In this episode Dr. Brown is looking at bullying from both sides of the coin: the kid being bullied, and the bully. Join him as he discusses the effects on each one of them.

Show notes:

"Consequences of Bullying Behavior."  NIH: National Library of Meedicine.  2016.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK390414/

"How to Strengthen Your Child's Emotional Intelligence."  The Gottman Institute. https://www.gottman.com/blog/strengthen-childs-emotional-intelligence/

"19+ Innovative Ways to Teach Emotional Intelligence to Kids."  Moore, Catherine. (2019). PositiveParenting.com. https://positivepsychology.com/emotional-intelligence-for-kids/

Facts About Suicide Among LGBTQ+ Young People.  (2024). The Trevor Project.  www.thetrevorproject.org

The Fight Against Underage Drinking/Stats on Teen Alcohol Use.  (2024).  Responsibility.org.  www.responsibility.org.

Substance Use and suicide Risk Among LGBTQ Youth. (2022).   The Trevor Project.  www.the trevorproject.org.

Do you have an argumentative child? You won't want to miss this episode as Dr. Brown discusses the best ways to deal with an argumentative child.

Resources to check out -

Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: Eliminating Conflict by Establishing CLEAR, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries: Mackenzie, Robert J.: 9780770436599: Amazon.com: Books

Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year-Olds [Revised and Updated Edition]: Forehand, Ph.D.,Rex, Long, Ph.D.,Nicholas: 9780071383011: Amazon.com: Books

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Dr. Brown has some great tips as he discusses the 10 Keys to a Mentally Healthy Child. See the show notes below for additional resources.

Show Notes for Mentally Healthy Kids:

How to Talk to children About Tragedies:  https://www.ncfr.org/resources/resource-collections/how-talk-children-about-tragedies

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy Related Anxiety:  https://mhanational.org/helping-children-cope-tragedy-related-anxiety

Join Dr. Brown as he concludes the Child Development series while discussing ages 13+.

Show notes:

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents by Lisa Damour Ph. D.

The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt

Dr. Brown continues his series on Child Development. Join him in this episode while he focuses on the school age (6-12.)

Show notes:

Ages and Stages: A Parent's Guide to Normal Childhood Development Paperback – August 15, 2000 by Charles E. Schaefer (Author), Theresa Foy DiGeronimo (Author)

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind Paperback – September 11, 2012 by Daniel J. J. Siegel (Author), Tina Payne Bryson (Author)

Ages and Stages: A Parent's Guide to Normal Childhood Development Paperback – August 15, 2000 by Charles E. Schaefer (Author), Theresa Foy DiGeronimo (Author)

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind Paperback – September 11, 2012 by Daniel J. J. Siegel (Author), Tina Payne Bryson (Author)