Many parents think about behavior as something negative, a problem they don’t want to deal with. However, behavior is really a form of communication.

On this episode of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn explains the truth behind kids’ actions. He also shares how parents can respond to their kids’ challenging behaviors.

Related resources

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Behavior: What is it and how can parents affect it? Understood.org 00:07:16 Many parents think about behavior as something negative, a problem they don’t want to deal with. However, behavior is really a form of communication. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” Dr. Andy Kahn explains the truth behind kids’ actions. He also shares how parents can respond to their kids’ challenging behaviors. Many parents think about behavior as something negative, a problem they don’t want to deal with. However, behavior is really a form of communication. On this episode of “Parenting Behavior,” Dr. Andy Kahn explains the truth behind kids’ actions. He also shares how parents can respond to their kids’ challenging behaviors. false full 9 2fc4cf60-7250-4455-9245-7e8ee84a2ce0 Introducing Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn Parenting is one of the toughest things we do in life. It can be even harder when we can’t get our kids to do the things we need them to do.

On Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn offers bite-size tips for all kinds of parenting challenges. From how to stay calm when your child is acting out to helping with bedtime battles, listen as Dr. Kahn shares both evidence-based and mindful approaches for helping your child.

Tune in for upcoming episodes wherever you get your podcasts and on Understood’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/understoodorg.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior Parenting is one of the toughest things we do in life. It can be even harder when we can’t get our kids to do the things we need them to do.

On Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn offers bite-size tips for all kinds of parenting challenges. From how to stay calm when your child is acting out to helping with bedtime battles, listen as Dr. Kahn shares both evidence-based and mindful approaches for helping your child.

Tune in for upcoming episodes wherever you get your podcasts and on Understood’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/understoodorg.

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Introducing Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn Understood.org 00:00:56 Parenting is one of the toughest things we do in life. It can be even harder when we can’t get our kids to do the things we need them to do. On “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn offers bite-size tips for all kinds of parenting challenges. From how to stay calm when your child is acting out to helping with bedtime battles, listen as Dr. Kahn shares both evidence-based and mindful approaches for helping your child. Tune in for upcoming episodes wherever you get your podcasts and on Understood’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/understoodorg. Parenting is one of the toughest things we do in life. It can be even harder when we can’t get our kids to do the things we need them to do. On “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn offers bite-size tips for all kinds of parenting challenges. From how to stay calm when your child is acting out to helping with bedtime battles, listen as Dr. Kahn shares both evidence-based and mindful approaches for helping your child. Tune in for upcoming episodes wherever you get your podcasts and on Understood’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/understoodorg. false trailer 77008c29-c3e9-4d8a-81f7-bcbd1d4fc847 Guided meditation for stressed parents Parenting is stressful. In this six-minute guided meditation, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn helps you calm your mind and body so you can respond to your child more effectively.  

This is the last episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns. Explore the rest of Season 1 for more strategies to help you confidently handle your child’s big emotions.  

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. 

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Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 04:40:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/what-now-season-1/guided-meditation-for-stressed-parents Parenting is stressful. In this six-minute guided meditation, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn helps you calm your mind and body so you can respond to your child more effectively.  

This is the last episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns. Explore the rest of Season 1 for more strategies to help you confidently handle your child’s big emotions.  

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. 

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Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Guided meditation for stressed parents Understood.org 00:06:06 Parenting is stressful. In this six-minute guided meditation, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn helps you calm your mind and body so you can respond to your child more effectively. This is the last episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns.” Explore the rest of Season 1 for more strategies to help you confidently handle your child’s big emotions. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Parenting is stressful. In this six-minute guided meditation, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn helps you calm your mind and body so you can respond to your child more effectively. This is the last episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns.” Explore the rest of Season 1 for more strategies to help you confidently handle your child’s big emotions. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. mindfulness for parents, meditation for parents, how to relieve parental stress, stress management for parents, guided meditation for parents false full 8 769ba6aa-b3eb-4a83-9d5e-6303c688daa4 What triggers you as a parent Your child’s tantrums or meltdowns can make you angry or upset. But it’s harder to think clearly when you’re having big emotions. That’s why it’s essential to learn your parenting triggers and use self-calming skills to help you parent more effectively during heated moments.  

