Ep 40: Confidently help your child manage their emotions with Dr. Tina Montreuil
Host: Dr. Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.
Co-host: Dr. Marion Van Horn, Ph.D.
Guest: Dr. Tina Montreuil
Dr. Tina Montreuil is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, as well as a registered Clinical Psychologist at a private clinic in Westmount, Quebec.
Summary:
In today’s episode, we are giving you TONS of tips to help you teach your child how to manage their emotions. Get ready to take some notes and to listen to this episode more than once! Dr. Tina Montreuil, psychologist and McGill University professor discusses her research around emotion regulation skills in children. We discuss the importance of regulating yourself first (as well as the reality that it is hard to always do this as a parent). This episode will leave you feeling confident and empowered the next time your child has a tantrum or big emotions. If you would like to read Dr. Montreuil’s research please read the links below.