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In this powerful conversation, Dr. Michele Borba joins us to discuss what she calls the growing “empathy crisis” in children and teens — and why empathy may be one of the most important skills we can nurture in the next generation.
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Ever wonder why your child holds it together all day at school, only to completely fall apart the moment they get home? In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, registered psychologists Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson explore why children often save their biggest emotions for the people they feel safest with.
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Guest: School Refusal
What do you do when your child refuses to go to school? From morning meltdowns and anxiety to children who simply won't get in the car, school avoidance can be incredibly challenging for families. Tania Johnson, Registered Psychologist and Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, joins CTV Morning Live Edmonton to discuss school refusal, the emotions behind it, and how parents can support children who struggle to attend school.
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Guest: Lenore Skenazy
Lenore Skenazy on Free-Range Parenting, Anxiety & Resilience Are we protecting our children—or unintentionally making them more anxious and less confident? In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, we sit down with Lenore Skenazy, founder of the Free-Range Kids movement and co-founder of Let Grow, to explore how overprotective parenting may be contributing to childhood anxiety, declining independence, and a lack of resilience in today's children.
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Guest: Julie Lythcott-Haims
In this episode, we sit down with Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult, to explore how well-intentioned parenting can sometimes get in the way of the very skills children need to become capable, confident adults.
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Why does your child fall apart over the smallest mistake? A broken pencil. A wrong answer. Losing a game. A drawing that didn’t turn out exactly right. What seems minor to us can sometimes trigger a HUGE emotional reaction in our kids.
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Guest: Dr. Susan Linn
Are we raising our children, or are Big Tech, big business, and algorithms quietly doing it for us? Together, Tania and Susan unpack what it means to parent in a world where children's attention has become one of the world's most valuable commodities. They discuss why the conversation isn't about blaming parents or banning technology, but about reclaiming childhood through connection, imaginative play, boredom, and real-world experiences.
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Most parents know that play is important. But what if it's not the game that matters most—it's how you show up while you're playing? In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, child psychologists Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson pull back the curtain on what therapists know about play that every parent can use at home.
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Guest: Love Over Algorithms
Love Over Algorithms: Raising Kids Who Choose Connection Over Screens with Nikki Martyn Screens aren't just competing for our children's attention—they're competing for their relationships. And while many parents focus on limiting screen time, what if the real solution isn't found in stronger rules, but in stronger connections?
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Guest: Jennifer Anderson
Feeding children can bring up so much pressure. Are they eating enough? Are they getting the right nutrients? Should we limit sugar? What do we do when they refuse everything on their plate? In this episode, Tania is joined by Jennifer Anderson, registered dietitian, founder of Kids Eat in Color, and author of the new book, Feed Them Well: A Guide to Raising Healthy, Confident Eaters for Life.
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