Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn: Your Guide to Getting Through the Hard Times

• 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 resourcesParenting disagreements: How to get on the same page11 tips for working with your ex to parent your child8 ways to help kids with ADHD cope with divorceHow to build strong parent-child bondsTimestamps(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 [email protected]. 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?

  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 resourcesAll about careers for kids who learn and think differently8 steps to help your child set personal goals6 steps for easing the transition to workTimestamps(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 kidsFor a transcript and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org.We’d love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected]. 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?

  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.Related resourcesWhat is dyslexia?Video: Dyslexia and the brainSigns of dyslexia at different agesTimestamps(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 overwhelmedFor a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior episode page on Understood.We’d love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected]. 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

  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 resourcesSummer guide for families8 types of summer camps for kids who learn and think differentlyChecklist: Questions to ask when evaluating summer campsTimestamps(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 campFor a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org.We’d love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected]   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?

  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 resourcesHow ADHD can affect your sleep4 ways lack of sleep affects how kids learnChild can’t wind down at night? Why some kids struggle to go to sleep   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 [email protected]. 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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