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Parent Like A Psychologist

Parent Like A Psychologist

Hosted by: Leanne Tran

When your children don’t fit the mould, it can cause a lot of friction unless the adults in their lives can be flexible. This podcast is all about moulding ourselves to what our kids need to forge an easier, calmer...

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Ep. 14: School Refusal

In today’s episode, I want to discuss school refusal, a complex issue I've faced as a parent and a psychologist. School refusal varies, and it's more common among neurodivergent and learning-disabled children. Today,...
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Ep. 13: Seeing a GP about mental health with Dr. Shiromi

In today’s special episode, we have on our podcast Dr. Shiromi. With over 15 years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Shiromi is a distinguished fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners....
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Ep. 12: Visual Supports

In today’s episode, I wanted to discuss the topic of visual support. It's a subject that's gained a lot of popularity, and I've noticed that many people have been downloading the guide I have on my website, which...
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Ep. 11: Problem Solving

In this engaging podcast episode, I'd like to share my passion for improving the parenting experience and nurturing happy, well-adjusted children. My primary focus here is on cultivating essential life skills, such as...
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Ep. 10: Emotional Regulation

In today's episode, I discuss the important topic of emotional regulation, something that's especially relevant for families going through difficult times. Emotional regulation is the ability to manage our feelings...
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Ep. 9: Communicating With your Child (Managing behaviour series)

Today, we're diving into the fifth and final episode of our series on managing behaviour. It feels like we've been on this journey for quite some time, and maybe you feel the same way. As parents, we often find...
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Ep. 8: Aggression and Defiance (Managing behaviour series)

In this episode of the "Managing Behavior Series," I discuss strategies for dealing with defiant or aggressive behaviour in children. It's a challenging situation for parents, but understanding and addressing these...
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Ep. 7: Encouraging Positive Behaviour (Managing behaviour series)

Welcome back to another episode of “Parent like a Psychologist Podcast”. In this third part of my series on managing kids' behaviour, the focus is on how to encourage positive behaviour proactively. I’ll break it down...
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Ep. 6: Handling Meltdowns (Managing behaviour series)

Welcome back to another episode. In this second part of my series on managing kids' behaviour, I'm talking about how to handle meltdowns and tantrums. The main things I'll cover are stopping these emotional outbursts...
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Ep. 5: EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE (MANAGING BEHAVIOUR SERIES)

In today's episode, I want to talk about how to guide your kids in a good way. Discipline isn't just about what to do when kids act up; it's like a whole plan that includes stopping problems before they start,...
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Ep. 4: Anxiety in Kids

In this episode, I am talking about anxiety in kids. Anxiety is when children feel super worried even if there's no big problem. I explain how anxiety is different from normal fear and how it involves thoughts,...
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Ep. 3: Causes of ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Learning Disorders

Today's episode is all about causes of ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Learning Disorders. When kids have things like ADHD or anxiety, parents often wonder if they caused it, either through genes or choices they've made....
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