Big kids mean big feelings and sometimes that shows up as defiance, meltdowns, or even anxiety. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on beneath the surface and why it’s not just “bad behavior.” We often think school-aged is cruising with emotions but big feelings are common.
I’m joined by returning guest Alyssa Campbell, a child developmen ... Show More
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The Follow-Up: Understanding Early Intervention
In this episode, Dr. Mona and special education lawyer Amanda Selogie dive into the critical role of early intervention in childhood development. They break down the realities families face today, including navigating insurance, dealing with staff shortages, and facing lengthy ev ... Show More
14m 39s
Jul 15
Beyond “Kids Are Resilient”, What Kids Actually Need to Cope
Have you ever uttered the phrase, "Don't worry, kids are resilient"? It’s a line meant to comfort us as adults, but what if it’s actually giving us permission to skip over our kids' real struggles? In this episode, I sit down with children's therapist and author Stacy Schaffer to ... Show More
35m 56s
Jul 13
The Follow-Up: Perinatal Rage
So many moms feel they must always be gentle, patient, and nurturing. When intense irritability, sudden anger, or rage bubbles up during pregnancy or the postpartum period, it’s easy to suffer in silence out of fear of judgment. Dr. Mona and Dr. Ashurina pull back the curtain on ... Show More
11m 28s
Sep 2025
Big Kids, Bigger Feelings
Parenting gets easier right? HA. As our kids get older our expectations grow right along with them, sometimes outpacing their abilities. We need reminding that they are works in progress, with developing brains and burgeoning emotional intelligence. This combination makes for exc ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2023
Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns & Defiance - Alyssa Blask-Campbell [424]
Small humans can have some BIG emotions! How do we navigate tantrums, meltdowns, and defiance and actually raise emotionally intelligent kids? Alyssa Blask Campbell returns to the Mindful Mama Podcast to discuss her new book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions. If you enjoyed this episode ... Show More
58m 22s
Sep 2025
761 Raising Confident, Connected Kids with Alyssa Campbell
<p dir="ltr">Parenting isn't just about managing your child's emotions—it starts with regulating your own. In this conversation, Alyssa Blask Campbell shares how unresolved childhood wounds affect the way we parent, and why emotional regulation is the foundation for healthier fam ... Show More
38 m
Apr 2021
#9: How to Deal with Big Feelings
<p>Are you uncomfortable with yucky big feelings like rejection, embarrassment, sadness? In this episode, I teach you how to re-parent yourself to sit with and actually feel your feelings the RIGHT way, so that you can release them from your body!<br/><br/><b>Episode Highlights: ... Show More
17m 49s