In this seven-minute episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn teaches you how to look inward and notice signs you’ve been triggered. You’ll also learn common ways kids trigger their parents and quick mindfulness strategies to help you calm down. 

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. 

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Timestamps

(00:39) Why you need to know your parenting triggers  
(01:40) How to identify your parenting triggers
(04:31) What to do after you identify what triggers you  
(05:47) What you can practice ahead of time  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 04:35:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/what-now-season-1/parenting-triggers Your child’s tantrums or meltdowns can make you angry or upset. But it’s harder to think clearly when you’re having big emotions. That’s why it’s essential to learn your parenting triggers and use self-calming skills to help you parent more effectively during heated moments.  

In this seven-minute episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn teaches you how to look inward and notice signs you’ve been triggered. You’ll also learn common ways kids trigger their parents and quick mindfulness strategies to help you calm down. 

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. 

Related resources

Timestamps

(00:39) Why you need to know your parenting triggers  
(01:40) How to identify your parenting triggers
(04:31) What to do after you identify what triggers you  
(05:47) What you can practice ahead of time  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> What triggers you as a parent Understood.org 00:07:24 Your child’s tantrums or meltdowns can make you angry or upset. But it’s harder to think clearly when you’re having big emotions. That’s why it’s essential to learn your parenting triggers and use self-calming skills to help you parent more effectively during heated moments. In this seven-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn teaches you how to look inward and notice signs you’ve been triggered. You’ll also learn common ways kids trigger their parents and quick mindfulness strategies to help you calm down. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Your child’s tantrums or meltdowns can make you angry or upset. But it’s harder to think clearly when you’re having big emotions. That’s why it’s essential to learn your parenting triggers and use self-calming skills to help you parent more effectively during heated moments. In this seven-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn teaches you how to look inward and notice signs you’ve been triggered. You’ll also learn common ways kids trigger their parents and quick mindfulness strategies to help you calm down. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. what to do when your child triggers you, signs you’ve been triggered, parenting triggers, my child triggers me false full 7 c235a661-67b7-4f1a-ac24-b7f7094fae0f Identifying your child’s behavior triggers Do your child’s outbursts seem to come out of nowhere? In this seven-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to find your child’s behavior triggers to prevent tantrums and meltdowns.  

Learn which details to track to help you spot patterns, like time of day, what your child was doing just before the outburst, and who else was there. 

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. \

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Timestamps

(1:08) Why parents need to be detectives  
(2:53) How to identify your child’s triggers  
(5:27) What you can practice ahead of time  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 04:30:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/what-now-season-1/identify-child-behavior-triggers Do your child’s outbursts seem to come out of nowhere? In this seven-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to find your child’s behavior triggers to prevent tantrums and meltdowns.  

Learn which details to track to help you spot patterns, like time of day, what your child was doing just before the outburst, and who else was there. 

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. \

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(1:08) Why parents need to be detectives  
(2:53) How to identify your child’s triggers  
(5:27) What you can practice ahead of time  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Identifying your child’s behavior triggers Understood.org 00:07:06 Do your child’s outbursts seem to come out of nowhere? In this seven-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to find your child’s behavior triggers to prevent tantrums and meltdowns. Learn which details to track to help you spot patterns, like time of day, what your child was doing just before the outburst, and who else was there. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Do your child’s outbursts seem to come out of nowhere? In this seven-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to find your child’s behavior triggers to prevent tantrums and meltdowns. Learn which details to track to help you spot patterns, like time of day, what your child was doing just before the outburst, and who else was there. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. child anger triggers, child tantrum triggers, child behavior triggers, identify child’s triggers, what triggers meltdowns false full 6 f5700d21-0406-4ed2-8db5-2e7b891e7c49 Using praise to prevent your child’s outbursts It may sound surprising, but praising your child for what they did correctly when they got upset can help prevent future tantrums or meltdowns.  

In this five-minute episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to notice your child’s self-calming efforts and give detailed praise so they’ll know what you want them to do again in the future.  

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.  

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(00:40) Why the right kind of praise can make a big difference  
(02:38) How to praise proactively  
(03:45) What you can practice ahead of time  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 04:25:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/what-now-season-1/talk-to-child-after-tantrum-or-meltdown It may sound surprising, but praising your child for what they did correctly when they got upset can help prevent future tantrums or meltdowns.  

