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They’re Probably Just Tired Of This

Oct 9, 2023

03:49

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This podcast discusses the reasons behind children's grouchiness and poor decision-making, including exhaustion and decision fatigue. It offers guidance to parents on supporting their children by simplifying choices, teaching decision-making skills, and managing frustration.

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Children today experience decision fatigue due to the overwhelming amount of choices and possibilities they are exposed to through social media and technology.

Parents should support their children in managing decision fatigue by giving them space, assisting in prioritizing options, and teaching them how to make informed decisions.

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The Impact of Decision Fatigue on Kids

Children today are faced with an unprecedented amount of choices, leading to decision fatigue. Unlike in the past, where there were limited options for entertainment, media, and lifestyles, kids now have access to countless choices and possibilities through social media and technology. This abundance of options can be overwhelming and exhausting for children, just as it is for adults. Parents should recognize and understand the impact of decision fatigue on their kids, giving them space, helping them prioritize, and teaching them how to make good decisions and manage frustration.

Exhaustion and Decision Fatigue in Kids

4min

When they’re grouchy, when they’re glass-eyed, when they’re stuck, when they’re making choices that don’t quite make sense…there could be many reasons why your kids are acting this way. They could be tired, as we’ve said before. They’re almost certainly hungry–as we said, that’s at the root of most problems. They could be depressed, they could be going through something and just not understand what it is.

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