In this episode, Dr Jody Thomas explores how parents can create good health care experiences for their kids from the very start by empowering children with solid coping skills to help them manage the pain and distress of early pain experiences.

From vaccinations to the usual bumps and bruises to the 25% of kids who experience chronic pain, the research demonstrates that those early experiences have a massive impact on their health outcomes into adulthood. The great news is there are simple and effective things parents can do to set themselves and their little ones up for success. In this podcast, we look specifically at helping children through a fear of needles.

Dr. Jody Thomas is a clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in pain and pediatric health. She is also the CEO and founder of the Meg Foundation. She has trained medical providers worldwide and was the founding clinical director of the Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program at Stanford. She brings 25 years of experience to helping patients and families discover how they can have more control over their mental and physical health. To find out more, go to https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/

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In this riveting episode, Dr. Linscott and Dr. Ruoff explore how the current youth sports industry, pay-to-play sports, and the quest for prestige can cause unintended harm to young athletes and their families. Children and parents can both feel the pressure of belonging to a sports team where you feel the need to have a "return on investment," leading to resentment, suffering mental health, and injuries that can stop a career before it even starts. Jean Linscott, Ph.D., a clinical child psychologist, and husband Kenneth Ruoff, Ph.D are the co-authors of the newly released book "What is the Goal: The Truth About the Youth Sports Industry".

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In this podcast, Tammy interviews Jim Hood, co-founder, CEO, and board member of Generation S.O.S., whose mission is to help teens make life-saving choices about substance misuse and other mental health issues. Since the death of his son, Austin, from an overdose in October 2012, Jim has devoted all his time to helping teens and parents across America understand and overcome the profound stigma surrounding this adolescent-onset illness, urging the country to tackle this issue head-on; focusing on prevention, as America does with every other serious illness.  In this episode, we will explore how addiction unfolds in many teens and how his program can assist teens and their families tackle this issue head-on.

To learn more about Generation SOS and their program or to donate, please visit https://generationsos.org/

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Today, we interview Dr. Connie McReynolds, author of the groundbreaking book             "Solving the ADHD Riddle." Beyond traditional methods, Dr. McReynolds advocates for innovative interventions that address the root causes of learning and behavioral challenges rather than just the symptoms. Her work in neurofeedback is a testament to the effectiveness of such alternative approaches. She also illuminates the often-overlooked auditory and visual processing issues underlying learning difficulties. Dr. McReynolds explains how these challenges are not related to the ability to hear or see but to how the brain processes information, which can significantly impact attention and learning. Her approach offers hope and improved quality of life for those affected by ADHD, as evidenced by her research and publications.

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In today's episode, we interview Kevin Baker, a life coach who is becoming well-known for his passion in helping teens, tweens, and parents to navigate the beautiful, sometimes messy, adolescent years.. Fun, engaging, and full of practical strategies- this is one you don't want to miss.

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This week we welcome Dr Harsh Trivedi, President and CEO of Sheppard Pratt- the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, special education, developmental disability, and social services.

As a parent of two adolescent children and as a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Trivedi empathizes with parents of today’s youth, who are also in uncharted territory. He ia passionate about helping parents find the tools and communication to help their kids navigate and cope with mental health struggles. This podcast is hopeful, backed by research, and full of strategies for parents.

To find out more about Dr. Trivedi's incredible work and all the work happening at Sheppard Pratt, click here.

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 In this episode, we are going to be speaking with Natasha Daniels, a therapist who specializes in anxiety and OCD and has an incredible online platform to support parents who have children struggling with anxiety disorders. This episode dives into the various forms of OCD, one of the top treatments for OCD "ERP, exposure or response prevention therapy, and how parents can sometimes inadvertently exacerbate their child's OCD symptoms through something called "parental accommodations." Accommodations are common for parents of anxious children to implement to alleviate their child's anxiety. In fact, they increase the intensity of anxiety and the avoidance response.

