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.
The 7 Principles of Creating a Strong Family With Mell Hashey, Episode #52
In this podcast, we are going to explore Mell and Joe Hashey's 7 elemental points to become a strong family. Mell and Joe, of The Strong Family Co, address why families are often feeling disconnected and what to do about it. This podcast is jam-packed with practical strategies that have the potential to dramatically shift the way that families interact and connect. To download the 7-Point Guide discussed in this podcast, go to https://strongfamilyproject.com/strong-family-path/ or follow them on Instagram @officialstrongfamilyco
10/25/2023 • 52 minutes, 25 seconds
Helping Children Cope with Parental Separation & Divorce Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson, Episode #52
In this episode Tammy and Tania discuss how to help children cope with their parent's divorce or separation, and how to move them towards healing. Tammy has worked extensively with this population, and is also a child of divorce and speaks from her own personal experiences. In the episode you will also walk away with concrete strategies to help children heal. Do you want more assistance and tools to help a child impacted by divorce or separation? Take our accredited online course "Healing Through Divorce and Separation" Podcast listeners can take 30% off with code ICPSAVE30 https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/helping-children-through-divorce-and-separation/ Families may also find our bledned families course helpful: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/navigating-blended-families-online-course/ Both courses can also be taken as part of our membership for $19.99/m (7-day risk free trial). Sign up here
10/18/2023 • 36 minutes, 40 seconds
The Power of Pausing with Dr. Harper, Episode 42
We interview Dr.Harper on the power of slowing down our parenting response and pausing. Dr Harper's book on mindfulness, Shavasana Sun, takes children on a playful walk through the farm while teaching mindfulness techniques. Dr Harper explores how essential "the pause" is to emotion regulation for both kids and adults! This well rounded episode explores behavioural issues, parenting, and the deep power of connection. To find out more: https://www.amazon.ca/Shavasana-Sun-Taylor-Harper/dp/B0B18F4J88
8/16/2023 • 35 minutes, 10 seconds
Culinary Art Therapy with Julie Ohana, Episode 41
Julie Ohana, MSW, blends her two passions- counselling and cooking to create a unique healing experience. In this episode, Julie talks about how cooking together as a family can build connection, promote problem solving skills, and foster resiliency. She gives families tips on how to start using the kitchen as a healing space. Julie also talks about the incredible benefits of sitting down together a a family. Don't miss this inspiring, highly creative episode!
8/9/2023 • 27 minutes, 19 seconds
Fostering Emotion Regulation with Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson, Episode 37
In this episode, Tammy & Tania explore their 3-step model of emotion regulation and how to work with the brain instead of against it. So much of what is taught in managing big feelings with children is counterintuitive to how the brain is actually* wired and how information flows. Tammy & Tania will explain the 3 R's of emotion regulation: tantrumming toddler--- this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Want to learn more? (1) You can Take our Best-Selling Course on Emotion Regulation [use code ICPSAVE30 to take 30% off]: Fostering Emotion Regulation (2) You can also take this course as part of our membership
7/5/2023 • 38 minutes, 22 seconds
Holistic Tips for Creating Positive Mental Health with Dr Saeed, Episode #17
In this podcast, Dr. Madiha Saaed, board-certified holistic family physician and author of The Holistic Rx, uncovers how our children’s brains, bodies, and behaviors can be hijacked based on what goes into their bodies. The brain and body do not operate in isolation, and in this podcast she offers actionable steps parents can take to keep their chidlren's brains healthy and their mental health strong.
2/15/2023 • 52 minutes, 42 seconds
No Bad Kids: Decoding our Littles with Janet Lansbury, Episode #16
In this podcast, Janet Lansbury, helps us to decode common behavioural issues in our children's youngest years. She talks about issues like boundaries. testing, tantrums, and punishments. This podcast is practical and full of tools to help parents see the world through their child's eyes, and to guide them in a way that creates a deep sense of connection, trust, and safety. Janet is the leading global expert when it comes to our little ones - be sure to tune in!
2/8/2023 • 40 minutes, 21 seconds
Connected Parenting with Jennifer Kolari, Episode #2
Tania Johnson and Tammy Schamuhn- psychologists, play therapists, and moms- interview parenting expert Jennifer Kolari. In this episode, Jennifer explains that children act up when they do not feel understood. She shares techniques that therapists use to help children through difficult behaviour and explains how to increase the parent-child bond. At the heart of Jennifer's work is the CALM technique which has been proven to de-escalate tantrums, reduce anxiety, and increase connection. Listen now for step-by-step explanations to empower and transform your family.
