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Calm and Connected Podcast

Janine Halloran

Calm and Connected is created by Janine Halloran, an experienced counselor and mom. Janine gives quick tips and helpful information about coping skills and play

kids & family k-12

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00:24:28

How to Raise Happy Kids - An interview with Sue...

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2022/07/07

I’m excited to be speaking to world renowned parent expert Sue Atkins on this episode of the Calm & Connected podcast. We discuss the pro’s and con’s of having an outspoken child, they may make your life difficult but don’t you want a child who can stand up for themselves? Children are naturally so curious so it’s our job as their parents to help them learn and explore the world, not dull their experience so we don’t have to put the effort in.The topics we cover in this episode are;Why do kids

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00:25:16

Executive Function for Kids and Teens - An interview...

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2022/06/23

I’m so excited to welcome Dr Lynne Kenney on to the Calm & Connected Podcast this week. We chat about all things executive functioning and how sessions differ with children in comparison to teenagers. We kept the conversation on the lighter treatment side rather than all the science-lingo heavy side. I hope you enjoy it!!The topics we cover in this episode are;What actually is executive functioning?How young you can start teaching children executive function skillsHow slowing down for kids can

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00:21:39

Helping Kids with Specific Phobias - An Interview...

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2022/06/09

In this episode, I invited Dr. Dawn Huebner, child psychologist and parent coach back on the show to talk about her mini book series called Mini Books about Mighty Fears. Alongside that we learn about what phobias really are, how to combat them plus…How parents tend to react to their child's fearWhy comforting and reassuring can be so damagingThe brain’s alarm systemThe best first step to take with a new fearWith fears, practice is key!The old school methods of dealing with fearsAnxiety is

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00:10:39

Ideas for Resting and Resetting this Summer

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2022/05/26

In this episode I discuss resting and resetting as we all head into summer. Recently I took a business class and from that I have picked up a habit of asking myself two questions every single day; What do I get to enjoy today? And an evening question which is - If I could relive this day, what would I do differently?I noticed I would get to the end of the day, and the tasks I wished I had completed were, call my mom or talk to my sister… the common link? Connection! I had been missing connection

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00:35:10

Stress-Busting Strategies for Kids: An Interview with...

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2022/05/12

In this week’s episode I talk to child and adolescent psychotherapist, Katie Hurley about her brand new book ‘The Stress-Buster Workbook for Kids’ which I have absolutely loved reading and learning from. Stress and anxiety isn’t something just adults experience, children do too, so the earlier we can educate them on useful coping skills and techniques, the better! In this episode we discuss the following;The importance of fresh and engaging ideas to reel in kidsThe different types of stress - good

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00:07:12

Practicing Problem Solving Using Creative Prompts

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2022/04/28

In this episode, I discuss some ways you can practice problem solving using creative prompts. As we all know, social skills are key to interacting well with others - skills such as listening, working together, being kind, watching your own personal space versus others personal space and taking turns. They all need to be learned in childhood to have a successful and fulfilling adult life.I share how to use things around your office or home as a social skills building activity. You can use any items

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00:29:11

The Benefits of Social & Emotional Learning - An...

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2022/04/14

In this week’s episode I talk to educator, parent and founder of FeelLinks; Marcelle Waldman. FeelLinks is a hands-on resource for kids that has plush emotion dolls and a journal. We had such a great conversation about how we can support social and emotional learning at home, through listening to what our kids are saying. The topics we cover are:Benefits of social and emotional learningHow working on your own emotions helps you understand societies emotionsThe importance of listening to our

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00:06:39

What I can control vs. what I can't control

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2022/03/31

A lot of times, anxiety comes from feeling out of control so in today's episode I want to discuss the way I teach kids to understand what they do and don’t have control over in their lives. This is such a great skill to learn for any age to hone in the ability to keep anxiety at bay.I first learned about this strategy when I was in therapy as a teenager. It was such an eye opener for me to recognize I didn't have control over other people and their actions. And to go through life with that lens, I

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00:27:19

Changing Lives Through Singing and Songwriting - An...

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2022/03/17

Please note: On this podcast episode, we mention the topic of suicidal ideation, and there are a couple of swears in this episode. I wanted you to be aware of this in case this is hard for you to listen to, or there are younger ears listening. Enjoy the interview!Music is so amazing! There’s a good chance you’ve experienced music changing your mood from being grumpy to feeling full of life. Listening to music has a range of benefits but on this episode, my guest Sophie Garner shared how creating

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00:10:04

The Power of Recess and Movement

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2022/03/03

This week’s episode is all about recess and movement. In my opinion, we don’t value the power of movement enough; it’s so vital to help kids focus, work on social skills, be more ready to learn, and manage big emotions. In this episode of the podcast, I talk about two pieces of research that focus on the power of recess:The LiiNK project where children get 4 periods of recess per day. LiiNK students typically decrease their off-task behaviors by 25-35% in the first year, their reading and math

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00:25:10

Imperfect Parenting - An interview with Nicole...

