Do Your Kids Feel Loved By You? (How to Make Certain)
Watch the VideoYou probably hate it when your child loses it when they get upset! But do you know what's going on in their brain when they have that reaction? In this episode, I explain the results from a study that reveals when a child says, "I'm angry," it decreases...
The Antidote to Guilt, Shame, and Blame as a Parent
Watch the VideoWe know that kids don’t come with an instruction manual and parenting doesn’t have a road map. That often leaves us confused, defeated, frustrated, and ashamed of our failures. It doesn’t have to be that way! This episode highlights a question that I...
How to Talk to Your Kid’s Teacher About Behavior Problems
Is your child's behavior at school creating stress and anxiety in your family? Do you fear daily reports from the teacher? Are you unsure how to handle what's going on when you talk to the teacher or staff? I've helped many families navigate this issue in my private...
2 Tips for Parents Dealing with Their Child’s Anxiety
Listen to the PodcastWatch the VideoYou probably hate it when your child loses it when they get upset! But do you know what's going on in their brain when they have that reaction? In this episode, I explain the results from a study that reveals when a child says, "I'm...
What are the Warning Signs of Anxiety in Children?
Listen to the Podcast Watch the Video Do you wonder if some of your children’s behaviors are related to anxiety? Have you seen an increase in big emotions, worry, fear, or confusion? Is one of the unforeseen fallouts of 2020 that our kids are experiencing increased...
Is Your Child a “Two Marshmallow Kid?”
This is part 3 of a 3-part series on emotions. To watch part 1, please click the following links: What You Need to Know about Your Kids’ Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviors Why your child should say “I’m angry” Have you ever felt that your kids are too impulsive? Do...
Why your child should say “I’m angry”
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on emotions. To watch part 1, please click the following link: What You Need to Know about Your Kids’ Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviors (spoiler – they’re all connected!)You probably hate it when your child loses it when they get...
What You Need to Know about Your Kids’ Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviors (spoiler – they’re all connected!)
About this episode Kids say things that often lead us to the wrong conclusions about what is going on. A Yale study reveals how much our feelings influence what we think and do, especially children! This episode dives into the trick that helps us get to the heart of...
Stop trying to reason and rationalize with your child!
Topics discussed in this episode Why explaining rationally doesn't work with kids How to more effectively communicate with children Annoucement of my upcoming book, Device Detox. Go to https://www.devicedetoxbook.com/ Hi, I'm Dr. Brenna Hicks, The Kid Counselor....
Understanding your kid’s big emotions (anger, crying, etc.)
About this episode One of the key practices in Play Therapy is figuring out the emotion behind the behavior. When you know what emotion is causing a child to act a certain way, you can then reflect that feeling back to them and often diffuse any behavior issues. In...
Say it in 10 words or less!
This "Rule of thumb" comes straight out of Dr. Brenna's private parent coaching class I understand that you want to like being a Mom again! If you resonate with this message, and you say to yourself "I speak too much", "I say too much", "I over explain", "I...
Pediatricians should prescribe PLAY! (not meds)
Topics discussed in this episode American Academy of Pediatrics study encouraging pediatricians to prescribe play The benefits of play to over-stressed kids Link to journal: The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children Hi, I'm Dr...