To learn more about Natsha's work, please visit her YouTube channel or her website

If you have a child or teen who is struggling with OCD, ICP has an online course by Dr. Melody Morin. Take 30% off by using the code: OCD30

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In this touching podcast Christina Rasmussen, author and grief specialist, beautfully reframes how adversity in our childhood creates a form of "grief" that we carry into our parenting experiences. This grief can lead parents to stifling their children's self-expression and ultimately to disconnection from their children and themselves. Christina has a unique way of looking at parental triggers and how to work with them from a place of self-compassion.

Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator and bestselling author of Second Firsts (2013), Where Did You Go? (2018), and Invisible Loss (2024). In 2010, four years after her thirty-five-year-old spouse passed away from Stage 4 colon cancer, she created the Life Reentry process, which launched her on a mission to bring compassion, grace, and validation to thousands while simultaneously establishing an exit from what she termed the Waiting Room.

To learn more about Christina, visit https://christinarasmussen.com/ or go to https://invisiblelossbook.com/ to purchase her new book "The Invisible Loss"

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 Every mom wants to be a good parent—but if you’ve found yourself burned out and overwhelmed trying to be “the perfect mom,” you’re not alone. “We get handed a rulebook of motherhood without realizing it,” says Canada's maternal mental health specialist and the founder and CEO of Momwell Erica Djossa. “That rulebook comes with an invisible load—a world of mental and physical tasks that keep us pushing toward perfection while barely being able to breathe.” In todays podcast, Erica talks about her book "Releasing the Motherload" - and shares suggestions on how to help you break free from the crushing burden of unrealistic expectations and reclaim the joy of motherhood while staying true to your own values.

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In todays episode, Tania reads Chapter 7: Discipline for Older Children and Teens from "The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Childeren." In this chapter we talk about connections before correction, time-in's, collaborative consequences, making it right and other  disciplinary techniques. 

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 It's Wednesday, and that means a new release of the Child Psych Podcast! Today's guest is Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh- a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. Listen in as we speak to Dr. Gator about his "Gator Shake!" Dr. Gator seamlessly blends his medical knowledge into a parenting strategy that we can all easily listen to. The seeds or "foundations" of health as he calls them- what are they and what we all need to know about them in order for us to stay healthy. Check out episode 77 of the Child Psych Podcast now streaming on all your favourite platforms!

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This is a recording from our 2024 summit. The tween and teen years are rife with intense social challenges in school, friendships, sports, and other activities where instances of teasing, bullying, social exclusion, and marginalization are unfortunately all too common. Social media has only made this behaviour easier and more insidious. But when kids aged 9 and up can be coached by a parent to respond effectively, manage their emotions in social situations, and recognize their own self-worth, they can reclaim a sense of their own power and develop skills like resilience, social and emotional intelligence, and compassion for life. Join Kim as he gives you strategies to give tweens and teens the tools to address the problem themselves and develop mastery over the situation—rather than having parents step in and try to "fix" things. He gives vital proactive strategies to help build strong family relationships, trust, and connection so kids can be better prepared for the inevitable social challenges life brings.

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In this riveting episode with dive deep with Best-Selling author Ruth Whippman about the task of raising boys in a way that charts a new path to give boys a healthier, more expansive, and fulfilling story about their own lives. With young men in the grip of a loneliness epidemic and dying by suicide at a rate of nearly four times their female peers, Whippman digs into the impossibly contradictory pressures boys now face; and the harmful blind spots of male socialization that are leaving boys isolated, emotionally repressed, and adrift.


Ruth Whippman is a British author, journalist and documentary film maker living in the United States. Her essays, cultural criticism and journalism have appeared in the New York Times, Time magazine, New York magazine, The Guardian, The Huffington Post and elsewhere. Fortune Magazine described her as one of the "25 sharpest minds" of the decade. She is a regular speaker at venues including TEDx, Google, The Moth and Somerset House in London and appears regularly as a guest on radio, television and podcasts. 

