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Back to EpisodesThe REAL thing leading to mental disorders in kids and teens (not technology) with Dr. Peter Gray #91
Description
In this conversation with Dr. Peter Gray, we unpack what may actually be driving the mental health crisis in kids—and why so many parents still feel overwhelmed trying to help.
If you’ve ever wondered whether technology is really the problem, why your child seems more stressed than you remember being as a kid, or how modern parenting and schooling may be affecting emotional regulation, independence, and resilience… this episode will challenge a lot of assumptions in the best way. We talk about toddler and preschool behavior, autonomy, anxiety, school stress, emotional health, and what kids actually need to thrive.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why many researchers don’t believe screens are the main cause of rising anxiety in kids
• The hidden ways stress, pressure, and over-structured childhoods affect behavior
• Why autonomy, free play, and independence matter for emotional regulation
• What overwhelmed parents can do to reduce power struggles and raise more resilient kids
• How to think critically about parenting trends without fear or guilt
This channel is built around practical, evidence-based parenting that helps you understand what’s happening underneath your child’s behavior—not just react to it in the moment. Every episode is designed to help you stay calmer, feel more confident, and make parenting feel a little less overwhelming.
If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself during tantrums, meltdowns, bedtime battles, or emotional outbursts, subscribe and follow along. The goal here isn’t perfect parenting—it’s helping you understand your child well enough that hard moments start feeling easier to navigate.
📚 Check out Peter Gray's book “Restoring Childhood”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784213/restoring-childhood-by-peter-gray/
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