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The Growing Brain is a social emotional health podcast for parents. We’ll explore the joys, challenges and mysteries of parenthood through the lens of social emotional health. In this series, we’ll shed light on topics like discipline, how to connect with

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    • Jun 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Growing Brain

    Managing Healthy Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 39:11


    From friendships to dating, what should we be thinking about when it comes to healthy relationships? Learn the warning signs of unhealthy relationships and tips for conversations with kids with guest Dena Kohleriter.

    How to Advocate for your Child who has Special Needs at School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 49:23


    IEP, 504, RTI… so many acronyms! For parents who are starting the journey of special educationservices, this episode is for you. It can be overwhelming to know where to start and how to be yourchild's best advocate. Dr. Méroudjie Denis helps shed light on this important topic.

    ADHD: Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 55:13


    So your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, or you have reason to believe he or she has some of the symptoms. What is next? In this episode we dive into all things ADHD with guest Ivette Lampl, who is a therapist who has spent her career working with kids with ADHD, and is a mom of two kids with ADHD. Learn how to navigate this diagnosis and find hope along the journey.

    Helping Parents Manage Anxiety in Children, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 41:37


    In part two of this two-part series, we're discussing what anxiety looks like in children, and what we can do to best support children who suffer from anxiety. This episode features therapist Gaby Satarino who dives into the mental health aspect of anxiety. What does social anxiety look like in children and teens, what is behind the behavior, and what can we do about it?

    Helping Parents Manage Anxiety in Children, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 40:26


    In this two-part series, we'll discuss what anxiety looks like in children, and what we can do to bestsupport children who suffer from anxiety. This episode features guest Dr. Ernie Fernandez, a localpediatrician, about the medical aspect of anxiety – what is happening in the brain, medication, andmore.

    Helping Kids with Sensory Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 30:34


    Itchy tags, bright lights, loud noises, a constant need to be touched – these can all be signs of children with sensory challenges. Join guest Amelia Baladez to learn more about what parents can know to help manage sensory challenges at home and out in the world.

    Understanding Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 33:49


    In this episode, we dive into all things girls. What should parents know about how girls operate in the world? How should we prepare for the teen years? What is important to girls? In this episode we dive into all things girls with guest Tania Loenneker.

    Understanding Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 25:58


    Certainly all children are different, but there are many commonalities among boys. Diving into all things boys is guest Dr. Matthew Leahy who shares his learning from the past decade of working with boys.

    A Healthy Night's Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 54:59


    We all know sleep is important. But why? What happens when children sleep? How much do they need? How can we ensure they get quality sleep? Learn all about sleep in this episode with guest Dr. Laura Vogel.

    Managing those Dreaded Tantrums

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 53:29


    We've all been there. There's nothing worse than a poorly timed tantrum in the middle of a busy day. But in this episode, we discuss ways to manage tantrums in the moment, and even how to avoid them altogether (at least sometimes!).

    Building Sibling Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 49:18


    Two or more kids? This episode is for you. We're talking about ways to build strong relationships between siblings, how to manage competition, sibling rivalry, and much more.

    How to Talk to Kids about the News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 32:08


    In today's 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to know when - and how - to talk to kids about what is happening. How much is too much? How do we talk about difficult things in an age-appropriate way? How do we respond to their questions? In this episode, we'll look at answers to these questions and more.

    Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 34:59


    How can we raise children who are aware of their own feelings and the feelings of others? Looking for simple ways to weave emotional intelligence into your daily life? Look no further.

    Effective School Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 19:16


    Every parent who sends a child to school deals with appropriate ways to communicate effectively with the school. We talk about parent conferences, how to respond when things aren't going well, and other tips for getting started on the right foot.

    Technology and Kids: What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 30:19


    Pre-teen begging for a smart phone? Toddler anxious for more screen time? In this episode, we talk about the good and the bad with technology, including social media, texting, cyber bullying, and more.

    Understanding Your Child's Temperament

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 19:49


    Each child has his or her own temperament, and each parent does, too. In this episode, we explore different temperaments and how this knowledge can help parents best respond to their children.

    How to Help Children Manage Big Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 24:30


    Children moving to new homes, switching schools, dealing with a parent's divorce… learn strategies for helping children manage these important moments in their lives.

    Making Sense of The Teen Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 43:06


    Teenagers! There's so much to love, and also… a few things to be curious, worried or just confused about. In this episode, we dive into what's happening in the brain of teenagers, and how parents can respond.

    What is Attachment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 62:03


    The amazing Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of New York Times best-sellers The Whole-Brain Child and No Drama Discipline gives us the run down on attachment. What is it, and why should parents know about it?

    Positive Discipline

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 44:00


    We've never met a child who has never misbehaved, so every parent needs to know how to effectively use discipline. In this episode, we learn discipline strategies that help build children's capacity to make good choices.

    How The Growing Brain Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 39:12


    In this episode, we talk all about the brain. How are children's brains wired and developed over time? What should parents know about the growing brain? Learn this and more in the first episode of The Growing Brain

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