In this podcast episode, Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson discuss how parents can cut through the arguing and foster a loving, supportive bond between siblings- while giving each child the vital connection that he or she needs. With 5 children between the two of them and working as family therapists for the past decade, Tammy and Tania share a wealth of information, strategies, and research to help forge close sibling relationships and ways in which parents can avoid inadvertently creating...

Today's podcast is a recording from our 2023 Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit. In this interview, Dr Doucleff, author of " Hunt, Gather, Parent," talks about her experience of setting off with her three-year-old daughter in tow to learn and practice parenting strategies from families in three of the world’s most traditional communities: Maya families, Inuit families, and Hadzabe families. She finds a very different parenting culture within these communities. Parents talk less,...

In this podcast Tammy inteviews Dr. Melanie Mcnally, who specializes in working with teens. Melanie is a clinical psychogist & author who helps teens and young adults become the superheroes of their own life stories by teaching them how to become more comfortable with who they truly are. In this episode Dr. McNally is going to walk us through how to get our teens motivated and what some of the roadblocks are that prevent our teens from fully engaging in their lives. To learn more about...

In this podcast, Tania and Tammy discussed parental wellness. Together they discuss how the concept of self-care needs to be explored from a new perspective with parents focusing on regulating their stress response, cultivating healthy relationships, and then infusing energy into their identity and individual growth.  If you have enjoyed today's podcast, ICP has a 3.5 hour workshop called " Navigating Parental Stress " full of strategies to help you begin investing in yourself and your...

 In today's podcast, Emily De La Torre, Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor & wildly popular Instragram personality @Mindful_Madre, offers a fresh perspective on cutting back, slowing down, and savouring moments with our children. She talks about her own journey and shares strategies to help parents focus on what is important- connection and presence vs. being busy and stressed. Boundaries, priorities, and reclaiming joy are all a part of today's...

 In this podcast, we are going to explore Mell and Joe Hashey's 7 elemental points to become a strong family. Mell and Joe, of The Strong Family Co, address why families are often feeling disconnected and what to do about it. This podcast is jam-packed with practical strategies that have the potential to dramatically shift the way that families interact and connect. To download the 7-Point Guide discussed in this podcast, go to https://strongfamilyproject.com/strong-family-path/ or follow...

In this episode Tammy and Tania discuss how to help children cope with their parent's divorce or separation, and how to move them towards healing. Tammy has worked extensively with this population, and is also a child of divorce and speaks from her own personal experiences. In the episode you will also walk away with concrete strategies to help children heal. Do you want more assistance and tools to help a child impacted by divorce or separation? Take our accredited online course "Healing...

In this episode Tammy interviews Dr. BJ Fogg, author of the book "Tiny Habits" & Founder of the Behavior Design Lab at Standford University, and Stephanie Weldy, M.Ed., who is the Chief of Staff at BJ Fogg Inc., and an industry innovator in terms of using Behavior Design to help people lead healtier and happier lives. In this episode, we are going to explore the 3 pivitol factors that impact people's ability to form lasting habits, how to shape your child's prosocial and health behaviors...

In this episode Tammy interviews Dr. Stephen Porges, one of the most world renowned psychologists and trauma specialists of our time. In this exciting episode we explore the concept of “neuroception of safety” and how many “misbehaviors” are actually a result of our children experiences a sense of fear—they act our because they feel physiologically or emotionally unsafe. Dr. Porges work has revolutionized the world of trauma treatment, but his work also translates to everyday parenting, and...

In this podcast, Tania and Tammy look at the research on family dinners and how time together enhances resiliency and connection. Attachment, emotion regulation, coping with failures, model rodelling healthy conflict- these are all skills that are woven into family meal times. They explore and share ideas on how to connect as a family before, during, and after dinner.  To learn more: Find Family Dinner questions here >>>>Family Dinner Questions Here is the link to Dr Woo's...

In this podcast Tammy interviews Kristen Jensen, founder of “Defend Young Minds” which is an organization that teaches "digital self-defense." Their best-selling books, curriculum, guides and newsletter helps families raise empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids. Kristen and Tammy delve into how to essentially “pornography proof” our kids and how to teach them digital defense skills when they do encounter pornography in it’s many forms. We cannot emphasize enough how important this episode...

In today’s podcast Tammy interviews Elli Pears & Sarah Hemstock; sleep specialists and founders of "My Connected Motherhood." In this episode we are going to be dicussing reasons some little ones struggle with sleep, the pressures we feel as parents to get our kids sleeping, and some concrete strategies to help our children develop healthier sleep patterns.  TAKE 30% OFF Eli and Sarah's Baby Sleep Course course with code ICPSAVE30 by visiting...

