The Child Psych Podcast

This Wednesday, we’re giving you an incredible listen as Registered Psychologist, Award Winning Author and Co-Founder of ICP, Tania Johnson, reads through chapter 1 of The Parenting Handbook. This first chapter is on the Neurobiology of Parenting.  The Parenting Handbook, co-authored by Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson is an award winning, best-seller. This is is not an episode you want to mi...

Dr. Pleuss is a leading researcher on High Sensitivity in Children. In this fascinating interview, he breaks down his work to explain what a highly sensitive child is, the role of genetics, how caregiving influences a child's sensitivity, and how environment plays a highly significant role in mental health outcomes for our Highly Sensitive children.  Interested in more from the Institute? The...

In todays podcast, Bryan St. Louis highlights the impact teachers can have as strong role models for youth, especially in cases where positive influences may be lacking at home. He emphasizes their role in shaping academic success and social and emotional development. In the second half of the podcast, we explore practical strategies for educators to cultivate empathy within the classroom, fosteri...

 In this podast episode we interview Dr. Chinwé William about depression in children and teens. She is is a best-selling author, internationally acclaimed speaker, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Board Certified Counselor and a certified EMDR therapist. Dr. Williams is an authority on topics relating to stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma resolution. Together,we will explore the...

This week, we bring you Jonathan and Lynn Greenberg. Jonathan was diagnosed with dyslexia as a young child. In the podcast, Jonathan and his mother talk about their journey with Dyslexia and how it culminated in the pair writing the book "Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure." The duo is a powerful voice for everyone living with dyslexia and proof that there is always hope—even when t...

In this podcast, Tammy interviews Jim Hood, co-founder, CEO, and board member of Generation S.O.S., whose mission is to help teens make life-saving choices about substance misuse and other mental health issues. Since the death of his son, Austin, from an overdose in October 2012, Jim has devoted all his time to helping teens and parents across America understand and overcome the profound stigma su...

Today, we interview Dr. Connie McReynolds, author of the groundbreaking book      "Solving the ADHD Riddle." Beyond traditional methods, Dr. McReynolds advocates for innovative interventions that address the root causes of learning and behavioral challenges rather than just the symptoms. Her work in neurofeedback is a testament to the effectiveness of such alternative...

In today's episode, we interview Kevin Baker, a life coach who is becoming well-known for his passion in helping teens, tweens, and parents to navigate the beautiful, sometimes messy, adolescent years. Fun, engaging, and full of practical strategies- this is one you don't want to miss. Click here to find out more about Kevin!   Interested in more from the Institute? The Parenting Handbook: Yo...

This week we welcome Dr Harsh Trivedi , President and CEO of Sheppard Pratt - the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, special education, developmental disability, and social services. As a parent of two adolescent children and as a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Trivedi empathizes with parents of today’s youth, who are also in uncharted territory. He ia pas...

In this episode we are going to be speaking with Natasha Daniels, a therapist who specializes in anxiety and OCD and has an incredible online platform to support parents who have children struggling with anxiety disorders. This episode dives into the various forms of OCD, one of the top treatments for OCD "ERP, exposure or response prevention therapy, and how parents can sometimes inadvertently ex...

In this touching podcast Christina Rasmussen, author and grief specialist, beautfully reframes how adversity in our childhood creates a form of "grief" that we carry into our parenting experiences. This grief can lead parents to stiffling their children's own self-expression and ultimately leads to disconnection from our children and from ourselves. Christina has a unique way of looking at parenta...

Every mom wants to be a good parent—but if you’ve found yourself burned out and overwhelmed trying to be “the perfect mom,” you’re not alone. “We get handed a rulebook of motherhood without realizing it,” says Canada's maternal mental health specialist and the founder and CEO of Momwell Erica Djossa. “That rulebook comes with an invisible load—a world of mental and physical tasks that keep us push...

