Episode 41 - 25-Year Behavior Expert: Your Kid Isn't Misbehaving—They Lack The Skill - Kim Hopkins

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the SupportED Learning Podcast, Dr. Joe Sebestyen sits down with Kim Hopkins, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CPS trainer who has worked alongside Dr. Ross Greene at Lives in the Balance, to break down why the way we handle kids' behavior is backwards—and what actually works instead.Dr. Joe and Kim discuss what parents and educators need to understand about child behavior, including why "kids do well if they can" (not if they want to), why rewards and punishments fail to create real change, how to use collaborative problem-solving instead of detentions and consequences, and what's really happening when high-achieving kids start falling apart behaviorally.This episode is especially useful for parents of kids who melt down or shut down, teachers and administrators rethinking school discipline, families navigating anxiety and behavior challenges, and educators looking for a proven model to support struggling students.📲 Connect with them: https://livesinthebalance.org/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OZmuhFVCvSa8qhQk565DT?si=66a38afadf8346c9📲 Learn more about us: https://supportedtutoring.com/Facebook: Dr. Joe SebestyenInstagram: @dr_joe_ap_exams Thanks for tuning in to the SupportED Learning Podcast with Dr. Joe. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe for more insights on education, critical thinking, and AI integration in learning. Visit our website at supportedtutoring.comRemember to share this podcast with fellow parents and educators who are passionate about reimagining education for tomorrow's world. Until next time, keep supporting learning!