Have you ever tried to calmly talk about your child’s behavior only for them to melt down all over again? In this Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur unpack why that happens, how shame re-triggers big feelings, and what to do instead to help your child learn and regulate more effectively.


Here to talk about the impact of DNA, environmental factors, and the interplay between a child’s actions and a parent’s response is Dr. Danielle Dick. Dr. Dick is the author of The Child Code and an internationally recognized and award-winning expert on genetic and environmental influences on human behavior.