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Topics Covered in this Office Hours:

  • Managing parent relationships when kids get hurt during playdates - handling other parents' anger and teaching kids about play safety and social dynamics (00:03:11)
  • Supporting a 9-year-old with ADHD-like symptoms who masks at school but struggles at home - addressing sensory overreactivity, aggression triggers, and supplement/nutrition challenges (00:16:48)
  • Recommendations for books about peaceful parenting for couples and maintaining healthy relationships while co-parenting (00:49:22)
  • Building confidence in a sensitive 4-year-old who is extremely hard on himself, says "I'm stupid," and struggles with perfectionism before starting kindergarten (00:55:15)
  • Finding appropriate playgroups for a strong-willed 2.5-year-old who resists structured activities and prefers independent exploration (01:03:48)
  • Connecting with children during time crunches and preventing meltdowns when single parenting during divorce proceedings (01:13:15)
  • Helping a 15-year-old with muscular dystrophy process grief about being unable to play football, academic sabotage, and future planning pressures (01:23:17)