Leave Unwanted Behaviors Behind - Teaching Emotional Regulation

Want to leave those unwanted behaviors behind? Find out how in this episode!

Lauren walks you through teaching emotional regulation. She covers the three steps to helping children regulate their emotions and control behaviors.

What is Emotional Abuse?

We all recognize physical abuse when we see it. But…..what is emotional abuse? Lauren explains the 9 types of emotional abuse with examples of each. She discusses the long-term impact emotional abuse has on children.

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How to Effectively Counter Demotivation in Kids (and adults)

Are the kids in your life demotivated? Is there a lack of enthusiasm in the tasks you give them? In this episode, Lauren discusses what causes demotivation. She also gives several tips and tricks to get kids engaged!

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Biology, Memory, and Motivation.

Do you have problems getting motivated? What about getting your kids or students motivated? A lack of motivation is a problem we've all faced. When confronting kids with tasks they don't want to do, how do we motivate them? Listen to this episode and find out how!

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Emotional Regulation with Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner

Join us for this informative interview with Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner, Doctor of Counseling Psychology and the owner of APT Counseling Services LLC.

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How to Combat Perfectionism and Increase Your Joy

Are you, or your child, a perfectionist? Do you worry you might be? Then this episode is for YOU!

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Putting Self-Care into Practice with Routines

Lauren discusses how small, incremental changes to your morning routine starts the day in a calmer, less reactive state of mind.

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Grit, Growth, Mindset and Intrinsic Motivation with Matthew Davidoff

Lauren has a discussion with Matthew Davidoff on how to promote grit and motivation in kids as well as how to handle mental health in the school system and at home.

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Self Care Big 5: Movement & Exercise

Lauren discusses the importance of movement. It improves your overall health now but also makes sure you can move easily as you age.

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Self Care Big 5: Socialization

Lauren dives into the importance of socialization for our all-around good health.

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Self Care Big 5: Water and Sleep

Lauren discusses the overall benefits of being both well hydrated AND well rested.

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Self Care & Food

Lauren talks about using food for stress management, self-care, and well-being.

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Small Changes = Calmer and Happier You

Lauren discusses the 5 areas of self-care that will lead you to a calmer, less reactive state.

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Building Confidence in Kids

Lauren interviews Nellie Harden, a Family Life & Leadership Coach, focusing on girls age eight through the teenage years.

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Listener Questions!

In this episode, Lauren answers listener questions. She’s chosen from a selection of questions sent in by listeners and through her social media channels.

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Achieving and Maintaining Emotional Balance

Everyone experiences the highs and lows of our nervous system being overstimulated. But, how do you calm back down and return to the window of tolerance?

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Decoding Unwanted Behaviors

All children act out for a reason, even if you can’t understand it in the moment. In this episode, Lauren looks at the five needs areas that, when unmet, are the cause of those challenging behaviors.

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Communicating with Kids: Saying How You Feel

Many of us are already stressed out with work, taking care of family, and all the other life things. Then, your child says something that hurts your feelings. Part of the “I feel…..” strategy is having a healthy conversation with your kiddo about how YOU feel.

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Effective Communication: The Power of a Written Note

When problems come up or children misbehave, effective communication is key to changing the situation. Can writing a note to a child with good old pen and paper be effective? It sure can!

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Improve Communication: Information instead of Instructions

You find dirty clothes all over your kiddo’s bedroom floor. Do you respond with giving information or instructions? And…which is better? What you say and how you say it can make all the difference.

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Returning to us Podcast

Professor turned brain coach, speaker, and book devourer, I'm on a mission to use a trauma and neuroscience-based approach to help educators and parents, like you, to reduce stress, get students to listen, and diminish behaviors.