Today's episode is a sneak peak from our upcoming summit. We speak with Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite, authors of More Than a Body, about how parents can help their children develop a healthy body image in a world that often prioritizes appearance over well-being. We explore the concept of self-objectification and how societal pressures, especially through media, can lead kids—particularly girls—to view their bodies as ornaments rather than instruments.

The Kites emphasize body image resilience, encouraging parents to challenge harmful beauty standards and model a positive relationship with their own bodies. They share practical strategies for fostering a healthier mindset in children, including focusing on what bodies can do rather than how they look, promoting media literacy, and reinforcing self-worth beyond appearance.

This episode offers essential insights for parents looking to raise confident, body-positive kids in today’s image-focused culture. To find out more about the Kite's click here: https://www.morethanabody.org/more-than-a-body-book/

Join us for our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit

Our Childrens Mental Health and Parenting Spring Summit is happening from April 21- 25th.

18 masterclasses, plus 5 live workshops, where world renowned experts tackle incredible topics like parental anxiety, getting kids to listen, early parenting intervention, picky eating, resiliency, keeping kids safe online, healing attachment and so much more!

The summit is free- and for those of you who can not attend live - recordings are available. To find out more, click here

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Today's episode is a sneak peak of one of the workshops from our upcoming Parenting and children's mental health summit. Play isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful tool for connection, regulation, and raising confident, resilient kids. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, renowned parenting expert and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, to explore the insights from her latest book, The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids.

Dr. Bryson dives into why play is essential for children’s emotional and social development, how parents can incorporate play into everyday moments (without adding stress), and practical strategies to strengthen the parent-child bond through joyful, meaningful interactions. Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums, school-age struggles, or just looking to bring more ease into parenting, this episode is packed with science-backed wisdom and real-life strategies.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ The science behind play and brain development

✅ How play fosters emotional regulation and resilience

✅ Simple, everyday ways to integrate play—no extra time required

✅ The role of connection in discipline and behavior

Tune in for an engaging, heartwarming, and practical conversation that will change the way you think about play and parenting.

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is a renowned psychotherapist, parenting educator, and bestselling author known for her groundbreaking work in child development and brain-based parenting. She is the co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, and The Yes Brain, written alongside Dr. Dan Siegel, and the founder of The Center for Connection. With a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Dr. Bryson specializes in helping parents, educators, and clinicians understand the science of attachment, discipline, and emotional resilience in children. Her latest book, The Way of Play, explores the power of play in fostering connection and confidence in kids. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Bryson has been featured in major media outlets and presents worldwide on the intersection of neuroscience and parenting. 

To purchase her new book visit --> https://a.co/d/b9nXICv

Join us for our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit

Our Childrens Mental Health and Parenting Spring Summit is happening from April 21- 25th.

18 masterclasses, plus 5 live workshops, where world renowned experts tackle incredible topics like parental anxiety, getting kids to listen, early parenting intervention, picky eating, resiliency, keeping kids safe online, healing attachment and so much more!

The summit is free- and for those of you who can not attend live - recordings are available. To find out more, click here

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Perhaps in no previous time has it become more obvious that boys are struggling. Their mental health challenges have become severe. Boys are behind girls in education and maturation. Screen time and social media have become an affliction. Many of our sons grow up courting violence. Many others live in quiet desperation. While arguments about the politics of masculinity abound, there is little help today for parents, schools, and communities to raise, educate, and nurture boys. In this podcast we interview Michael Gurian, PhD talks about how to connect with our boys and addresses differences in the neurology and overall psychology of our boys to better understand their needs.

Michael Gurian is a marriage and family counselor in his thirty-fourth year of private practice (michaelgurian.com) and the New York Times bestselling author of thirty-six books. The Gurian Institute, which he cofounded in 1996, conducts research internationally, launches pilot programs, and trains professionals (gurianinstitute.com). 

Dr. Gurian has a new book out "Boys: A Rescue Plan" that delves further into this topic: https://a.co/d/2NmJdnY

Join us for our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit

Our Childrens Mental Health and Parenting Spring Summit is happening from April 21- 25th.

18 masterclasses, plus 5 live workshops, where world renowned experts tackle incredible topics like parental anxiety, getting kids to listen, early parenting intervention, picky eating, resiliency, keeping kids safe online, healing attachment and so much more!

The summit is free- and for those of you who can not attend live - recordings are available. To find out more, click here

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In today's podcast, Jessica Joelle Alexander - best-selling author and Danish Parenting Expert - talks about "Raising Digital Citizens." Research shows that having open conversations around digital safety and awareness is by far the best and most protective measure parents can take. The reality is, while we all must constantly confront an ever changing technological landscape of apps, games and social media, the basic foundation of what it means to be a good citizen doesn´t change. This is what we really need to talk about with our kids. Things like critical thinking, rights, safety, wellbeing and good communication, to name a few, are just as important in the digital world as they are in the real world. Jessia discusses how fostering rsponsibility and reflection in children, is far more impactful than expecting obedience.

Jessica has just released her phenomenal Raising Digital Citizen’s conversation cards. These conversation cards help parents broach all topics around digital citizenship in a fun, hands-on way so that families can establish values together and empower their children with knowledge on what to do in any situation even when their parents.aren’t there to protect them.

To purchase your cards, click here.

Join us for our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit

Our Childrens Mental Health and Parenting Spring Summit is happening from April 21- 25th.

18 masterclasses, plus 5 live workshops, where world renowned experts tackle incredible topics like parental anxiety, getting kids to listen, early parenting intervention, picky eating, resiliency, keeping kids safe online, healing attachment and so much more!

