Your Child's Emotional and Developmental Needs with Yael Grinberg

In this episode of the All Kids Can podcast, Kristy is joined by Yael Grinberg (Whakatōhea, Ngāti Porou), a child psychologist, Montessori educator, and mother, to explore how parents can better understand and support their neurodivergent children. Together, they dive into the emotional and behavioral challenges faced by children with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, offering practical strategies to create a more harmonious family dynamic.

Yael shares her unique approach, focusing on decoding children’s behavior to meet their emotional and developmental needs. The conversation highlights the importance of specific ways to address impulsive behavior, emotional regulation, and how parents can reclaim their role as key influencers in their child’s life, especially during challenging moments like after-school routines and bedtime.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Understanding impulsive behavior in neurodivergent children and why it’s often misunderstood.
• How to help children with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia manage their emotions and behaviors.
• The importance of parents’ roles in their children's emotional development.
• Practical tips for redirecting impulsive energy through physical activities, empowerment, and routines.
• The impact of school environments on behavior and how parents can support their children outside of school.
• The challenges of social pressure and judgment when raising neurodivergent children and how to navigate it.

Guest Info: Yael

• Child Psychologist & Montessori Educator
• Yael specialises in helping parents decode their children’s behavior to better meet their emotional and developmental needs, creating more peaceful and connected family environments.

Connect with Yael:
Yaelle's Website
Www.llcrparenting.com.au

Facebook
@LLCRPARENTINGSPECIALIST

Instagram
@llcr.parenting.specialist

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