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In today’s episode, we are joined by Tracie, a speech-language pathologist.

• What a study found with regard to screen time and a child's cognitive abilities (link below) 
• What is Tracie’s take on Cocomelon and how the characters speak?
• Why is screen time not recommended before the age of 18 months?
• What can parents do if their child is already getting screen time under 2?
• How does language actually develop?

You can follow Tracie on Instagram @tracieb.slp 

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In today’s episode, we are joined by Chelsea Conaboy & Dr. Jodi Pawluski. We discuss all things parent brain - if you’re not sure what that is, this episode is for you.

• Why is it important to talk about the postpartum period and the brain?
• Is “mommy brain” negative?
• Does parenting keep you young?
• Does a father or non-birthing parent’s brain change when their child is born?
• Is parental leave adequate around the world?
• What is the “perfect mother myth”
• Do we really need the village to raise our children?
• Is it normal to be stressed and depressed as a new parent?
• What kind of support exists in the US and Canada for mothers and fathers?
• What is “mom rage”?
• Is it normal to have intrusive thoughts about how your child will get hurt?
• What is the definition of the postpartum period?
• #1 tips for new parents from Chelsea and Jodi

Resources:

Chelsea’s book: Mother Brain

Jodi’s book (en Français): Le Mommy Brain Boot camp for new dads in the USA

Postpartum support international

After the Storm: Postnatal Depression and the Utter Weirdness of New Motherhood - Emma Jane Unsworth

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In today’s episode, we are joined by Alanna Gallo, a former educator who sold all her stuff and travels with her 4 kids!

3:30 - What did play look like when your children had a home base, compared to when you left to travel?

8:00 - If you come back to living in one home would you re-create it the same way?

10:23 - What is an open-ended toy? What are the most beneficial toys for independent play? What is a close-ended toy?

16:08 - What is a truly educational toy?

20:35 - Alanna and Cindy share what they think about the current schooling system

30:13 - Why did Alanna start her business? Let’s normalize learning from our mistakes and changing our parenting approach.

36:23 - How can parents keep their children occupied while they do daily tasks?

43:11 - If you have to take time for yourself, and you feel guilty, try this!

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For more information visit her website https://playlearnthrive.com/

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Hi friends! I received this question from a listener so I thought I would answer it in today's episode. 

This parent asked, "If my husband and I have been working hard to validate our 13-month-old feelings but our parents do not, will this be harmful to our child's development and emotions?"  

It is important to validate our child's feelings, however, if certain adults do not validate their emotions, it is not necessarily harmful. 

I discuss:

• what validating emotions looked like when we were growing up and what it look like today
• how to have this conversation with grandparents
• whether grandparents can undo the work
• what are some red flags with grandparents that can be harmful to your child 
• the role of emotions in mental health
• how to monitor your child when they come back from their grandparent's house 

Don't forget to review the podcast if you are enjoying it! (and if you are not, feel free to email me to let me know why) 

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We all yell because...we are human. We have moments when we lose our cool and our kids can also have these moments. 

However, in today's episode, I would like to walk you through a process I did to control my own yelling. 

If you are yelling more than you would like at your child, listen to today's episode for a few minutes. It will help you start the work. Are you yelling out of frustration? To control? Because of unmet needs? Because you feel triggered?

Remember, we are all trying our best to parent our kids. Please don't be hard on yourself if you are struggling. Take moments to connect with yourself and remind yourself that you matter. 

Take time to connect with your child as well. 

I know you can do this, and I am honoured that you are listening to this podcast so that I can guide you. 

I  hope you have a lovely week!  

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In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Abigail Gewirtz child psychologist and author of When the World Feels Like a Scary Place.

3:22 - Are being worried and being anxious the same thing? How do you know it’s a problem to bring up with your child’s doctor?

6:26 - If I’m an anxious person, how can I teach my child to manage anxiety?

9:36 - Should I hide my emotions from my child?

13:05 - What is a parenting journal and why is it helpful?

15:31 - If you and your partner have different temperaments, how do you deal with each other?

17:10 - What’s the difference between a reaction and a response to your child?

21:30 - Tips for getting through tough moments (i.e bath time)

25:05 - What are cognitive distortions and do I have them? Can I get rid of them?

29:54 - How do you navigate your children’s different temperaments?

