Key points

Attention to age-specific brain development can ease parenting challenges.

Structured routines and calm adults help regulate children's nervous systems.

Prioritize connection over correction and use Glow Back Moments to repair parent-child ties after conflict.

The holidays are quickly approaching, and although they are full of excitement, there is also a lot of family time and less structured time for children and teens. As a child and teen therapist, I see families navigating meltdowns, sibling conflict, and unexpected tears, even over December. Parents asking me, “Why does my teen act out all of the time?” or “Why does my 5-year-old have big meltdowns?” has led me to explore more about what is going on in the brain at every age of development. I recently finished a TikT

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