
354: Lazy or Dysregulated? What is the Truth About Unmotivated Kids
Parenting a child who won’t even try can break your heart. You ask, you remind, you offer rewards—and still, they resist or melt down.
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Parenting a child who won’t even try can break your heart. You ask, you remind, you offer rewards—and still, they resist or melt down.

Parenting a child who melts down over homework or seemingly simple tasks can feel overwhelming and exhausting. You’re not imagining it—the frustration, tears, and chaos

Co-regulation is one of the most powerful tools we have to help children learn how to manage emotions, but many parents wonder: Am I even

Leaving the house, turning off the tablet, starting homework—why does something so small spark such big meltdowns? If you’re exhausted from what feels like Groundhog’s

Some days it feels like your child’s big emotions are just too much—and your own stress boils over too. You’re not failing as a parent.

Parenting a dysregulated child can leave you drained and second-guessing yourself. You try connecting, you set boundaries—yet the meltdowns, backtalk, and big emotions just don’t

When your child’s emotions spiral into a meltdown, it can feel like everything in family life stops. The crying, yelling, or tantrum behavior takes over—and

Parenting a child with sensory challenges can feel like a guessing game. One day a fidget toy works, the next day it’s tossed across the

Parenting today feels overwhelming—and it’s not your imagination. The latest Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report reveals shocking truths about kids’ mental health and shows

If every mealtime in your house feels like a showdown—tears, gagging, or flat-out refusal to try a bite—you’re probably exhausted and worried. You’ve bent over
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