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

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
The difference between typical anxiety and an anxiety problem
Classroom accommodations for anxiety
The connection between anxiety and stress   
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 

As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.
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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
Guided meditation for stressed parents
8 things I wish people knew about parenting a child with ADHD
Navigating your child’s diagnosis: Self-care tips for parents
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.

As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.
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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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
ADHD and lying: Why kids with ADHD might lie a lot
Why does my child lie so much?
8 ways to help your grade-schooler with ADHD stop lying
Teens with ADHD and lying
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.

As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.
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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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
6 ways to improve your child’s self-esteem with extracurricular activities
Do IEPs cover extracurricular activities?
How to get your child involved in sports
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.

As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.
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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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
All about ADHD medication
The difference between stimulant and non-stimulant medication for ADHD
A history of ADHD medication
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.

As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.
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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