Theresa Alexander Inman talks with Dr. Danielle Dick, author of 'The Child Code.' Dr. Danielle, a Professor of Psychology, Genetics, and Neuroscience, discusses how understanding a child's genetic makeup can lead to more effective parenting. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing genetic influences on child behavior and provides insights into reducing everyday conflicts, forecasting behaviors, and tailoring parenting strategies to individual children’s needs. Dr. Danielle shares practical tips for parents on navigating children's unique personalities across three major dimensions: extroversion, effortful control, and emotionality. This episode offers valuable advice for parents looking to understand and support their children's development better.
00:00 Welcome to Parenting with Confidence
01:07 The Genesis of The Child Code: Bridging Genes and Parenting
02:24 Understanding Your Child's Genetic Blueprint
12:29 The Three E's of Child Behavior: Extroversion, Effortful Control, and Emotionality
15:38 Practical Strategies for Parenting with Genetics in Mind
32:39 Navigating Parenting Challenges with Empathy and Support
44:45 Closing Thoughts and Resources for Parents
About Dr. Danielle
Danielle Dick, Ph.D. is a tenured Professor of Psychiatry at Rutgers Medical School, where she directs the largest addiction research center in the country. She is an internationally recognized and award-winning expert on genetic and environmental influences on human behavior. She has led and contributed to more than 25 grants from the National Institutes of Health, with grant funding totaling >55 million dollars. She has >425 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of child development, addiction, mental health, genetics, and human behavior, and won numerous national and international awards for her work. She has been named one of the most highly cited researchers in the world across all fields of science. Her new book The Child Code, was published by Penguin Random House, and helps parents tailor their parenting to what will work best for each of their unique children.
Learn more from Dr. Danielle at: https://www.danielledick.com
About Theresa
A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system.
Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.
Theresa is also an author, having published “How Can I Help My Child Communicate?” in 2022.
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About Parenting with Confidence
Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success!
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