To purchase her latest book: “Boy Mom” visit https://www.amazon.com/BoyMom-Reimagining-Boyhood-Impossible-Masculinity-ebook/dp/B0CH9M2CNN/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1703009937&refinements=p_27%3ARuth+Whippman&s=books&sr=1-2

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In this podcast Tammy interview one of the top trauma experts on the planet, Dr. Peter Levine; founder of the Somatic Experiencing method of therapy and author of multiple books including his most recent book:

 An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey

The number of anxious, depressed, hyperactive, and withdrawn children is staggering—and still growing! Millions of children and teens have experienced bullying, violence (real or in the media), or abuse. Many other kids have been traumatized from more “ordinary” ordeals such as terrifying medical procedures, accidents, loss, and divorce. In this podcast Dr. Levine will talk about ways to "Trauma-Proof" children which is a lifeline for parents who wonder how they can help their worried and troubled children. Dr. Levine offers simple but powerful tools to help children “bounce back” after feeling scared and overwhelmed. 

More of Dr Levine's work can be found  by visiting his website.

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 In this refreshing and highly informative podcast, Dr. Tay brings her expertise on autism, early diagnosis, latest trends, research, care, and family integrated practices to the table. Whether you have a child who you think may be neurodivergent or a child who has already been on this jounrey for a while - this podcast will leave you feeling empowered, prepared, and ready for life's trials and tribulations!

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In this podcast Tammy interviews Laura Morton, director of the groundbreaking documentary "Anxious Nation" which has won 11 coveted film making awards.

With the US ranking as the most "anxious nation" on the planet, a rare public advisory in 2022, the United States surgeon general warned of a mental health crisis among adolescents, especially anxiety disorders. This film explores how anxiety shows up in children and offers insights into managing mental health. In this episode, Laura shares her reasons for creating the film, the lessons she learned, and why this message needs to be received by as many parents and professionals as possible.

This documentary is being broadcasted at our 2024 Children's Mental Health & Parenting Summit.

To find out more about this incredible documentary, head over to Anxious Nation

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In this podcast episode Tammy interviews Dr. Janet Edgette on how we communicate more effectively with teens. Janet has a unique approach to establishing deep & meanginful relationship with adolescents, who are often very misunderstood. In this episode you will hear how to handle it when your child is disrespectful or disengaged, and how to be authentic at the same time. Whether you are a therapist or a parent, and you are looking to break through the barriers of teen angist and resistance, this episode is for you. 

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Get a sneak peak of "The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children". Tania reads Chapter 8: Cultivating Resilience. In this chapter, Tania walks you through the three pillars of Resilience: Purpose, Hope and Belonging. This chapter looks at the latest research on cultivating resilience in children and youth and follows up with concrete tools to help kids anchor into "I belong, I can, I believe..."

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In today's episode, Tammy and Tania walk you through their new book: The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children. This book helps parents develop deep and connected relationships with their children.  Tammy and Tania offer parents practical tools and strategies backed by the latest research in neuroscience and developmental psychology. Parents will learn about how to foster optimal brain development in children, and how to translate that into actionable steps each and every day. This book is a roadmap to nurture resiliency, connection, emotional regulation, and well-being in children.

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Your child doesn't want to do their homework. You offer them a reward if completed. The reward is no longer working, so then you put in a consequence. A full on melt-down occurs. you think back to your parenting toolbelt and try to de-escalate your child. It doesn't work, you end up yelling. Every-one feels awful. Eventually everything settles...but it's just a matter of time before it all happens again. Listen in to today'sincredible episode where Dr. Greene walks through the steps of collabortaive problem solving (applicable to kids as young as 3) and shows you a new framework for dealing with challenging behaviour once and for all!

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Whether you have a boy who is struggling with meltdowns in public, is physically aggressive when things don’t go their way (hits, kicks, throws things) or screams at the smallest request, you may feel completely lost in how to manage such behaviours without becoming aggressive or frustrated yourself.

In this inspiring and practical podcast, Tosha Schore, best-selling Author, and parent coach, will talk you through how to use each of the 5 Tools from her book( co-authored with Patty Wipfler)  “Listen”  and apply them to working with aggression in our boys. As a result, you will not only see less aggressive behaviours but also feel more connected and see a happier, more resilient child. 

