Raising Healthy Kid Brains

Amy Nielson
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Raising Healthy Kid Brains

Raising Healthy Kid Brains helps moms and teachers understand how children’s brains work and what they can do to set them up for success. Discover the critical elements of supporting a child’s healthy brain development, psychological factors that influence emotional development, and simple suggestions to encourage the creativity and curiosity of life-long learners. Join your host, Amy Nielson, Founder of Planning Playtime, a provider of game-changing educational programs and resources to moms and teachers, as she and her guests discuss the importance of understanding child development. This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: *Am I communicating effectively with my child? *How can I build a bonding experience with my child? *What exactly are the structures, limits, and boundaries for children? *Why are good parent-teacher relationships important? *What benchmarks should I focus on in early childhood? To learn more, visit planningplaytime.com

  1. 21 NOV

    88. The Power of Energy and Body Language in Your Child’s Communication with Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo

    This week, I’m joined by Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo for a fascinating conversation about the deep connection between language, communication, and our bodies. As a coach, speech-language pathologist, learning behavioral specialist, and therapeutic energy worker, Siris brings a unique perspective to helping children build language skills and improve their quality of life.   Join us in this episode as Siris breaks down the three key components of communication and offers her top tips for helping parents become better communicators and advocates for our children. Siris guides us through a powerful exercise to identify our body's "yes" and "no" responses, and how this tool can help parents understand their child's needs before they have the verbal skills to express them.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/88

    41 min

  2. 7 NOV

    87. How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids: A Peaceful Parenting Approach with Kristina Manning

    This week, I’m joined by school counselor and Peaceful Parent Coach Kristina Manning who is on a mission to help overwhelmed parents stop yelling at their kids. She breaks down the principles of peaceful parenting, highlights the science behind why yelling ultimately doesn’t work, and what we can do instead to teach our kids emotional regulation skills that will serve them well into adulthood.   If you want to break the cycle of yelling and build a stronger, more respectful relationship with your children, this episode is for you. Kristina offers practical tips and a helpful framework for responding to your children in a calm, intentional way, and sheds light on the biggest difference between peaceful parenting and permissive parenting.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/87

    29 min

  3. 24 OCT

    86. Heal Your Child's Stomach Pain: The Surprising Brain-Gut Connection with Dr. Ali Navidi

    In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ali Navidi, a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of GI Psychology. He specializes in innovative treatments for GI disorders using clinical hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy. With his expertise, we dive deep into the brain-gut connection and explore why so many children experience stomach discomfort related to stress and anxiety.   If your child suffers from regular stomach discomfort or has been diagnosed with IBS without any specific problem that doctors can find in their stomach, this episode is for you. Dr. Navidi breaks down the four-step progression of stomach pain related to stress and anxiety and offers hope for parents who have been struggling to find answers.    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/86

    37 min

  4. 10 OCT

    85. The Self-Esteem Doctor's Guide to Raising Confident Kids with Dr. Simone Alicia

    Dr. Simone Alicia noticed that many of the children and adults she worked with struggled with self-esteem issues. She realized that there was a need for a new approach to help people feel good about themselves from the inside out. By combining her background in education, modeling, and later studying neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and divinity, Dr. Simone developed powerful tools for boosting self-esteem.   Join us this week as Dr. Simone, a.k.a The Self-Esteem Doctor, gives us a clear definition of what self-esteem entails and how we can nurture it in our children. Hear her brilliant ice cream cone analogy for helping kids understand they are in charge of building their self-esteem, and her top tips for guiding our kids as they cultivate a confident inner dialogue.    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/85

    36 min

  5. 26 SEPT

    84. 5 Foundational Language Skills Your Toddler Needs for Speech Development with Jill Urbane

    This week, I’m joined by early childhood interventionist, Jill Urbane, as she shares her expertise on toddler speech development. Jill has been working with families for over 25 years, and in that time, she has created a comprehensive system that gives parents the tools they need to encourage their child’s development and set a strong foundation for learning and success.   Listen in to hear Jill break down the five foundational language skills all children need to develop, and her top tips for parents supporting their child’s speech at home. Learn how imitation of gestures and sounds helps with speech development, the role music and play can have in boosting your child’s speech, and Jill’s advice for making learning a joyful experience for your child.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/84

    35 min

  6. 12 SEPT

    83. From Teacher to Entrepreneur: How to Launch a Thriving Reading Coaching Biz

    As recent data shows that a staggering 67% of fourth graders in the United States have fallen behind in reading, Valerie and Amanda are on the front lines combating this crisis. Through the Elite Reading Coach Academy, they have gained the skills and tools to teach children to read using engaging, play-based methods that deliver real results.   Hear how Valerie and Amanda took the leap and became Elite Reading Coaches, starting their own businesses. They share the challenges they've overcome along the way, as well as the immense pride and fulfillment they feel in seeing their students gain confidence and fall in love with reading.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/83

    24 min

  7. 29 AUG

    82. Conquer Parental Comparison Syndrome and Parent at Your Child's Pace with Dr. Joel Warsh

    This week, I sit down with integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh to discuss his balanced approach to raising resilient kids. While he shares eye-opening data on the state of children's health today, Dr. Warsh focuses on small, gradual changes busy parents can make to nourish their families—no extreme lifestyle overhaul required.   Discover how reading labels, cooking one extra meal at home per week, and curating a more positive social media feed can have a profound ripple effect on your child's long-term wellness. Dr. Warsh walks you through simple micro-upgrades you can start implementing today to raise resilient kids, and arms you with wisdom that will help you think like a pediatrician as you parent at your child’s unique pace.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/82

    38 min

  8. 15 AUG

    81. Stop Yelling and Start Connecting with Celia Kibler

    Celia Kibler is a parenting expert with over 45 years of experience. She’s also a bestselling author, international speaker, and founder of the International Day of Calm. Her acclaimed 21 Days to Stop Yelling course is designed to guide you through a journey of self-reflection and practical skill-building to help you replace yelling with constructive and compassionate communication, and she’s sharing her insights with us on this episode.   If you’re ready to stop yelling and start connecting with your kids on a deeper level, listen in. Celia shares her secret to getting kids to cooperate without resorting to yelling, doable tips that will transform your parenting, and the importance of play, both for you and your kids, in fostering a peaceful household.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/81

    47 min
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Raising Healthy Kid Brains helps moms and teachers understand how children’s brains work and what they can do to set them up for success. Discover the critical elements of supporting a child’s healthy brain development, psychological factors that influence emotional development, and simple suggestions to encourage the creativity and curiosity of life-long learners. Join your host, Amy Nielson, Founder of Planning Playtime, a provider of game-changing educational programs and resources to moms and teachers, as she and her guests discuss the importance of understanding child development. This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: *Am I communicating effectively with my child? *How can I build a bonding experience with my child? *What exactly are the structures, limits, and boundaries for children? *Why are good parent-teacher relationships important? *What benchmarks should I focus on in early childhood? To learn more, visit planningplaytime.com

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  • Creator
    Amy Nielson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 PLANNING PLAYTIME • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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