In this five-minute episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to notice your child’s self-calming efforts and give detailed praise so they’ll know what you want them to do again in the future.  

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.  

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Timestamps

(00:40) Why the right kind of praise can make a big difference  
(02:38) How to praise proactively  
(03:45) What you can practice ahead of time  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Using praise to prevent your child’s outbursts Understood.org 00:05:09 It may sound surprising, but praising your child for what they did correctly when they got upset can help prevent future tantrums or meltdowns. In this five-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to notice your child’s self-calming efforts and give detailed praise so they’ll know what you want them to do again in the future. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. It may sound surprising, but praising your child for what they did correctly when they got upset can help prevent future tantrums or meltdowns. In this five-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to notice your child’s self-calming efforts and give detailed praise so they’ll know what you want them to do again in the future. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. proactive praise, detailed praise, how to prevent tantrum, how to prevent meltdown, labeled praise false full 5 f60e2338-3a40-4173-9f80-5553ed0b459b How to talk to your child after a tantrum or meltdown Talking to your child after a tantrum or meltdown can help you find out what caused the outburst. But timing is crucial. Try to talk too soon, and you may rev up big emotions. Wait too long, and your child may lose track of key details that can help you figure out what triggered the outburst.

In this 6-minute episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn teaches you how to know when your child is ready to talk and how to start the conversation. Get expert tips including the best open-ended questions to ask after your child has a tantrum or meltdown.

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.  way.

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(00:41) Why timing is really important  
(02:16) How to know when your child is ready to talk  
(03:44) How to start the conversation  
(04:55) What you can practice ahead of time  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 04:20:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/what-now-season-1/talk-to-child-after-tantrum-or-meltdown Talking to your child after a tantrum or meltdown can help you find out what caused the outburst. But timing is crucial. Try to talk too soon, and you may rev up big emotions. Wait too long, and your child may lose track of key details that can help you figure out what triggered the outburst.

In this 6-minute episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn teaches you how to know when your child is ready to talk and how to start the conversation. Get expert tips including the best open-ended questions to ask after your child has a tantrum or meltdown.

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.  way.

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Timestamps

(00:41) Why timing is really important  
(02:16) How to know when your child is ready to talk  
(03:44) How to start the conversation  
(04:55) What you can practice ahead of time  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How to talk to your child after a tantrum or meltdown Understood.org 00:06:31 Talking to your child after a tantrum or meltdown can help you find out what caused the outburst. But timing is crucial. Try to talk too soon, and you may rev up big emotions. Wait too long, and your child may lose track of key details that can help you figure out what triggered the outburst. In this 6-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn teaches you how to know when your child is ready to talk and how to start the conversation. Get expert tips including the best open-ended questions to ask after your child has a tantrum or meltdown. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Talking to your child after a tantrum or meltdown can help you find out what caused the outburst. But timing is crucial. Try to talk too soon, and you may rev up big emotions. Wait too long, and your child may lose track of key details that can help you figure out what triggered the outburst. In this 6-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn teaches you how to know when your child is ready to talk and how to start the conversation. Get expert tips including the best open-ended questions to ask after your child has a tantrum or meltdown. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. what to say to child after tantrum, talk to child after a tantrum, talk to child after meltdown, how to calm a child tantrum false full 4 f929cbf7-b4ad-4da2-93d3-d6ad2fba5b21 How to take a time-out with your child It’s stressful when your child is having a tantrum or outburst, and your reaction can ramp up their behavior. One way to lower the tension is to ask for a sports-style time-out so you and your child can take a quick break from the action.  

In this eight-minute episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to take a mutual time-out when your child is upset. One key detail: Tell your child when you’ll come back together. This can help kids use the time apart to calm down instead of worrying about being abandoned.  

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. 

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(00:44) Why mutual time-outs are so helpful  
(01:37) How to take a mutual time-out  
(07:00) What you can practice ahead of time

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 04:15:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/what-now-season-1/take-a-time-out-with-your-child It’s stressful when your child is having a tantrum or outburst, and your reaction can ramp up their behavior. One way to lower the tension is to ask for a sports-style time-out so you and your child can take a quick break from the action.  

