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The ChildPsych Podcast brings to you the top parenting & mental health experts in the world. Designed to educate and inspire you with current research & concrete strategies that foster resiliency & healing in children and teens. Most importantly we’re here because we need to raise a generation of children who don’t need to recover from their childhoods.
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- 4 days ago42 min
Love Over Algorithms: Raising Kids Who Choose Connection Over Screens with Dr. Nicki Martin
Love Over Algorithms: Raising Kids Who Choose Connection Over Screens with Nikki MartynScreens aren't just competing for our children's attention—they're competing for their relationships. And while many parents focus on limiting screen time, what if the real solution isn't found in stronger rules, but in stronger connections?In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, psychologist Tania Johnson sits down with parenting educator and author Nikki Martin to discuss her new book, Love Over Algorithms. Together, they explore how today's digital world is shaping our children, why technology struggles are often relationship struggles, and how parents can create homes where connection is more compelling than the endless pull of the algorithm.Nikki introduces practical, research-informed tools that help families move beyond constant battles over devices. From the Love Loop and the L.O.V.E. Method to the power of the Pause Moment, she shares simple strategies that foster emotional safety, trust, and healthy technology habits without relying on shame, fear, or endless punishment.This conversation offers a refreshing perspective for parents who want to raise digitally healthy children while protecting what matters most—the parent-child relationship.In this episode, you'll learn:Why technology challenges are often rooted in relationship, not just screen time.The difference between the Dopamine Loop and the Love Loop, and why connection changes everything.How to use the L.O.V.E. Method during everyday screen-time struggles.Why the Pause Moment can completely change difficult interactions.How narrating your own technology use helps children develop healthy digital habits.What it means to move from control to trust using the Three Cs of Consent.Practical ways to create a home where children naturally choose connection over constant scrolling.Whether you're introducing your child's first device or navigating daily battles over phones, gaming, or social media, this episode will leave you with practical tools and renewed confidence to raise children who thrive in a digital world—without sacrificing connection along the way. Dr. Nikki Martyn is a parenting educator, speaker, and author of Love Over Algorithms. Passionate about helping families navigate the digital world with confidence, she equips parents with practical, relationship-first strategies that foster healthy technology habits, emotional connection, and resilience in an age of constant distraction.To learn more about Nikki or to purchase Love Over Algorithms, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Taking the Pressure Out of Feeding Kids with Jennifer Anderson.
Feeding children can bring up so much pressure. Are they eating enough? Are they getting the right nutrients? Should we limit sugar? What do we do when they refuse everything on their plate?In this episode, Tania is joined by Jennifer Anderson, registered dietitian, founder of Kids Eat in Color, and author of the new book, Feed Them Well: A Guide to Raising Healthy, Confident Eaters for Life.Jennifer takes us deep into the research on how children learn to eat and what happens when parents restrict certain foods, pressure kids to eat, or try to tightly control what and how much they consume. She explores the difference between restrictive feeding practices and helping children learn to listen to their own hunger and fullness cues, and why our best intentions around nutrition can sometimes have unexpected consequences.They also dig into picky eating, sugar, treats, highly processed foods, food rules, body image, and the enormous amount of pressure parents feel to “get feeding right.”How much control should parents actually have? Should dessert be restricted? What do we do when our child would happily live on crackers? And can giving children more freedom around food actually help them make better choices over time?Jennifer brings the research, practical strategies, and plenty of reassurance for parents who want their children to eat well without creating fear, shame, or battles around food.This is a fascinating conversation about what it really takes to raise children who are not only well nourished, but who grow up trusting themselves around food.To order your book now, click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago56 min
Why Your Strong-Willed Child Isn't Trying to Drive You Crazy with Kirk Martin
If every request turns into a battle, mornings feel like a marathon, and you're constantly walking the line between staying calm and completely losing your patience, you're not alone.In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, psychologist Tania Johnson sits down with parenting educator Kirk Martin, founder of CelebrateCalm, to explore why some children seem to push every button—and what parents can do instead of yelling, threatening, or repeating themselves for the tenth time.Kirk shares practical, down-to-earth strategies for parenting strong-willed, highly sensitive, and emotionally intense children. Together, he and Tania discuss why traditional discipline often backfires, how parents can become the calm anchor their children need, and simple ways to reduce daily power struggles while building trust and cooperation.Rather than trying to control children's behaviour, this conversation focuses on understanding what's driving it and responding in ways that help children develop emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience.In this episode, you'll learn:Why some children are naturally more intense, persistent, or emotionally reactive.How to stop getting pulled into daily power struggles.Practical ways to stay calm when your child is escalating.Why connection creates more lasting change than constant correction.Simple phrases that de-escalate conflict and encourage cooperation.How to build your child's emotional regulation while strengthening your relationship.Small changes that can make family life feel calmer and more connected.Whether you're parenting a toddler with big feelings, a school-aged child who argues about everything, or a teenager who seems impossible to motivate, this episode will leave you feeling understood—and equipped with practical tools you can start using today. Kirk Martin is the founder of CelebrateCalm and one of North America's leading parenting educators, known for helping families reduce power struggles and create calmer, more connected homes. Drawing on decades of experience working with strong-willed children, he shares practical, compassionate strategies that help parents respond with confidence instead of frustration.To learn more about Kirk or explore his parenting resources, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago35 min
