Future of Education Podcast S2E216: Pediatric Mental Health with Natalia Rodriguez of CREATE Kids Edu
Feb 19, 2025
Natalia Rodriguez, founder of CREATE Kids Edu, focuses on enhancing children's mental health through body education. She dives into how emotions manifest in physical symptoms and shares tools for stress management. The conversation highlights innovative approaches like combining physical activity with emotional regulation. Additionally, they discuss the impact of technology on mental health and the importance of gentle parenting. Rodriguez emphasizes personalized strategies over medication for behavioral issues, advocating for emotional connections in education.
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Humming for Nervousness
- Humming can stimulate your vagal nerve and reduce nervousness.
- This technique can be used to manage stress and promote calmness.
Stored Stress
- Unreleased stress and trauma get stored in the body.
- This stored stress can manifest as automatic physical reactions to future stressors.
Managing Anger
- Balling your hands is a natural nervous system reaction to anger.
- Squeeze your hands hard to complete the reaction and improve brain function.