ADHD Experts Podcast 515- The Explosive Child: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions for Parents
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Aug 19, 2024 
Ross Greene, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist and acclaimed author, discusses rethinking challenging children's behaviors as responses to unmet needs. He introduces the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model, promoting teamwork between parents and kids in problem-solving. Greene emphasizes the importance of understanding the roots of explosive behavior and highlights proactive strategies to prevent crises. He also offers insights on supporting apathetic teenagers and navigating school dynamics for better outcomes.
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Focus on Unsolved Problems
- Focus on the problems causing a child's concerning behaviors, not the behaviors themselves.
- These "unsolved problems" are unmet expectations the child struggles with.
Identify Unmet Expectations
- Identify specific unmet expectations your child faces.
- Examples include difficulty brushing teeth, getting off electronics, or eating certain foods.
Lucky vs. Unlucky Behaviors
- Children communicate their struggles through "lucky" or "unlucky" behaviors.
- Lucky behaviors (whining, pouting) elicit empathy, while unlucky ones (yelling, hitting) often lead to punishment.