What Chess Can Teach Us About Raising Confident, Resilient Kids
When the world shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dan Shapiro was simply looking for something meaningful to do with his son. What began as an after-school chess club quickly turned into an unexpected journey that challenged everything he thought he knew about intelligence, learning, and what it really means to help a child thrive.In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, psychologist Tania Johnson sits down with Dan, author of Decoding Genius: The Unexpected Lessons of After-School Chess Club, to explore the remarkable lessons hidden within one of the world's oldest games. Driven by his son's growing passion for chess, Dan immersed himself in the fascinating history and science of the game, uncovering stories of blindfold chess masters, child prodigies, remarkable feats of memory, and the surprising reasons cultures around the world have long viewed chess as a powerful tool for developing the mind.But this conversation isn't really about raising chess champions.It's about raising children who can think ahead, tolerate frustration, recover from mistakes, embrace challenge, and discover the quiet confidence that comes from mastering something difficult. Together, Tania and Dan explore why meaningful struggle is essential for healthy development, how chess strengthens executive functioning and emotional regulation, and what every parent can learn from a simple game played across a checkered board.In this episode, you'll learn:How one family's pandemic chess journey became a lesson in resilience, confidence, and connection.Why chess develops much more than strategic thinking.The fascinating history of chess and why it has captivated brilliant minds for centuries.How children build executive functioning through planning, pattern recognition, and decision-making.Why mistakes, setbacks, and losing are essential ingredients for growth.How parents can foster curiosity, perseverance, and a love of learning without creating pressure to perform.Why the greatest lessons children learn through chess have very little to do with winning.Whether your child is already a chess enthusiast or has never played a single game, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about challenge, mastery, and the hidden moments that shape a child's developing mind. Dan Shapiro is an author, entrepreneur, and lifelong student of learning and human potential. Inspired by his son's journey into competitive chess during the COVID-19 pandemic, he wrote Decoding Genius to explore the surprising ways chess develops resilience, creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.To learn more about Dan or to purchase Decoding Genius: The Unexpected Lessons of After-School Chess Club, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 19, 202642 min
Parenting Your Out-of-Control Teenager: What to Do When Nothing Seems to Work with Dr. Scott Sells
Your teenager barely leaves their room. They're gaming for hours, avoiding school, pushing every button, and every conversation ends in an argument. You've tried consequences. You've tried backing off. You've tried talking, therapy, and taking devices away. Yet nothing seems to change.If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, psychologist Tania Johnson sits down with family therapist Dr. Scott Sells, author of Parenting Your Out-of-Control Teenager, to discuss what parents can do when they feel like they've lost both their authority and their connection with their teen.Rather than focusing on quick fixes, Dr. Sells explains why so many families become trapped in cycles of conflict and power struggles. Together, they explore how anxiety, gaming, depression, trauma, entitlement, and family dynamics often become intertwined, making it difficult for parents to know where to begin. Most importantly, Dr. Sells offers practical strategies that help parents step out of constant battles and begin leading their families with both confidence and compassion.This conversation is filled with hope for parents who feel exhausted, discouraged, or afraid that it's too late to reconnect with their teenager.In this episode, you'll learn:The first thing parents should stop doing when their teen seems completely checked out.Why power struggles around screens often make the problem worse.How to stay calm when your teen knows exactly how to push your buttons.The difference between treating the behavior and understanding what's driving it.Practical screen boundaries that reduce conflict instead of escalating it.How to rebuild motivation, responsibility, and hope in a teenager who seems to have given up.Why healthy parenting isn't about choosing between love or limits—it's about learning how to provide both at the same time.Whether you're parenting a teen who is struggling with gaming, anxiety, school refusal, depression, or constant conflict, this episode offers practical tools and a fresh perspective to help you move from surviving each day to rebuilding your relationship—and your confidence as a parent.About Dr. Scott SellsDr. Scott Sells is an internationally recognized psychologist, family therapist, speaker, and the creator of the evidence-based Parenting with Love and Limits® model. For more than 30 years, he has helped families navigate some of the most challenging adolescent behaviours, including defiance, aggression, school refusal, anxiety, depression, substance use, and technology-related conflict. His practical, compassionate approach has helped thousands of parents rebuild both authority and connection with their teens.To learn more about Dr. Sells, click here or to purchase Parenting Your Out-of-Control Teenager: 8 Strategies to Reestablish Authority and Reclaim Love, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 12, 202620 min
Stop Talking to Your Child About Their Feelings (all the time) with Tania and Tammy
