Helping Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Helping Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Author: Erin Royer, MA Clinical Psychology, Child Development Specialist August 17, 2023 Duration: 27:21

Life is messy. As we deal with life, our minds are often messy too. How do we teach our children the tools to deal with the messiness of life? Dr. Caroline Leaf explains why just helping kids learn to connect with feelings isn't enough and introduces us to the 5 steps we can use and teach our kids when life presents us with difficult situations.

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, and clinical and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in psychneurobiology and metacognitive neuropsychology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. Since the early 1980s, Dr. Leaf has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. As a highly sought-after expert on mental health, she is the host of the top-rated podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mess. Dr. Leaf is also the author of several bestselling books, including Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess among others.



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Erin Royer brings her background as a child development specialist and her MA in Clinical Psychology to every conversation on Parenting Beyond Discipline. While the name hints at moving past punitive measures, this podcast truly explores the full landscape of raising children in a modern world. You’ll hear thoughtful discussions that connect children's physical health and fitness to their mental well-being, and consider how family dynamics shape education and self-esteem. Erin approaches these sometimes-daunting topics with a relatable and warm presence, finding moments of humor in the daily chaos of family life. It’s a resource that feels like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable friend, one who understands that parenting is about nurturing the whole child-and the whole parent, too. Tune in for practical insights that extend far beyond behavior management, offering a broader, more compassionate view of child development.
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