Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn: Your Guide to Getting Through the Hard Times

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  • Parenting is one of the toughest things we do in life. It can be even harder when we can’t get our kids to do the things we need them to do. On “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn offers bite-size tips for all kinds of parenting challenges. From how to stay calm when your child is acting out to helping with bedtime battles, listen as Dr. Kahn shares both evidenced-based and mindful approaches for helping your child.
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  • Sibling struggles: What to do when your kids clash or don’t get along

    Sibling struggles: What to do when your kids clash or don’t get along
    Feb 19 2025

    Siblings don’t always get along. Fights, disagreements, jealousy — it’s a common thing.

    These clashes can get even more complicated when one or more of your kids is neurodivergent.

    On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn will share tips for managing sibling conflict to benefit both you and your kids.

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    • 7 ways to help your kids build a strong relationship
    • How to talk with kids about their sibling’s challenges
    • ADHD and siblings: Tips from an expert

    Timestamps

    (0:35) What do these problems look like?

    (3:32) Strategies for how to respond

    (11:18) Managing the emotional components

    For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

    We’d love to hear from you. Email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org

    Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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    16 mins
  • How to adjust and manage your child’s ADHD medication

    How to adjust and manage your child’s ADHD medication
    Feb 5 2025
    Please note: Dr. Andy Kahn is a licensed psychologist and does not prescribe medication. This episode is for informational purposes only. For further questions about ADHD medications, please consult your medical provider. Once your child has been prescribed ADHD medication, that’s not the end of the journey. You might be wondering: What are the possible side effects? And what if we need to change the dose? Tune in to this episode of Parenting Behavior to get expert advice from host Dr. Andy Kahn on side effects, fine-tuning medication, talking to providers, and more. Related resourcesAll about ADHD medicationHow ADHD medication worksTypes of ADHD medicationsTimestamps(0:39) Side-effects and dosing(2:52) How and when to tweak medications(4:57) Questions to ask your child’s provider(7:02) Other key points on medication For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.We love hearing from our listeners. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org. Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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    12 mins
  • ADHD medication for kids: Stimulants vs. non-stimulants

    ADHD medication for kids: Stimulants vs. non-stimulants
    Jan 22 2025

    Please note: Dr. Andy Kahn is a licensed psychologist and does not prescribe medication. This episode is for informational purposes only. For further questions about ADHD medications, please consult your medical provider.

    Are you considering medication for your child with ADHD but need more information?

    In this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn gives an overview of ADHD medications for kids. He shares the ins and outs of stimulant and non-stimulant medications, what the research says, and important side effects to consider.

    Tune in to learn more about ADHD medications and how to get medication management services for your child.

    Related resources

    • All about ADHD medication
    • How ADHD medication works
    • Types of ADHD medications

    Timestamps

    (1:16) An important disclaimer

    (2:12) Stimulant medications

    (04:19) How stimulants work

    (6:36) Non-stimulant medications

    (08:11) Getting medication management services for your child

    We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

    For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

    Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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    10 mins

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