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/0465025994

Also, check out his Ted Talks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-GEzM7iTk

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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

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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. In this podcast, we look specifically at helping children through a fear of needles. Dr. Jody Thomas is the CEO and founder of the Meg Foundation.

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In this episode, we interview Dr. Lexie Kite. Dr Lexie Kite is the co-author of the incredible book "More than a body: Your body is an instrument, not an ornament". In this riveting interview, Dr. Kite explores body objectification in women and girls and how it impacts all areas of psychological functioning. She shares research and strategies to help children and families foster long lasting body image resilience. Inspiring and courageous, Dr. Kite leads us in helping girls to think outside the parameters of beauty and to own who they truly want to be in the world. Want to learn more from Dr. Kite? Purchase her course: Cultivating Postive Body Image for 30% OFF. Use code KITE30 at checkout https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/cultivating-positive-body-image-in-children-and-teens/

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We can no longer go about healing families and raising children by shaming their parents. In this episode, Tania Johnson and Tammy Schamuhn, interview Mercedes Samudio who started the #endparentshaming campaign.

Mercedes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Best Selling Author, is a passionate advocate that parents are human too and that the shame and judging needs to end. In her dynamic interview, she speaks of the development of the parenting identity as deserving of the same space and grace that we give when we learn other new skills. She takes us through the different steps in her "Shame Proof Parenting Framework". If you have struggled with shame, guilt, or feeling judged in your parenting journey- then don’t miss this transformative podcast. Want to learn more from Mercedes? Watch her Shame-Proof Parenting workshop based on her incredible book [use code ICPSAVE30 to take 30% off]: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/shame-proof-parenting/

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"I was spanked as a kid and I turned out just fine!" Join child psychologists Tania Johnson and Tammy Schamuhn as they delve into parenting myths, generational shifts in discipline, and alternate ways to deal with challenging behaviour with Mr Chazz. Mr Chazz is a parent educator , motivational speaker, and a teacher of teachers. This episode is energetic, engaging and full of strategies- if you are looking for new tools in your parenting belt, don’t miss it! Want to learn more from Mr. Chazz? Take his Gentle Disicpline Workshop. Use code ICPSAVE30 to take 30% off https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/how-to-discipline-in-an-emotionally-healthy-way/.

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Tania Johnson and Tammy Schamuhn interview parenting expert Jennifer Kolari, author of the best-selling book "Connected Parenting" (a personal favourite)

In this episode, Jennifer explains that children act up when they do not feel understood. She shares techniques that therapists use to help children through difficult behaviour and explains how to increase the parent-child bond. At the heart of Jennifer's work is the CALM technique which has been proven to de-escalate tantrums, reduce anxiety, and increase connection.

Listen now for step-by-step explanations to empower and transform your family. Want to learn more from Jennifer? Watch her amazing workshop "Connected Parenting" based on her best-selling book : https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/connected-parenting-how-to-raise-a-great-kid/. Take 30% OFF with code KOLARI30 at checkout. You can also watch this workshop as part of our membership -- podcast listeners can take 40% off their annual membership. Get your 7-Day Free Trial today.

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Most parents think that if our child would just "behave," we could maintain our composure as parents. The truth is that managing our own emotions and actions is what allows us to feel peaceful as parents. Ultimately we can’t control our children or the hand life deals them—but we can always control our own actions. Parenting isn’t about what our child does, but about how we respond."

In this podcast we interview one of our FAVOURITE parenting experts Dr. Laura Markham, Clinical Psychologist, best-selling author of the book "Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids" and "Peaceful Parents, Happy Siblings" and founder of AHA!Parenting where we talk about how to keep our cool as parents! Want more of Dr. Markham?! Use code ICPSAVE30 to TAKE 30% OFF her courses: Peaceful Parents, Happy Siblings: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/peaceful-parent-happy-siblings-how-to-stop-the-fighting-raise-friends-for-life/ How to Raise an Emotionally Healthy Child: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/how-to-raise-an-emotionally-intelligent-child/

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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 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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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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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

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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!

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Dr. Pleuss is a leading researcher on High Sensitivity in Children. In this fascinating interview, he breaks down his work to explain what a highly sensitive child is, the role of genetics, how caregiving influences a child's sensitivity, and how environment plays a highly significant role in mental health outcomes for our Highly Sensitive children. 

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In todays podcast, Bryan St. Louis highlights the impact teachers can have as strong role models for youth, especially in cases where positive influences may be lacking at home. He emphasizes their role in shaping academic success and social and emotional development. In the second half of the podcast, we explore practical strategies for educators to cultivate empathy within the classroom, fostering a culture of inclusivity, understanding, and support.

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 In this podast episode we interview Dr. Chinwé William about depression in children and teens. She is is a best-selling author, internationally acclaimed speaker, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Board Certified Counselor and a certified EMDR therapist. Dr. Williams is an authority on topics relating to stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma resolution. Together,we will explore the neurobiology of depression and practical tools to help a child or teen who is struggling. To find out more information about Dr. Williams, please click here . Dr. Williams's book "Seen: Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teenagers and the Power of Connection" is available for purchase here.

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This week, we bring you Jonathan and Lynn Greenberg. Jonathan was diagnosed with dyslexia as a young child. In the podcast, Jonathan and his mother talk about their journey with Dyslexia and how it culminated in the pair writing the book "Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure." The duo is a powerful voice for everyone living with dyslexia and proof that there is always hope—even when the road is rocky.

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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 Guide

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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. Click here to find out more about Kevin!

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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 in order to alleviate their child's anxiety, while in fact they actually increase the intensity of anxiety and the avoidance response.

To learn more about Natasha's work please visit her youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoDSSCePQ6xkbi2FJNm9kA or her website https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/

If you have a child or teen who is struggling with OCD ICP has an online course by Dr. Melody Morin https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/ocd-more-than-just-an-adjective-online-course/

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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 stiffling their children's own self-expression and ultimately leads to disconnection from our children and from ourselves. 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.To purchase a copy of Releasing the Motherload, click here

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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 Children .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 Paediatrician 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.

To find out more about Kim Payne's amazing work, click here

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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.ca

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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.

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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. Wether 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!

You can find out more about Dr Tay's incredible work here

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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. The film takes a deep dive into what are children are struggling with and the shifts that need to happen to help them to regain their sense of self again. Riveting, heart-breaking and also incredibly hopeful- this is an interview you do not want to miss!

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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..."

If you purchase a book today, you also get access to one of our most popular e-courses on Compassionate Discipline (6.5 hours worth of content). Head over to myparentinghandbook.com for more!

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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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Tosha also has a wonderful course with us: 5 Parenting Tools that Connect and Heal. And- don't forget to sign up for our free summit here

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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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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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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" 

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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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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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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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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.

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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. Without safe relationships with 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!

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!

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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.

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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

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!

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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!

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!

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