# 214: From Chaos to Calm: Managing Challenging Behavior in Children (Guest: Dan Peterson)

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and advanced trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach™ (NHA) Dan Peterson joins Dr. Meg to share proven strategies to control challenging behaviors in kids with ADHD or anxiety and restore peace at home.
If you’ve ever been told to calm down when dealing with your child's challenging behavior or simply ignore it, you know how overwhelming and frustrating it is to feel like there’s no improvement in sight.
Good news! Dan Peterson’s approach to managing challenging behavior in children with ADHD and anxiety may help you finally break free from the cycle of ineffective actions that only add to your pain.
In this podcast, Dan shares his unique perspective on building connections, reinforcing positive traits, and addressing underlying emotions to truly make a difference in managing your child's behavior.
Our conversation will help you:
✅ Discover effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors and promoting a more calm and harmonious home environment.
✅ Understand the role positive reinforcement plays in boosting self-esteem and empowering children to overcome their challenges.
✅ Learn effective ways to redirect your child's energy into positive outlets for a happier and more focused child.
✅ Leverage proactive recognition and practice setting clear expectations and immediate accountability to foster peaceful and supportive relationships among siblings.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction
01:05 - The Impact of Anxiety and Depression in Kids
02:49 - The Importance of Connection with Kids
04:19 - Signs of Disconnection
05:38 - Three Steps to Connection
15:26 - Managing Impulsivity and Unique Gifts
16:00 - Addressing Antsy and Confrontational Behavior
19:00 - Overmedication of Kids with ADHD
21:39 - Holding Kids Accountable
23:20 - Healthy Expression vs. Verbal Abuse
30:52 - The Authority of Dads and Moms
33:05 - The Importance of Male Role Models
35:30 - Managing Sibling Fights
38:12 - Contacting Dan Peterson
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