Learn with Dr. Emily®

As parents, our natural instinct is to shield our children from stress. Life's hard enough as adults, so we want to let kids be carefree. 

But is that strategy counterproductive and actually harmful to our children?

Today, Dr. Emily Edlynn calls for a cultural shift towards balanced, autonomy-supportive parenting that prioritizes both child and parental well-being over societal pressures and external achievements. 

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Dr. Emily Edlynn is a child psychologist, mother of 3, and the author of In Your Feels: A Journal to Explore Your Emotions. Check out her substack Parent Smarter, Not Harder.

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Helpful Resources
Parent Workshops - https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/s/parent-workshops
Professional Development - Bring Dr. Emily to Your School - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/schools

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Parental fear and reactive behavior often stem from concerns about safety or our own emotional overwhelm, making it challenging to respond thoughtfully to our child's emotions.

Today, Mr. Chazz, a former Montessori teacher turned multi-faceted educator, shares his insights on recognizing and embracing emotions as a pathway to better emotional regulation for both parents and children. 

If you're looking to manage emotional triggers, promote self-regulation, and foster a more harmonious parent-child relationship, be sure to tune in!

Mr. Chazz (instagram has over 650K followers) is a speaker and podcast host (Learning Curve with Mr. Chazz) who helps adults see, guide, and trust children.

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited by Earfluence.

Keep Learning with Dr. Emily…

Resources for parents:

On the first Friday of every month, join me and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops!

You can now become a Substack paid subscriber for $18/mo and access my LIVE workshops and REPLAY for up to 30 days. You can save by subscribing to workshops for a year ($180/yr), which will auto-enroll you each month.

After a year of attending parent workshops and engaging with this community, you can expect:

* A better understanding of your child’s skills & how to adjust expectations

* An expanded toolkit of strategies to support your neurodivergent child

* Connection with a community of like-minded parents and educators

* Confidence in how to effectively communicate with your child’s teachers

* More ideas to nurture your child’s social and emotional development

Resources for teachers:

Teachers can download these two resources anytime for FREE to know how their students emotionally regulate themselves and how to support them when emotional/behavioral dysregulation happens.

Interested in having me come speak at your school? All the info at the link!

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com/subscribe

Parental fear and reactive behavior often stem from concerns about safety or our own emotional overwhelm, making it challenging to respond thoughtfully to our child's emotions.

 

Today, Mr. Chazz, a former Montessori teacher turned multi-faceted educator, shares his insights on recognizing and embracing emotions as a pathway to better emotional regulation for both parents and children. 

If you're looking to manage emotional triggers, promote self-regulation, and foster a more harmonious parent-child relationship, be sure to tune in!

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Mr. Chazz (instagram has over 650K followers!) is a speaker and podcast host (Learning Curve with Mr. Chazz) who helps adults see, guide, and trust children.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com.

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited by Earfluence.

Helpful Resources
Parent Workshops - https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/s/parent-workshops
Professional Development - Bring Dr. Emily to Your School - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/schools

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com/subscribe

Many of us struggle to advocate for children with disabilities and empower them to navigate their futures with confidence.  So how can we prepare children with disabilities for fulfilling lives while emphasizing their choices and abilities?

In this episode, Kelley Coleman shares her insights on how inclusive education, self-advocacy, agency, choice, communication, and relationships can transform lives.

Tune in for practical real-world strategies to support children with disabilities and promote acceptance and inclusion in society.

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited by Earfluence.

Keep Learning with Dr. Emily…

Resources for parents:

One Friday a month, join me and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops!

New to this journey? Start with my parenting course which includes understanding your child’s diagnosis, shifting your parenting mindset, and understanding how anxiety impacts learning.

Resources for teachers:

Teachers can download these two resources anytime for FREE to know how their students emotionally regulate themselves and how to support them when emotional/behavioral dysregulation happens.

Interested in having me come speak at your school? All the info at the link!

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com/subscribe

Many of us struggle to advocate for children with disabilities and empower them to navigate their futures with confidence.  So how can you prepare children with disabilities for fulfilling lives while emphasizing their choices and abilities?

In this episode, Kelley Coleman shares her insights on how inclusive education, self-advocacy, agency, choice, communication, and relationships can transform lives.

Tune in for practical real-world strategies to support children with disabilities and promote acceptance and inclusion in society.

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Kelley Coleman is the author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com.

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited by Earfluence.

Helpful Resources
Parent Workshops - https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/s/parent-workshops
Professional Development - Bring Dr. Emily to Your School - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/schools

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com/subscribe

In case you missed it…

A few weeks ago, I had Dr. Matt on the podcast to talk about how structured approaches and time frames just don’t fit with the flexibility needed when working with neurodivergent kid and teens.

Contrary to the medical model of prescribing antibiotics or stitching up a wound, mental health is not simply about "fixing" patients.

Therapists can feel pressure from parents or school staff to improve a child’s emotional or behavioral functioning as quickly as possible, but mental health is both a science and an art. It takes trust and time.

