How to Respond to Tantrums: Co-Regulation and Brain Science with Dr. Faye Poole
Dam Parenting28 Maj 2025

How to Respond to Tantrums: Co-Regulation and Brain Science with Dr. Faye Poole

Why do small children have such massive reactions to seemingly tiny problems? In this kickoff to our new monthly series, child psychologist Dr. Faye Poole from Kerr Psychology⁠ takes a warm, honest, and direct look at the neuroscience of "big emotions." We dive into the physical reality of the developing brain, exploring how the amygdala and prefrontal cortex play tug-of-war during a meltdown.

Faye explains the crucial difference between a tantrum and a true meltdown and offers practical, "in-the-moment" strategies like co-regulation and the "Name It to Tame It" technique. We discuss everyday triggers—from shoe-struggles to food refusal—and why your calm presence is the most powerful tool you have. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your child’s intensity, this episode provides the clarity and scripts you need to move from control to connection. It’s not about stopping the emotion; it’s about helping them navigate it.


Avsnitt(193)

17) Pass the Mic: Why We Created Dam Parenting and Where We're Heading

17) Pass the Mic: Why We Created Dam Parenting and Where We're Heading

Seventeen episodes in, and we are feeling more grateful than ever for this incredible international community. In this special episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren take a moment to "pass the mic" b...

27 Dec 202315min

16) Parenting and the Holidays: Navigating Family Dynamics and "Going Home" with Dr Naomi

16) Parenting and the Holidays: Navigating Family Dynamics and "Going Home" with Dr Naomi

'Tis the season for the "great trek" back to our home countries—but returning to our roots looks different once we’re the ones pushing the stroller. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we take a warm, h...

20 Dec 202348min

15) Postpartum Planning in the Netherlands: The First 6 Weeks with Doula Harriet

15) Postpartum Planning in the Netherlands: The First 6 Weeks with Doula Harriet

The nursery is ready and the birth plan is signed, but what happens when you actually bring the baby home? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with postpartum doula Harriet to navigate the o...

13 Dec 202355min

14) Pregnancy Over 35 in the Netherlands: Expert Advice from an OLVG Gynaecologist

14) Pregnancy Over 35 in the Netherlands: Expert Advice from an OLVG Gynaecologist

If you are navigating pregnancy over the age of 35 in the Netherlands, you might notice the "medical" side of the Dutch system clicking into gear. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we wrap up our prof...

6 Dec 202335min

13) Doulas in the Netherlands: Training, Registries, and Finding Your Birth Support

13) Doulas in the Netherlands: Training, Registries, and Finding Your Birth Support

What does it actually mean to have a doula by your side in the Netherlands? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we explore "the art of presence" with Joyce, a seasoned doula and trainer. We take an hone...

29 Nov 202337min

12) Dutch Kraamzorg Explained: Postpartum Care in the Netherlands with Laura

12) Dutch Kraamzorg Explained: Postpartum Care in the Netherlands with Laura

In the Netherlands, the first week after birth is defined by one word: Kraamzorg. But what does this unique Dutch postpartum care actually entail? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with La...

22 Nov 202358min

11) Understanding the Dutch Verloskundige: Midwifery Care in the Netherlands

11) Understanding the Dutch Verloskundige: Midwifery Care in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, the verloskundige (midwife) is the cornerstone of your pregnancy journey, but for those of us from abroad, the autonomy they hold can be a surprise. In this episode of Dam Parentin...

15 Nov 202357min

10) You Weren’t Meant to Do This Alone: Redefining the Modern Village with Dr. Naomi Gibson

10) You Weren’t Meant to Do This Alone: Redefining the Modern Village with Dr. Naomi Gibson

We’ve all heard that "it takes a village," but for international parents in the Netherlands, that village doesn't just appear—it has to be built. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we’re joined by clin...

8 Nov 202342min

Populärt inom För unga lyssnare

badfluence
rss-fran-blojor-till-brollop
rss-jossan-nina
lojsan-buster
alska-oss
rss-dumpenpodden
magiska-godnattsagor
the-power-meeting-podcast
mammasanningar-med-vivi-och-carin
rss-vuxna-pa-latsas
dilemma-2
rss-milf-med-mera
godnattstund
rss-hastnetpodden
rss-pa-insidan-med-bjorn-rudman
rss-skilsmassopodden
fatta-familjen
rss-2under2
rss-sagor-med-saga
tabberaset