The Child Psych Podcast
Episodes
Fostering Resiliency in Teens with Kim Payne, Episode #76
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a recording from our 2024 summit. The tween and teen years are rife with intense social challenges in school, friendships, sports, and other a...
Trauma-Proofing our Kids with Dr. Levine, Episode #75
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Tammy interview one of the top trauma experts on the planet, Dr. Peter Levine; founder of the Somatic Experiencing method of therapy a...
Neurodivergent Autism Affirming Care with Dr. Tay, Episode #74
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this refreshing and highly informative podcast, Dr. Tay brings her expertise on autism, early diagnosis, latest trends, research, care, and family ...
Anxious Nation with Laura Morton, Episode #73
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Tammy interviews Laura Morton, director of the groundbreaking documentary "Anxious Nation " which has won 11 coveted film making award...
Building Authentic Communication with our Teens with Dr. Edgette, Episode #72
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode Tammy interviews Dr. Janet Edgette on how we communicate more effectively with teens. Janet has a unique approach to establish...
Sneak Peak: Tania reads Chapter 8: Cultivating Resilience
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get a sneak peak of "The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children". Tania reads Chapter 8: Cultivating Resilience. In this chapter...
The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient children with Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson, Episode #70
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Tammy and Tania walk you through their new book: The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children. This book helps...
How to Handle Challenging Behaviour in Kids with Dr. Ross Greene, Episode #69
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your child doesn't want to do their homework. You offer them a reward if completed. The reward is no longer working, so then you put in a consequence....
Aggression & Boys with Tosha Shore, Episode #68
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you have a boy who is struggling with meltdowns in public, is physically aggressive when things don’t go their way (hits, kicks, throws thin...
How to Engage in Therapeutic Play with your Kids w/ Tania Johnson and Tammy Schamuhn, Episode #67
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Tania and Tammy discuss a framework for therapeutic play with your kids. We look at the importance of looking at your own exper...
Navigating the Journey of Supporting Transgender Youth with Dr. Tash, Episode #66
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Natasha Poulopoulos, a Psychologist, Educator and Advocator, explores how both parents and professionals can support transgender ...
Empowering Parents of Neurodivergent Children with Dr. Palmer, Episode #65
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Palmer of Inclusion Matters Collective walks us through how to support, nurture, and help our neurodivergent children to shine! He explores ...
Play Therapy: What it is, How it Works, and When to use it with Lisa Dion, Episode # 64
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Play is to the child what talk is to the adult. Play therapy is a medium for expressing feelings, exploring relationships, describing experiences, dis...
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Buque, Episode #63
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is a recoding from our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit. In this deeply impactful interview , Dr. Buqué, author of "Break t...
A Strength Based Approach to Helping Youth with ADHD w/ Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, Episode #62
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, a PHD Clinical Psychologist who specializes in ADHD. Dr. Honos Webb talks abouta str...
Nurturing Connection, Navigating Discipline and Staying Sane as a Parent w/ Eli Harwood, Episode #61
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this incredible podcast, Eli Harwood, know as the "Attachment Nerd" on social media talks all things parenting. As a Licensed therapist, she shares...
Coping with Grief During the Holiday Season w/ Tania Johnson and Tammy Schamuhn, Episode #60
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grieving during the holiday period can be extremly difficult. The pressure to smile, attend events, and celebrate can feel isolating and demanding. Ma...
Putting an End to Mealtime Struggles w/ Dr. Deborah MacNamara,Episode # 59
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have lost sight of the fact that feeding our families is about human relationship and emotional well-being. If you are struggling with your ch...
Talking to Kids About Sex w/Samantha Dover, Episode #58
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tammy interviews Registered Psychologist, Samantha Dover, on the importance of talking to our children and teens about sex, consent, a...
Building Strong Sibling Relationships & Preventing Rivalry w/Tammy & Tania Ep #57
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson discuss how parents can cut through the arguing and foster a loving, supportive bond between...
Hunt, Gather, Parent: Ancient Parenting Wisdom w/ Dr. Michaleen Doucleff, Episode #56
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is a recording from our 2023 Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit. In this interview, Dr Doucleff, author of " Hunt, Gather, ...
Getting our Teens Motivated w/ Dr. Melanie McNally, Episode #55
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Tammy inteviews Dr. Melanie Mcnally, who specializes in working with teens. Melanie is a clinical psychogist & author who helps te...
How to Look After Your Mental Health as a Parent w/Tammy & Tania Ep #54
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Tania and Tammy discussed parental wellness. Together they discuss how the concept of self-care needs to be explored from a new persp...
Simplifying Parenting: How to Slow Down Childhood w/ Emily De La Torre, Episode #53
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, Emily De La Torre, Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor & wildly popular Instragram persona...
The 7 Principles of Creating a Strong Family With Mell Hashey, Episode #52
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we are going to explore Mell and Joe Hashey's 7 elemental points to become a strong family. Mell and Joe, of The Strong Family ...
Helping Children Cope with Divorce & Separation w/Tammy & Tania Episode #51
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tammy and Tania discuss the impact of divorce and separation on children and offer concrete tools and strategies to help children flo...
