April 24, 2023

"Is it normal for my toddler to be THIS high energy?"

26 minutes

Basic episode description: Is your toddler “high energy?” Do they lack impulse control. Tune in as I talk with Janelle from the PDT community about her 3 year old daughter. We discuss:

Typical impulse control and attention span of toddlers under 4

Questions a clinician would ask in evaluating a hyper-active toddler

What not to do between 1-2 years of age when your child lacks any impulse control

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By Dr. Mona Amin

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