Ages and Stages: 3-5 Year Olds
Understanding child development at each stage is crucial in having appropriate expectations of our children. It also helps us to help them m...
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Nurturing the Heart of a Child
Dr. Barbara Sorrels and her daughter, Krista Macias share about parenting and childhood development from a unique perspective. Dr. Barbara’s experience as a mom, grandmother, university prof...
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20 of 39 episodesAges and Stages: Toddlers
Discussing development of children ages 18 months through two years old. We talk about everything from tantrums, potty training, and autonom...
Ages and Stages: Infants
Having an understanding of child development is crucial in developing appropriate expectations of our children in each stage. In this first...
Parenting in Difficult Times
This is a challenging season for most of us, but difficult family times are not unique to Covid-19. Hopefully this episode will offer some e...
Raising Daughters
In Raising Daughters, we explore the minds and emotional lives of girls. From little girls to teenagers, this episode will offer insight int...
Raising Sons
Understanding paternal nurturance and male emotional intelligence can help us tremendously in raising healthy, thriving, boys. Boys and girl...
Holding Children Accountable: Shame vs. Guilt
Shame is feeling remorse for who I am while guilt is a feeling of remorse for what I have done. In this episode we look at how to hold child...
Healthy Gender Identity Development in Children: An Interview with Living Hope Ministries
In this episode we got to interview Ricky Chelette from Living Hope Ministries in Arlington, Texas about how healthy gender identity develop...
Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry and conflict is inevitable, but there are things that we as parents can do to set our kids up for a lifetime of friendship....
Connecting with Your School Age Child
When kids go back to school it becomes so important that parents are intentional with the time they have after school and on weekends with t...
Helping Kids with Homework!
Homework can be challenging for families to learn to handle well! How much is too much? How can we motivate children? How do teachers, paren...
Helping Children of Trauma
In this episode we wrap up our first series on helping children of trauma. We discuss the four core fears that lie within children and how t...
Children and Trauma 101
Learn more about what trauma is, why it is such a hot topic today, and resources for helping children who have experienced trauma. Dr. Barba...
Helping Children Through Medical Trauma
Many children have had to or will have to experience medical procedures whether unforeseen or routine that can leave children feeling scared...
Teaching our Kids (And Ourselves) to Handle Social Conflict
Our kids are a blessing to us and we can expect that they will be a blessing to other people! In this episode Dr. Barbara Sorrels and her da...
Kids with Sensory Processing Issues
What is sensory processing and how does it relate to self regulation? How do I know if my kid has sensory processing issues and what can I d...
Those Times When You Have to Say No
One of the times in which children are most prone to becoming dis-regulated is when we have to say "no." In this episode we explore strategi...
Developing Self Regulation in Children
Self regulation is the capacity to control your emotions, behavior, and thinking. It is a crucial skill for children to function in a classr...
Why Traditions and Rituals are Important for Children
Traditions and rituals are an important part of communicating to our children that they have a place and a people to belong to. It takes ini...
The Prenatal Period: What Parents Should Know
Attachment begins while a mother is still pregnant. The feelings that she develops toward her baby and has about the pregnancy predict the q...