Delusional Optimism with Dr. B

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Are you interested in building a more diverse and equitable world? Do you want to learn how to communicate your emotions through a neuropsychological lens? Delusional Optimism with Dr. B is a podcast where we break down complex concepts into easy to understand actionable information. There are five overarching themes in Delusional Optimism; Resilience & Protective Factors Child Development & Parenting Emotions & Neuroscience Diversity & Equity In every episode, we will dig deeper into one or more of these bigger concepts and provide relatable stories and examples of how to approach the world with an informed and OPTIMISTIC mind! The goal is to connect and build a community that is open to learning how the brain works and what we can do to maximize our resilience, build protective factors into our world that support resilience from the beginning of life. Let’s Leave a Lifeprint!

Episodes

Monday Mar 01, 2021

What Toddlers Need (24-36 months) Me, My, Mine!

Monday Mar 01, 2021

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore discuss what toddlers need from 24 to 36 months. This stage of life can be a frustrating one, but Dr. B shares why parents should celebrate and appreciate their toddler saying no and setting boundaries during this period. Listen as she talks about why parents should be careful with what they say in front of their toddler and how toddlerhood plays into sibling dynamics.

“Imitation is a cornerstone of toddlerhood.” - Dr. B [05:29]

What You Will Learn:

[00:36] Intro

[02:06] Dr. B’s favorite thing about the toddler stage

[05:26] What to know about this age

[08:17] Some realistic examples and experiences

[11:40] Sibling dynamics and ACEs

[20:54] Why it’s important to understand the purpose of toddlerhood

[23:02] Parent-infant mental health

[25:29] Actionable takeaways

[30:46] Outro

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