TAKING THE HELM with Lynn McLaughlin

Ep 164: More Than Behaviour: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Children


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Guest host Kathryn Collins sits down with Lisa Danahy, founder of Create Calm, to explore what it really means to support a childโ€™s emotional and behavioural regulation. We often focus on what we see -tantrums, defiance, big reactions - but beneath it all is something deeper: the connection between the mind, the body, and a childโ€™s developing sense of self.Lisa shares a powerful shift in perspectiveโ€ฆ from controlling behaviour to creating the conditions where children feel safe enough to learn how to regulate themselves.Key points:

๐Ÿ’ฅ Why discipline needs to be redefined

๐Ÿ’ฅ The role of movement, breath, and the nervous system

๐Ÿ’ฅ Why children need us to model the skills we expect from them

๐Ÿ’ฅ How โ€œtesting limitsโ€ is actually a sign of trust and growth๐Ÿ’ฅ Simple, practical ways to build regulation before challenging moments happen.

This conversation is a reminder that calm isnโ€™t something we demand from childrenโ€ฆ itโ€™s something we help them discover, starting with ourselves.

With an MS in Yoga Therapy and BA in Psychology, over 30 years as a school administrator and SEL curriculum developer, and certification as an advanced educator and trainer, Lisa is highly skilled at creating accessible, evidence-based, successful curricula for behavioral and emotional regulation, as well as physical and mental health.

Connect with Lisa: https://linktr.ee/lisadanahy?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=


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