separation anxiety — Podcast — Dr. Madeleine Vieira - Clinical Child Psychologist

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 toddler from a crib to a bed. Research about how cribs can support your toddler’s sleep quality and how toddler sleep varies by culture are explored in this episode. Ultimately, you will find a routine that works well for your family, and this episode is full of suggestions to get your child sleeping soundly.

And toward the end of the episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like ideal toddler nap length and what to do if your child shouts in the night or stays awake during nap time. Tune in and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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 associated with maternal stress, signs your infant’s mental health is struggling, and learn about the dangers of toxic stress. Learn too about Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development – who knew that peek-a-boo actually had a purpose?

And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like whether parental anxiety is automatically passed on, and whether “baby talk” is appropriate or should be avoided altogether.