Best Janine Halloran Podcasts (2024)

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Replay: Distraction Strategies for Adults 17:26

1d ago17:26

17:26

Playing is one of the biggest stress relievers in adults just as much as kids. It can help us look at life differently, have a break from life, be creative and lift your mood. In this episode Janine mentions a book called Play by Stuart Brown and Christopher Vaughan and some of the areas of play which are helpful tips and reminders. In this episode…

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Replay: Relaxation Strategies for Adults 11:11

22d ago11:11

11:11

What do you enjoy and makes you happy? Knowing what is really important to you, may be different to other people and how your mind and body works is really key to finding the best relaxation strategies for you. Some strategies will work some days and may work better on different days. Today in the episode we’ll discuss the following strategies: Ima…

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Replay: Deep Breathing Strategies for Adults 11:24

1M ago11:24

11:24

Have you ever felt like you’re in fight, flight and freeze mode? Does the situation you’re facing feel really intense and you need to take a moment to pause? Whether high stress situations or whether you’re doing a presentation, deep breathing strategies can help you get to the ‘rest and digest’ space. In this episode Janine looks at deep breathing…

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Three Playful Ways to Explore Feelings with Kids 8:21

2M ago8:21

8:21

What does happy feel like? What about being nervous? Sad or excited? Learning to identify feelings is so important for kids - when kids can label their feelings, it’s easier for them to self-regulate. One of the best ways to learn is through play, and you can work on feelings identification in fun and playful ways. In this episode Janine discusses:…

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Practicing SEL through Play: An Interview with Yara Habanbou from Sea of Knowledge 28:23

2M ago28:23

28:23

How do we teach our children social and emotional awareness in a fun and play filled way? Eventually our children will become adults so when they walk out into the world, we want them to step into their lives as aware and in control of their emotions as possible. In this episode we discuss: The resources Yara has put together to support social and …

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Ways to Connect with Kids and Teens 13:13

3M ago13:13

13:13

Building a strong connection with our children is really important and taking the time to invest in our relationships with them at each stage of childhood and into the teenage years. Today Janine considers the opportunities we create for them to share what they like and what you enjoy also in day to day life. How can we connect with our kids well s…

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Helping Kids with Social Skills and Friendships: An interview with Caroline Maguire 21:35

3M ago21:35

21:35

Have you noticed social skills missing in your kids? Caroline Maguire, author of Why Will No One Play With Me?, joins me to discuss how to support your child and build them up through play. Here’s some of the areas we cover: The importance of play How to play with your kids in a role play situation The power of storytelling to explain social situat…

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Coping Skills for Teens Who Are Angry 12:47

4M ago12:47

12:47

Has your child hit their teenage years and puberty has started? Have you noticed their emotions are changing? What about their most extreme emotions? Do you find that your teenager can feel really angry at times? In today’s episode, Janine unpacks some strategies to help you as parents support your teenager and how to develop that connection betwee…

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Books to Help Kids with OCD: An Interview with Marin Canaday 25:53

4M ago25:53

25:53

OCD can manifest itself in different ways with different obsessions and focus that are going on in your life. Children’s author, Marin Canaday describes OCD feeling like a monster devouring your emotions and feelings, where you could get to the point where you feel out of control and you begin to believe the lies the OCD obsessions tell you about y…

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Seven Coping Skills to Use at an Elementary School 12:30

4M ago12:30

12:30

A child at Elementary School will be learning and figuring out what emotions are and what’s going on in their bodies when their ‘big feelings’ appear. They’ll be learning to put names to their emotions and trying figuring out why they’re feeling what they are. In the moments when they feel upset, overwhelmed and unable to put words to their emotion…

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Be brave! Ellie Campbell and her anxiety toolkit 54:14

5M ago54:14

54:14

Ellie Campbell is a mom of two, wife, photographer, writer, copy editor… and very much a worrier. Having dealt with anxiety since she was very young, she has spent decades working on it with therapists and reading countless books and articles on the topic. Through Be Brave Press, she hopes to pass along knowledge and support in fun, new ways to fam…

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A Conversation about School Readiness with Caroline Allen from Turning Little Stones 26:40

5M ago26:40

26:40

The transition to preschool to elementary school can be such an anxious time for both parents and for the children.There’s a lot of unknowns to get them ready for and sometimes we think there’s lots we have to do to prepare them for starting. Today we discuss what you can do to help reduce anxiety for your little one with nursery practitioner, Caro…

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Create a Coping Skills Toolkit to Use On The Go! 9:29

