Ep. 18: Preschooler Mental Health - 4-5 years - Preschooler Brain Development: Cognitive Development in These Curious Children!

November 7, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

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. Today’s questions cover topics like what to do when your child talks non-stop, how much is too much screen time, and what it means when your preschooler is obsessed with talking about death. (Hint: It’s not as morbid as you think!)

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Ep. 14: Toddler Mental Health - 1 to 3 years - Toddler Play & Learning: Help! My Child is a Loner!

September 12, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

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 toddler loves to spin around in circles or carry rocks from one part of the garden to another, and get some ideas for how to encourage fun, safe, and educational play for your toddler.

And toward the end of episode, Dr. Viera answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like the refusal to play outside, less wasteful sensory play, and social withdrawal from peers. Tune in for all this and more!