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Danielle DickPhD
Behavior Genetics, Impulsivity & Emotionality
Behavior Genetics, Impulsivity & Emotionality
Standard parenting advice assumes all kids react the same way to the same strategies. Dr. Danielle Dick fundamentally changes this by helping parents understand how genetics shapes their child’s behavior. We brought her into HumanUp to help parents understand their child’s unique biological wiring, stopping the cycle of blame and tailoring strategies to fit the child they actually have.
Danielle Dick, PhD, is a leading behavior geneticist whose research uncovers how genes and environments interact to shape children’s behavior, self-regulation, mental health, and risk. She helps parents understand why kids differ in temperament, impulse control, and emotional reactivity—and how to tailor parenting strategies to each child’s unique biological wiring.
Her work empowers families to move beyond blame, reduce conflict, and create environments where all kids—including those who are more sensitive, intense, or impulsive—can thrive.
Interested in Danielle’s talks on genetics, temperament, and behavior?
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