In this beautiful episode with Dr Chapman, we explore how to speak your child's love language in a way they understand. Dr. Gary Chapman explains how to discover your child's love language, nurture your child in successful learning, use the love languages to guide your child more effectively and build a foundation of unconditional love for your child. Don't miss today's episode of tips for practical ways to speak your child's love language. GARY CHAPMAN, PhD–author, speaker, counsellor–has a...

If you are a parent whose child struggles with anxiety and motivation, this episode is for you! In this sneak peek of one of our summit masterclasses, Dr. Stixrud- neuropsychologist and co-author of Self-Driven Child, explores the science and sense of helping children develop a strong sense of control. Dr. Stixrud drives home how to foster internal drive, strong executive functioning skills, and enhanced stress tolerance while remaining a non-anxious presence for your child. Inspiring,...

In this riveting podcast, we interview Dr. Peter Gray, one of the world's top experts on play and learning, on how play deprivation harms our children and why we need to make space for more child-led, free play! This podcast will inspire you to get out of the way and allow your child to flourish with LESS adult involvement, significantly benefiting both parent's and children's mental health. Peter Gray, Ph.D., is a research professor at Boston College specializing in psychology and...

If you have a child who is very intelligent but no longer interested in school--or any offline'activities, a teen who used to love sports but now just mopes around, or a tween who used to be a super motivated little kid but now has been labelled a "slacker" by everyone in your family . .. you've come to the right place!  In this podcast we interview Dr. Ellen Braaten and we explore how to get through to bright kids who couldn't seem to care less. Dr. Braaten is the Director of the Learning...

Tantrums can be exhausting for everyone involved- in today's podcast we explore how young children's brains are hardwired for big feelings, how parents may unintentionally trigger outbursts, and how to manage tantrums at stressful times - like at bedtime or when the ice cream truck starts blaring its music. To learn more about Rebecca, visit https://rebeccahershbergphd.com or purchase her book The Tantrum Survival Guide Want more from ICP? Don't miss our upcoming Summit on November 18-21st!...

In this sneakpeak of our summit, Dr. Macnamara walks us through how food is only one part of nourishment, yet it has consumed our focus and eclipsed the need for connection when feeding our families. The road to the stomach must go through the heart. In this interview, Dr. Macnamara gives us ideas on how to transfrom the chaos of mealtimes into a rich fusion of love, warmth, and emotional wellness. This interview is based on Dr. Macnamara's beautiful book "Nousished: Connection, Food, and...

In this episode you will learn about the secrets of the Inuit culture in northern Canada and how they raise some of the most emotionally intelligent children on the planet. What is so fascinating about this culture is they have parents that rarely, if ever, yell at their children; and they parent in such a way that the children are extremely resilient, compassionate, and emotionally regulated. The Inuit moms helped Michaeleen Doucleff, author and global health correspondent, completely...

Today, in our 100th episode, Tammy and Tania talk about how to help children with after-school meltdowns. During the first few months of school ( particularly with younger children), we often see behaviours at the end of the day that do not align with how our child usually interacts with their world. "After-school restraint collapse" - or the after school meltdown is usually the result a long day of rules, expectations, and pressures. There are strategies that we can put in place to help our...

With most of our lives feeling chaotic and our minds constantly in a frenzy, staying connected with our children or ourselves can be difficult. When anxiety and stress hijack parents, they may be reactive with their children, which sets the stage for dysregulation in kiddos. What’s exciting is that in today’s episode, we will discuss how mindfulness can reduce our reactivity to our children and simply make us better, more grounded parents. Diana unearths some of the science that demonstrates...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 If you love our podcast, you need to check out our membership with ICP!   80+ Parenting &...

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...

 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...

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",...

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;...

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...