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RAISING EQ

Dr. Holly Symons

A clinical psychologist supports parents in raising their kids and their own emotional intelligence through simple, everyday tools that will help them stop surviving and start thriving. Solving everyday parenting struggles with practical, easy-to-use tips. Hear interviews with real parents going through real difficulties, episodes with other relevant experts, and Dr. Holly's top tips. Become a better parent and raise successful kids.

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Episodes

47 episodes

  1. Packing Calm: Why Family Holidays Feel Hard (and What Actually Helps) 19:49
  2. Raising Strong-Willed Kids Without Breaking Their Spirit: The Emotional Intelligence Approach 19:06
  3. Why Kids Lie: The Secret to Raising Honest Kids 14:58
  4. When School Hurts: How to Be Your Child’s Safe Place 17:13
  5. From the Inside Out: Nourishing the Neurodivergent Brain 35:44
  6. Supporting Neurodivergent Kids with Emotional Intelligence (A Parent’s Guide) 16:50
  7. Mom Guilt Is Lying to You—Why Quality Matters More Than Time 17:53
  8. Moody, Messy, Misunderstood: What’s Really Going on in the Teenage Brain 17:40
  9. “I Hate You” What It Really Means and How to Respond Calmly 17:29
  10. Parenting Without Burnout: How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Parenting 13:28
  11. Owning Our Mistakes - Why Apologies Are Hard - and How Teaching Our Kids Accountability Can Change the World 15:06
  12. Helping Kids Feel Safe When the World Feels Scary 14:53
  13. What AI Can’t Teach Your Kids: Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Future Skill They Need to Thrive 18:33
  14. Why Willpower Isn’t Enough: The Emotional Side of Achieving Goals 18:13
  15. The Power of Reflection: How Self-Awareness Helps Busy Parents Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids 16:40
  16. You're Not Failing, You're Triggered: Nervous System Tools To Save Your Holiday 16:40
  17. When Trying Our Best Isn’t Enough: How Owning Our Part Strengthens Connection 16:40
  18. Unwrap the Calm: Holiday Grounding Hacks for Families 14:20
  19. How LEGO, Puppets, Board Games & More Build Emotional Intelligence in Kids & Teens 14:13
  20. Boundaries Are Love: Why Limits Aren’t Punishment 13:39
  21. Parenting the Child You Were — While Raising the Child You Have 12:40
  22. Grace Over Guilt: Working Moms, Mental Health, and the Myth of Doing It All A Conversation With The Founder of Merry Go Round 36:16
  23. From Meltdowns to Resilience: Simple Emotional Tools to Help Your Kids Thrive 14:51
  24. Ep.23 When Halloween Feels Scary: Helping Kids Face Costume Fears with Confidence 22:53
  25. EP. 22 Kids: The Mirror We Never Saw Coming 16:37
  26. Ep. 21 Parent Smarter with EQ: How Values Shape Behavior 15:15
  27. EP. 20 The Power of Repair: What Children Really Need From Us 16:33
  28. Ep.19 From Blind Spots to Breakthroughs: Feedback, a Parenting Superpower. 18:46
  29. EP. 18 The Secret To Calmer Homes: Emotionally Intelligent Conflict Resolution 11:38
  30. Ep.17 Helping Kids Connect, Communicate, and Thrive: Building EQ Through Social Skills 13:40
  31. Ep. 16: Raising Compassionate Kids: Everyday Strategies That Work 11:36
  32. Ep.15 Empathy First: The Secret to Raising Resilient Kids 11:14
  33. EP.14 Back to School: New Routines, Early Mornings, Big Feelings, EQ Tips to Navigate the Transition 14:23
  34. Ep. 13 The Parenting Reset Button You Didn't Know You Had 11:34
  35. Ep 12 A parent Conversation Around Starting School and Transitions 30:05
  36. Ep.11 Breathwork: Your Secret Weapon for Staying Calm as a Parent 10:41
  37. Ep. 10 Self Regulation: The Secret to Better Parenting 13:21
  38. Ep.9 The Power of Play: How Play Boosts Emotional Intelligence 14:53
  39. Ep. 8 The Power of Storytime – Boosting Emotional Intelligence in Kids 14:34
  40. Ep.7 Self-Awareness: The Silent Influence in the Room 10:58
  41. Ep. 6 A Parent Conversation About Taming Toddler Storms: Communication & Calm with an 18-Month-Old 33:09
  42. Ep.5 Behind Every Behavior: What Your Child is Really Trying to Tell You 15:30
  43. Ep. 4 Holding Space: Supporting Teens with Exam Stress through Emotional Intelligence 13:20
  44. EP. 3 Parent Interview. A community chat about a difficult parenting moment with some tips from Dr. Holly. 26:09
  45. EP2. Self- Awareness, why you need it in parenting and how to get it. 10:49
  46. EP.1 Busy parents...stop surviving and start thriving with emotionally intelligent parenting, and why it works! 10:02
  47. Trailer 1:58