My guest is Dr. Stuart Ablon, a renowned psychologist from Harvard Medical School, Associate Professor, and Thomas G. Stemberg Endowed Chair. He is also the founding director of Think: Kids in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Ablon shares insights from his groundbreaking approach, Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), which emphasizes empathy and skill-building over traditional discipline methods. In this engaging episode, Dr. Ablon explains the importance of understanding and addressing children's underlying skills deficits and how parents can work collaboratively with their kids to solve behavioral issues. Through practical scenarios, listeners will learn how to apply the CPS model to everyday parenting challenges, fostering stronger relationships and better outcomes for children. Whether you're a parent of a young child or a teenager, this episode provides valuable tools to help you navigate the complexities of raising a child with ADHD. Discover how empathy and collaboration can transform your parenting approach and support your child's development and well-being. Learn more: https://www.stuartablon.com/ https://thinkkids.org/staff_members/dr-j-stuart-ablon/ Thank you for listening! Please share and leave a review! Stay connected to Kate at ADHDKidsCanThrive.com: ADHD Kids Can Thrive Sign Up #adhd #adhdkid #adhdparent #adhdkidscanthrive #adhdparentsupport #adhdsupport  #specialed #parenting #ADHDkidhealth #brainhealth #anxiety #depression #learningdisabilities #dyslexia #executivefunctioning #autism #neurodiverse #ADHDchild