In this week's Q&A we are unraveling the complexities of guiding sensitive children and teenagers through life's transitions. Ever wondered why some kids struggle with seasonal changes like wearing a winter coat, or why teens...
Have you ever noticed how some children hesitate to try new things? Whether it's tasting a new food, petting an unfamiliar dog, or watching a thrilling movie, each child faces their own set of challenges when it comes to taki...
As part of our esteemed guest series. I'm excited to welcome a dear friend and an incredibly insightful psychiatrist, Dr. Omid Naim. Trained in the Western traditions, Dr. Naim has evolved to embrace a more holistic approach ...
In this week's episode, we're diving into the intriguing world of gifted children. Now, even if you don't think your child is gifted, I encourage you to listen in because this episode is packed with insights that can benefit ...
Today we are tackling a topic I believe is crucial for our children's development: healthy adversity. If you're familiar with my work, you'll know I've often discussed the importance of life's contrasts and contours. I'm not ...
In today's episode, I'm delving into the topic of building resilience and recuperation in our children. Recent years have taught us how quickly life can change, bringing disappointments and challenges. Many families have face...
In today's episode of my podcast, I delve into a fascinating topic that I often refer to as 'gladiator kids.' Have you ever wondered why some children constantly respond with 'no,' 'why,' or 'not now'? What's behind this stro...
Ever wondered why we, as parents, sometimes resort to yelling, even when we know it's not the most effective approach? Yelling is like an age-old parenting reflex, but let's be honest – it rarely brings out the best in our ki...
Have you ever wondered about the untapped potential of your mind? Picture this: an average of 60,000 thoughts flow through our heads every day. But here's the catch – a whopping 75-80% of them are negative. Today we are divin...
We've previously discussed the fight and flight responses, but the freeze response is equally important and often less understood. In this episode, we'll be exploring what's happening inside the brain when this response kicks...
As parents, we are the architects of our children’s brains, and our parents were the architects of ours. In truth, we are all walking around as adults with programming that was installed before we were seven years old. Self-c...
Join me for an episode of guidance, insights, and support on various topics that you, my amazing listeners, have sent in. From nurturing your child's emotional well-being to managing those tricky moments, we've got you covere...
My guest this week Korbalagae Kuawogai is not your average kindergarten teacher; she's an absolute expert in her field and the brilliant mind behind "Teach My Kinder." Korbalagae is on a mission to support preschool and kinde...
Social media has an undeniable influence on our kids and for this reason I thought exploring its addictive nature, its impact on young minds, and why setting limits is crucial would be a good place to visit on this weeks podc...
Today's episode is all about you and your burning questions. Since we've received an overwhelming response from you our engaged parenting community, we'll be spreading the answers out across multiple episodes. In this week's...
Today I want to talk about what to do when your child, teen or young adult child emotionally dumps everything on you. You just get a cascade of all of the stuff that they're having trouble regulating all over you. To be hones...
Today I want to talk about Anhedonia otherwise known as when your teen or young adult child is really flat, nothing seems interesting and they don't like to do things they used to do. It's like the lights have been dimmed on ...
Kids and teenagers experience time quite differently from adults. They're usually living in the 'now,' and not concerned with time as we are. As they grow and their brains develop, particularly the frontal lobe responsible fo...
Have you ever noticed how some kids start feeling the jitters weeks before returning to school? The anticipation, the questions... Who's my teacher? Who's in my class? Will I manage the workload? These thoughts can create a s...
Today we are delving into the topic of nurturing leadership qualities in children while guiding them away from becoming just another follower. Our focus in this week's episode is on understanding how to support kids who strug...
In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce you to Sonali, an exceptional parent coach, the founder of Together Parenting, and the mastermind behind the "Raising Your Strong-Willed Child" series. Join us as we explore Sonal...
Summer brings joyous occasions like family barbecues, vacations, weddings, and reunions. While these events are often filled with fun, they can become particularly stressful for parents of kids who are highly anxious or easil...
PODCAST RE-RELEASE - I feel like summer is the best time to be a connected parent because it’s the time where you are less busy. Usually, there’s more vacations, or at least some of the major things that kids are doing during...
Today, we're talking about overfunctioning and how it can hinder our children's growth and independence when we do things for our kids that they can actually do themselves. We’ll look at the importance of setting age-appropri...
