Ep 54: Self-Regulation Starts with Us: Helping Kids Manage Big Emotions (ft. Nerissa Bauer)

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s so important for families navigating the ups and downs of childhood and parenting: behavioral and Executive Function challenges in kids. I had the pleasure of inviting back to Focus Forward the wonderful Dr. Nerissa Bauer, a developmental pediatrician with a wealth of knowledge and compassion for helping families thrive. Nerissa has been a great partner with us at Beyond BookSmart and I’m so happy to be able to share her wisdom with you all again. Listen today to hear us explore the messages behind children’s behaviors, the connection between emotional regulation and executive function, and how parents and caregivers can approach challenges with curiosity, collaboration, and love. Dr. Bauer shared invaluable insights, from understanding the “why” behind behaviors to the power of the pause and how we can model self-regulation for ourselves and for our kids. Be sure to check the show notes after you listen to learn more about Nerissa’s work. Learn More About Dr. Nerissa Bauer YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@NerissaBauerMD LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nerissa-bauer-md-mph-faap-4b692967/ Let’s Talk Kids’ Health https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/ Teach Me ADHD Virtual Courses for Parents and Kids https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/virtual-courses Ep 39: Speaking Up: How to Empower Our Kids to Advocate for Themselves (ft. Dr. Nerissa Bauer) https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/podcast?wchannelid=y1lzulxlcs&wmediaid=j5rz3vnbkp Emotional Regulation Resources Emotional Regulation as a Kid Can Be Challenging: These 7 Activities May Help https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/executive-functioning-strategies-blog/7-activities-to-help-your-child-with-emotional-regulation How Beyond BookSmart Supports Students with Emotional Regulation Challenges https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/how-we-help/stress-management Emotional Regulation and Executive Function Skills: A Powerful Link https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/executive-functioning-strategies-blog/emotional-regulation-and-executive-function-skills-a-powerful-link How Can We Help Kids With Self-Regulation? - The Child Mind Institute https://childmind.org/article/can-help-kids-self-regulation/ Co-regulation: Helping children and teens navigate big emotions - Harvard Health Publishing https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/co-regulation-helping-children-and-teens-navigate-big-emotions-202404033030