The Child Psych Podcast

The hosts discuss how to address children's questions about Santa while honoring family values and the magic of the season. They explore the emotional challenges parents face when kids start to doubt Santa's existence. Tips are shared for encouraging imagination and traditions, allowing kids to lead conversations. Emphasis is placed on fostering critical thinking without losing the joy of the holidays, alongside suggestions for meaningful gifts that promote confidence and resilience in children.

In today's episode, Tania interviews Paris Goodyear Brown about how parents can help their children heal from frightening experiences.Paris offers strategies based on the latest trauma research, explains how parents can be more involved in working with their child's therapist, and offers strategies that foster resiliency and wellness. Parents and mental health professionals will love the richness of this episode!Paris Goodyear-Brown, LCSW, RPT-S, is the creator of the TraumaPlay™ model, the founder and Clinical Director of Nurture House, and the Executive Director of the TraumaPlay™ Institute. She is an internationally renowned speaker, a prolific author (Check out Paris's books here), and a master clinician. While she has spent the past 25 years specializing in treating trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, maltreatment and neglect) and attachment disturbances, as well as anxiety disorders, she often provides help for angry, dysregulated and depressed children and teens. She has written many books; in today's episode, we will discuss one of her more recent books: "Parents as Partners in Child Therapy: A Clinician’s Guide, Trauma and Play Therapy."Big Life JournalAs the holiday season approaches, I wanted to share some of my favorite gift ideas that have made a big impact in our family—Big Life Journal products! These award-winning, parent-recommended, and psychology-backed journals, affirmation cards, and conversation cards are designed to help children and teens build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset.Whether you're shopping for younger kids or teens, there are plenty of great options to choose from:Journals for Kids & Teens: Help them discover the power of a growth mindset with fun, engaging activities and inspiring stories.Conversation & Affirmation Cards: Perfect for sparking meaningful family conversations and boosting daily positivity.Big Life Journal products are highly recommended by psychologists and therapists and have been loved by families around the world for their ability to encourage personal growth in children and teens. If you're looking for meaningful, confidence-building gifts this holiday season, these products are a fantastic choice!Shop Now: https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=2206 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When your child lies, it can be incredibly triggering. In today's podcast Tammy and Tania share the research on lying, explore lying from a developmental perspective and offer concrete strategies to navigate this tricky part of parenting! If you have loved today's podcast, come and join us on December 7th at our live online "Fostering Emotion Regulation workshop ". You will get to talk to Tammy and Tania live, and leave feeling equipped, empowered and ready for all of parenting's challenges. Register HERE. Take an additional 25% off the sale price with the coupon code: FER25%offInterested in more from the Institute?The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children. Find out more here .Our  parenting membership comes with over 100 Parenting & Mental Health Courses and more!. Click here . Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your  7-Day Free Trial today!Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more  here.We have amazing free parenting content on:YoutubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join bestselling author and relationship expert Gary Chapman as he unpacks the five love languages specifically for children. He shares how to identify and speak your child's love language to foster stronger connections. Discover practical strategies that empower parents to enhance emotional development, self-esteem, and behavior through thoughtful communication. Chapman emphasizes the balance of discipline and affirmation while nurturing an environment of unconditional love, bringing valuable insights for effective parenting.

