Let’s say the quiet part out loud — sometimes kids can be really hard, and act like jerks.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Erika Rappaport, a school psychologist and board-certified school neuropsychologist to talk about what’s really going on behind some of the most frustrating, confusing, and overwhelming behaviors in kids.

We break down why kids struggle with empathy, why meltdowns happen, and why behavior that feels disrespectful is often completely normal from a brain development perspective.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, triggered, or even guilty for not liking your child’s behavior in the moment — this conversation is for you and will help you understand it differently.

This episode is honest, funny, and grounded in real psychology — because understanding your child starts with understanding their brain.

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