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 In this podcast, Tania and Tammy discuss a framework for therapeutic play with your kids. We look at the importance of looking at your own experiences of play, how to set up a playroom, and how to put limits in, and then we share strategies to deepen and enrich your child's play. These are not secrets that should belong in a clinical playroom- parents are the agents of change in a child's world, and we are excited to share what we know with you.

Tania and Tammy have a comprehensive workshop on Therapeutic Play .  Click here to find out more 

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For a limited time only, buy a copy of our The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children and recieve a free gift! Yes,  when you buy our book you also get access to our Compassionate Discipline workshop valued at $87.84. 

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In this episode, Dr. Natasha Poulopoulos, a Psychologist, Educator and Advocator, explores how both parents and professionals can support transgender youth. Transgender youth experience increased rates of bullying, discrimination, and social rejection. Consequently, compared to their cisgender peers, they face disproportionately higher rates of mental health disparities. Notably, adult support serves as a significant protective factor for transgender youth. This episode is packed with knowledge, tools, and strategies to help nurture and support transgender youth.

To find out more about Dr Tash, click here 

Want to hear more?

Dr. Tash has a wonderful workshop on “Navigating the Journey of Parenting Transgender Youth”. Her workshop goes into more depth and is absolutely essential for parents. Click here to find out more 

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Are your kids snacking on "fake foods" disguised as treats this summer? In today's podcast, Dr. Saeed takes a deep dive into how to empower kids to make healthier choices, decode labels, and say no to a world that pushes foods that are filled with preservatives, GMOs, and other fake ingredients that make you sick.

Dr. Saeed, a Holistic, Functional, and Integrative Medicine Physician, is known as “The Holistic Mom.” She uncovers how our children’s brains, bodies, and behaviours are being hijacked and presents real-life, actionable steps parents can take to help their children make better decisions, build resilience, and heal.

Her latest book, Adam’s Healing Adventures: Fake Food vs. Real Food, can be found here:

https://www.amazon.ca/Adams-Healing-Adventures-Fake-Food/dp/1685134564

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The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children

For a limited time only, buy a copy of our The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children and recieve a free gift! Yes,  when you buy our book you also get access to our Compassionate Discipline workshop valued at $87.84. 

Not quite sure yet? Download a free chapter! To find out more, click here for more info!

Interested in our Professional Membership?

ICP is thrilled to offer its new professional membership. This membership comes with 30+ accredited mental health courses, 15 general children's mental health courses, bi-monthly professional group consults, access to our live tranings, printables, scripts, and case note templates.  Affordable, accesible training all in one spot! Find out more here

 In today’s episode, the Co-Founder of Inclusion Matters Education Services, Dr. David A. Palmer, explores how to nurture and help neurodivergent students thrive. As a father to neurodivergent children and as a teacher, administrator, and advocate of celebrating diversity in our children- Dr Palmer has a wealth of knowledge to share. He offers strategies for parents and educators and shares ways in which to foster individual strengths in children, overcome roadblocks, and tackle behavioral issues with compassion. Most importantly, he offers a beautiful perspective on advocating for our children in a system where their voices are often lost .

If you want to find out more about Dr. Palmer's work, head to https://www.inclusionmattersed.com

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For a limited time only, buy a copy of our The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children and recieve a free gift! Yes,  when you buy our book you also get access to our Compassionate Discipline workshop valued at $87.84. 

Not quite sure yet? Download a free chapter! To find out more, click here for more info!

ICP is thrilled to offer its new professional membership. This membership comes with 30+ accredited mental health courses, 15 general children's mental health courses, bi-monthly professional group consults, access to our live tranings, printables, scripts, and case note templates. Find out more here

Play is to the child what talk is to the adult. Play therapy is a medium for expressing feelings, exploring relationships, describing experiences, disclosing wishes, and nurturing self-fulfillment. Children express themselves and their needs, relive their past, and connect with others through play. The use of toys enables children to transfer anxieties, fears, fantasies, and guilt to objects rather than people. In the process, children are safe from their own feelings and reactions because play enables children to distance themselves from traumatic events and experiences.