How we Help Our Kids Develop Positive Habits w/ Dr. B.J Fogg, Episode #50
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tammy interviews Dr. BJ Fogg, author of the book "Tiny Habits" & Founder of the Behavior Design Lab at Standford University, and S...
Neuroception of Safety: Seeing Misbehaviour in a Whole New Light, Episode#49
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tammy interviews Dr. Stephen Porges, one of the most world renowned psychologists and trauma specialists of our time. In this exciting...
The Magic of Family Dinners w/ Tania & Tammy, Episode #48
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Tania and Tammy look at the research on family dinners and how time together enhances resiliency and connection. Attachment, emotion ...
Porn-Proofing our Kids with Dr. Kristen Jensen, Episode #47
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Tammy interviews Kristen Jensen, founder of “Defend Young Minds” which is an organization that teaches "digital self-defense." The...
Tackling Sleep Issue with Infants & Toddlers with Elli Pears & Sarah Hemstock, Episode #46
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast Tammy interviews Elli Pears & Sarah Hemstock; sleep specialists and founders of "My Connected Motherhood." In this episode we...
Men, Mental Health and Parenting with Eli Weinstein, Episode#45
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we speak to Eli Weinstein, LCSW, from "The Dude Therapist" podcast. Eli talks about mental health, parenting, postpartum anxiety a...
The Power of Play w/ Tammy and Tania, Ep#44
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tammy and Tania explore the importance of play in a child's world. They discuss ways in which parents and professionals can immerse t...
Calm the Chaos with Dayna Abraham, Episode # 43
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dayna's fabulous new book "Calm the Chaos" offers parents a roadmap for parenting even the most challenging of kids. In thid episode, Dayna walks us t...
The Power of Pausing with Dr. Harper, Episode 42
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We interview Dr.Harper on the power of slowing down our parenting response and pausing. Dr Harper's book on mindfulness, Shavasana Sun, takes children...
Culinary Art Therapy with Julie Ohana, Episode 41
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Ohana, MSW, blends her two passions- counselling and cooking to create a unique healing experience. In this episode, Julie talks about how cooki...
Fostering Resiliency in Children with Tania Johnson, Episode #40
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tania Johnson, R.Psych and Co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, explores the four pillars of resiliency along with concre...
Nutrition and Kids with Healthy Kids of America, Episode #39
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tania interviews Greg Crawford, founder of Healthy Kids of America, on how to help kids to form a healthy relationship with their bod...
How to Navigate Your Child's Anxiety with Dr. Dawn Huebener, Episode #38
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's epidose, Dr. Huebener offers wonderful, insightful ways to talk to children about anxiety. Dawn Huebner, PhD, is the author of an ever expa...
Fostering Emotion Regulation w/ Tammy & Tania, Episode 37
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tammy & Tania explore their 3-step model of emotion regulation and how to work with the brain instead of against it. So much of what ...
A Fresh Perspective on Technology with Gaia Bernstein, Episode #36
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tammy interviews Gaia Bernstein, a Law Professor, Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection, Co-Director of the Gibbons Institu...
How to Help Your Teen Flourish w/ Natalie Borrell, Episode #35
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Natalie Borrell, school psychologist and Founder of Life Success for Teens discusses everything teens! She explores why our teens ...
Optimal Sleep Practices for Kids and Teens with Tania Johnson, Episode #34
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep is such a huge issue for parents-- getting kids to sleep, keeping them their bed, keeping them in sleep or managing our own sleep deprivation! I...
Using Self-inquiry to Deepen the Parenting Experience with Byron Katie, Episode 33
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Byron Katie, an American speaker and author who teaches a method of self-inquiry known as "The Work of Byron Katie"...
Supporting Children with Sensory Struggles with Dayna Abraham, Episode 32
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we interview Dayna Abraham, founder of Lemon Lime Adventures, educator, speaker, and author of several books including Sensory Process...
Understanding Childhood Depression with Tania Johnson, Episode 31
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tania Johson explores the biological, social and psychological roots of depression. She shares a number of holistic strategies that e...
Breaking Intergenerational Cycles with Leslie Priscilla, Episode #30
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we interview Leslie Priscilla, founder of LatinX Parenting & certified parent coach with over 13 years of experience. In this epis...
Understanding Childhood Trauma with Tammy Schamuhn, Episode #29
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Child Psychologist and co-host of the ChildPsych Podcast, Tammy Schamuhn, explores childhood trauma, and how impacts children's psych...
Nurturing Strong Relationships with our Kids with Dr.Bren Episode 28
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Sarah Bren explores the fundamental principles of building strong relationships with our children - realistic, fun, and tool-...
Fostering a Growth Mindset with Big Life Journal, Episode #27
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Founder of Big Life Journal, Alexandra Eidens, shares the joy of Big Life Journal. She explores the nuts and bolts of a growth mindse...
Childhood Anxiety: Part 2 Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson, Episode #26
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of Childhood Anxiety, Tania and Tammy,both Registered Psychologists, Play Therapists and Founders of the Institute of Child Psychology, disc...
