Helping Complex Kids Thrive Through Practical Behavioral Parenting Strategies: Jenny Demark, Linda Reinstein and Conrad Leung | Session 332
Summary
Matt Cicoria interviews Dr. Jenny DeMarc, Conrad Leung, and Dr. Linda Reinstein about their book, *Complex Kids, Simple Solutions*. They discuss the "Prepare, Teach, Motivate" framework for building resilience in children with challenging behaviors. Topics include managing screen time, teaching emotion regulation, and why traditional talk therapy often fails younger kids compared to practical skill-building.
Topics discussed
Introduction, sponsors, and show notes
Guest introductions and professional backgrounds
Motivation behind writing the book
Defining 'complex kids' and the target audience
The Prepare, Teach, Motivate framework
Case study: Building leisure skills and transitions
Managing screen time and digital habits
Teaching emotion regulation skills
Critique of play therapy and talk therapy limitations
Understanding and addressing parental accommodation
Advice for BCBAs and final thoughts
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