The Brain Expert: Strategies to Foster Mentally Resilient Children According to Science | Dr. Daniel Amen

Today, let's welcome back renowned brain expert and child psychologist, Dr. Daniel Amen! We discuss mindful parenting, ways you can set goals with your children, and how to nurture their ability to think independently. Dr. Amen will help you better understand the hacks of raising well-rounded, resilient, and loving individuals in today's fast-paced world. In this interview, we discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:46 How Do You Set Goals For Your Kids? 04:34 How Do Children Become Free Thinkers? 10:19 Allow Your Child to Get Uncomfortable 13:01 The 20-Minute Practice to Bond with Your Child 17:46 What Does No Boundaries Lead To? 21:26 Why Do Children Shut Down? 24:54 How Do You Repair a Broken Bond? 28:00 Don’t Tell Your Child They Are Smart 31:04 How Can Your Child Solve a Problem? 33:07 You Are Making Your Kids Miserable 35:16 Attachments That Become Broken 37:37 I Don’t Understand My Child 41:54 What is a Loving Discipline? 44:51 My Child is Addicted to Social Media 46:25 What Does Social Do to the Brain? 48:35 Effects of Divorce on Kids 51:01 Teach Your Child to Self-Soothe 53:39 How to Love Your Child Right Episode Resources: https://www.tiktok.com/ @docamen https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/ https://twitter.com/docamen https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdanielamen/ https://www.facebook.com/drdanielamen/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Daniel-G.-Amen/author/B004G3QFTW? https://danielamenmd.com/ https://www.amenuniversity.com/ https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean