In this thought-provoking second part of the conversation with Dr. Leonard Sax, Lori Apon dives deeper into important challenges facing single and widowed moms raising children without fathers: overdiagnosis, unnecessary medication, and the critical role of sleep and structure.

Dr. Sax, a renowned family physician, psychologist, and author of The Collapse of Parenting, Boys Adrift, and Girls on the Edge, sheds light on cultural trends in the United States that lead to children—especially boys—being quickly labeled and medicated for behavior that may actually stem from poor sleep or lack of structure.

Lori and Dr. Sax explore:

• Why ADHD is often misdiagnosed in American children, and the alarming trend of prescribing medication as a first resort
  
• Why developing self-control in children is more predictive of success than school grades
  
• The vital distinction between normal behavior and behavior influenced by grief
  

Dr. Sax offers practical advice and encouragement to moms, emphasizing that children thrive when parents provide clear rules, consistent boundaries, and compassionate leadership.

Helpful Resources:

• The Collapse of Parenting – Dr. Leonard Sax
  
• Boys Adrift – Dr. Leonard Sax
  
• Girls on the Edge:  Why So Many Girls Are Anxious, Wired, and Obsessed and What Parents Can Do – Dr. Leonard Sax
  
• Intentional Mothering: Parenting Insights with Dr. Leonard Sax (Part One)
  

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