Rewire the Response: Understanding Child Behavior Through Brain Science

In this episode, Dr. David dives into the neuroscience of children's behavior, explaining why traditional punishment-based approaches often fail, especially when kids are in survival mode. Learn how to better support children by understanding their brain states and adjusting your response accordingly.

Key Topics:

Challenging the conventional model of behavior as a choice and punishment as a solution

The three parts of the brain: thinking, emotional, and survival (bottom-up model)

How stress and threat levels influence a child's ability to regulate behavior

The importance of regulation and connection before correction

Practical steps for parents, teachers, and caregivers: assess brain state before responding

The sequence: regulate, connect, then correct for lasting behavior change

Upcoming workshop on survival mode and brain-based strategies

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