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Demystifying infant and childhood mental health. In each episode, clinical child psychologist and mother of three children, Dr. Madeleine Vieira, unpacks children’s mental health, equipping listeners with actionable strategies to promote mental health and wellness within the family system. Together, we’ll navigate tough topics like infant attachment, toddler tantrums, childhood anxiety, depression, ADHD, and so much more. Tune in to understand exactly what goes on in those genius little minds.
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Ep. 20: Preschooler Mental Health - 4-5 years - Preschooler Eating: Why won’t my preschooler eat dinner?
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You’re tired of the fights at mealtime. And you don’t feel good about serving plain pasta with butter again. But you also don’t want to argue every time you sit down to eat. Why is it so hard to get children to eat nutritious meals? In today’s episode, Dr. Vieira dives into your preschooler’s eating behaviors and the many tricky decisions parents h…
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Ep. 19: Preschooler Mental Health - 4-5 years - Preschooler Behavior, Play & Learning: Help! My Preschooler Lies and Always Wants to Play
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Did you know that it’s normal for little kids to tell outlandish lies? And that working on a shared goal is actually a form of play? In today’s episode, Dr. Vieira dives into your preschooler’s behaviors – how they play, learn, and act so you know what’s considered “normal” four-year-old behavior. And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answ…
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Ep. 18: Preschooler Mental Health - 4-5 years - Preschooler Brain Development: Cognitive Development in These Curious Children!
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If you have a preschooler, chances are you’re unbelievably familiar with the question, “Why?” In today’s episode, Dr. Vieira dives into your preschooler’s cognitive development, and just why they’re so obsessed with knowing everything about everything. And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Toda…
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Ep. 17: Toddler Mental Health - 1-3 years - Toddler Potty Training: How to Potty Train Your Toddler!
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Poop and pee may not be your favorite topic of polite discussion. But explaining bodily functions to your toddler in plain terms sure does help with potty training. In today’s episode, Dr. Vieira covers the basics of potty training – including how to tell when your child is ready – and explains the popular 3-Day potty training method in detail. If …
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Ep. 16: Toddler Mental Health - 1-3 years - Toddler Sleep: All About Toddler Sleep
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Are you dismayed because your once angelic sleeper is now up at all hours of the night crying for you? Or is your toddler cranky during the day but refusing naps? In today’s episode, Dr. Vieira explores what changes to make in your toddler’s bedroom so they sleep safely, how to create a bedtime routine that works, and when to transition your toddle…
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Ep. 15: Toddler Mental Health - 1 to 3 years - Toddler Eating: What and How to Feed Your Toddler
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Does your toddler love apples one day and hate them the next? Are you tired of your toddler rejecting foods at mealtime? Then don’t miss this episode! In today’s episode, Dr. Vieira explores various toddler eating behaviors like refusing fruits and veggies and being resistant to try new foods. Research about food texture, messy play, and the appear…
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Ep. 14: Toddler Mental Health - 1 to 3 years - Toddler Play & Learning: Help! My Child is a Loner!
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Got a toddler who’d rather play with a potato than other children? Fear not! In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into the 6 stages of early childhood play, odd toddler behaviors that are actually play schemas, and the value of play for children – hint: it’s so important it’s been deemed a basic human right. In this episode learn more about why your t…
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Ep. 13: Toddler Mental Health - 1 to 3 years - Toddler Behavior: Tricky Toddler Behaviors and How to Handle Them
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Toddlers and their wild behavior! In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into common tricky toddler behaviors such as hitting, biting, refusing to share and being afraid to interact with new people or in new situations. Tune in to learn why toddlers bite, whether your parenting style is contributing to childhood anxiety, and how to parent so your toddle…
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Ep. 12: Toddler Mental Health - 1 to 3 years - Toddler Brain Development: The Amazing Neuroplasticity
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If you have a toddler, you know for certain they keep you on your toes! With a toddler, every day is different, and this is in part due to their rapidly developing brains. In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into the amazing cognitive changes your child goes through in toddlerhood. Tune in to learn why your toddler seems — or is — so self-centered. U…
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Ep. 11: Infant Mental Health – Womb to 12 months - Infant Feeding: Help! How much, how often, and breastmilk or formula?
