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  • In todays podcast, Dr. Ablon explores how conventional deiscipline methods often backfire, creating a downward spiral of resentment and frustration, and a missed opportunity for growth. In this refreshing approach of changing problem behavior, Dr. Ablon helps parents to understand that often behaviour is a result of "skill, not will". He looks at how like flexibility, frustration tolerance, and problem solving are all required to help a child to move through challenging moments- and how often these skills need to be nurtured in our kids.

    In the podcast, Dr. Ablon walks a parent through how to use collaborative problem solving when her child refuses to get off of his xbox!

    Stuart Ablon, Ph.D., is Founder and Director of Think:Kids in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. An award-winning psychologist, Dr. Ablon is Associate Professor and the Thomas G. Stemberg Endowed Chair in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is the author of three books, Changeable, , The School Discipline Fix, andco-author of Treating Explosive Kids: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach.

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  • Today's episode is with Dr Jo-Ann Finkelstein, author of the hot new release "Sexism and Sensibility. Dr. Finkelstein's work focuses on understanding and dismantling sexism for parents trying to raise confident and powerful girls in a culture that often demeans them.

    The world is full of mixed messages for girls: Stand up for yourself but do it softly. Be independent but not single. Love your body, just make sure it’s waxed, bleached, and thin. And then there are the more overt hostilities: being talked over, paid less, touched without permission, and having politicians debate their right to bodily autonomy. Many parents find it simpler to affirm girls’ strength than to address these distressing experiences directly. But with girls’ skyrocketing rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide, parenting them in this culture presents an urgent challenge: How do we teach girls to recognize and cope with these realities without crushing their optimism and belief that they can incite change?

    Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who was educated at Harvard University and Northwestern University and now maintains a private clinical practice. An expert blogger for Psychology Today, her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Harvard Business Review, Women’s Health, Oprah Daily, Parents, and on HuffPost and CNN. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Ms., Your Teen, among other publications. Dr. Finkelstein serves on the Advisory Board for Stop Sexual Assault in Schools, has served on the board of the Chicago Chapter of the National Organization for Women, volunteered for Planned Parenthood PAC, and was an organizer for the Chicago Women’s March. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • This podcast episode is for every parent of a young child who doesn't want to always resort to yelling or time-outs as a discpline strategy. Tosha and Tammy walk through the power of play, connection, and laughter even during the most challenging of moments!

    Tosha Schore, M.A., brings a burst of energy and optimism to parenting. She is an expert at simple solutions to what feel like overwhelmingly complicated problems. A sought after coach, author, educator, and speaker, Schore is committed to creating lasting change in families and in the world by supporting parents to care for themselves, connect with their children deeply, set limits lovingly, and play wildly. She is the founder of Parenting Boys Peacefully , co-author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges, and a trainer of Hand in Hand Parenting.

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  • In this episode, Dr Jody Thomas explores how parents can create good health care experiences for their kids from the very start by empowering children with solid coping skills to help them manage the pain and distress of early pain experiences.

    From vaccinations to the usual bumps and bruises to the 25% of kids who experience chronic pain, the research demonstrates that those early experiences have a massive impact on their health outcomes into adulthood. The great news is there are simple and effective things parents can do to set themselves and their little ones up for success. In this podcast, we look specifically at helping children through a fear of needles.

    Dr. Jody Thomas is a clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in pain and pediatric health. She is also the CEO and founder of the Meg Foundation. She has trained medical providers worldwide and was the founding clinical director of the Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program at Stanford. She brings 25 years of experience to helping patients and families discover how they can have more control over their mental and physical health. To find out more, go to https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/

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  • In this riveting episode, Dr. Linscott and Dr. Ruoff explore how the current youth sports industry, pay-to-play sports, and the quest for prestige can cause unintended harm to young athletes and their families. Children and parents can both feel the pressure of belonging to a sports team where you feel the need to have a "return on investment," leading to resentment, suffering mental health, and injuries that can stop a career before it even starts. Jean Linscott, Ph.D., a clinical child psychologist, and husband Kenneth Ruoff, Ph.D are the co-authors of the newly released book "What is the Goal: The Truth About the Youth Sports Industry".