In this podcast Tammy Schamuhn interviews Lisa Dion, Clinician, Registered Play Therapist, Co-Founder of Synergetic Play Therapy. We take a deep dive into what play therapy looks like, how it creates long-lasting changes in children, and where you can get appropriate training should you want to explore this medium in your clinical work.

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This podcast is a recoding from our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit. In this deeply impactful interview , Dr. Buqué, author of "Break the Cycle", explores how trauma is transmitted from one generation to the next and how we can break the cycle through tangible therapeutic practices.

Dr. Buqué's approach is holistic, compassionate, and incredibly powerful. In this workshop, she offers a comprehensive set of tools and reflections to initiate the healing process. We don't need to repeat what happened in our childhood with our own children- we can "Break the Cycle".

To find out more about Dr. Buque's wonderful book and work, Break the Cycle, click here

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For a limited time only, buy a copy of our The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children and recieve a free gift! Yes,  when you buy our book you also get access to our Compassionate Discipline workshop valued at $87.84.

Not quite sure yet? Download a free chapter! To find out more, click here for more info!

In this episode, we interview Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, a PHD Clinical Psychologist  who specializes in ADHD.  Dr. Honos Webb  talks abouta strength based approach to helping youth with ADHD. She shares her "six super skills": Find Gifts, Set Goals, Chunk Goals, Boost Motivation, Manage Mood and Find Focus. Dr. Honos-Webb takes us through each skill and explains how to use the skill to nurture executive functioning and mental wellness. She also talks about the gifts of ADHD. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and highly optimistic!

Dr Honos-Webb has written a number of books and has courses you can purchse too, to find out more, click here.

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The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children

For a limited time only, buy a copy of our The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children and recieve a free gift! Yes,  when you buy our book you also get access to our Compassionate Discipline workshop valued at $87.84. 

Not quite sure yet? Download a free chapter! To find out more, click here for more info!

In this incredible podcast, Eli Harwood, know as the "Attachment Nerd" on social media talks all things parenting. As a Licensed therapist, she shares strategies on how to nurture connection with your children, how to "discipline"when children face roadbumps, how to help when they experience feelings of shame and how to foster resiliency.

 This podcast is jam-packed with concrete strategies and tools that will shift your parenting journey. Eli's incredible new book, Securely Attached, can be found here. To find outmore about Eli's work, checkout her amazing website. Her insta is a favourite of ours too!

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The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children

For a limited time only, buy a copy of our The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children and recieve a free gift! Yes,  when you buy our book you also get access to our Compassionate Discipline workshop valued at $87.84.

Not quite sure yet? Download a free chapter! To find out more, click here for more info!

Grieving during the holiday period can be extremly difficult. The pressure to smile, attend events, and celebrate can feel isolating and demanding. Many families struggle with how to balance their psychological world with the "joy" of the season.

In this episode, Tania and Tammy talk about their own experiences with grief during the holidays and share strategies on how to hold boundaries, engage in self-care and how to deeply honour your own journey.

 If you have found today's podcast helpful and want more resources -we have a wonderful workshop on helping children to grieve: Helping Children to Grieve. Take 30%off today by putting in the code Grief30.

This course can also be taken for $19.99 a month  as part of our membership

We have lost sight of the fact that feeding our families is about human relationship and emotional well-being. If you  are struggling with your child's picky eating, or with getting you children to sit down and partake in family meals, this is the podcast episode for you!

 In this episode we interview Dr. Deborah MacNamara who addresses the fact that many of us have lost sight of the fact that feeding our families is about human relationship and emotional well-being. Dr. MacNamara explores how feeding our children is part of the caretaking relationship and cannot be separated from it.

Her work on this subject is informed by attachment science, developmental psychology, neuroscience, and research on human emotion. She beautifully reframes our approach to providing for our kids and helps us hit the reset button on our relationship with food.

