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Oct 2023
27m 24s

Rewards and threats: how they shape a yo...

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode
What is the science of rewards and threats to the brain, especially to the child's brain? On this episode, I welcome Dr. Loretta Breuning, an author and Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, to discuss :  How rewards and threats shape the young brain How to build healthy reward pathways in your kids Why yelling, pleading, and bribes can create rew ... Show More
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