5M ago9:29

9:29

It’s wonderful having a home set up where you have a reset or safe space where your kids can use strategies and process their emotions. But what happens when we go out? Having coping strategies ready is just as important. Whether that’s at school, traveling, out with friends, before a medical appointment or at parties knowing what you can do outsid…

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How to become an anxiety coach for kids with Dr Stephen Whiteside of the Mayo clinic 41:01

5M ago41:01

41:01

Today we welcome Dr Stephen Whiteside. Dr Whiteside is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Pediatric Anxiety Disorders Program at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His research focuses on improving access to evidence-based care for pediatric anxiety disorders and obsessive–compulsive disorder through the development of effective and …

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Getting Back on Track with Dr. Rebecca Jackson 26:25

6M ago26:25

26:25

When you’re expecting a baby or experiencing the first year of their life, there are books which tell you all the key development growth points to be looking out for and what comes next. We don’t talk about these as well as we could as our children go through childhood and adolescents. What emotions should they be feeling at what point? Is this beh…

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Mini Moments of Self-Care for Adults 13:49

6M ago13:49

13:49

Today’s question is, what can you do in 5 minutes or less that will make you feel happier, healthier or stronger? There are many moments in life when the day to day can feel stressful. Anyone can feel this. Whether you’re a working professional or a parent at home with kids in any stage of life. You may hit those moments and ask how can I take a mo…

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Sensational Sensory Strategies with Dr. Varleisha 33:50

7M ago33:50

33:50

Have you ever considered the neuroscience behind how we self-regulate our emotions? How do these two work together? Some children may respond in fight or flight mode in some situations. But how does your child’s body and emotions respond and why in these specific moments? What pathways are connecting in your child’s brain to cause certain reactions…

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Four tips for a less anxious holiday season! 10:05

7M ago10:05

10:05

Four tips with Stephen to help you better navagate this sometimes crazy time of year! The Anxious Child is a podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years of experience. Please subscribe to the show for more great epi…

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Understanding Your Highly Sensitive Child 27:00

7M ago27:00

27:00

Have you noticed your child doesn’t enjoy being at birthday parties? Do they struggle hearing loud noises? Does your child appear to not like the seams in their socks? Or have they felt overwhelmed by crowds and are very observant? Some people may read this list and think you’re describing the symptoms of Autism. They could be right but did you kno…

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The incredible story of Quincy Kadin: from anxious child to published author at 17 years old 32:36

7M ago32:36

32:36

Today we welcome Quincy Kadin to the show. Quincy details her amazing journey from feeling too anxious to raise her hand in class to publishing a book about anxiety to help others and (gulp) being on a podcast to talk about it! Quincy has made it her mission to help other kids who might be feeling the same way that she did through her book and will…

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Eight Fidgets for the Classroom 13:09

8M ago13:09

13:09

We all know those kids who can’t quite get settled in the classroom. They may have a hard time sitting down to get their homework done. They may be zoning off in the middle of a lesson in school. Or they may look like they are paying attention, but their mind is constantly wandering off. These kids might benefit from a fidget! Today's solo episode …

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(Best of ACP) outsmarting worry with Dr Dawn Huebner 43:23

8M ago43:23

43:23

In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, Dr. Dawn Huebner explains how reducing anxiety is NOT the goal (learning to live with it differently is). Dr. Huebner is a Parent Coach and the author of 9 books for children including the perennial bestseller, What to Do When You Worry Too Much, and more recently, Outsmarting Worry. Dr. Huebner’s books…

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The Many Roles of a School Counselor: An Interview with Rachel Davis of Bright Futures Counseling 27:12

8M ago27:12

27:12

Every school should have a school counselor and there are so many reasons why a school counselor may work with any student at any stage of their educational career. But what do they do? From individual 1-1 support to whole class workshops, a school counselor is there to see students thrive and support them with strategies so they can love and enjoy…

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Coping skills for kids with anxiety with Janine Halloran, LMHC 43:47

8M ago43:47

43:47

Today we welcome Janine Halloran. Janine is all about encouraging kids identify coping strategies they already have as well as learning how to cope with their "big feelings" in healthy ways. She also speaks about the importance of play and how that integrates into teaching social skills and self-regulation. On the show, we cover Janine's top coping…

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Bullying in Middle School Through the Lens of a Middle School Diary and Memoir 24:17

9M ago24:17

24:17

Firstly I want to pre-warn you that my guest Meghan Joyce Tozer and I discuss some tough topics during this episode. Today’s podcast talks about sexual abuse and suicide. We encourage you to keep this in mind when listening to this podcast. Please be aware, especially if younger ears are listening, and please click play with care. CALM AND CONNECTE…

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Mailbag: Your questions, answered! 13:36

