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Psyched2Parent: Turning Brain Science into Tiny Wins for Parents

Psyched2Parent: Turning Brain Science into Tiny Wins for Parents

De : Dr. Amy Patenaude Ed.D. NCSP
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 Psyched2Parent turns brain science into tiny wins for parents raising big-feeling, strong-willed, big-hearted, big-brained kids, especially the ones who hold it together at school and unravel at home. I'm Dr. Amy Patenaude, a school psychologist, parent coach, and your school psych in your pocket. Each week, I help you decode what's underneath the behavior, understand your child's brain and nervous system, and figure out what to do next at home and at school. You'll get parent-friendly explanations, tiny wins you can actually use, scripts for hard moments, and practical guidance for navigating school supports like IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations, and accommodations. We talk about meltdowns, executive function, anxiety, perfectionism, transitions, screen-time conflict, learning differences, and the messy middle of raising kids who feel deeply and need support that actually fits. The goal is not perfection. The goal is more clarity, more connection, fewer power struggles, and a steadier path forward, one tiny win at a time.2025 Hygiène et vie saine Parentalité Psychologie Psychologie et psychiatrie Relations
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  • My Kid Has Everything. Why Do They Still Want More?

    My Kid Has Everything. Why Do They Still Want More?
    Nov 10 2026
    My Kid Has Everything. Why Do They Still Want More?

    Psyched2Parent | Tiny Wins Tuesday | November 10, 2026

    You walk into Target for four things. Before you've made it past the dollar section, your child has found something they absolutely NEED. Another squishy. More slime. One more toy. And you're thinking: You have so much stuff. Why do you always want MORE?

    How do we raise grateful kids in a world that constantly encourages them to want more? In this episode of Psyched2Parent, licensed school psychologist and parent coach Dr. Amy Patenaude breaks down why children keep asking for things, what delayed gratification really means, and how to teach gratitude and responsibility without guilt or lectures.

    💜 This Episode Is for You If...
    • Your child wants something every time you go shopping.
    • You're worn out by negotiations over toys, brands, and holiday wish lists.
    • You've wondered, Am I giving my kids too much?
    • You want to raise appreciative kids who can also handle hearing no.
    🧠 In This Episode
    • Why hearing "yes" once in a while can keep kids asking again and again.
    • What the marshmallow experiment teaches us about waiting, trust, and self-control.
    • How friends, trends, social media, and our own habits shape what kids expect.
    • Why gratitude is more than saying thank you: notice, think, feel, and do.
    • What classroom jobs can teach us about contribution and responsibility at home.
    ✨ Three Tiny Wins to Try This Week
    1. Practice the Pause: Make a wish list, try a 24-hour waiting rule, or say, "You can want it, and the answer can still be no."
    2. Make the Invisible Visible: Help your child notice the everyday care and effort that often go unseen.
    3. Give Them Something to Contribute: Choose one meaningful family responsibility that helps someone else.

    Pick one. One is enough. The goal isn't to raise kids who never want things. It's to help them appreciate what they have, tolerate disappointment, and see what they have to offer.

    🎁 Free Parenting Resources

    Tiny Wins Playbook:
    https://psyched2parent.myflodesk.com/tinywinsplaybook

    ADHD, Anxiety, or Something Else?
    https://psyched2parent.myflodesk.com/adhdanxietyorsomethingelse

    After-School Reset Guide:
    https://psyched2parent.myflodesk.com/afterschoolresetguide

    Volcano Feelings Freebie:
    https://psyched2parent.myflodesk.com/volcanomoments

    Summer Without the Spiral:
    https://psyched2parent.myflodesk.com/summerspiral

    💬 Come Hang Out With Me

    For practical parenting tips, school psychologist insights, and Tiny Wins you can try at home:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramypatenaude/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psyched2parent/
    More episodes: https://psyched2parent.libsyn.com/

    If this episode made you think differently about gratitude and entitlement, follow Psyched2Parent and share it with another parent who's staring down a holiday wish list.

    🏃‍♀️ Road to Dopey | Kyle Pease Foundation

    I'm training for the 2027 Walt Disney World Dopey Challenge as a push athlete with the Kyle Pease Foundation, supporting inclusion and endurance-sport opportunities for athletes with disabilities.

    Support my fundraiser:
    https://kyle-pease-foundation-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/297130-amy-patenaude-s-fundraiser

    Disclaimer

    This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not individualized psychological, medical, or legal advice. Listening does not establish a provider-client relationship. Consult a qualified professional for concerns about your child.

    #Psyched2Parent #ParentingTips #RaisingGratefulKids
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    31 min
  • My Kid Is Smart. So Why Is School So Hard?