In this eight-minute episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to take a mutual time-out when your child is upset. One key detail: Tell your child when you’ll come back together. This can help kids use the time apart to calm down instead of worrying about being abandoned.  

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. 

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Timestamps

(00:44) Why mutual time-outs are so helpful  
(01:37) How to take a mutual time-out  
(07:00) What you can practice ahead of time

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How to take a time-out with your child Understood.org 00:08:21 It’s stressful when your child is having a tantrum or outburst, and your reaction can ramp up their behavior. One way to lower the tension is to ask for a sports-style time-out so you and your child can take a quick break from the action. In this eight-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to take a mutual time-out when your child is upset. One key detail: Tell your child when you’ll come back together. This can help kids use the time apart to calm down instead of worrying about being abandoned. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. It’s stressful when your child is having a tantrum or outburst, and your reaction can ramp up their behavior. One way to lower the tension is to ask for a sports-style time-out so you and your child can take a quick break from the action. In this eight-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to take a mutual time-out when your child is upset. One key detail: Tell your child when you’ll come back together. This can help kids use the time apart to calm down instead of worrying about being abandoned. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. mutual time-out, child tantrum time-out, mutual time-out with child, positive time-outs false full 3 f783c699-022b-411a-8cfa-ea86a0b49bc2 The first step to help your child calm down The single most important step to calm your child’s tantrums or outbursts is to look calm — even if you don’t feel calm.  

In this five-minute episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains why the way you look and sound can have a big impact on your child's behavior. He also offers tips for staying cool during heated moments — or fake it till you make it.

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. 

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(00:45) Why you need to look calm  
(02:39) How to project calm in heated moments  
(03:45) What you can practice ahead of time  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 04:10:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/what-now-season-1/first-step-to-help-your-child-calm-down The single most important step to calm your child’s tantrums or outbursts is to look calm — even if you don’t feel calm.  

In this five-minute episode of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains why the way you look and sound can have a big impact on your child's behavior. He also offers tips for staying cool during heated moments — or fake it till you make it.

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. 

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Timestamps

(00:45) Why you need to look calm  
(02:39) How to project calm in heated moments  
(03:45) What you can practice ahead of time  

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> The first step to help your child calm down Understood.org 00:05:38 The single most important step to calm your child’s tantrums or outbursts is to look calm — even if you don’t feel calm. In this five-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains why the way you look and sound can have a big impact on your child's behavior. He also offers tips for staying cool during heated moments — or fake it till you make it. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide“ and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. The single most important step to calm your child’s tantrums or outbursts is to look calm — even if you don’t feel calm. In this five-minute episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains why the way you look and sound can have a big impact on your child's behavior. He also offers tips for staying cool during heated moments — or fake it till you make it. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide“ and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. help child calm down, calming child tantrums, how to calm my child down, how to calm a tantrum, how to stay calm in stressful situations false full 2 4bce38f6-c595-4896-bd9f-59d8b5bffeca How to tell the difference between tantrums and meltdowns Not all outbursts are the same, and how you respond can have a big impact on your child’s behavior. In this 7-minute episode of of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to tell the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown and what to do next.

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. 

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(00:35) Why it helps to know the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown  
(04:45) How to tell a tantrum from a meltdown  
(06:09) What you can do ahead of time

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 04:05:00 +0000 podcast@understood.org (Understood.org) https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/parenting-behavior/difference-between-tantrums-and-meltdowns Not all outbursts are the same, and how you respond can have a big impact on your child’s behavior. In this 7-minute episode of of What Now? A Parent’s Guide, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to tell the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown and what to do next.

For more resources, visit the episode page on Understood. 

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Timestamps

(00:35) Why it helps to know the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown  
(04:45) How to tell a tantrum from a meltdown  
(06:09) What you can do ahead of time

Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give


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]]> How to tell the difference between tantrums and meltdowns Understood.org 00:07:25 Not all outbursts are the same, and how you respond can have a big impact on your child’s behavior. In this seven-minute episode of of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to tell the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown and what to do next. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Not all outbursts are the same, and how you respond can have a big impact on your child’s behavior. In this seven-minute episode of of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide,” psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how to tell the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown and what to do next. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. sensory meltdown, tantrum vs meltdown, difference between tantrum and meltdown, tantrum or meltdown, how to tell the difference between tantrum and meltdown false full 1