Think Like a Kid

If you feel like you are constantly putting out fires and stuck in a "hamster wheel" of survival mode with your toddler, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the raw truth about my own journey with an extreme high-energy child. A battle that led me to develop a proven system called the CCP model. This isn't just another set of Pinterest crafts; it’s a brain-based approach to channeling that "super...

When our kids are having an epic meltdown, our first instinct as adults is usually to start talking, rationalizing, or explaining. But what if trying to teach a lesson during a tantrum is actually making things worse? In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Courtney English, a pediatric occupational therapist and mom of two. Courtney explains that talking to a dysregulated child is like tryi...

If we continue to parent and teach the same way we were raised, we are preparing our children for a world that no longer exists. With AI and automation rapidly changing the landscape, our goal has to shift from memorizing cold facts to teaching kids how to think. That is exactly what STEAM is all about and it is far simpler than you think. In this episode, we break down why the "A" in STEAM (Arts)...

"I was the 'she's fine' kid. The one who wasn't failing, but certainly wasn't thriving." In this inaugural episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I became a teacher and why I’m so obsessed with helping you understand the kid in front of you. I didn’t grow up dreaming of a classroom; I grew up feeling invisible in a system that didn't know what to do with "average". Today, I’m sharing how a p...

"Your goal is not to fix the behavior. Your goal is to make their brain feel safe again." In this episode, we dive into a concept I believe every child has a right to know. We explore why emotional intensity is developmentally normal, but often overstimulating for the adults in the room. By giving children a picture of what is happening in their brains, we help them feel more connected to themselv...

Anxious tendencies and perfectionism often live in the same "safety system" of the brain as the watchdog we discussed in the last episode. For many high-capacity kids, making a mistake isn't just a small error, it actually feels like a total loss of control and a "danger, danger" signal to their entire system. This can lead to kids who refuse to even pick up a crayon or start a task because they c...

Do you ever feel like your day is just one long power struggle? Whether it’s over a favorite plate or a standard request, kids crave a sense of control. When they feel powerless, that "watchdog brain" we’ve been talking about takes over, and that's where the rebellion starts. In this episode, we’re talking about how to flip the script by giving kids agency before they demand it. I’m sharing one of...

Whether you’re in the classroom, the carpool lane, or halfway through your coffee, let’s stop guessing and start teaching the way kids actually learn. Think Like a Kid is your weekly chat to unlearning the "sit still and listen" methods of the past and giving your child a true educational advantage. Hosted by Danielle Mimbs–mom of three, former teacher, and Learning Behavior Specialist, each episo...