Listen in as Dr. Matt and I discuss:

* Flexing the structure, timing, and modality of therapy based on a kid’s skill development

* What to look for in a therapist and what to expect as parents when your child or teen is in therapy

* How we can empower our kids to take ownership of their mental health journey

Listen in to find out why it's not one size fits all!

Keep Learning with Dr. Emily…

Resources for parents:

One Friday a month, join Dr. Emily and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops!

New to this journey? Start with my parenting course which includes understanding your child’s diagnosis, shifting your parenting mindset, and understanding how anxiety impacts learning.

Resources for teachers:

Teachers can download these two resources anytime for FREE to know how their students emotionally regulate themselves and how to support them when emotional/behavioral dysregulation happens.

Interested in having me come speak at your school? All the info at the link!

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com/subscribe

Contrary to the medical model of prescribing antibiotics or stitching up a wound, mental health is not simply about "fixing" patients. Therapists can feel pressure from parents or school staff to improve a child’s emotional or behavioral functioning as quickly as possible, but mental health is both a science and an art. It also takes trust and time. In today’s episode, Dr. Matt Zakreski and I talk about how structured approaches and time frames just don’t fit with the flexibility needed when working with neurodivergent kid and teens.

Listen in as Dr. Matt and I discuss flexing the structure, timing, and modality of therapy based on a kid’s skill development, what to expect as parents when your child or teen is in therapy, and how we can empower our kids to take ownership of their mental health journey.  

Tune in to find out why it's not one size fits all!

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com.

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited by Earfluence.

Helpful Resources
Parent Workshops - https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/s/parent-workshops
Professional Development - Bring Dr. Emily to Your School - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/schools

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com/subscribe

Hey, y’all,

I know you’ve have so many questions about technology as we head into the summer. That’s why I have Andrea Davis of Better Screentime on the podcast today our parent workshop this Friday is all about Summer, Siblings, & Screens. Registration is still open at the link below!

But first, in today’s podcast, Andrea and I cover:

What's the latest info on how much time kids are spending on devices?

• When are kids ready for devices? Specifically for phones?

• When are they ready for social media?

• How do you set boundaries around technology?

• How do you bring up the potential for sexting or pornography?

• Is there value in having a family device?

• Are there any apps or hardware that helps with parental controls?

• What happens when your child breaks the rules on technology?

Wherever you are in your parenting technology journey, this episode is for you.

The Learn with Dr. Emily podcast is edited and produced by Earfluence.

Keep Learning with Dr. Emily…

Resources for parents:

One Friday a month, join Dr. Emily and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops!

New to this journey? Start with my parenting course which includes understanding your child’s diagnosis, shifting your parenting mindset, and understanding how anxiety impacts learning.

Resources for teachers:

Teachers can download these two resources anytime for FREE to know how their students emotionally regulate themselves and how to support them when emotional/behavioral dysregulation happens.

Interested in having me come speak at your school? All the info at the link!

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com/subscribe

Parents, you've got all the tech time questions, and Better Screen Time's Andrea Davis has the answers.

• What's the latest info on how much time kids are spending on devices?
• When are kids ready for devices? Specifically for phones?
• When are they ready for social media?
• How do you set boundaries around technology?
• How do you bring up the potential for sexting, nudes, or pornography?
• Is there value in having a family device?
• Are there any apps or hardware that helps with parental controls?
• Is there no hope once your child is down a YouTube rabbit hole?
• What happens when your child breaks the rules on technology?

Wherever you are in your parenting technology journey, this episode is for you!

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com.

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited by Earfluence.

Helpful Resources
Parent Workshops - https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/s/parent-workshops
Professional Development - Bring Dr. Emily to Your School - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/schools

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com/subscribe

Hey, y’all,

While working in the classroom as a teacher in both special education and general education settings, and in helping her own kids learn to read, Melissa Jackson started to notice that the teaching methods she had been taught in teacher prep courses didn't work equally with neurotypical and neurodivergent learners.

Today on the podcast, Melissa and I discuss the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in traditional educational settings, advocating for a strengths-based approach and emphasizing the importance of collaboration between educators and parents. As someone with ADHD herself, Melissa also touches on topics like emotional regulation for individuals with ADHD and task management strategies.

Tune in to gain insights on navigating the complexities of neurodivergent identities with acceptance and self-compassion.

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited and produced by Earfluence.

Keep Learning with Dr. Emily…

Resources for teachers:

Dr. Emily created these two resources so teachers can get to know how their students emotionally regulate themselves and how to support them when emotional dysregulation happens.

Learn on-demand or bring Dr. Emily to your school for professional development with your staff! The online version of my training is 20% off until May 31st!

Resources for parents:

One Friday a month join Dr. Emily and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops! The next parent workshop is April 5th and we’ll talk all about anxiety.

New to this journey? Organize your referrals as you build your child’s team with this resource!

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com/subscribe