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  • In this riveting episode with dive deep with Best-Selling author Ruth Whippman about the task of raising boys in a way that charts a new path to give boys a healthier, more expansive, and fulfilling story about their own lives. With young men in the grip of a loneliness epidemic and dying by suicide at a rate of nearly four times their female peers, Whippman digs into the impossibly contradictory pressures boys now face; and the harmful blind spots of male socialization that are leaving boys isolated, emotionally repressed, and adrift.


    Ruth Whippman is a British author, journalist and documentary film maker living in the United States. Her essays, cultural criticism and journalism have appeared in the New York Times, Time magazine, New York magazine, The Guardian, The Huffington Post and elsewhere. Fortune Magazine described her as one of the "25 sharpest minds" of the decade. She is a regular speaker at venues including TEDx, Google, The Moth and Somerset House in London and appears regularly as a guest on radio, television and podcasts. 

To purchase her latest book: “Boy Mom” visit https://www.amazon.com/BoyMom-Reimagining-Boyhood-Impossible-Masculinity-ebook/dp/B0CH9M2CNN/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1703009937&refinements=p_27%3ARuth+Whippman&s=books&sr=1-2

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  • Are your kids snacking on "fake foods" disguised as treats this summer? In today's podcast, Dr. Saeed takes a deep dive into how to empower kids to make healthier choices, decode labels, and say no to a world that pushes foods that are filled with preservatives, GMOs, and other fake ingredients that make you sick.

    Dr. Saeed, a Holistic, Functional, and Integrative Medicine Physician, is known as “The Holistic Mom.” She uncovers how our children’s brains, bodies, and behaviours are being hijacked and presents real-life, actionable steps parents can take to help their children make better decisions, build resilience, and heal.

    Her latest book, Adam’s Healing Adventures: Fake Food vs. Real Food, can be found here:

    https://www.amazon.ca/Adams-Healing-Adventures-Fake-Food/dp/1685134564

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  • Parenting can be overwhelming when your child is struggling with an anxiety disorder or OCD—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode we interview Dr. Stephen Whitewide about his new book "Anxiety Coach" and ways in which parents can partner with their child or teen who is struggling with anxiety (in particular, avoidance). Dr. Whiteside teaches parents what anxiety is and how to recognize when it becomes a problem, explains why children need to face their fears to overcome them, and introduces readers to exposure therapy and its practical application.

    Stephen P. H. Whiteside, Ph.D. is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Psychology in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and Director of the Pediatric Anxiety Disorders Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. His research focuses on improving access to evidence-based care for pediatric anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

    To purchase "Anxiety Coach," you can visit https://www.amazon.com/Mayo-Clinic-Anxiety-Coach-Groundbreaking/dp/B0BQMJNXR3

  • 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 miss, Tania and Tammy share some personal stories and insights into their parenting along with basic science of Compassionate & Reactive Parenting.

    The Parenting Handbook is now available as an audiobook! For more information on where the book is available and to access a free chapter, head to myparentinghandbook.com.

  • 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.

    To find out more about Dr. Pleuss, click here

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  • 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, fostering a culture of inclusivity, understanding, and support.

    To find out more about Bryan, click here

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  • 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 neurobiology of depression and practical tools to help a child or teen who is struggling.

    To find out more information about Dr. Williams, please click here . Dr. Williams's book "Seen: Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teenagers and the Power of Connection" is available for purchase here.

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  • 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 the road is rocky.

    To find out more about "Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure", click here

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  • 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 surrounding this adolescent-onset illness, urging the country to tackle this issue head-on; focusing on prevention, as America does with every other serious illness. In this episode, we will explore how addiction unfolds in many teens and how his program can assist teens and their families tackle this issue head-on.

    To learn more about Generation SOS and their program or to donate, please visit https://generationsos.org/

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  • 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 approaches. She also illuminates the often-overlooked auditory and visual processing issues underlying learning difficulties. Dr. McReynolds explains how these challenges are not related to the ability to hear or see but to how the brain processes information, which can significantly impact attention and learning. Her approach offers hope and improved quality of life for those affected by ADHD, as evidenced by her research and publications.

    To find out more about Dr. McReynolds and her book "Solving the ADHD Riddle", click here .

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  • 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.

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  • 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 passionate about helping parents find the tools and communication to help their kids navigate and cope with mental health struggles. This podcast is hopeful, backed by research, and full of strategies for parents.

    To find out more about Dr. Trivedi's incredible work and all the work happening at Sheppard Pratt, click here.

    The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children

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  • Dr. Morin's course can also be taken as part of our membership!

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