In todays episode, Tania reads Chapter 7: Discipline for Older Children and Teens from The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children .In this chapter we talk about connections before correction, time-in's, collaborative consequences, making it right and other disciplinary techniques.  Interested in more from the Institute? The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising...

 It's Wednesday, and that means a new release of the Child Psych Podcast! Today's guest is Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh- a Board-Certified Paediatrician in Los Angeles who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. Listen in as we speak to Dr. Gator about his "Gator Shake!" Dr. Gator seamlessly blends his medical knowledge into a parenting strategy that we can all easily listen to...

This is a recording from our 2024 summit. The tween and teen years are rife with intense social challenges in school, friendships, sports, and other activities where instances of teasing, bullying, social exclusion, and marginalization are unfortunately all too common. Social media has only made this behaviour easier and more insidious. But when kids aged 9 and up can be coached by a parent to res...

In this podcast Tammy interview one of the top trauma experts on the planet, Dr. Peter Levine; founder of the Somatic Experiencing method of therapy and author of multiple books including his most recent book:  An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey The number of anxious, depressed, hyperactive, and withdrawn children is staggering—and still growing! Millions of children and teens have...

In this refreshing and highly informative podcast, Dr. Tay brings her expertise on autism, early diagnosis, latest trends, research, care, and family integrated practices to the table. Wether you have a child who you think may be neurodivergent or a child who has already been on this jounrey for a while - this podcast will leave you feeling empowered, prepared, and ready for life's trials and trib...

In this podcast Tammy interviews Laura Morton, director of the groundbreaking documentary "Anxious Nation " which has won 11 coveted film making awards. The film takes a deep dive into what are children are struggling with and the shifts that need to happen to help them to regain their sense of self again. Riveting, heart-breaking and also incredibly hopeful- this is an interview you do not w...

In this podcast episode Tammy interviews Dr. Janet Edgette on how we communicate more effectively with teens. Janet has a unique approach to establishing deep & meanginful relationship with adolescents, who are often very misunderstood. In this episode you will hear how to handle it when your child is disrespectful or disengaged, and how to be authentic at the same time. Whether you are a ther...

Get a sneak peak of "The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children". Tania reads Chapter 8: Cultivating Resilience. In this chapter, Tania walks you through the three pillars of Resilience: Purpose, Hope and Belonging. This chapter looks at the latest research on cultivating resilience in children and youth and follows up with concrete tools to help kids anchor into "I belong, I...

In today's episode, Tammy and Tania walk you through their new book: The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children. This book helps parents develop deep and connected relationships with their children. Tammy and Tania offer parents practical tools and strategies backed by the latest research in neuroscience and developmental psychology. Parents will learn about how to foste...

Your child doesn't want to do their homework. You offer them a reward if completed. The reward is no longer working, so then you put in a consequence. A full on melt-down occurs. you think back to your parenting toolbelt and try to de-escalate your child. It doesn't work, you end up yelling. Every-one feels awful. Eventually everything settles...but it's just a matter of time before it all happens...

Whether you have a boy who is struggling with meltdowns in public, is physically aggressive when things don’t go their way (hits, kicks, throws things) or screams at the smallest request, you may feel completely lost in how to manage such behaviours without becoming aggressive or frustrated yourself. In this inspiring and practical podcast, Tosha Schore, best-selling Author, and parent coach, will...

 In this podcast, Tania and Tammy discuss a framework for therapeutic play with your kids. We look at the importance of looking at your own experiences of play, how to set up a playroom, and how to put limits in, and then we share strategies to deepen and enrich your child's play. These are not secrets that should belong in a clinical playroom- parents are the agents of change in a child's wo...

In this episode, Dr. Natasha Poulopoulos, a Psychologist, Educator and Advocator, explores how both parents and professionals can support transgender youth. Transgender youth experience increased rates of bullying, discrimination, and social rejection. Consequently, compared to their cisgender peers, they face disproportionately higher rates of mental health disparities. Notably, adult support ser...