Dr. Macnamara' s website is a wealth of resources and her incredible book "Nourished" can be found here 

This episode is actually a recording from our 2023 Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit which is now part of our membership ($19.99 a month):

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In this episode Tammy interviews Registered Psychologist, Samantha Dover, on the importance of talking to our children and teens about sex, consent, and physical boundaries. While there are many things that worry us as caregivers, talking to children and teens about relationships, sex, and consent is commonly rated as pretty stressful. Unfortunately, without having safe and knowledgeable adults to answer some of their big questions, kids will find other ways of accessing the information in ways that can disastrous. This can lead to shame, stigmas, and a variety of misinformation.

By educating yourself and being available for conversation, you are not only ensuring that your child has access to relevant information, but you are also ensuring that you get a chance to discuss morals and values with them to help them make lifelong, healthy, and empowering decisions for themselves. Do you want more information on how to talk to your child about their bodies or navigate the "talk" with your teen.

We offer a phenomenal 2-hour course at ICP, offered by Samantha, called "Consent, Relationships & Sex: From the Birds & the Bees to Netflix & Chill."   T

Today you can take 30% OFF of this phenomental workshop with the code SEXED30 at checkout: Click here for more info!

You can also take this course as part of your membership with ICP. Get your 7-Day free trial today! 

In this podcast episode, Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson discuss how parents can cut through the arguing and foster a loving, supportive bond between siblings- while giving each child the vital connection that he or she needs. With 5 children between the two of them and working as family therapists for the past decade, Tammy and Tania share a wealth of information, strategies, and research to help forge close sibling relationships and ways in which parents can avoid inadvertently creating rivalries that  lead to emotional wounds and family conflict.

Want to hear more?

At the end of the podcast, we talk about Dr Lara Markham's amazing workshop ( use the code SIBLINGS30 to take 30% off now): Peacful Parent, Happy Siblings: Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life .

If sibling squables never end and you find tension escalating constantly at home, you may also find our Compassionate Discipline course helpful. It is one of our best-sellers. Take 30% off today with the code DISCIPLINE30

Today's podcast is a recording from our 2023 Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit. In this interview, Dr Doucleff, author of " Hunt, Gather, Parent," talks about her experience of setting off with her three-year-old daughter in tow to learn and practice parenting strategies from families in three of the world’s most traditional communities: Maya families, Inuit families, and Hadzabe families. She finds a very different parenting culture within these communities. Parents talk less, children are more independent, and the parent-child relationship is built on cooperation instead of control. These families are also family-centered instead of child-centered. In this interview, Doucleff explores the differences and how we can apply them to modern-day parenting. 

If you want to find out more about about Dr. Doucleff’s work: https://michaeleendoucleff.com/about-michaeleen-doucleff/

 Want to hear more from our amazing summit? Use the code SUMMIT15 for 15% off and get access to 27 Masterclass recordings from the Children’s Mental Health and Parenting Summit ( lifetime access, with certificates, available in Mp3 and Mp4 format) are waiting fo you: Get your recordings now!

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Parenting can be overwhelming when your child is struggling with an anxiety disorder or OCD—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode we interview Dr. Stephen Whitewide about his new book "Anxiety Coach" and ways in which parents can partner with their child or teen who is struggling with anxiety (in particular, avoidance). Dr. Whiteside teaches parents what anxiety is and how to recognize when it becomes a problem, explains why children need to face their fears to overcome them, and introduces readers to exposure therapy and its practical application.

Stephen P. H. Whiteside, Ph.D. is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Psychology in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and Director of the Pediatric Anxiety Disorders Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. His research focuses on improving access to evidence-based care for pediatric anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

To purchase "Anxiety Coach," you can visit https://www.amazon.com/Mayo-Clinic-Anxiety-Coach-Groundbreaking/dp/B0BQMJNXR3

In this podcast Tammy inteviews Dr. Melanie Mcnally, who specializes in working with teens. Melanie is a clinical psychogist & author who helps teens and young adults become the superheroes of their own life stories by teaching them how to become more comfortable with who they truly are. In this episode Dr. McNally is going to walk us through how to get our teens motivated and what some of the roadblocks are that prevent our teens from fully engaging in their lives.

