40: My Kid’s Room Is a Hot Mess. What Should I Do?

<p>Should you be concerned if your child has a messy, disorganized room?&nbsp;A mom emails asking for advice on how to handle a kid's room that feels out of control. Dr. Lisa introduces us to the term <em>executive functioning,</em> the mental processes that help with managing oneself and one's possessions. Reena asks if being disorganized as a child can lead to problems down the line. Lisa offers guidance on when it's time to step in and how to help your children organize themselves and their things.</p> <p><strong>BOOK GIVEAWAY</strong></p> <p>Enter to win a copy of <em>How to Talk So Kids Will Listen &amp; Listen So Kids Will Talk </em>by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish.</p> <p>1. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and/or LinkedIn&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/asklisapodcast/" target="_blank">@asklisapodcast</a>&nbsp;⁠<br> 2. Tag a friend and leave a comment (on Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn)⁠<br> 3. Enter as many times as you'd like⁠<br> 4. For U.S. residents only⁠<br> ⁠(Give-away is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn. It will close&nbsp;at 11:59 p.m. EDT on 5/24/21. Winner will be chosen at random and will be notified within 24 hours of the end of the give-away. Books will be mailed to the winners.)</p> <p>Additional&nbsp;resources: <a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p> <p>Ask Lisa&nbsp;is produced by: <a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" target="_blank">www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</p>