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2022/02/17

Have you ever spotted an Instagram post of smiling parents who are having the most perfect life with their child and then felt shame and guilt that you aren’t nearly as perfect as them? Well you’re definitely not alone on that one! Today’s episode is all about us… the parents. I discussed with my guest, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Parent Coach; Nicole Schwarz about what happens around the shame spiral and how we can talk to ourselves in a kinder way to be more content with being an

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00:26:40

Supporting Kids Around Friendships - An interview...

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2022/01/20

In this episode I talk to JoAnn Crohn, former elementary school teacher and podcast host of No Guilt Mom. She is the author of Me and My Friendships, to help kids learn more about themselves and build friendships with other kids. We cover a lot of topics in the episode, including:What even is ‘too’ emotional?The social differences between middle and elementary schoolFinding ‘your’ peopleFinding yourself and not molding into a different person with different friendsWhat are the key characteristics of

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00:07:27

Helping Kids Identify Feelings In Their Body

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2022/01/06

Have you ever thought about your body when feeling a strong emotion? Where do you feel it? Is it in your chest or tingling down the back of your legs? Some people can reach adulthood before even realizing this, even though we feel emotions throughout our lives. This episode of the podcast is about just that - where do we feel emotions and why is it important? All feelings are okay, but it's good to recognize them to intervene sooner by using coping skills so emotions don’t get out of control. Self

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00:22:00

Strategies to Tackle OCD - An Interview with Natasha...

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2021/12/16

On today’s podcast, I get a chance to speak with Natasha Daniels, the founder of AT Parenting Community about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Natasha’s expertise is anxiety and OCD, and we discuss what OCD can look like, when you should seek out more support, and different strategies that you should use when dealing with OCD.About The Guest - Natasha Daniels, Child TherapistNatasha Daniels is a child anxiety & OCD therapist, and mom to three kids with anxiety & OCD. She is the author of

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00:09:35

Five More Amazing Open-Ended Toys

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2021/12/02

Does your child gravitate towards open-ended toys? These are toys which can be used in multiple ways dependent on your child’s imagination - like LEGO® bricks for example. This nurtures their creativity and developing skills. Today I will share five amazing open ended toys. I did cover this subject last year on my podcast but since it’s holiday time, I wanted to share a few more with you. These can be a good addition to your house, therapy room or counseling office. These are all toys that I

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00:24:36

Managing Anxiety and Worry - An Interview with Dr....

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2021/11/11

Anxiety is not a bad emotion, it is one that we need to keep ourselves safe in the world. But sometimes anxiety can become overwhelming to the point that it affects the daily life of the adult or child - this is the type of worry we need to work on. What better way to learn about this than with the fantastic parent coach and psychologist Dr. Dawn Huebner who teaches us how to help kids deal with worry and anxiety.The topics covered in this episode;Uppercase and lowercase worry - What’s the

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00:10:07

Checking in about Feelings at Home and School

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2021/10/28

Have you ever thought back to how you were taught to recognize different emotions? It’s such an important social skill to not only recognize the feelings within yourself but for the people around you too. This episode is about just that - helping your children to recognize and check-in with their feelings.I’ve learned a lot about this topic from the help of Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson with the ‘Name it to Tame it’ method. It helps kids to self-regulate by naming their emotions. I get

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00:07:24

Using Playdates to Brush Up on Social Skills

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2021/10/14

How are your child's social skills right now? As our children have transitioned back into school from remote learning, they're interacting in person again, and I'm seeing and hearing about rusty social skills.They’ve been home for a long time and haven’t had many chances of interacting with a lot of people - likewise for us adults! In regards to school, children are facing added difficulties such as having to wear masks and some kids are struggling so in this episode I want to discuss some tips on

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00:34:15

A Conversation about Mental Health and Sports:...

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2021/09/30

In this episode I speak to my guest, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Jon Cunha about mental health in the sporting world. Due to the Olympics, we’ve seen several high profile athletes such as Simone Biles, Kevin Love and Michael Phelps speak out about their mental health issues and how they’re dealing with them. We also discussed how this is impacting the children of today, how they’re looking up to their sporting heroes speaking out about their mental health and opening up the conversation. Jon

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00:11:41

Three Tips to Help You Recharge and Refill Your Cup

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2021/09/16

As we all know, the pandemic has been incredibly draining on all of us therefore many of us have experienced major burn-out. This episode is all about recharging, refilling our cups and doing activities for ourselves so we can continue to raise our kids and be helpers to others who are also going through this. As they say on planes, you need to put on your own oxygen mask before your child’s i.e we need to make sure we’re looking after ourselves before we can help others.How do you recharge? For

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