To learn more about Dr. McNally pre-order her NEW book:  The Emotionally Intelligent Teen
You can also follow Melanie on her social media account: Dr Melanie's instagram account

If you love our podcast, you need to check out more amazing authors and speakers like Dr. McNally When you become a member with ICP you get access to 

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In this podcast, Tania and Tammy discussed parental wellness. Together they discuss how the concept of self-care needs to be explored from a new perspective with parents focusing on regulating their stress response, cultivating healthy relationships, and then infusing energy into their identity and individual growth.

 If you have enjoyed today's podcast, ICP has a 3.5 hour workshop called " Navigating Parental Stress " full of strategies to help you begin investing in yourself and your own wellness. Podcast listeners take 30% OFF with the coupon code ICPSAVE30.  
 
This course can also be taken as part of our membership for $19.99/month. Get your FREE 7-DAY TRIAL here 

 In today's podcast, Emily De La Torre, Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor & wildly popular Instragram personality @Mindful_Madre, offers a fresh perspective on cutting back, slowing down, and savouring moments with our children.

She talks about her own journey and shares strategies to help parents focus on what is important- connection and presence vs. being busy and stressed. Boundaries, priorities, and reclaiming joy are all a part of today's discussion!

Emily has a wonderful course which dives further into the topics discussed in this podcast. To find out more about "The Family Reset"- Click here.  You can take 30% off with the code ICPSAVE30 at checkout   

You can also take this course as a member with ICP (which gives you access to ALL our 80+ courses) for only $19.99/m by signing up here

 In this podcast, we are going to explore Mell and Joe Hashey's 7 elemental points to become a strong family. Mell and Joe, of The Strong Family Co, address why families are often feeling disconnected and what to do about it. This podcast is jam-packed with practical strategies that have the potential to dramatically shift the way that families interact and connect.

To download the 7-Point Guide discussed in this podcast, go to https://strongfamilyproject.com/strong-family-path/ or follow them on Instagram @officialstrongfamilyco

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In this episode Tammy and Tania discuss how to help children cope with their parent's divorce or separation, and how to move them towards healing. Tammy has worked extensively with this population, and is also a child of divorce and speaks from her own personal experiences. In the episode you will also walk away with concrete strategies to help children heal.

Do you want more assistance and tools to help a child impacted by divorce or separation? Take our accredited online course "Healing Through Divorce and Separation" Podcast listeners can take 30% OFF with code ICPSAVE30  https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/helping-children-through-divorce-and-separation/

Families may also find our bledned families course helpful: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/navigating-blended-families-online-course/

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In this episode Tammy interviews Dr. BJ Fogg, author of the book "Tiny Habits" & Founder of the Behavior Design Lab at Standford University, and Stephanie Weldy, M.Ed., who is the Chief of Staff at BJ Fogg Inc., and an industry innovator in terms of using Behavior Design to help people lead healtier and happier lives. In this episode, we are going to explore the 3 pivitol factors that impact people's ability to form lasting habits, how to shape your child's prosocial and health behaviors (like getting your kids helping out more around the home), and how to assist adults in cultivating better habits in their own lives.

To learn more about BJ's work, we encourage you to purchase his book "Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything" or visit www.tinyhabits.com/songs to learn more about the songs BJ Fogg and his company have designed to help children form habits that last!

If you love our podcast, you need to check out more amazing authors and speakers like BJ when you become a member with ICP you get access to: 

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In this episode Tammy interviews Dr. Stephen Porges, one of the most world renowned psychologists and trauma specialists of our time. In this exciting episode we explore the concept of “neuroception of safety” and how many “misbehaviors” are actually a result of our children experiences a sense of fear—they act our because they feel physiologically or emotionally unsafe. Dr. Porges work has revolutionized the world of trauma treatment, but his work also translates to everyday parenting, and we can’t wait to share what we’ve learned from him. You will not only walk away with a better understanding of your child but also more compassion for yourself.

If you want to better understand how to help a child impacted by trauma, take our Top-Selling Online Course: Childhood Trauma: Finding a Way Through
today for 30% OFF by using code TRAUMA30 at checkout.