Understanding Childhood Anxiety w/ Tammy and Tania, Episode #25
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Tania and Tammy, both Registered Psychologists, Play Therapists and Founders of the Institute of Child Psychology, talk about c...
How to Nurture Executive Functioning in Teens with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, Episode #24
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, child psychologist and parent coach, will help you to understand why teens behave, think, and feel the wa...
The Differences between Boys and Girls Brains and Why it Matters with Dr. Gurian, Episode #23
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this fascinating podcast, Dr. Michael Gurian, New York Times Best Selling author, breaks down the differences between boys and girls brains and how...
How to Help Picky Eaters with Kids eat in Color, Episode #22
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jennifer Anderson, Founder of Kids Eat in Color, helps parents navigate picky eating. This podcast is full or tips and strategies to ...
How to Navigate Technology with Your Child with Dr. Mitnaul, Episode #21
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr. Mitnaul, child and adolescent psychiatrist, talks about all things tech! With humour and research, Dr. Mitnaul guides parents on ...
The Art of Roughhousing with Dr. Lawrence Cohen, Episode #20
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr. Lawrence Cohen, psychologist, author, and consultant, speaks to the amazing benefits of roughhousing on children's physcial, psyc...
How to Talk so Kids will Listen with Julie King and Joanna Faber, Episode #19
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Julie King and Joanna Faber, authors of the ground-breaking book: How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen, discuss how parents can mo...
How to Nurture Emotional Intelligence Post-Pandemic with Dr. Woo, Episode #18
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr. Jenny Woo, Harvard trained educator and emotional intelligence educator, answers one of the biggest questions that parents around...
Holistic Tips for Creating Positive Mental Health with Dr Saeed, Episode #17
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr. Madiha Saaed, board-certified holistic family physician and author of The Holistic Rx & Holistic Rx for Kids, uncovers how ...
No Bad Kids: Decoding our Littles with Janet Lansbury, Episode #16
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Janet Lansbury, best-selling author [No Bad Kids & Elevating Childcare], speaker, actress, podcast host [Unruffled] and sought-af...
Helping Children Overcome Tragedy & Process Grief with Julia Cook, Episode #15
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Julia Cook, award winning children's author with over 100 books, talks about how to really connect with children during heart-wrenchi...
Two Very Different Ways to Help Kids with Bullying by Dr. Brooks Gibbs and Jessica Joelle Alexander, Episode #14
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have 2 experts speaking on bullying from completely different perspectives. Dr Brooks Gibbs, award winning resilience educator, ta...
Getting Attachment Right with Dr. McNamara, Episode #13
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Deborah McNamara, clinical psychologist and best-selling author of several of our favourite books, explores the unfolding of the relational dance ...
The Secret to Raising the Happiest Children in the World with Jessica Joelle Alexander, Episode 12
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tammy Schamuhn interviews Jessica Joelle Alexander, International Parenting expert and author of the critically acclaimed book "The D...
The Self-Driven Child: Getting our Kids Motivated with Dr. Wiliam Stixrud, Episode #11
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Tammy interviews Dr. Wiliam Stixrud about how to create a child who is motivated and not crippled by anxiety (based on his cr...
Discipline that Doesn't Divide, Episode #10
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Tammy Schamuhn, co-host of The Child Psych Podcast, Registered Psychologist, Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology ...
Five Empowering Parenting Tools with Patty Wipfler and Toscha Schore, Episode #9
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patty Wipfler and Toscha Schore, authors of the incredible book "Listen: 5 Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges" explore five ...
The Power of Simplifying with Kim Payne, Episode #8
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Payne, best-selling author of the book "Simplicity Parenting" a world leader in the power of simplifying, talks about the stress response in our c...
Eat, Play, Love with Dr. Christina Bjorndal, Episode #7
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tammy and Tania interview Dr. Christina Bjorndal, a Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Bjorndal shares her own mental health journey and h...
The Brain and Parenting with Dr. Cindy Hovington, Episode # 6
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tania and Tammy are joined by Dr. Cindy Hovington, founder of Curious Neuron. Listen to Dr. Hovington break down neurobiological prin...
Our Girls are More Than a Body with Dr. Lexie Kite, Episode #5
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Dr. Lexie Kite. Dr Lexie Kite is the co-author of the incredible book "More than a body: Your body is an instrument, no...
Shame Proof Parenting with Mercedes Samudio, Episode #4
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We can no longer go about healing families and raising children by shaming their parents. In this episode, Tania Johnson and Tammy Schamuhn, interview...
See, Guide, Trust with Chazz Lewis, Episode #3
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I was spanked as a kid and I turned out just fine!" Join child psychologists Tania Johnson and Tammy Schamuhn as they delve into parenting myths, gen...
Connected Parenting with Jennifer Kolari, Episode #2
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tania Johnson and Tammy Schamuhn interview parenting expert Jennifer Kolari, author of the best-selling book "Connected Parenting" (a personal favouri...
How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids with Dr Laura Markham, Episode #1
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most parents think that if our child would just "behave," we could maintain our composure as parents. The truth is that managing our own emotions and ...