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Dr. Liz Angoff Helping kids understand their amazing brains!

What happens when two parents walk into a feedback session with two very different understandings of their child?When em...
10/14/2026

What happens when two parents walk into a feedback session with two very different understandings of their child?

When emotions run high, pushing forward with more data may not be what the family needs. Sometimes, we need to **P.A.U.S.E.** and make space for what’s happening in the room.

These 5 tools can help us navigate conflict, find common ground, and move forward — even when everyone doesn’t agree.

Want more tools for Tricky Feedbacks? Join us! 👉Friday, October 23 • 9am PT
ExplainingBrains.com/webinars
🔗Link in bio!

You explained the results. They nodded. They said, “That makes sense.”But did they actually understand?Feedback sessions...
09/30/2026

You explained the results. They nodded. They said, “That makes sense.”

But did they actually understand?

Feedback sessions ask families to process a lot of information — often while navigating their own emotions, stress, and overwhelm.

A few small shifts can make that information easier to take in, understand, and use.

✨ Read more in this week’s blog: **Your Families Are Confused** explainingbrains.com/confused-families.

You did the assessment.You have the data.You know how you got there.So why isn’t the feedback landing?Sometimes, it’s no...
09/23/2026

You did the assessment.

You have the data.

You know how you got there.

So why isn’t the feedback landing?

Sometimes, it’s not about the quality of the evaluation — it’s about where the information lands for the family.

Understanding the 3 Levels of Information can help us anticipate those tricky moments and bring families along in the process.

Learn more about our upcoming workshop
✨explainingbrains.com/tricky-feedbacks

What is RSD—and why can rejection feel so big?Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a term used to describe an intense ...
09/09/2026

What is RSD—and why can rejection feel so big?

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a term used to describe an intense emotional response to rejection, criticism, or perceived failure.

In this edition of Unpacking the Acronyms, we're taking a closer look at what RSD can look like and why understanding it matters. 💛

Sometimes, knowing what to do and knowing how to get started are two different things.When a child seems stuck, overwhel...
09/02/2026

Sometimes, knowing what to do and knowing how to get started are two different things.

When a child seems stuck, overwhelmed, or avoidant, they may not need another reminder of what needs to get done.
They may need help finding the first step!

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