    My Kid Is Smart. So Why Is School So Hard?
    Nov 3 2026
    My Kid Is Smart. So Why Is School So Hard? Your child is smart. You KNOW they're smart. So why is reading such a struggle? Why does homework take forever? And why does the teacher keep telling you about missing assignments when your child insists they're trying? At some point, you start wondering: "Does my kid need testing? Or am I overreacting?" In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of what I'd actually tell a parent who calls my practice with that question. We'll talk about the patterns I look for as a school psychologist, why being smart doesn't always mean school comes easily, and how to know when additional support or a psychoeducational evaluation might make sense. Because sometimes we're so focused on getting kids to try harder that we forget to ask whether they have the skills and support they need. You don't necessarily need to do MORE. Sometimes you need to do something DIFFERENT. And you don't have to wait for a diagnosis to start helping your child. 🔎 This Episode Is For You If... Your child is bright and capable, but reading, writing, or math just isn't clicking.Homework takes forever, even when your child seems to understand the material.You're hearing concerns from teachers, but your child insists they're trying.You've tried tutoring or extra practice without seeing much progress.You're wondering whether your child needs testing, additional intervention, or just more time. 🧠 In This Episode Why being smart and having strong academic skills aren't always the same thing.What I look for when a parent tells me something isn't clicking.How repeated academic struggles can affect a child's confidence and motivation.What a psychoeducational evaluation can (and can't) tell us.Why testing isn't the only option and what parents can do while waiting for answers.How to work with your child's school to develop a plan instead of simply waiting and hoping. 💜 Three Tiny Wins 1. Follow the breadcrumbs. Notice what keeps happening, when it's difficult, what you've already tried, and what your child is telling you. We're looking for patterns, not trying to diagnose your kid at the kitchen table. 2. Ask for a plan. Talk with your child's teacher. Ask what skill is difficult, what support is being provided, how progress is being measured, and when you'll check back in. 3. Protect the whole child. Make sure your child knows they're so much more than the thing they're struggling with. Instead of "You know how to do this," try: "I can see how hard you're working. Let's figure out what's making this tricky." Pick one. One is enough. 🎁 Free Resources A few tools to help you understand what's happening and find your next Tiny Win. Tiny Wins PlaybookADHD, Anxiety, or Something Else?After-School Reset GuideVolcano Feelings Freebie 💬 Come Hang Out With Me I'm a licensed school psychologist, parent coach, and mom of two who spends a whole lot of time helping families figure out what's happening between home and school. I share practical school psych takes, real-life parenting, and Tiny Wins for raising big-feeling, big-brained kids. Instagram: @dramypatenaudeFacebook: Psyched2Parent If you have a friend who's been saying, "I KNOW my kid is smart, but something isn't clicking," send them this episode. They might need to hear it, too. And if you're enjoying Psyched2Parent, please follow the podcast and leave a rating or review. It helps more parents find these conversations. 🏃‍♀️ Road To Dopey — Supporting The Kyle Pease Foundation Outside the office, I'm training for the 2027 runDisney Dopey Challenge: four races, four days, and 48.6 miles. This year, I'm participating as a push athlete with the Kyle Pease Foundation, supporting inclusive endurance racing for athletes with disabilities. It's something I care deeply about because I believe everyone deserves opportunities to participate, belong, and experience their own finish line. And yes, my endurance training currently involves stealing my kids' Halloween Skittles for long-run fuel. 🙃 Support my KPF fundraiser: Donate to Amy's Road to Dopey Fundraiser Every donation and share helps support the foundation's mission. Thank you for cheering us on! Disclaimer This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical, psychological, or legal advice. Listening does not create a provider-client relationship. If you're concerned about your child's mental health, safety, learning, or development, please connect with a qualified professional in your area.
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    28 min
  • Child Anxiety: When Reassurance Starts Making It Worse

    Child Anxiety: When Reassurance Starts Making It Worse
    Oct 27 2026
    Child Anxiety: When Reassurance Starts Making It Worse

    "Are you sure?"

    "But what if?"

    "Tell me one more time."

    And because you love your kid, you answer again.

    They feel better. You feel better. And then five minutes later, the question is back.

    In this episode, I'm talking about what happens when reassurance, avoidance, and family accommodation start becoming part of the anxiety loop. We'll talk about why rescue feels so good in the moment, why that short term relief can make anxiety stickier, and how to support your child without letting anxiety run the whole family.

    This is not about being cold. It is not about telling kids to toughen up.

    It is about learning to say:

    I believe this is hard. And I believe you can handle the next step.

    This Episode Is for You If...
    • Your child asks the same reassurance question over and over.
    • You have started changing plans just to keep your child from becoming anxious.
    • You speak for them, stay longer, check repeatedly, or help them avoid things that feel scary.
    • You worry that asking your child to do hard things will make the anxiety worse.
    • You are trying to figure out the line between supporting and rescuing.
    In This Episode
    • Why reassurance and avoidance work so well in the moment.
    • How immediate relief can strengthen the anxiety loop.
    • What family accommodation actually means.
    • The difference between supporting your child and rescuing them.
    • How to use validation plus confidence instead of endless reassurance.
    • Why 10% braver is often more useful than expecting a child to suddenly become fearless.
    Three Tiny Wins

    1. Notice one accommodation.
    Where has anxiety quietly changed your family routine?

    2. Use validation plus confidence.
    "I know this feels really hard, and I know you can handle the next step."

    3. Make one thing 10% braver.
    One less reassurance. One small practice. One step toward doing it independently.

    Pick one. One is enough.

    Free Resources

    Tiny Wins Playbook
    https://psyched2parent.myflodesk.com/tinywinsplaybook

    ADHD, Anxiety, or Something Else?
    https://psyched2parent.myflodesk.com/adhdanxietyorsomethingelse

    Volcano Feelings Freebie
    https://psyched2parent.myflodesk.com/volcanomoments

    After School Reset Guide
    https://psyched2parent.myflodesk.com/afterschoolresetguide

    Come Hang Out With Me

    I share practical tools from my work as a school psychologist, plus the very real mom side of trying to help anxious kids do hard things without fixing every uncomfortable feeling for them.

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/dramypatenaude/

    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/psyched2parent/

    If you have a friend who keeps answering "Are you sure?" because they desperately want their child to feel better, send them this episode.

    Road to Dopey

    I'm training for the 2027 Dopey Challenge as a push athlete with the Kyle Pease Foundation.

    Support my fundraiser:
    https://kyle-pease-foundation-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/297130-amy-patenaude-s-fundraiser

    Disclaimer

    This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical, psychological, or legal advice. Listening does not create a provider client relationship. If you are concerned about your child's mental health, safety, learning, or development, please connect with a qualified professional in your area.
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    31 min
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