Socialization

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Episode Summary 12: Is ADHD a Disability, or Just a Difference We Treat Like One?

By Jen Lumanlan | Oct 18, 2026

Dr. Russ Barkley warns that ADHD leads to reduced life expectancy, failed relationships, and substance use. But the path to those outcomes has more steps in it than he acknowledges, including the peer rejection and teacher stigma kids with ADHD face.

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Why Your Preschooler Is Hitting, Biting, or Kicking (And What Helps)

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 6, 2026

Preschool calls, and it’s never good news. Here’s what’s happening in a preschool classroom, and what to look at instead of the behavior itself.

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261: Why Your Kids Fight (It’s Not What You Think)

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 29, 2026

When siblings fight constantly, it’s often a signal of unmet needs. Learn tools to help your kids name their feelings, find what they need, and solve conflicts together.

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251: Why Your 8-12 Year Old Should Start a Business (And How to Support Them Without Taking Over!)

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 3, 2025

Discover why ages 8-12 are perfect for kid businesses that teach real-world skills like initiative, communication, and financial literacy through meaningful work.

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Episode Summary 02: The Anxious Generation: What Parents Need to Know

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 27, 2025

Worried social media is destroying your teen’s mental health? The research tells a different story than the headlines suggest.

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