9M ago13:36

13:36

Today we answer some listener questions ranging from separation anxiety to OCD to transitioning to a new school. If you would like to have YOUR questions answered, send them in via the website or on Instagram We love to hear from you! The Anxious Child is a podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with an…

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How to Talk To Kids About Anything: An Interview with Dr. Robyn Silverman 36:01

9M ago36:01

36:01

Firstly I want to pre-warn you that we discuss some tough topics during this episode, like sex and consent, talking with your kids about death, and bullying. Please be aware, especially if younger ears are listening. Please click play with care. All parents will face that moment when they have to have some of life’s hard conversations and speaking …

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Exposure and response prevention for phobias and anxiety with Dr Erin Neely 41:13

9M ago41:13

41:13

Today we have my good friend and colleague Dr Erin Neely on the show. Dr Neely tells us all about how to use the incredibly powerful techniques of ERP to mitigate anxiety. We also talk about PANS and ASD and her workbooks which walk you through how to work through specific anxieties and phobias. The Anxious Child is a podcast for therapists and par…

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Your Turn: How to Be an Adult - An Interview with Julie Lythcott-Haims 36:03

10M ago36:03

36:03

Do you ever sit and think about how you actually became an adult? Think of all the skills you have from tying your shoelaces to presenting a report at work. How did we learn these skills? … with lots and lots of practice! And for us to practice, our parents or caregivers have to ease the control a little to allow us to make mistakes. Imagine if you…

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Sensory Based Strategies for Kids: An Interview with Claire Heffron from The Inspired Treehouse 30:39

10M ago30:39

30:39

Does your child like to move and fidget a lot? Maybe lay upside down or spin around in circles? This isn’t just a random act of silliness or hyperactivity, they are likely gaining sensory input! In this episode, my guest Claire and I discuss proprioception, which is your body's ability to sense movement, action, and location. It's present in every …

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How to rise above social anxiety with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen 49:04

10M ago49:04

49:04

Today we welcome Dr Ellen Hendriksen to the show. Ellen is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm your anxiety and be your authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and is the author of HOW TO BE YOURSELF: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. Today we t…

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Seven tips to help kids use coping skills when they NEED them 15:34

11M ago15:34

15:34

Let me ask you a question - if you had a magic wand and could fix one major problem or difficulty you have with teaching kids coping skills when they need them most, what would you change? I asked my email list this very question and got some interesting answers. This episode will give you 7 strategies to help kids use coping skills when they need …

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Introduction to Zentangles: An Interview with Andrea Santogrosso 31:35

11M ago31:35

31:35

When you are stressed, anxious or perhaps angry and need to calm down, what techniques do you use? There are so many out there, from yoga, meditation, exercise and mindfulness but today I will be speaking to my guest Andrea about one which you’ll love if you sit on the creative side of life. It’s a mix of art and mindfulness and it’s called ‘Zentan…

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Summer Book Series #3: The Highly Sensitive Child 9:26

11M ago9:26

9:26

Today’s installment of my book series covers the book ‘The Highly Sensitive Child’ by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D. I read this book over COVID and it totally changed the way I look at kids, how to spot what’s going on with them in order to help them. In this episode, I go over the 4 areas in which high sensitivity presents itself so you can better see if …

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Wilma Jean the Worry Machine with Julia Cook 41:11

12M ago41:11

41:11

Today we welcome best selling author Julia Cook to the show. She has presented in thousands of schools nationally and internationally, regularly speaks at education and counseling conferences, and has published children’s books on a wide range of character and social development topics. The goal behind Cook’s work is to actively involve young peopl…

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Introduction to Montessori Philosophy: An Interview with Jeanne-Marie Paynel, M.Ed. 37:11

12M ago37:11

37:11

Have you ever considered a different educational style for your children besides the conventional method? If so, perhaps you have heard of the Montessori method. It is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. In Montessori classrooms children make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the high…

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Five Books about Anger for Kids: Summer Book Series #2 8:27

1y ago8:27

8:27

This episode is the second installment of my book recommendation series. This week I want to focus on books dealing with anger since I have seen a lot of kids showing up to school with big emotions like anger lately. It is an emotion we have all felt many times, but we’re not always sure about how to deal with it so perhaps a bit of light reading c…

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Building Connections with Kids Through Play: An Interview with Kim Feeney 20:24

1y ago20:24

20:24

When was the last time you had a dedicated playtime with your child? Life gets so busy so we can’t blame parents for not being able to squeeze this in-between school, dinnertime, sports or dance at the weekend but it is vital to a child’s development. Kim Feeney is the guest on this episode, she is a licensed independent social worker and a registe…

