Part 2 with occupational therapist Renee Courier is all about practical tools you can use in the moment. When kids feel overwhelmed, what actually helps? This episode breaks it down.

We explore simple, effective somatic (body-based) strategies to help children reset their minds and bodies, along with ways to recognize dysregulation and respond with confidence. Renee shares how to gently redirect sensory releases into more functional outlets, giving kids safe, supportive ways to process big feelings.

Grounded, doable, and empowering—this episode is packed with real-life strategies for parents, caregivers, and educators navigating those tough moments.

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Why do some kids melt down over seemingly small things?

In this episode, occupational therapist Renee Courier breaks down how children’s brains develop, including the reflexes we’re born with and how they’re meant to integrate over time. She explains what happens when those reflexes don’t fully evolve—and how that can impact a child’s ability to process emotions, handle sensory input, and stay regulated.

We explore why everyday sights, sounds, or physical sensations can feel overwhelming for some children, and how to better understand what’s really triggering those reactions. Most importantly, Renee shares simple, practical tools and exercises to help kids feel safe in their bodies, regulate their emotions, and move through overstimulation with more ease.

A must-listen for parents and caregivers looking to better understand and support their child’s emotional world.

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Renee’s Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.integrationspediatrictherapy.com/learn-more.html

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This week I'm back with Randi Goldfarb for more interesting discussions about rethinking our approach to behaviors, growth, and true self-worth.

What if we saw children as inherently good instead of expecting misbehavior? In this episode, we shift from punishment to teaching, talk about managing our own frustration, and explore how to support growth without becoming fixated on one behavior.

A conversation about helping children build real confidence and true self-worth beyond labels.

You can connect with Randi through her email [email protected]

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What if the qualities we often try to “fix” in children are actually their greatest strengths?

In this episode, I talk with Randi Goldfarb about her experience bringing the Nurtured Heart Approach into the classroom. Together we explore a powerful shift in perspective: instead of pushing away big emotions and big energy, we can learn to recognize and nurture the good that’s already there.

Randi shares how seeing children’s intensity as a strength can transform relationships, build confidence, and help kids learn how to use their energy for positive impact. This conversation is full of insights for educators, parents, and anyone who wants to better understand and support the incredible potential in every child.

You can connect with Randi through her email [email protected]

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What happens when the work you’re learning starts working on you? If you enjoyed part 1 of this conversation, stay tuned for more insights.

In this episode, Shaindle Blitzstein shares how discovering the Nurtured Heart Approach didn’t just change how she parented or communicated—it changed her. What began as a search for something better became a complete shift in how she sees herself, manages her reactions, and takes ownership of the energy she brings into every relationship.

Shaindle talks candidly about integrating NHA into her own identity, adjusting her inner dialogue, and making intentional choices in moments that used to feel automatic. The result? Stronger connections, more grounded responses, and relationships that are built with clarity instead of reactivity.

This conversation is real, practical, and focused on what it looks like when growth isn’t just something you talk about—it’s something you live.

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What if the morning battles aren’t about school?

What if they’re not about defiance?

In this honest and powerful conversation with Shaindle Blitzstein, we unpack a mother’s journey from frustration and control to empathy and transformation through NHA.

The shift didn’t begin with her child.

It began with her.

If you feel stuck in daily power struggles and don’t know what else to try, this episode offers a completely different lens — one rooted in connection, empathy, and growth.

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Can you help children with challenging behaviors without bribes, sticker charts, or constant rewards?In this episode, I sit down with Yiska Zelikovich, an experienced teacher, to talk about the Nurtured Heart Approach and how it shifts the focus from managing behavior to building inner confidence and successful outcomes. We explore what positive reinforcement really means, why external rewards can sometimes backfire, and how intentional recognition can transform both classrooms and homes.We also discuss how this approach beautifully aligns with Jewish parenting and teaching values—seeing each child’s inherent greatness, celebrating successes, and creating clear routines that help children feel secure, capable, and empowered.If you’re a parent or educator looking for practical, values-based tools to support strong-willed or high-energy kids, this conversation is for you.You can connect with Yiska at [email protected] more from me visit my website MussiDiskin.com or email me at [email protected] out my free parenting course called Parenting 101 at MussiDiskin.com/freecontent

Continuing the conversation with Heather Meyer, we explore where our strengths actually come from. We look at how vulnerability, fragility, and emotional sensitivity shape resilience, self-awareness, and connection over time.This episode examines common assumptions about strength and challenges the idea that intensity or sensitivity need to be managed, fixed, or minimized. We discuss how these traits can be recognized, understood, and supported in ways that lead to greater confidence and authenticity.A practical and reflective conversation for anyone interested in personal growth, relationships, or applying the Nurtured Heart Approach in real life.You can connect with Heather at dynamicwisdom.netFor more from me visit my website MussiDiskin.com or email me at [email protected] out my free parenting course called Parenting 101 at MussiDiskin.com/freecontent

How often do we try to help by calming, correcting, or cheering someone up—without realizing we’re silencing what they actually need to express? Join us as Heather Meyer unpacks the Nurtured Heart Approach and shows how holding space for difficult emotions can create true connection. This episode explores how honoring emotions—rather than fixing them—builds emotional safety, strengthens relationships, and allows people to feel genuinely seen and supported.You can connect with Heather at dynamicwisdom.netFor more from me visit my website MussiDiskin.com or email me at [email protected] out my free parenting course called Parenting 101 at MussiDiskin.com/freecontent

In this weeks podcast I am back with my good friend, Mushka Rom. Together we talk about the importance of letting go and how it not only benefits you, but your family as well!

Tune in to hear everything we have to say!

To contact Mushka you can reach out to her via her email [email protected].

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