136: Notes from a Child Psychologist. With Dr. Tasha Brown

Are you curious about the psychology behind your child's actions? Tune in as my guest, Dr. Tasha Brown shares her insights and expert notes. Click here for the show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. When working with parents or, as apparent myself, I often wonder if this situation warrants seeking the advice of a professional psychologist. Today, Dr. Tasha Brown helps us clarify when it is essential to seek them out.  What We Talked About: How to know when you and your child need to meet with a psychologist Dr. Tasha’s Parent Management Training The difference between Labeled intentional praise and unlabeled praise. Positive reinforcement and "cool down" spaces instead of punitive “timeouts.”  Age-appropriate expectations for children Early signs of depression in adolescent girls and how to support them Things to Remember: “When you work with children, you’re not just working with an individual. You’re working with a family.” “We know that the more attention we give to certain behaviors, the more we see them, even if they’re negative.” “When it’s important to the family's well-being that the child listens right away, we teach parents how to make appropriate requests of their children.” “Set the expectations but also manage your expectations.” “When children have what we call ‘protective factors,’ it decreases their likelihood of anxiety and depression as adolescents.” “Children are not born with the language they need to express their BIG emotions. The adults in their lives model and teach them how to communicate effectively.” ― Dr. Tasha Brown For Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, click HERE