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Did you know kids have an 8th sense that helps them regulate emotions and behavior? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Bren and OT Kelly Mahler explore interoception—the sense that helps children notice body signals like hunger, stress, or excitement—and share practical strategies for parents to build emotional awareness and resilience through play and connection.

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346. The science of interoception: How parents can help kids connect body signals to emotions with OT Kelly Mahler

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187. BTS: How can I parent my daughter so she doesn’t become a people pleaser?

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Learn what parents can to to lessen the likelihood of your child becoming a people pleaser.

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148. Unlocking the power of polyvagal theory: Using the nervous system to wire our children for resilience, with Seth Porges

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Did you know that understanding the intricate ways our nervous system responds to our environment can actually help us raise children who are resilient, healthy, and mindful?

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106. Recognizing and overcoming codependency in parenthood with Alana Carvalho

spot the signs of codependency

Whether you are in a fully codependent relationship or not, there can be subtle things people do in romantic relationships, with friends, and within a parent-child relationship that can heighten aspects of codependency. Here to help parents spot the signs of codependency (whether in yourself or in your partner in parenting) and teach you strategies and behaviors to help you create a more healthy and secure relationship with your child is self-proclaimed “Codependent Perfectionist” and LMHC Alana Carvalho.

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