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Anxious kids, anxious parents with Lynn Lyons 53:51

1y ago53:51

53:51

Today we are lucky enough to have Lynn Lyons on the show! Lynn Lyons is a psychotherapist in Concord, New Hampshire. She has been in practice for 30 years specializing in the treatment of anxiety in adults and children. Lynn travels internationally as a speaker and trainer on the subject of anxiety, its role in families, and the need for a preventa…

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Two Highly Recommended Books: Summer Book Series #1 9:34

1y ago9:34

9:34

I have always been a reader ever since I was a child but sometimes life gets in the way and I have found I don’t make much time for it so I used a recent vacation to spark my love for pleasurable reading again. After posting about this on Instagram, I was really inspired by one of my comments; to make a list of books to read over the summer and sta…

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Raising a Mindful Generation: An Interview with Suzanne Tucker 25:35

1y ago25:35

25:35

This week, Janine speaks to Suzanne Tucker a Parent Educator about the do’s, don’t’s, the should’s and shame that comes with parenting. Suzanne started Generation Mindful as she saw societal problems within herself and her own family, as well as in friends and family and she knew something needed to change. Listen into this episode to make yourself…

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Getting comfortable with uncertainty for teens with Dr. Juliana Negreiros and Dr. Katherine Martinez 53:18

1y ago53:18

53:18

Today we welcome Dr. Juliana Negreiros and Dr. Katherine Martinez to talk with us about how to help teens (and us!) deal with uncertainty. Their book, Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty For Teens details ten tips to help teenagers deal with anxiety. Today we cover those tips and talk about the uniquely difficult situation our teenagers and parent…

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Two Hands-on Activities to Help Kids Practice Solving Problems 6:11

1y ago6:11

6:11

Throughout your life growing up, have you ever come up against a problem you just couldn’t solve? We learn very valuable skills at school but we don’t learn every single skill needed for everyday life so in this episode, I teach you some hands-on ways to practice problem solving with your child. The topics I cover in this episode are: The 5 steps t…

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Helping Teens with Stress and Depression: An Interview with Elliot Kallen 37:53

1y ago37:53

37:53

Firstly I want to pre-warn you that my guest Elliot Kallen and I discuss the topic of suicide. This might be an uncomfortable topic for you or perhaps younger ears are listening so please click play with care. Sometimes life throws us the most difficult of situations which stop us in our tracks and make us believe it’s too difficult to carry on. Th…

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Anxious Nation with Laura Morton 56:36

1y ago56:36

56:36

Today we welcome Laura Morton who has released a film "Anxious Nation" which chronicles the mental health plight of our youth today. Laura Morton has written over 40 books and a staggering 19 New York Times Bestsellers, with a wide range of celebrities, including, Susan Lucci, Jennifer Hudson, Al Roker, Justin Beiber, Joan Lunden, Marilu Henner, Me…

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Making a Coping Skills Toolkit at Dollar Tree 7:49

1y ago7:49

7:49

In this episode, I am talking about coping skills tool kits that you can make at the Dollar Tree. I have previous similar episodes based on different stores such as Five Below, Target, Michael’s and Oriental Trading and one more general episode right back when I started this podcast. I talk about different styles of coping skills like relaxation, d…

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Using TV, Movies, and Books to Spark Conversations about Coping Skills 9:18

1+ y ago9:18

9:18

Starting a conversation with a child about their own struggles and coping skills can be difficult. The best way around that in my opinion is to show through examples in books and TV. We all know how hard direct feedback and critique can be, yet if it is explained in a lighter way using someone else as an example, it can be much easier to digest and…

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Peaceful Discipline: An Interview with Sarah Moore 24:36

1+ y ago24:36

24:36

After an unbelievable routine check at the pediatrician’s office, Sarah’s life changed forever. The experience she talks about in this episode made her get serious about parenting and educating other parents about peaceful discipline. Yes, it is helpful to look at evidence based research on parenting but ultimately, you need to find out what works …

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The Self-Driven Child: An Interview with Ned Johnson 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

In this episode, Ned and I discuss the “parent as consultant” way of approaching raising children. It’s important to not solve all your kids' problems, they need to build those skills themselves to face issues in a constructive and thoughtful way. We also discuss stress and how we all need to learn how to deal with it. As a parent, guardian or teac…

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A Delicious Way to Practice Mindfulness 5:33

1+ y ago5:33

5:33

Did you know that mindfulness practice can shrink the amygdala which is the part of the brain that is responsible for fight, flight or freeze? While I know the benefits of mindfulness, I sometimes struggle to actually practice it. But several years ago, I was able to finally start on my mindfulness journey - by using food! This can be done with any…

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