DiscoverThe Motherhood PodcastEpisode 6 - Raising Calm: Understanding your child's brain from the brainstem up
Episode 6 - Raising Calm: Understanding your child's brain from the brainstem up

Episode 6 - Raising Calm: Understanding your child's brain from the brainstem up

Update: 2025-06-02
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Ever wonder why your child melts down, zones out, or seems to overreact? In this episode, we dive into what’s really going on beneath the surface , starting from the brain stem up. Join us as Elize Cronje, experienced play therapist and mom whisperer, unpacks how a child’s developing brain influences their emotions, behaviors, and ability to self-regulate.


You’ll learn:

How the different parts of the brain work together (or don’t!) during stress

What this means for tantrums, bedtime battles, and big feelings

Simple, powerful ways to support your child’s emotional development every day

This is a must-listen for any parent who wants to respond with more understanding and less frustration. Because when we understand what’s happening in their brain, we can meet them with compassion.

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Episode 6 - Raising Calm: Understanding your child's brain from the brainstem up

Episode 6 - Raising Calm: Understanding your child's brain from the brainstem up

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