EP 268: Why Sticky Behaviors Stay Stuck (Part 1 of 3)

About this episode

This episode explores the neuroscience behind sticky behaviors in children and how certain responses can perpetuate them.

If you've tried everything and a behavior just won't stop…that's a sticky behavior. Let's dive deeeeeep into the neuroscience behind the behaviors that feel impossible to change. We'll touch on how the brain stores predictions and how the most well-meaning response can actually, unintentionally, keep those predictions locked in place and perpetuate that sticky behavior. This is Part 1 of a 3-part series that brings new aha moments to your child's most baffling behaviors. In this episode, you ...

People in this episode

Host: Robyn Gobbel

Topics covered

• sticky behaviors
• neuroscience
• child behavior
• parenting
• trauma

Keywords

• sticky behavior
• neuroscience
• child development
• parenting strategies
• trauma-informed care

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