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Episode 66: Thriving in chaos with Shona Gates
How can parents navigate the complexities of raising neurodivergent children while balancing their own personal and professional lives? In this episode, I sit down with Shona Gates, a mother of three, business owner,...
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Episode 65: Getting demand avoidant kids to do things
How can I help parents better understand and address their demand-avoiding children’s behaviour? In this episode, I explore an approach called "declarative language," aimed at transforming parental demands into...
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Episode 64: Is your child's demand avoidance PATHOLOGICAL?
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and how does it differ from typical demand resistance in children? Could it be a form of anxiety that leads to extreme avoidance of everyday tasks? How does this anxiety...
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Episode 63: Autism in girls
In this episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, I explore how autism presents differently in girls and why it is often underdiagnosed. What are the unique challenges faced by girls on the autism spectrum, and how can...
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Episode 62: Is Autism a superpower?
In this episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, I dive into a thought-provoking question: Is autism truly a superpower? What does this popular phrase mean, and is it an accurate way to describe the experience of...
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Episode 61: Managing screen time
How can you, as a parent, effectively manage your children’s screen time in today’s digital world? What are the potential risks associated with too much screen time, and how can these impact a child’s mental and...
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Episode 60: What is ADHD?
What is ADHD, and how does it affect children? ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, affects not only attention but also a child's ability to regulate emotions and behaviour. How does it impact their...
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Episode 59: ADHD Support for kids at school
In this episode, I explore essential strategies to help children with ADHD succeed in the school environment. How can creating a structured routine, providing clear instructions, and using visual aids help children...
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Episode 58: How to know if your child has ADHD
In this episode, I dive deep into the signs and symptoms of ADHD and how parents can recognize when their child might need an assessment. Here are some key questions I address: What is ADHD and how does it manifest in...
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Episode 57: Mindset for Parenting - Gap vs Gain
In this episode, I explore a powerful shift in parenting mindset: Are you focusing on "The Gap" or "The Gain" in your child's development? How can changing your perspective from what your child hasn't yet achieved to...
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Episode 56: The Parenting Handbook with Tammy Schamuhn Part 2
For today’s episode of my podcast, this is part 2 of my discussion with Tammy. We are discussing parenting with psychology. How can understanding your child’s brain development improve your approach to parenting? What...
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Episode 55: The Parenting Handbook with Tammy Schamuhn Part 1
In today’s episode, we have as our guest: Tammy SchamuhnTammy And I will be discussing parenting and therapy. Some of the answers you will find are of these questions: How do therapists identify the most appropriate...
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