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Apr 2023
26m 50s

"Is it normal for my toddler to be THIS ...

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode

Basic episode description: Is your toddler “high energy?” Do they lack impulse control. Tune in as I talk with Janelle from the PDT community about her 3 year old daughter. We discuss:

  • Typical impulse control and attention span of toddlers under 4 
  • Questions a clinician would ask in evaluating a hyper-active toddler
  • What not to do between 1-2 years of age when your child lacks any impulse control 


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