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In this episode, Dr. Vieira explores the many ways you can feed your infant! There is no one-size-fits-all approach to feeding, so tune in to learn about exclusive breastfeeding, exclusive formula feeding, or supplemented feeding, which may include both. When and how to introduce solid foods is also covered, as well as bottle refusal, common hunger…
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Ep. 10: Infant Mental Health – Womb to 12 months – Infant Sleep: I’m exhausted! When will my baby start sleeping through the night?!
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It’s no secret that infants need a lot of sleep. But how much is enough? And is the adage ‘never wake a sleeping baby’ really true? In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into all things infant sleep. How much sleep babies need, how to keep them safe while they’re sleeping, and what you can do as a parent to help your infant fall—and stay—asleep. Learn …
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Ep. 9: Infant Mental Health — Womb to 12 months — Infant Brain Development: The Rapid Growth of Your Baby’s Brain
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Did you know even infants have mental health concerns? It’s true! Despite their seemingly uncomplicated lives, even newborns and babies have mental health needs to be attended to. In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into the mental health and brain development of infants from the time they’re born to their first birthday. Tune in to learn about risks…
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Ep. 8: Infant Mental Health – Womb to 12 Months – Infant Attachment: Understanding Attunement and How to Respond Appropriately to Your Baby’s Needs
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What is attachment theory and how does it impact your child growing up? How do you form a secure attachment with your infant so they believe the world is a safe place? In this episode, Dr. Vieira explains the four attachment styles, what they look like, and why they matter. Learn five ways to promote secure attachment with your infant (including wh…
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Ep. 7: Why Is My Child Acting Out? Oppositional Defiant Disorder Explained
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Does your child seem to fight you on every little request? Yes means no and up means down and put that away means leave it out? In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ODD. Tune in to learn about this complex behavioral disorder, potential causes, risk factors, and its treatment options. Learn about the surprising di…
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Ep. 6: Autism Spectrum Disorder: My Child Doesn’t Like Cuddles And Won’t Respond To Their Name
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Does your child like arranging their stuffed animals in a certain way? Do they have a hard time making friends? Are they sensitive to loud noises or bright lights? And are you trying to figure out why? In this episode of Genius Little Minds, Dr. Vieira clarifies a lot of the confusion that surrounds autism. Learn all about autism in children, inclu…
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Ep. 5: My Child Won’t Listen! And Other Difficulties That Come With ADHD
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Does your child refuse to do what they’re told? Not listen? And have a tendency to overreact? Is their teacher calling home about behavioral issues or struggles with peers? In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into ADHD and how it presents in children and teens. Tune in to learn about behavioral challenges, risk factors, causes, and treatment options.…
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Ep. 4: What Does Childhood Depression Look Like?
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Does your child frequently complain of being “bored”? Is it hard to get them to engage with you or the rest of the family? Do they seem to not want to do much of anything these days? The pandemic has been tough on all of us, and our children’s mental health has suffered. You may have noticed your child isn’t enthusiastic about doing the things they…
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Ep. 3: Childhood Anxiety Disorders: Part Two - My Child is Afraid of Messes! And Other Anxious Tendencies
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Does your kid have very specific (sometimes inconvenient) fears that they can’t quite explain? (Think swimming pools. Or spills. Or the seam of their socks.) Do they clam up when strangers talk to them, despite their boisterous personality at home? And are you wondering what to do when your child wants to stay home from school yet again? In this ep…
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Ep. 2: Childhood Anxiety Disorders: Part One - My Child Cries When I Go to Work! And Other Anxious Tendencies
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Raise your hand if your kid cries when you shut the door to your home office and leave them with the nanny. Or when they go to grandma’s house. Or meet new kids on the playground. In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into her specialty, anxiety disorders, and how they present in children. From separation anxiety (which you’re probably already familiar…
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Ep. 1: An Introduction to Childhood Mental Health
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In this episode, Dr. Madeleine Vieira debunks the myth that only adults struggle with mental health issues. You’ll get an introduction to the world of childhood mental health—what it means, why it matters, and an overview of four commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in children—ADHD, anxiety, depression, and ASD—and the various modalities tha…
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