The Child Psych Podcast

Dr. David Palmer of Inclusion Matters Collective walks us through how to support, nurture, and help our neurodivergent children to shine! He explores simple, effective tools to build emotional regulation, calm, and resilience which empower both parents and teachers to nurture the children they love and the children in their care with confidence and clarity. Interested in more from the Institute? T...

Play is to the child what talk is to the adult. Play therapy is a medium for expressing feelings, exploring relationships, describing experiences, disclosing wishes, and nurturing self-fulfillment. Children express themselves and their needs, relive their past, and connect with others through play. The use of toys enables children to transfer anxieties, fears, fantasies, and guilt to objects rathe...

This podcast is a recoding from our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit. In this deeply impactful interview , Dr. Buqué, author of "Break the Cycle", explores how trauma is transmitted from one generation to the next and how we can break the cycle through tangible therapeutic practices. Dr. Buqué's approach is holistic, compassionate, and incredibly powerful. In this workshop, she o...

In this episode, we interview Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, a PHD Clinical Psychologist who specializes in ADHD. Dr. Honos Webb talks abouta strength based approach to helping youth with ADHD. She shares her "six super skills": Find Gifts, Set Goals, Chunk Goals, Boost Motivation, Manage Mood and Find Focus. Dr. Honos-Webb takes us through each skill and explains how to use the skill to nurt...

In this incredible podcast, Eli Harwood, know as the "Attachment Nerd" on social media talks all things parenting. As a Licensed therapist, she shares strategies on how to nurture connection with your children, how to "discipline"when children face roadbumps, how to help when they experience feelings of shame and how to foster resiliency.  This podcast is jam-packed with concrete strategies a...

Grieving during the holiday period can be extremly difficult. The pressure to smile, attend events, and celebrate can feel isolating and demanding. Many families struggle with how to balance their psychological world with the "joy" of the season. In this episode, Tania and Tammy talk about their own experiences with grief during the holidays and share strategies on how to hold boundaries, engage i...

We have lost sight of the fact that feeding our families is about human relationship and emotional well-being. If you are struggling with your child's picky eating, or with getting you children to sit down and partake in family meals, this is the podcast episode for you!  In this episode we interview Dr. Deborah MacNamara who addresses the fact that many of us have lost sight of the fact...

In this episode Tammy interviews Registered Psychologist, Samantha Dover, on the importance of talking to our children and teens about sex, consent, and physical boundaries. Without safe relationships with knowledgeable adults to answer some of their big questions, kids will find other ways of accessing the information in ways that can disastrous. This can lead to shame, stigmas, and a variety of...

In this podcast episode, Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson discuss how parents can cut through the arguing and foster a loving, supportive bond between siblings- while giving each child the vital connection that he or she needs. With 5 children between the two of them and working as family therapists for the past decade, Tammy and Tania share a wealth of information, strategies, and research to hel...

Today's podcast is a recording from our 2023 Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit. In this interview, Dr Doucleff, author of " Hunt, Gather, Parent," talks about her experience of setting off with her three-year-old daughter in tow to learn and practice parenting strategies from families in three of the world’s most traditional communities: Maya families, Inuit families, and Hadzabe famil...

In this podcast Tammy inteviews Dr. Melanie Mcnally, who specializes in working with teens. Melanie is a clinical psychogist & author who helps teens and young adults become the superheroes of their own life stories by teaching them how to become more comfortable with who they truly are. In this episode Dr. McNally is going to walk us through how to get our teens motivated and what some of the...

In this podcast, Tania and Tammy discussed parental wellness. Together they discuss how the concept of self-care needs to be explored from a new perspective with parents focusing on regulating their stress response, cultivating healthy relationships, and then infusing energy into their identity and individual growth. If you have enjoyed today's podcast, ICP has a 3.5 hour workshop called " Na...

 In today's podcast, Emily De La Torre, Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor & wildly popular Instragram personality @Mindful_Madre, offers a fresh perspective on cutting back, slowing down, and savouring moments with our children. She talks about her own journey and shares strategies to help parents focus on what is important- connection and presence vs. bein...

 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 Gu...

In this episode, Tammy and Tania discuss the impact of divorce and separation on children and offer concrete tools and strategies to help children flourish alongside all the shifts and changes in life. If you loved this episode, be sure to check out our full workshop. Click here for more Interested in more from the Institute? The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children is the...

In this episode Tammy interviews Dr. BJ Fogg, author of the book "Tiny Habits" & Founder of the Behavior Design Lab at Standford University, and Stephanie Weldy, M.Ed., who is the Chief of Staff at BJ Fogg Inc., and an industry innovator in terms of using Behavior Design to help people lead healtier and happier lives. In this episode, we are going to explore the 3 pivitol factors that impact p...

In this episode Tammy interviews Dr. Stephen Porges, one of the most world renowned psychologists and trauma specialists of our time. In this exciting episode we explore the concept of “neuroception of safety” and how many “misbehaviors” are actually a result of our children experiences a sense of fear—they act our because they feel physiologically or emotionally unsafe. Dr. Porges work has revolu...

In this podcast, Tania and Tammy look at the research on family dinners and how time together enhances resiliency and connection. Attachment, emotion regulation, coping with failures, model rodelling healthy conflict- these are all skills that are woven into family meal times. They explore and share ideas on how to connect as a family before, during, and after dinner.  To learn more: Find Fam...

In this podcast Tammy interviews Kristen Jensen, founder of “Defend Young Minds” which is an organization that teaches "digital self-defense." Their best-selling books, curriculum, guides and newsletter helps families raise empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids. Kristen and Tammy delve into how to essentially “pornography proof” our kids and how to teach them digital defense skills when they do...

In today’s podcast Tammy interviews Elli Pears & Sarah Hemstock; sleep specialists and founders of "My Connected Motherhood." In this episode we are going to be dicussing reasons some little ones struggle with sleep, the pressures we feel as parents to get our kids sleeping, and some concrete strategies to help our children develop healthier sleep patterns.  TAKE 30% OFF Eli and Sarah's B...

In today's episode, we speak to Eli Weinstein, LCSW, from "The Dude Therapist" podcast. Eli talks about mental health, parenting, postpartum anxiety and depression in men, and the need to create a safe space to have an open conversation and grow. He talks about his own experiences in being a new dad- listen in for a raw, beautiful expression of fatherhood. For more from Eli: The Dude Therapist Int...

In this episode, Tammy and Tania explore the importance of play in a child's world. They discuss ways in which parents and professionals can immerse themselves in the play, recognize play themes, and foster competency and resileince through play. They also discuss ways in which we can help our children begin to play more independently. Concrete and full of ideas to spark joy in your play experienc...

Dayna's fabulous new book "Calm the Chaos" offers parents a roadmap for parenting even the most challenging of kids. In thid episode, Dayna walks us through a framework of helping children when emotions run high. This clearly organized, methodical approach is designed to help parents create a deeply connected family while removing the stress and overwhelm of parenting in a modern world. For more i...

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...

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...