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May 2022

37m 27s

Are reward systems for children really T...

About this episode

In this episode I am talking to Dr. Jenicka, a Neuropsychologist & Clinical Scientist who made it her mission to help moms with evidence-based mental health and toddler tips. Today we are discussing:

Different reward systems
Why do reward systems have such a bad reputation
The benefits of using reward systems
How can a reward system work for something like potty training

Find Dr. Jenicka on Instagram @drjenicka.

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