Parent With A Pro

Listen here or READ the post below. Last week we learned that strong-willed kids are more likely to struggle with addiction than other children. This is a HUGE concern to many parents. If it's a concern to you, then you don't want to miss today's interview with Mike Fitch, CMHC. We talk about ways you can help prevent addictions, warning signs of addiction, and some things you can do as a parent if you think your child is struggling with an addiction. Mike Fitch, CMHC Here's a quick recap from last week: Strong-willed children are more likely to struggle with addictions than other children. The three most common addictions for kids are: Electronics Pornography Junk food Kids get addicted to these things easily because they release "feel good" hormones in the brain Now let's talk about prevention, warning signs, and early intervention for each of the three most common addictions. Unhealthy Food Prevention: First, limit the amount of unhealthy foods you keep in the home.  I don't think tha