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The Parenting Horizons PodcastAuthor: Julie Ross M.A.
A lively presentation of insights, tips and techniques for parents of children ages 12 months through 25 years. Hosted by best selling author and parenting expert Julie Ross M.A. (www.ParentingHorizons.com) and Dr. Elizabeth Cohen. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Is Your Child Stressed? Are You?
Episode 12
Tuesday, 12 May, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Teresa Stern, LCSW, somatic therapist, and founder of Mindful Therapy Brooklyn (https://www.mindfultherapybrooklyn.com) , to explore how children’s behavior is deeply connected to their nervous systems, sensory needs, and body awareness. Drawing from her training in somatic therapy, TheraPlay, sensory integration, and experiential modalities, Teresa explains why behavior should be understood as communication — not something to judge or “fix.”We discuss the difference between experiential and cognitive therapy, why intelligence is not the same as emotional awareness, and how parents can help children connect bodily sensations to feelings and self-expression. Teresa shares insights into why some kids crash into things, spin, swing, or seek intense movement, and how sensory input shapes emotional and behavioral regulation.The conversation also dives into fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses, the importance of completing stress responses, and practical ways parents can support healthy nervous system regulation at home. Teresa introduces the PACE framework — Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy — as a powerful guide for connecting with children without shame or comparison.This episode is a compassionate and eye-opening look at how curiosity, body awareness, and nervous system support can transform the way we understand and respond to our kids.