The summit is free- and for those of you who can not attend live - recordings are available. To find out more, click here

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With just a few exceptions, most parenting advice focuses on the role of the parent in shaping a child's world. This ignores the fact that genetics shape almost every aspect of human behaviour. In today's podcast, Dr. Dick debunks the myth that parenting techniques alone determine a child's future. She looks at how Extraversion, Emotionality, and Effortful Control underline each child's predisposition and how the key to raising a child isn't to try harder to mold them, but rather to adapt your parenting to the way they are wired. Dr. Dick is an award winning researcher and the author of "The Child Code". To find out more about Dr Dick's work, click here.

Join us for our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit

Our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Spring Summit is happening from April 21- 25th.

18 masterclasses, plus 5 live workshops, where world renowned experts tackle incredible topics like parental anxiety, getting kids to listen, early parenting intervention, picky eating, resiliency, keeping kids safe online, healing attachment and so much more!

The summit is free- and for those of you who can not attend live - recordings are available. To find out more, click here

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There are two major camps on getting babies to sleep through the night. These methods are hotly debated, and their oppositional ideas can leave parents feeling frustrated and confused.

1. Cry it out! - Deal breaker for many parents.

2. Do whatever it takes, all day and all night long - Deal breaker for those of us who need to function in the real world.

There are other approaches that offer the much coveted “NO Cry” result. The "no cry" unicorn baby, sorry to report, is a mythological creature.

In this podcast Eileen Henry will walk you through her revolutionary based approach: The Compassionate Sleep Solution, which is a gentle, honest and realistic approach to supporting your child's sleep. Since crying can be a part of that reality, this method will teach you how to calm the cry. Your child can sleep AND feel safe and secure.

To learn more about this approach purchase Eileen's book: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Sleep-Solution-Calming-Cry-ebook/dp/B01LY6A44J

Join us for our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit

Our Childrens Mental Health and Parenting Spring Summit is happening from April 21- 25th.

18 masterclasses, plus 5 live workshops, where world renowned experts tackle incredible topics like parental anxiety, getting kids to listen, early parenting intervention, picky eating, resiliency, keeping kids safe online, healing attachment and so much more!

The summit is free- and for those of you who can not attend live - recordings are available. To find out more, click here

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In the second part of this series, we interview Dr. Michael Pluess, a leading researcher on Highly Sensitive Children. Dr. Pluess talks about the latest research on how educators can identify Highly Sensitive Children in the classroom, tips for the classroom, wellness and high sensitivity, parenting, environment and optimal practices. For the latest research on Highly Sensitive Children, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Michael Pluess, PhD, is a chartered psychologist and Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Surrey. His research focuses on various aspects of Environmental Sensitivity, such as the measurement of sensitivity, the role of genetics, and the development of sensitivity across the life-span.

To access a one hour webinar for educators on Highly Sensitive Children, click here.

To access the High Sensitivity Scales, click here

To find out more about Sensitivity, click here

Join us for our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit

Our Childrens Mental Health and Parenting Spring Summit is happening from April 21- 25th.

18 masterclasses, plus 5 live workshops, where world renowned experts tackle incredible topics like parental anxiety, getting kids to listen, early parenting intervention, picky eating, resiliency, keeping kids safe online, healing attachment and so much more!

The summit is free- and for those of you who can not attend live - recordings are available. To find out more, click here

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In this episode, Tammy and Tania explore the unique temperament of sensitive children and how to nurture their gifts in a way that allows them to thrive. They discuss the profound impact that relationships and environment have on these children, emphasizing the importance of emotional safety, connection, and support.

Sensitive kids often experience the world more intensely, making it crucial to foster high-quality relationships that provide validation and understanding. Tammy and Tania share insights on how parents, educators, and caregivers can cultivate meaningful connections that empower sensitive children to embrace their strengths.

They also delve into the role of a calming and structured environment in helping these children feel secure, along with practical strategies to minimize overwhelm and sensory overload.

Tune in to discover how to create a nurturing space that allows sensitive children to flourish emotionally, socially, and intellectually. If you want to find out more, we have a wonderful workshop on Highly Sensitive Kids and Tania will be presenting a live workshop on Sensitivity as part of our upcoming, free summit!

Join us for our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit

Our Childrens Mental Health and Parenting Spring Summit is happening from April 21- 25th.

18 masterclasses, plus 5 live workshops, where world renowned experts tackle incredible topics like parental anxiety, getting kids to listen, early parenting intervention, picky eating, resiliency, keeping kids safe online, healing attachment and so much more!

The summit is free- and for those of you who can not attend live - recordings are available. To find out more, click here

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First time jitters are normal, but when they turn into tears and outright refusal, the world shrinks in problematic ways. In this podcast Tammy interviews Dr. Dawn Huebner, a Clinical Psychologist and Parent Coach specializing in childhood anxiety. Dawn will walk you though teaching children to manage uncertainty about new experiences. This podcast is based on her children's book: "Facing Mighty Fears About Trying New Things"

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 100 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!

Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more  here.

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In this enlightening episode, Tanya Johnson is joined by Michael McLeod, a speech and language pathologist turned executive functioning specialist and founder of GrowNOW ADHD. Together, they delve into the complex world of ADHD and executive functioning, offering actionable advice and evidence-based insights for parents, educators, and caregivers. The conversation sheds light on what ADHD really is—beyond hyperactivity and inattentiveness—and emphasizes the importance of understanding, parenting strategies, and environmental changes to help children thrive. Mike cuts through any "fluff" related to ADHD and focuses on how parents can help their children nurture executive functioning skills. Informative, relatable, and highly practical!

GrowNOW ADHD: – www.grownowadhd.com

Instagram: @grownowadhd

The ADHD Guys Podcast – Hosted by Michael McLeod and Ryan Wexelblatt

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 100 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!

Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more  here.

We have amazing free parenting content on:

Youtube

Instagram

Facebook

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.