Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about executive functions and how these skills support your child's academic performance! In today's episode, I chat with Dr. Stephanie Carlson, Tedx speaker and Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota. She investigates basic developmental processes in exec ... Show More
Oct 20
How children learn to regulate emotions (and behaviours)
Send us Fan MailHi Reflective Parents,In today's episode, we chat about The Tripartite Model of Parental Socialization! Yes, that's nerd talk for "How do kids learn to regulate/cope with emotions?"This is important for all of us to learn because has a significant impact on our ch ... Show More
29m 11s
Oct 13
Am I doing too much for my child (and is it impacting their confidence)?
Send us Fan MailAs parents, we often step in to help our children because we love them and want to make life easier for them. However, when we constantly solve their problems, prevent frustration, or take over tasks they could learn to manage, we may unintentionally limit their o ... Show More
25m 32s
Mar 2024
138| Executive Functions in the Developing Brain – A Conversation With Dr. Adele Diamond
<p class="MsoNormal">This episode is a discussion with Dr. Adele Diamond about executive functions (EFs), with a focus on children and the developing brain. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including models of EFs, three core EFs (inhibitory control, working memory ... Show More
1h 14m
Oct 2024
Brainless Education: A Conversation About the Brain Science Too Often Ignored in Most Schools
<p>Welcome to The Self-Driven Child podcast! In this episode, I chat with Dr. William Stixrud, co-author of The Self-Driven Child, to explore the concept of “brainless education” and why the way we approach learning in schools often overlooks the very organ meant to do the learni ... Show More
47m 44s
Aug 2023
Raise Resilient Minds: How to Help Your Kids Self Regulate & Form Better Habits - Dr. Caroline Leaf : 1078
<p>Today, we’re joined by second-time guest, Dr. Caroline Leaf, to talk about helping kids clean up their mental mess and be more resilient—all based on research from her latest book, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf shares the ... Show More
1h 27m
Mar 2024
Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up - Dr. Ellen Braaten [459]
Is your child smart, but not very motivated? Do you have trouble getting them to do well in school or work hard on the field? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ellen Braaten, child psychologist and associate professor at Harvard Medical School about how to motivate kids—and you may ... Show More
45m 48s
<p>January 25, 2024</p>
<p>Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 110</p>
<p><strong>EFT for Kids - Learning to CoRegulate Big Feelings with Lauren Fonville</strong>
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<p>This week Cara welcomes Lauren Fonvielle, to discuss <strong>how we can use EFT/tapping for emotional reg ... Show More
