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The Child Psych Podcast

Institute of Child Psychology

The ChildPsych Podcast brings to you the top parenting & mental health experts in the world. Designed to educate and inspire you with current research & concrete strategies that foster resiliency & healing in children and teens. Most importantly we’re here because we need to raise a generation of children who don’t need to recover from their childhoods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:40

ADHD: Why Traditional Approaches Fail, Episode #176

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/04/01

In this episode, we sit down with education leader and co-author Mike Goldstein to unpack a fresh, real-world perspective on ADHD—based on his book I’ll Do It Later: Surviving School (and Renewing the Love) with Your ADHD Son. Drawing on detailed case studies of boys navigating school, motivation, and daily life, Mike challenges the idea that ADHD can be solved with simple strategies or quick fixes. Instead, he highlights a deeper truth: many children with ADHD genuinely want to succeed but struggle

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43:58

How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids with Dr Laura...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/03/25

We’re airing a re-run today of one of our most popular podcast episodes with Dr. Laura Markham.Most parents think that if our child would just "behave," we could maintain our composure as parents. The truth is that managing our own emotions and actions is what allows us to feel peaceful as parents. Ultimately we can’t control our children or the hand life deals them—but we can always control our own actions. Parenting isn’t about what our child does, but about how we respond."In this podcast we

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37:24

Shrink Your Worries with Poppy 'O Neil, Episode #175

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/03/18

Childhood anxiety is more common than many parents realize, and it can show up in ways that are confusing or overwhelming for both children and the adults who care for them. In this episode, we explore how worries take shape in a child’s mind and what families can do to help children build confidence, resilience, and bravery in the face of fear.Inspired by the ideas behind Shrink Your Worries, this conversation focuses on practical ways to help children understand their anxious thoughts, calm their

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57:28

Disconnected Kids: Helping Children with...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/03/11

In this sneak peak from our upcoming summit, we are joined by renowned clinician, researcher, and author Dr. Robert Melillo for an in-depth conversation on understanding and supporting children with neurodevelopmental challenges.Dr. Melillo, a leading expert in functional neurology and creator of the Brain Balance Program, shares insights from decades of research and clinical work with children experiencing difficulties such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, OCD, and other learning and behavioral

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50:38

Understanding Sexting, Digital Pressure, and Online...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Today's episode is a sneak peak of one of the Masterclasses from our upcoming Summit. See below for more details!If If your child has a smartphone, gaming console, or social media account, this is a masterclass you cannot afford to miss.In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Constable Scott Sterling and Constable Stephanie Bosch from the Internet Child Exploitation Unit to talk about what is really happening behind the screens.We discuss:• The growing trend of youth sending

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42:17

When Good Moms Feel Bad: How to Transform Parental...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/02/25

In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, we’re joined by Rebecca Geshuri, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified in Internal Family Systems, Perinatal Mental Health, and Brainspotting, and co-author of When Good Moms Feel Bad.Rebecca is the Founder of Second Street Collective, where she provides psychotherapy and support to moms and families throughout California. In addition to her clinical work, she teaches workshops to therapists, physicians, doulas, and yoga practitioners, has

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35:28

Why Girls Confidence Drops at 10 with Elle Wilks,...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/02/18

In this episode, we sit down with Elle Wilks, confidence advocate and co-founder of Fearless Girls Club, to explore a pattern many parents notice but don’t always understand: why girls’ confidence so often drops around age 10.This is the age when many girls shift from carefree self-expression to self-consciousness. Peer approval, appearance, performance, and social comparison begin to carry more weight. What once felt easy — speaking up, trying new things, being silly, taking risks — can suddenly

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22:00

What to do when your kid says I hate you with Tania...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/02/11

In this episode, Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson tackle one of the most painful moments in parenting: when your child looks at you and says, “I hate you.”Those words can sting, shock, and even shake your confidence as a parent. But Tammy and Tania explain why this moment is far less about hatred — and far more about big feelings, overwhelmed nervous systems, and developing brains that don’t yet have the skills to say what they truly mean.You’ll learn what’s actually happening beneath those words,

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1:03:32

Toddler Discipline Re-Imagined with Devon Kuntzman,...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/02/04

In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, we’re joined by Devon Kuntzman, parenting educator, early childhood specialist, and advocate for developmentally informed, connection-based discipline.Devon is best known for helping parents reframe toddler behavior—not as defiance or misbehavior, but as communication rooted in brain development, emotional growth, and a deep need for connection. With years of experience supporting families through the most intense and misunderstood years of early

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54:53

How Stories Teach Kids Kindness, Calm, and Emotional...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/01/28

In this heartfelt episode of The Child Psych Podcast, we’re joined by Her Royal Highness Princess Noor of Jordan—author, mother, and passionate advocate for raising emotionally healthy children through compassion, presence, and storytelling.Princess Noor takes us behind the scenes of her meaningful children’s books, including Sometimes, Pandy’s Book of Thanks, and Whisper’s Journey, exploring why themes like emotional awareness, kindness, mindfulness, and gratitude are not “extras,” but foundational