If you are a parent whose child struggles with anxiety and motivation, this episode is for you! In this sneak peek of one of our summit masterclasses, Dr. Stixrud- neuropsychologist and co-author of Self-Driven Child, explores the science and sense of helping children develop a strong sense of control. Dr. Stixrud drives home how to foster internal drive, strong executive functioning skills, and enhanced stress tolerance while remaining a non-anxious presence for your child. Inspiring, concrete, and knowledgeable -this is a masterclass you do not want to miss!Dr. Stixrud co-authors "The Self-Driven Child" and "What Do You Say?" To find out more about his work go to: https://theselfdrivenchild.comInterested in more from the Institute?The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children. Find out more here .Our  parenting membership comes with over 100 Parenting & Mental Health Courses and more!. Click here . Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your  7-Day Free Trial today!Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more  here.We have amazing free parenting content on:YoutubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this riveting podcast, we interview Dr. Peter Gray, one of the world's top experts on play and learning, on how play deprivation harms our children and why we need to make space for more child-led, free play! This podcast will inspire you to get out of the way and allow your child to flourish with LESS adult involvement, significantly benefiting both parent's and children's mental health.Peter Gray, Ph.D., is a research professor at Boston College specializing in psychology and neuroscience. He is renowned for his research on the role of play in human evolution and child development. In his book, Free to Learn.A link to his book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Learn-Unleashing-Instinct-Self-Reliant/dp/0465025994Also, check out his Ted Talks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-GEzM7iTkInterested in more from the Institute?The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children. Find out more here .Our  parenting membership comes with over 100 Parenting & Mental Health Courses and more!. Click here . Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your  7-Day Free Trial today!Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more  here.We have amazing free parenting content on:YoutubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have a child who is very intelligent but no longer interested in school--or any offline'activities, a teen who used to love sports but now just mopes around, or a tween who used to be a super motivated little kid but now has been labelled a "slacker" by everyone in your family . .. you've come to the right place! In this podcast we interview Dr. Ellen Braaten and we explore how to get through to bright kids who couldn't seem to care less. Dr. Braaten is the Director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Massacheusetts General Hospital, associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Braaten is widely recognized as an expert in the field of pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment, particularly in the areas of assessing learning disabilities and attentional disorders. Her book "Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation" is a wonderful resource for any parents struggling with this issue! You can also find Dr. Braaten at https://www.ellenbraatenphd.com Interested in more from the Institute?The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children. Find out more here .Our  parenting membership comes with over 100 Parenting & Mental Health Courses and more!. Click here . Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your  7-Day Free Trial today!Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more  here.We have amazing free parenting content on:YoutubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tantrums can be exhausting for everyone involved- in today's podcast we explore how young children's brains are hardwired for big feelings, how parents may unintentionally trigger outbursts, and how to manage tantrums at stressful times - like at bedtime or when the ice cream truck starts blaring its music. To learn more about Rebecca, visit https://rebeccahershbergphd.com or purchase her book The Tantrum Survival GuideInterested in more from the Institute?The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children. Find out more here .Our  parenting membership comes with over 100 Parenting & Mental Health Courses and more!. Click here . Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your  7-Day Free Trial today!Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more  here.We have amazing free parenting content on:YoutubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sneakpeak of our summit, Dr. Macnamara walks us through how food is only one part of nourishment, yet it has consumed our focus and eclipsed the need for connection when feeding our families. The road to the stomach must go through the heart. In this interview, Dr. Macnamara gives us ideas on how to transfrom the chaos of mealtimes into a rich fusion of love, warmth, and emotional wellness. This interview is based on Dr. Macnamara's beautiful book "Nousished: Connection, Food, and Caring for our Kids." To find out more about Dr. Macnamara, visit: https://macnamara.caInterested in more from the Institute?WE have exciting news! Our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Conference will be happening from November 18-21st, 16 masterclasses, World Renowned Speakers, A Range of Incredible Topics....all free! Sign up now at www.instituteofchildpsychology.Don't miss our on our workshop Fostering Emotion Regulation! On December 7th, Tammy and Tania will lead you through a day full of the latest research, tools and strategies to help your child through the most difficult of moments.Interested in more from the Institute?The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children. Find out more here .Our  parenting membership comes with over 100 Parenting & Mental Health Courses and more!. Click here . Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your  7-Day Free Trial today!Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more  here.We have amazing free parenting content on:YoutubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode you will learn about the secrets of the Inuit culture in northern Canada and how they raise some of the most emotionally intelligent children on the planet. What is so fascinating about this culture is they have parents that rarely, if ever, yell at their children; and they parent in such a way that the children are extremely resilient, compassionate, and emotionally regulated. The Inuit moms helped Michaeleen Doucleff, author and global health correspondent, completely rethink her discipline with her daughter, and in this podcast episode you will be gifted some of the biggest takeaways these Inuit mommas bestowed on Michaeleen during time with them. Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD, is the author of the New York Times Best Seller Hunt, Gather, Parent. This book describes a way of raising helpful and confident children, which moms and dads have turn to for millennia. It also explains how American families can incorporate this approach into their busy lives.To learn more about Michaeleen visit https://michaeleendoucleff.com or purchase her book "Hunt, Gather, Parent" Interested in more from the Institute?The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children. Find out more here .Our  parenting membership comes with over 90 Parenting & Mental Health Courses and more!. Click here . Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your  7-Day Free Trial today!Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more  here.We have amazing free parenting content on:YoutubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.