In this podcast, Tania and Tammy look at the research on family dinners and how time together enhances resiliency and connection. Attachment, emotion regulation, coping with failures, model rodelling healthy conflict- these are all skills that are woven into family meal times. They explore and share ideas on how to connect as a family before, during, and after dinner. 

To learn more:

Find Family Dinner questions here >>>>Family Dinner Questions

Here is the link to Dr Woo's ammazing card sets >>>Card Sets

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In this podcast Tammy interviews Kristen Jensen, founder of “Defend Young Minds” which is an organization that teaches "digital self-defense." Their best-selling books, curriculum, guides and newsletter helps families raise empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids. Kristen and Tammy delve into how to essentially “pornography proof” our kids and how to teach them digital defense skills when they do encounter pornography in it’s many forms.

We cannot emphasize enough how important this episode is if your child has access to a computer tablet or phone. These are hard conversation we have to have with our children and teens. Kristen’s work makes these conversations more manageable for parents, and is a warrior in the battle of children’s online safety globally. To get free resources or order her books visit https://www.defendyoungminds.com/

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In today’s podcast Tammy interviews Elli Pears & Sarah Hemstock; sleep specialists and founders of "My Connected Motherhood." In this episode we are going to be dicussing reasons some little ones struggle with sleep, the pressures we feel as parents to get our kids sleeping, and some concrete strategies to help our children develop healthier sleep patterns. 

TAKE 30% OFF Eli and Sarah's Baby Sleep Course course with code BABYSLEEP30 by visiting https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/the-baby-sleep-course/

This Wednesday, we’re giving you an incredible listen as Registered Psychologist, Award Winning Author and Co-Founder of ICP, Tania Johnson, reads through chapter 1 of The Parenting Handbook. This first chapter is on the Neurobiology of Parenting.  

The Parenting Handbook, co-authored by Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson is an award winning, best-seller. This is is not an episode you want to miss, Tania and Tammy share some personal stories and insights into their parenting along with basic science of Compassionate & Reactive Parenting. 

The Parenting Handbook is now available as an audiobook! For more information on where the book is available and to access a free chapter, head to myparentinghandbook.com.

In today's episode, we speak to Eli Weinstein, LCSW, from "The Dude Therapist" podcast. Eli talks about mental health, parenting, postpartum anxiety and depression in men, and the need to create a safe space to have an open conversation and grow. He talks about his own experiences in being a new dad- listen in for a raw, beautiful expression of fatherhood.

For more from Eli: The Dude Therapist

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In this episode, Tammy and Tania explore the importance of play in a child's world. They discuss ways in which parents and professionals can immerse themselves in the play, recognize play themes, and foster competency and resileince through play. They also discuss ways in which we can help our children begin to play more independently. Concrete and full of ideas to spark joy in your play experiences!

We have 2 course on harnessing the play and today you can take 30% OFF either course with code PLAY30! To understand your child's play and the importance of play take our course "The Power of Play" or if you have a child struggling with their emotional or mental health, our coures "Therapeutic Play" will be the course for you! 

Dayna's fabulous new book "Calm the Chaos" offers parents a roadmap for parenting even the most challenging of kids. In thid episode, Dayna walks us through a framework of helping children when emotions run high.This clearly organized, methodical approach is designed to help parents create a deeply connected family while removing the stress and overwhelm of parenting in a modern world.

For more information:

https://calmthechaosbook.com/

We interview Dr.Harper on the power of slowing down our parenting response and pausing. Dr Harper's book on mindfulness, Shavasana Sun, takes children on a playful walk through the farm while teaching mindfulness techniques. Dr Harper explores how essential "the pause" is to emotion regulation for both kids and adults! This well rounded episode explores behavioural issues, parenting, and the deep power of connection.

To find out more about Dr. Harper visit here

If you need more support in managing your own stress and anxiety, ICP has created a powerful 3 hour e-course to support parents: "Navigating Parental Stress."  Take 30% OFF with the code STRESS30.