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The Growing Brain

Momentous Institute

21 episodes

6 months ago

The Growing Brain is a social emotional health podcast for parents. We’ll explore the joys, challenges and mysteries of parenthood through the lens of social emotional health. In this series, we’ll shed light on topics like discipline, how to connect with teenagers, introducing technology and building strong sibling relationships, better equipping parents to grow healthy brains.

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The Growing Brain is a social emotional health podcast for parents. We’ll explore the joys, challenges and mysteries of parenthood through the lens of social emotional health. In this series, we’ll shed light on topics like discipline, how to connect with teenagers, introducing technology and building strong sibling relationships, better equipping parents to grow healthy brains.

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Episodes (20/21)

The Growing Brain

Managing Healthy Relationships

From friendships to dating, what should we be thinking about when it comes to healthy relationships? Learn the warning signs of unhealthy relationships and tips for conversations with kids with guest Dena Kohleriter.

5 years ago

39 minutes

The Growing Brain

How to Advocate for your Child who has Special Needs at School

IEP, 504, RTI… so many acronyms! For parents who are starting the journey of special education
services, this episode is for you. It can be overwhelming to know where to start and how to be your
child’s best advocate. Dr. Méroudjie Denis helps shed light on this important topic.

5 years ago

49 minutes

The Growing Brain

ADHD: Now What?

So your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, or you have reason to believe he or she has some of the symptoms. What is next? In this episode we dive into all things ADHD with guest Ivette Lampl, who is a therapist who has spent her career working with kids with ADHD, and is a mom of two kids with ADHD. Learn how to navigate this diagnosis and find hope along the journey.

5 years ago

55 minutes

The Growing Brain

Helping Parents Manage Anxiety in Children, Part 2

In part two of this two-part series, we’re discussing what anxiety looks like in children, and what we can do to best support children who suffer from anxiety. This episode features therapist Gaby Satarino who dives into the mental health aspect of anxiety. What does social anxiety look like in children and teens, what is behind the behavior, and what can we do about it?

5 years ago

41 minutes

The Growing Brain

Helping Parents Manage Anxiety in Children, Part 1

In this two-part series, we’ll discuss what anxiety looks like in children, and what we can do to best
support children who suffer from anxiety. This episode features guest Dr. Ernie Fernandez, a local
pediatrician, about the medical aspect of anxiety – what is happening in the brain, medication, and
more.

5 years ago

40 minutes

The Growing Brain

Helping Kids with Sensory Challenges

Itchy tags, bright lights, loud noises, a constant need to be touched – these can all be signs of children with sensory challenges. Join guest Amelia Baladez to learn more about what parents can know to help manage sensory challenges at home and out in the world.

5 years ago

30 minutes

The Growing Brain

Understanding Girls

In this episode, we dive into all things girls. What should parents know about how girls operate in the world? How should we prepare for the teen years? What is important to girls? In this episode we dive into all things girls with guest Tania Loenneker.

5 years ago

33 minutes

The Growing Brain

Understanding Boys

Certainly all children are different, but there are many commonalities among boys. Diving into all things boys is guest Dr. Matthew Leahy who shares his learning from the past decade of working with boys.

5 years ago

25 minutes

The Growing Brain

A Healthy Night’s Sleep

We all know sleep is important. But why? What happens when children sleep? How much do they need? How can we ensure they get quality sleep? Learn all about sleep in this episode with guest Dr. Laura Vogel.

5 years ago

54 minutes

The Growing Brain

Managing those Dreaded Tantrums

We’ve all been there. There’s nothing worse than a poorly timed tantrum in the middle of a busy day. But in this episode, we discuss ways to manage tantrums in the moment, and even how to avoid them altogether (at least sometimes!).

5 years ago

53 minutes

The Growing Brain

Building Sibling Relationships

Two or more kids? This episode is for you. We’re talking about ways to build strong relationships between siblings, how to manage competition, sibling rivalry, and much more.

5 years ago

49 minutes

The Growing Brain

How to Talk to Kids about the News

In today's 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to know when - and how - to talk to kids about what is happening. How much is too much? How do we talk about difficult things in an age-appropriate way? How do we respond to their questions? In this episode, we'll look at answers to these questions and more.

5 years ago

32 minutes

The Growing Brain

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children

How can we raise children who are aware of their own feelings and the feelings of others? Looking for simple ways to weave emotional intelligence into your daily life? Look no further.

5 years ago

34 minutes

The Growing Brain

Effective School Communication

Every parent who sends a child to school deals with appropriate ways to communicate effectively with the school. We talk about parent conferences, how to respond when things aren't going well, and other tips for getting started on the right foot.

5 years ago

19 minutes

The Growing Brain

Technology and Kids: What You Need to Know

Pre-teen begging for a smart phone? Toddler anxious for more screen time? In this episode, we talk about the good and the bad with technology, including social media, texting, cyber bullying, and more.

5 years ago

30 minutes

The Growing Brain

Understanding Your Child's Temperament

Each child has his or her own temperament, and each parent does, too. In this episode, we explore different temperaments and how this knowledge can help parents best respond to their children.

6 years ago

19 minutes

The Growing Brain

How to Help Children Manage Big Changes

Children moving to new homes, switching schools, dealing with a parent's divorce… learn strategies for helping children manage these important moments in their lives.

6 years ago

24 minutes

The Growing Brain

Making Sense of The Teen Years

Teenagers! There's so much to love, and also… a few things to be curious, worried or just confused about. In this episode, we dive into what's happening in the brain of teenagers, and how parents can respond.

6 years ago

43 minutes

The Growing Brain

What is Attachment?

The amazing Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of New York Times best-sellers The Whole-Brain Child and No Drama Discipline gives us the run down on attachment. What is it, and why should parents know about it?

6 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Growing Brain

Positive Discipline

We've never met a child who has never misbehaved, so every parent needs to know how to effectively use discipline. In this episode, we learn discipline strategies that help build children's capacity to make good choices.

6 years ago

44 minutes