33:04 - How do you deal with your child being scared of common things (i.e the dark)?

40:15 - Why can’t I tell my scared child that they’re going to the dentist once we’re already in the car going to the dentist?

42:50 - What is re-appraisal and how is it useful to teach your child to deal with failure and big emotions?

To learn more about Dr. Abigail’s work visit her website.

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In today’s episode, we are joined by Melinda Wenner Moyer, award-winning science journalist and author of How to raise kids who aren’t assholes.

Here’s what we talked about:

5:19 - What inspired the book

9:31 - Why is your main message “communication is key?”

12:32 - How can we raise a kind human?

15:48 - How can we foster our child’s emotions if we weren’t raised that way?

21:25 - Should all kids be bullied to become resilient?

27:16 - What are parenting styles and are they really important?

31:36 - What is discipline really?

34:14 - How do you teach your kids compassion and empathy: connecting the dots

38:40 - If I get called into the principal’s office because my child is a bully, what can I do ?

44:18 - How could you talk to your child about racism

46:05 - Melinda’s takeaways

Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/YcQMK99i5CQ

You can join Melinda on Instagram or Twitter.

She releases 2 newsletters a week on Substack.

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Hi friends! In today's solo episode, I talk about a new habit I have been doing this year that has really brought me tons of joy. 

It only takes me 5 min per day! I have noticed a change in how I perceive difficult moments with my kids and how mindful I am of small beautiful moments with my children.

Listen to this short episode to learn more about my new habit and to listen to the story of my 7-year-old daughter and how she pitched an idea of hers at one of my business meetings last week!

I hope you have a great week!


Resource:
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In today’s episode (100th!!!) we are joined by co-host Claudia Belliveau and guest Dr. Bruce D Perry. he episode highlights the vital role of self-regulation in parenting, especially in navigating holiday gatherings and family dynamics. Dr. Bruce Perry discusses the importance of understanding brain development and the processes involved in engaging with children emotionally. 

• The significance of regulating oneself before helping children 
• Strategies for approaching holiday gatherings with realistic expectations 
• The role of community support and resources in parenting 
• Understanding brain development through the hierarchy of functions 
• Importance of rupture and repair in parent-child relationships 
• Fostering resilience through connectedness and shared experiences 
• Overcoming the stigma of parenting struggles and being proactive 

Leave a rating and review for the podcast. Rate the podcast, leave a review and just send me an email. Let me know that you did it and I will send you Meltdown Mountain, which is a printable that you can put right up on your fridge and have the language to talk to your child about emotional awareness and what it feels like to be dysregulated.

“Curious Neuron is an example of positive change in the right direction” - Dr. Bruce D Perry

“Be an advocate for yourself and your child. If you need a break, find a way to take it, don’t let anyone lead you to believe that it’s selfish.” Dr. Cindy Hovington

Join Dr. Perry on twitter or on his website

Check out this campaign run by Nike called Why So Sad? https://www.nikesb.com/whysosad

Why So Sad? is an ongoing exploration into the nature of mental health initiated by John Rattray. After losing his sister to suicide and dealing with depression himself, Rattray developed the project starting in 2017.

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Julie Scorah a licensed neuropsychologist at McGill University. Julie practices as a clinician and is involved in research about how to make autism resources more accessible to the families that need them. Here’s a preview of what we talked about:

11:21 - What should parents be looking for in terms of symptoms? When is the proper age to get a diagnosis and how is autism diagnosed?

18:52 - What is the prevalence of autism?

22:22 - Does autism present differently in girls than in boys?

25:52 - What are the motions after your child receives an autism diagnosis? Is it all bad?

37:22 - Is there DNA testing available to help diagnose autism and is it useful?

39:38 - What are the differences in the brain of a child with autism compared to a typically developing brain

42:53 - Are any birthing conditions (preeclampsia, pre-mature, etc) correlated with the likelihood of the child having autism?

46:40 - Why do autistic individuals have sensory sensitivities and what are they?

51:57 - Can being female be protective against developing autism?

Resources:

• Join Dr. Scorah and her team on Twitter
• To get involved in research check out the ACAR website or send an e-mail to [email protected]
• ASD pathways study
• World Health Organization Training for caregivers of children with autism

For more information visit the podcast summary page here.

Tune in next week for episode 100 with Dr. Bruce D Perry!!

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