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Episode 99: Strong Parents Thriving Kids: A Conversation with Carolyn Aukafolau
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, educator and parenting coach Carolyn Aukafolau joins us to unpack the real challenges parents face—and how they can support their children without sacrificing their own...
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Episode 98: Helping Autistic Kids Feel Safe in a World That Often Isn’t
Welcome back to Parent Like a Psychologist! In this special episode, I (Leanne—psychologist, parent, and your host) step into my parent shoes during school holidays to reflect on a powerful experience I had at the...
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Episode 97: Empowering Neurodivergent Families with Ashlee Bazley
In this inspiring episode, host Leanne Tran chats with Ashlee Bazley—parent of four neurodivergent children, proud ADHDer, and founder of Absolute Ability Support Services. Ashlee shares her powerful story, from the...
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Episode 96: Let Them Be_ How Mel Robbins_ Theory Can Help Us Parent with Less Stress and More Connection
Welcome to a fresh episode of Parent Like a Psychologist with Leanne Tran, psychologist and parent coach. Today, Leanne takes a deep dive into Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory”—the viral parenting idea about letting go...
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Episode 95: What Your Child’s Teacher Needs to Know About ADHD
In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the complex world of ADHD at school—and most importantly, what your child’s teacher needs to know to support them effectively. Whether you're navigating primary school or...
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Episode 94: What Your Child’s Diagnosis Doesn’t Tell You – Moving Beyond the Label
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, we dive into a conversation that so many parents find themselves having: “Now what?” after receiving a diagnosis for their child. Whether it's autism, ADHD, a learning...
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Episode 93: Why Your Child's Behavior Triggers You (And What to Do About It) with Lisa Watson
In this powerful and insightful episode, transformational coach and children’s book author Lisa Watson joins the show to discuss how healing our inner child is essential to raising emotionally resilient children....
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Episode 92: Routines: The Secret to Success (Even When They Seem Boring)
In this episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, we dive into the importance of routines for children with ADHD. Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll learn:
The Power of Routines: Routines may seem boring, but they...
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Episode 91: Screens, Stress and Sleep: Parenting Through the Digital Age
In this insightful and reflective episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, we dive deep into Jonathan Haidt’s provocative and widely discussed book, The Anxious Generation. Host [Your Name], a psychologist and parent,...
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Episode 90: The Smart Parents Guide to Screens and Social Skills
In this insightful and reassuring episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, we dive deep into the nuanced relationship between screens, social skills, and our children's development. Leanne candidly shares a funny...
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Episode 89: Screen Time Boundaries That Actually Stick
Struggling with screen time battles? You’re not alone. In this episode, psychologist Leanne Tran tackles the modern parenting dilemma: how to set screen limits that stick—without meltdowns or guilt. Discover why...
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Episode 88: Digital Dopamine: Understanding Screen Time Addiction
What is really going on in your child’s brain when they can’t seem to put the screen down? Could it be more than just a habit—perhaps even a neurological craving? In this episode, recorded from a beach holiday, Leanne...
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