For years, parents have been told to talk to their children about their feelings. But what if talking isn't always what children need most?In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, child psychologists Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson challenge one of today's most common parenting messages. While emotional literacy is incredibly important, there are moments when constantly asking children how they feel can unintentionally keep them stuck in their emotions instead of helping them move through them.Tammy and Tania explore the difference between acknowledging feelings and over-focusing on them. They discuss why children need more than conversations—they need co-regulation, play, movement, connection, and opportunities to experience competence. You'll learn when to lean into emotional conversations, when to simply be present, and how to help children build resilience without making every difficult moment the center of attention.If you've ever wondered, "Am I talking about feelings too much?" this episode offers a balanced, compassionate perspective grounded in attachment, neuroscience, and child development.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why talking about feelings isn't always the most effective intervention.• The difference between validating emotions and unintentionally reinforcing them.• When children need connection instead of conversation.• How play, movement, and co-regulation help children process difficult emotions.• Why emotional resilience comes from experiencing feelings—not avoiding them or over-analyzing them.• Practical ways to respond when your child is upset without turning every moment into a therapy session.This conversation isn't about talking less with your child—it's about knowing when words help, when presence matters more, and how to support children in ways that foster lasting emotional health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 5, 202654 min
What a Child’s Brain Needs to Thrive: Dr. Daniel Amen on Anxiety, ADHD, Screens, and Building Mental Strength
In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, Tammy sits down with Dr. Daniel Amen, physician, double board-certified psychiatrist, founder of Amen Clinics, and author of *Raising Mentally Strong Kids", for a powerful conversation about children’s brain health.Dr. Amen explains why we need to shift the way we talk about “mental health” and begin thinking more deeply about brain health. He shares how children’s brains are shaped by everyday choices — including nutrition, sleep, movement, screens, stress, connection, substances, and the environments they grow up in.Together, Tammy and Dr. Amen explore how parents can teach children to love and care for their brains, rather than simply nagging them about what not to do. They discuss practical ways to support children with ADHD, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and low resilience by looking at the brain and body as deeply connected systems.In this episode, we discuss:▪️ Why “mental health” is really brain health▪️ How brain health impacts anxiety, ADHD, mood, learning, and resilience▪️ Why gut health matters for children’s emotional well-being▪️ The role of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and blood sugar regulation▪️ Why screens and social media can affect dopamine and motivation▪️ The importance of delaying smartphones and setting technology boundaries▪️ How sleep, movement, sunlight, and exercise support the developing brain▪️ Why connection, listening, and attachment help protect children’s mental health▪️ How parents can build “brain reserve” and resilience in their children▪️ What parents can do to model brain-healthy habits at homeDr. Amen reminds us that children make better choices when they understand their brains. When kids learn to ask, “Is this good for my brain or bad for it?” they begin to build a foundation for healthier decisions, stronger relationships, greater resilience, and lifelong well-being.This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, clinicians, and anyone who wants to help children grow strong, healthy brains.Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, double board-certified psychiatrist, award-winning researcher, and founder of Amen Clinics, which has 11 locations across the United States. His mission is to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. Amen Clinics uses brain SPECT imaging as part of its clinical approach and reports having one of the world’s largest databases of brain scans related to behavior, with scans from patients across 155 countries. Dr. Amen is also a bestselling author whose work focuses on brain health, mental health, ADHD, anxiety, addiction, trauma, resilience, and helping families build healthier brains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 29, 202625 min
Autism in Women: How My Son's Autism Diagnosis Led to My Own with Julie M. Green | Motherness
Why are so many autistic women missed in childhood? And what happens when a parent's journey to understand their child leads to a life-changing discovery about themselves?In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, we welcome Julie M. Green, author of Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance. Julie shares her powerful story of parenting an autistic child, navigating a late autism diagnosis, and finally making sense of a lifetime of experiences that had never quite fit together.For many women, autism goes undiagnosed for decades. Traits are often misunderstood, hidden through masking, or mistaken for anxiety, perfectionism, sensitivity, or social difficulties. Julie's journey sheds light on the unique presentation of autism in women and girls, while offering hope for those seeking answers later in life.In this conversation, we explore:▪️ Autism in women and why so many girls are missed▪️ Late autism diagnosis and its emotional impact▪️ Parenting an autistic child▪️ Masking and autistic burnout▪️ Neurodiversity and self-acceptance▪️ Autism in families and generational autism▪️ Supporting autistic children and autistic parents▪️ Identity, belonging, and mental health▪️ What radical acceptance looks like after diagnosisWhether you're a parent of an autistic child, an educator, clinician, or someone wondering if you may be autistic yourself, this episode provides valuable insight into autism spectrum disorder, neurodivergence, parenting, and self-discovery.Julie's story is a powerful reminder that understanding ourselves can happen at any age—and that sometimes the people we love most help us find our way there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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