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45:43

Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Unlocking the Secrets of...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/01/21

In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, we’re joined by Alyssa Blask Campbell—educator, emotional-development expert, and author of the bestselling book Tiny Humans, Big Emotions. Alyssa invites us into the heart of her groundbreaking framework, the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method—a research-based approach designed to help parents and educators respond to children’s emotions with intention rather than reactivity.Through this rich conversation, Alyssa explains what it truly means to

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22:26

Why Kids Whine (and What Actually Helps): A...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Whining can feel like nails on a chalkboard, especially when everyone is tired, stretched thin, or heading into (or out of) the holiday season. In this episode, Tania and Tammy unpackwhykids whine, what’s happening beneath the behaviour, and how parents can respond in ways that reduce escalation and build connection.With their signature blend of warmth, humour, and clinical insight, they explore the real reasons kids slip into that grating tone, how stress and dysregulation fuel it, and why some

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41:24

When AI Meets Childhood: Safety, Development & the...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2026/01/07

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the digital world our children grow up in, creating opportunities for learning and connection—but also ushering in complex new challenges for safety, attention, identity, and mental health. In this timely episode, we sit down with Dr. Scott Kollins, Chief Medical Officer at Aura and a nationally recognized expert in ADHD, digital health, and youth mental wellness.Together, we explore how AI-driven platforms represent a significant evolution from earlier

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33:43

The Danish Way of Parenting in a Digital World with...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2025/12/31

In this insightful conversation, Tania sits down with The Danish Way of Parenting co-author Jessica Joelle Alexander to explore what Denmark — one of the happiest nations in the world — can teach us about raising healthy, grounded kids in a digital age.Together they discuss how Danish families approach screens with balance, community values, and trust — focusing not on restriction, but on digital citizenship. Jessica shares practical ways parents can cultivate empathy, responsibility, and critical

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23:36

How to Keep Your Calm at Christmas with Tammy and...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2025/12/17

The holidays can be magical… and messy. In this episode, registered psychologists and co-founders of the Institute of Child Psychology,Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson, sit down to talk honestly about the emotional roller coaster many parents face this time of year.From financial pressure and overstimulation to family dynamics, grief, and the weight of traditions, Tammy and Tania unpack why this season can feel so overwhelming and what parents can do to stay grounded. You’ll learn practical tools

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39:20

The Teen Health Revolution: Gut Health, Gratitude,...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2025/12/10

In today’s world, teens are facing an unprecedented rise in chronic illness, anxiety, and disconnection. But a new generation of changemakers is fighting back: with knowledge, heart, and holistic wellness. In this powerful episode, Tania sits down with the inspiring young authors of Teen Health Revolution: Unlocking Lifestyle Secrets for the Mind, Body, and Soul ,all under 18, to explore how small, daily choices can transform mental and physical health.Together they discuss the intersection of

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30:31

Why Telling Neurodiverse Kids to “Be Bored” Doesn’t...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2025/12/03

Parents are often told that boredom fuels creativity, but for neurodiverse kids, “just be bored” can feel more like distress than inspiration. In this insightful episode, Tania sits down with cognitive specialist and author Bea Moise to explore why boredom impacts autistic and ADHD brains differently, and what children actually need in those moments.Together they unpack how novelty, structure, and movement support regulation and focus, and why sensory and executive-function differences make

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29:28

Raising an Empath: Dr. Judith Orloff on Sensitivity,...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2025/11/26

Some children feel everything : the moods in a room, the pain of others, even the tension that adults think they’re hiding. In this heartfelt conversation, Tania sits down with Dr. Judith Orloff, psychiatrist and author of The Empath’s Survival Guide, to explore what it means to raise and support an empathic or highly sensitive child.Together they unpack how empathy and intuition show up in children, how to tell the difference between emotional sensitivity and anxiety, and why empathic kids often

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26:43

When Can Kids Stay at Home Alone with Tammy and...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2025/11/19

In this episode, Tammy and Tania unpack one of the most common questions parents ask: “How old is old enough to stay home alone?”Together, they explore the developmental skills kids need before taking this step—things like emotional regulation, problem-solving, impulse control, and knowing what to do in an emergency. They also talk about age guidelines, legal considerations, red flags that a child may not be ready, and the small practice steps families can take to build confidence along the

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43:44

Talking to your kids about sex with Amy Lang, Episode...

The Child Psych Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Talking to kids about sex doesn’t have to be awkward—it can be one of the most empowering, protective, and connecting conversations you ever have as a parent. In this episode, Tammy sits down with sexual-health educator Amy Lang, M.A., to explore how we can raise children and teens who are informed, confident, and safe as they navigate their growing bodies, relationships, and identities.Together, they unpack the “how” and “when” of these essential conversations—from the toddler years through the

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