Dr. Daniel Amen on the #1 Foundation to Raising Mentally Strong Kids

It's getting harder than ever to raise responsible, mentally strong kids with good decision making skills. In this clip from the new TV special "Raising Mentally Strong Kids", Dr. Daniel Amen reveals the #1 foundation to start with in your approach to parenting, whether you are a parent or grandparent.

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[mathildabootier]

Dr. Amen, please address the devastating impact porn addiction is having in the lives of young people today. We need you to do this now, more than ever before. This epidemic is so out of control.

[aimhigh]

His program saved my son's life when he was in high school. Thank God for this man. Thank you Dr. Amen ❤

[riod]

ill say " Amen " to that, thanks Dr Amen🙂

[dalmavi]

It is a eye opener for young kids parents

[teamphashash]

Love the way the s2k came out. Personally never seen a hardtop one in the flesh . Watching from South Africa.

[querubella]

Dr. Amen, I truly admire your work. God bless you for all you do.

[madreks]

Great advise for us preparing to be parents. Thanks Dr. Amen🙏🏾

[lzrnurse]

I love this. I have my son in a program called Brain Balance and they practice all this and some more. I know Dr Amen doesn't have enough time to go in depth but I'm sure he would love the structure this program introduces.

Food, exercising and brain exercises are key.

[Tinyteacher]

I so wish I would have had this information when I was raising my children. One is great at age 40, but the second one has mental illness at 38. He had meningitis at age 7, his personality changed to a depressed, fearful child. I had him in therapy since age 7 when I noticed he was sad and impulsive all the time.
As I’m writing this, he’s talking about my son right now!!!
Had I known this then, and taken him to see Dr. Amen, maybe my son may not have developed risky behavior, several very severe TBIs, had school problems, addictions, diagnosed with bipolar (he had Lyme infections and now has autoimmune encephalitis), acting out and landing in jail. He’s tried to take his life a few times, and I’m surprised he’s alive today.
Sadly, I tried to call the AMEN clinics recently, but I was given a 15 minute talk about their payment plans.
I never got to talk about his problems and options.

[d.i.]

I have a 2 year old son. He s a normal kid, has a very good memory, talks more than usual kids his age. We let him do “dangerous” thinks and try to understand the fact that boys are more active than girls. Heard a doctor say some time ago that boys should do “dangerous “ things and try not to stress him too much or let him see our panic when he’s climbing on stuff in parc for example. Everything great until now. But the problem is that he s hitting his head whatever he does or doesn’t . Sometimes he hits his head not doing anything “dangerous”. Sincer I’ve seen a podcast with doctor Amen that talks about head injuries I intensely think about this thing. I understand what is like for your brain to work but not work. I don’t want my Keeds to feel what I feel, or how I feel. It’s not that great to “stimulate “ too much your brain, flood it with injuries (some can be controlled but some don’t), smoke or other external stuff that is in your power to stop. But he’s 2.. he doesn’t know when to stop and I don’t know when to intervene not to suppress his natural instincts. HELP! Because the second child is coming from behind really fast and I just don’t know what to do… we live in Romania, we have some good specialists but some of them abolise of their power. I went for myself and encountered docs like doctor amen said about the poor misunderstood kid. Fortunately I encountered God and started to do things naturally, but I already had 30 years by then. No one knew what to teach me about this. I try to keep healthy habits my self but the problem is that not even in Romania, where not to much time ago, grandma recycled without knowing she was recycling, and eating healthy foods. No hormones etc. now everything is poisoned. Nothing is bio not even in the bio departments.. what should we do? I try to think of getting a brain picture of my kid and send it to America for doctor amen to see it.. but until then, what should I do with the invisible injuries but yet frequent injuries my kid is making?

[elizabethshiawoyaomoworare]

Thank you Dr. Amen for this insightful video. Highly informative.

[kathrynrealhealthtalk]

If only every parent believed in actually raising resillient and able children into great adults

[slkonnaris]

Beautifully presented. Such valuable information and put across so clearly. Dr Amen is the best

[MaiWinner]

Dear Dr Amen I 'd say I have a damaged brain to, so hope this is just not the negative side speaking, just watched you on TEDx And speaking about damaged brains in criminality, and how we should be helping these people rehabilitate and heal.
Sadly as with addiction, mental health, as well, think Id have to be blind not to see the multi millions involved in prison institutions, healthcare, pharmaceuticals etc that many who profit from the damaged and unwell, would not want you to succeed and then there are the maybe old school Doctors etc who either just go by the book, and stay locked into and not open to, learning
I wish what you are saying could be put into our secondary schools, imagine how many children could be given hope .and seek help .Good thoughts

[KumarKumar-fnsx]

Dear Dr Amen, you creating awareness on health issues and the people who create awareness on health issues are angels of god. May god’s blessings keep you healthy and joyful and your life becomes a celebration. May god blossom your consciousness

[ruthvillarreal]

Thank you for the info...u r the best dc

[WellnessForMoms]

Brilliant! Thanks for the life-changing information!❤

[nanafather]

Thank you so mich I will take care of my brain from now❤❤❤❤❤

[spinnettdesigns]

Love love love this. I’d like to send it to my adult son but he won’t let me contact him. many people need this.
I work in a jail ministry and it’s clear to see this in many of these struggling inmates.

[ceceliadavis]

I have always liked Dr. Amen since I bought my first book by him several years ago. Glad he is on youtube videos now. His advice is valuable for everyone.