The Child Psych Podcast

In this episode, Tania Johnson, R.Psych and Co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, explores the four pillars of resiliency along with concrete tools and strategies that you can use at home or in the classroom. It's not about avoiding stress or failure- it's about learning to lean into discomfort, to learn from our mistakes, and to keep gowing. Want to learn more about how to raise a chil...

In this episode, Tania interviews Greg Crawford, founder of Healthy Kids of America, on how to help kids to form a healthy relationship with their bodies, the foods they eat, and their mindset so that they develop a positive self-image. Greg talks about nutrition, movement, how our schools need to change, and how to shift the way our children approach their world to anchor them in a well...

In today's epidose, Dr. Huebener offers wonderful, insightful ways to talk to children about anxiety. Dawn Huebner, PhD, is the author of an ever expanding list of books teaching cognitive-behavioral strategies that empower children to break free from the problems holding them hostage. Lively, encouraging, and easy to follow, this podcast will equip you with new ways to talk to your child about th...

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 t...

In this episode Tammy interviews Gaia Bernstein , a Law Professor, Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection, Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at the Seton Hall University School of Law and author of the new book Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies. In this episode we explore the illusion that we can control how much time we spend on our s...

In today's episode, Natalie Borrell, school psychologist and Founder of Life Success for Teens discusses everything teens! She explores why our teens often struggle and how small shifts in our approach can bring about big changes in motivation, connection, and joy! Natalie offers a number of easy to implement strategies that can be used in both the classroom and at home. To learn more about Natali...

Sleep is such a huge issue for parents-- getting kids to sleep, keeping them their bed, keeping them in sleep or managing our own sleep deprivation! In this episode, Tania Johnson and Tammy Schamuhn explore optimal sleep practices to bring rest back into your household. Everything from optimal sleep practices, to the best time for excercise, to setting up a bed time routine are discussed. You and...

In this episode, we interview Byron Katie, an American speaker and author who teaches a method of self-inquiry known as "The Work of Byron Katie" or simply as "The Work". She is the founder of Byron Katie International, an organization that includes the School for the Work and Turnaround House in Ojai, California .  Time  magazine describes her as "a spiritual innovator for the 21st...

In this episode we interview Dayna Abraham, founder of Lemon Lime Adventures, educator, speaker, and author of several books including Sensory Processing 101. Whether you have a child who has sensory sensitivities or has a formal diagnosis, this podcast is for you! Our sensory kids often struggle with daily demands and overwhelm, but there are concrete steps we can take to better support these chi...

In this episode, Tania Johson explores the biological, social and psychological roots of depression. She shares a number of holistic strategies that empowers parents and professionals to help children move towards a healing space. Need help with a child or teens struggling with depression? Take our online course, taught by Tania, on  Depression in Children.  Use the code DEPRESSION30 to...

In this podcast we interview Leslie Priscilla, founder of LatinX Parenting & certified parent coach with over 13 years of experience. In this episode we discuss chancla culture, how to break intergenerational cycles of using power over children, and explore the concept of healing through the paradign of reparenting. Want to learn more from Leslie Priscilla? Take her workshop "Raising Future An...

In this episode, Child Psychologist and co-host of the ChildPsych Podcast, Tammy Schamuhn, explores childhood trauma, and how impacts children's psychology and biology. She also explore how healing takes place and where adults can intervene in developmentally appropriate ways. If you want to better understand how to help a child impacted by trauma, take our Top-Selling Online Course: Childhoo...

In this episode  Dr. Sarah Bren explores the fundamental principles of building strong relationships with our children - realistic, fun, and tool-based - Dr. Bren's episode will empower you with how to handle life's road bumps with your kids, how to give yourself grace, and how to make amends when we mess up ( which we will) as parents. Dr. Bren's dedicated to helping parents climb out of the...

In this episode, Founder of Big Life Journal, Alexandra Eidens, shares the joy of Big Life Journal. She explores the nuts and bolts of a growth mindset and how to foster it within your family and classroom. Big Life Journal is a favourite of ours at the Institute- we use it both with clients and in our own homes. The journals are incredibly powerful and serve as a daily reminder that growth is wov...

In Part 2 of Childhood Anxiety, Tania and Tammy,both Registered Psychologists, Play Therapists and Founders of the Institute of Child Psychology, discuss concrete tools and strategies to help children who are struggling with anxiety. They use the "3-R model" which follows the latest brain research to help parents, educators, and caregivers approach anxiety and fostering well-being in our children...

In this episode, hosts Tania and Tammy, both Registered Psychologists, Play Therapists and Founders of the Institute of Child Psychology, talk about childhood anxiety and why it is on the rise. They look at a number of societal factors and how as parents we can start to push back against the pressures that our children are facing. Together, lets raise children who are courageous, who need less, wh...

In today's episode, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, child psychologist and parent coach, will help you to understand why teens behave, think, and feel the way they do. She introduces foundational knowledge about executive functioning, one of the primary building blocks to making good decisions and regulating emotions. She also offers great strategies on how to help your teen be the very best version of t...

In this fascinating podcast, Dr. Michael Gurian, New York Times Best Selling author, breaks down the differences between boys and girls brains and how it shifts everything we do with out children - how we connect, how we teach, how we understand developmental milestones. Based on more than thirty-five years of research in brain science, education, and practical parenting, this keynote traces how a...

In this podcast, Jennifer Anderson, Founder of Kids Eat in Color, helps parents navigate picky eating. This podcast is full or tips and strategies to bring connection and joy back to mealtimes! Jennifer's tips are backed by the leatest research and science on nutrition for kids. Small shifts can bring about big changes for your child- don't miss this podcast if you have a child that is picky! Inte...

In this podcast, Dr. Mitnaul, child and adolescent psychiatrist, talks about all things tech! With humour and research, Dr. Mitnaul guides parents on how to mantain connection, consistency, and co-operation when navigating technology with your child. If your child has a device, if your considering getting your child a device, or if you are already struggling with your child's use of a device - don...

In this podcast, Dr. Lawrence Cohen , psychologist, author, and consultant, speaks to the amazing benefits of roughhousing on children's physcial, psychological, and emotional development. Dr. Cohen explores how rough-and-tumble play can nurture close connections, solve behavior problems, boost confidence, and grow the brain in unimaginable ways. To learn more about the art of roughhousing, purcha...

In this podcast, Julie King and Joanna Faber, authors of the ground-breaking book: How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen , discuss how parents can more effectively communicate with their children, and what roadblocks prevent constructive conversations from unfolding between parents and children. The heartfelt and comedic episode delves into concrete examples inspired by Tammy's own communication...

In this podcast, Dr. Jenny Woo , Harvard trained educator and emotional intelligence educator, answers one of the biggest questions that parents around the world have: how has the pandemic impacted our children's social, emotional and cognitive development? Critically, how do we help our children to nurture skills that may have been impacted? Social and emotional learning is central to wellbeing-...

In this podcast, Dr. Madiha Saaed, board-certified holistic family physician and author of The Holistic Rx & Holistic Rx for Kids, uncovers how our children’s brains, bodies, and behaviors can be hijacked based on what goes into their bodies. She offers actionable steps parents can take to keep their chidlren's brains healthy. As chronic physical and mental health conditions and destructive be...

In this podcast, Janet Lansbury, best-selling author [No Bad Kids & Elevating Childcare], speaker, actress, podcast host [Unruffled] and sought-after parenting expert, 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...