In today's episode, we speak to Eli Weinstein, LCSW, from "The Dude Therapist" podcast. Eli talks about mental health, parenting, postpartum anxiety and depression in men, and the need to create a safe space to have an open conversation and grow. He talks about his own experiences in being a new dad- listen in for a raw, beautiful expression of fatherhood. For more from Eli: The Dude Therapist

In this episode, Tammy and Tania explore the importance of play in a child's world. They discuss ways in which parents and professionals can immerse themselves in the play, recognize play themes, and foster competency and resileince through play. They also discuss ways in which we can help our children begin to play more independently. Concrete and full of ideas to spak joy in your play experiences! Take our course on "Therapeutic Play" today!...

Dayna's fabulous new book "Calm the Chaos" offers parents a roadmap for parenting even the most challenging of kids. In thid episode, Dayna walks us through a framework of helping children when emotions run high.This clearly organized, methodical approach is designed to help parents create a deeply connected family while removing the stress and overwhelm of parenting in a modern world. For more information: https://calmthechaosbook.com/

We interview Dr.Harper on the power of slowing down our parenting response and pausing. Dr Harper's book on mindfulness, Shavasana Sun, takes children on a playful walk through the farm while teaching mindfulness techniques. Dr Harper explores how essential "the pause" is to emotion regulation for both kids and adults! This well rounded episode explores behavioural issues, parenting, and the deep power of connection. To find out more: ...

Julie Ohana, MSW, blends her two passions- counselling and cooking to create a unique healing experience. In this episode, Julie talks about how cooking together as a family can build connection, promote problem solving skills, and foster resiliency. She gives families tips on how to start using the kitchen as a healing space. Julie also talks about the incredible benefits of sitting down together a a family. Don't miss this inspiring, highly creative episode!

In this episode, Tania Johnson, R.Psych and Co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, explores the four pillars of resiliency along with concrete tools and strategies that you can use at home or in the classroom. It's not about avoiding stress or failure- it's about learning to lean into discomfort, to learn from our mistakes, and to keep gowing. Want to learn more? (1) You can take our popular course on The Making of the Resilienct Child [use code ICPSAVE30 to take 30% off]: The...

In this episode, Tania interviews Greg Crawford, founder of Healthy Kids of America, on how to help kids to form a healthy relationship with their bodies, the foods they eat, and their mindset so that they develop a positive self-image.  Greg talks about nutrition, movement,  how our schools need to change, and how to shift the way our children approach their world to anchor them in a wellness mindset.

In today's epidose, Dr. Huebener offers wonderful, insightful ways to talk to children about anxiety. Dawn Huebner, PhD, is the author of an ever expanding list of books teaching cognitive-behavioral strategies that empower children to break free from the problems holding them hostage. Lively, encouraging, and easy to follow, this podcast will equip you with new ways to talk to your child about the worries that hold them back from life's great adventures.

In this episode, Tammy & Tania explore their 3-step model of emotion regulation and how to work with the brain instead of against it. So much of what is taught in managing big feelings with children is counterintuitive to how the brain is actually* wired and how information flows. Tammy & Tania will explain the 3 R's of emotion regulation: tantrumming toddler--- this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Want to learn more? (1) You can Take our Best-Selling Course on Emotion...

In this episode Tammy interviews Gaia Bernstein, a Law Professor, Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection, Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at the Seton Hall University School of Law and author of the new book Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies. In this episode we explore the illusion that we can control how much time we spend on our screens by only resorting to self-help measures. Gaia is unique in that she shifts the...

In today's episode, Natalie discusses everything teen! She explores why our teens often struggle and how small shifts in our approach can bring about big changes in motivation, connection, and joy! Natalie offers a number of easy to implement strategies that can be used in both the classroom and at home.

In this episode, Tania Johnson and Tammy Schamuhn explore optimal sleep practices to bring rest back into your household. Everything from optimal sleep practices, to the best time for excercise, to setting up a bed time routine is discussed.   Want to learn more? (1) You can Take Tania's Online Course on Sleep [use code ICPSAVE30 to take 30% off]: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/sleep-strategies-for-success/ (2) You can also take this course as part of our membership

  In this episode, we interview Byron Katie on her method of self-inquiry known as ''The Work'' The work invloves asking yourself 4 questions about your stressful thoughts: 1. Is it true? 2. Can you absolutely know it's true? 3. How do you react - what happens - when you believe that thought? 4. Who would you be without the thought? Byron uses the 4 questions to help heal some of our deepest parenting stressors. Want to explore our new APP: The Child Psych App. Weekly live events,...