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Episode105: Connection Over Control: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids with Lisa Chan
In this powerful and validating episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, I’m joined by the insightful Lisa Chan — former Pediatric Occupational Therapist and creator of the Chaos to Calm course — to unpack what’s really...
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Episode 104: Supporting Autistic Kids at School: What Works and Why It Matters
In this powerful and practical episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, host Leanne Tran, psychologist and parent, explores the unique challenges autistic children face in school environments—and how parents can...
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Episode 103: How to Be Your Autistic Child’s Safe Base
How do we become the kind of parent our kids actually need—especially when they’re autistic, neurodivergent, or simply wired differently than we expected? This episode unpacks one of the most essential but often...
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Episode 102: Why Autistic Kids Need Their Stims
In this insightful and heartwarming episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, we return from the school holiday break refreshed—and ready to dive back into a crucial topic in our autism series: why stimming matters for...
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Episode101:Raising Ourselves as We Raise Our Kids: Dr. Emily Musgrove on Healing, Values, and Growth (Part 1)
Exploring emotional wellbeing, values-based living, and the courage to grow.
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we’re joined by Dr. Emily Musgrove—clinical psychologist, author of Unstuck, and resident...
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Episode101:Raising Ourselves as We Raise Our Kids: Dr. Emily Musgrove on Healing, Values, and Growth (Part 2)
Exploring emotional wellbeing, values-based living, and the courage to grow.
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we’re joined by Dr. Emily Musgrove—clinical psychologist, author of Unstuck, and resident...
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Episode 100: Dr. Jari Evertsz on Parenting Teens: Shift Your Mindset, Not Just Your Rules
In this powerful and insightful episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, Dr. Jari Evertsz unpacks one of the most common misconceptions in modern parenting — that teenagers are supposed to behave well all the time....
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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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