More aboutThe interview

In this interview, Dr. Nicole Beurkens discusses many important topics, including:

The role of diet, exercise, and nutrition in children's behavior
Why medication and other "quick fixes" aren't always the answer
Children's mental health and contributing factors to their ability to thrive
Her view of learning disabilities and other aspects of neurodiversity, and how we can best support children who might receive certain diagnoses
Why everything comes back to connection and attunement, and supporting the child in front of us according to their unique needs

More aboutDr. Nicole Beurkens

As a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced degrees in psychology, education, and nutrition, Dr. Nicole Beurkens is the world’s leading holistic child psychologist. She has dedicated her 23+ year career to providing parents with research-based strategies that get to the root of children’s attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges so they can reach their highest potential. She runs a multi-disciplinary evaluation and treatment clinic and is a best-selling author, published researcher, award-winning therapist, media expert, and experienced mother of four.

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