The Child Psych Podcast

Feb 05 2025 117 ep. 35 mins 143
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The ChildPsych Podcast brings to you the top parenting & mental health experts in the world. Designed to educate and inspire you with current research &  concrete strategies that foster resiliency & healing in children and teens. Most importantly we’re here because we need to raise a generation of children who don’t need to recover from their childhoods.
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Nurturing Your Sensitive Child, Episode #117

Feb 05 2025 27 mins  
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 i

Helping a Child Who is Scared to Try New Things with Dr. Dawn Huebner, Episode #116

Jan 29 2025 33 mins  
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:

ADHD: A No-Nonsense Approach with Michael McLeod, Episode #115

Jan 22 2025 40 mins  
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 wh

How to Navigate Different Parenting Styles with Elaine Taylor-Klaus, Episode #114

Jan 15 2025 31 mins  
In today's podcast, Tania interviews Elaine Taylor-Klaus, CPCC, MCC, and Co-Founder of ImpactParents. This podcast explores a parenting dilemma that many parents face- what happens when parents have different parenting styles? What if one parent prefers to gentle parent, while another has a more traditional parenting style? Elaine offers tips and strategies on how to co-parent- eve

Finding Peace After Childhood Trauma with Mena Suvari, Episode #113

Jan 08 2025 38 mins  
In this episode Tammy interviews actress Mena Suvari to talk about her experiences with childhood trauma and her inspiring and transformative pathway to healing. Mena is author of the book “The Great Peace” which speaks to her experiences in this interview. Mena is most well known as her role in American Beauty & American Pie, She is an American actress, producer, fashion d

Mom Brain: Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt & Overwhelm with Dr.Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, Episode #112

Jan 01 2025 42 mins  
Have you had a “mom brain” moment? Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and your mind is spinning with anxiety, self-doubt, and whether or not you remembered to pack the diaper cream. Becoming a mother is a joyful rite of passage, but it can also be overwhelming--physically and emotionally. How can you calm the worries, quiet the guilt, and be present with yourself and

Unsilenced: The Truth About the Troubled Teen Industry with Meg Appelgate, Episode #111

Dec 18 2024 39 mins  
Every year, thousands of children are sent against their will – often ripped out of their beds in the middle of the night by strangers – to private facilities to be treated for various mental illnesses, addiction issues, and perceived behavioral problems. Due to inconsistencies in the definition of what a therapeutic program is and a lack of regulatory oversight, the exact numb

Talking to Kids about Santa Episode #110

Dec 11 2024 15 mins  
In today's episode, Tammy and Tania speak about what to do when kids ask if Santa is real. We look at how to navigate this conversation in a way that stays aligned and true to your family's values while holding onto the magic of Christmas.As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to share some of my favorite gift ideas that have made a big impact in our family—Big Life Journal

Helping Children through Frightening Experiences with Paris Brown Goodyear, Episode #109

Dec 04 2024 28 mins  
In today's episode, Tania interviews Paris Goodyear Brown about how parents can help their children heal from frightening experiences.Paris offers strategies based on the latest trauma research, explains how parents can be more involved in working with their child's therapist, and offers strategies that foster resiliency and wellness. Parents and mental health professionals will lo

What to do When a Child Lies with Tammy and Tania, Episode #108

Nov 27 2024 22 mins  
When your child lies, it can be incredibly triggering. In today's podcast Tammy and Tania share the research on lying, explore lying from a developmental perspective and offer concrete strategies to navigate this tricky part of parenting! If you have loved today's podcast, come and join us on December 7th at our live online "Fostering Emotion Regulation workshop ". You will get to