In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Daniel Shaw to discuss his work focusing on developmental trajectories of externalizing behaviors from childhood through adulthood with an especial focus on lower income boys. We discuss how his research informed his development of and involvement with preventive interventions. We also talk about the important roles of child care, schools, and general resources, and the income disparities that exist among these factors. Further, we discuss Dr. Shaw’s most recent work involving a technique based on the motivational interview. We end with a short conversation on how work influences Dr. Shaw’s life as a parent and vice versa. To find about more about Dr. Daniel Shaw and his work please visit: Daniel Shaw, PhD | (pitt.edu) For more information on Cooper please visit us on instagram @your_cooper and on-line at beta.yourcooper.com . If you are interested in joining a Cooper group please click join Cooper, where you'll fill out a brief onboarding to tell us more about yourself, your family and your parenting needs. Enter code 'ParentingUnderstood' at checkout to receive 20% off your Cooper Membership!'