Nurturing the Heart of a Child

Understanding child development at each stage is crucial in having appropriate expectations of our children.  It also helps us to help them more effectively.  In this episode Dr. Barbara Sorrels and …

Discussing development of children ages 18 months through two years old.  We talk about everything from tantrums, potty training, and autonomy in toddlers.  This age is so fun and can also be challen…

Having an understanding of child development is crucial in developing appropriate expectations of our children in each stage. In this first episode of our Ages and Stages series we will be discussing…

This is a challenging season for most of us, but difficult family times are not unique to Covid-19.  Hopefully this episode will offer some encouragement to any season of life that is hard with child…

In Raising Daughters, we explore the minds and emotional lives of girls.  From little girls to teenagers, this episode will offer insight into how to raise healthy, resilient girls!

Understanding paternal nurturance and male emotional intelligence can help us tremendously in raising healthy, thriving, boys.  Boys and girls are innately very different and in this episode we explo…

Shame is feeling remorse for who I am while guilt is a feeling of remorse for what I have done.  In this episode we look at how to hold children accountable in a way that is not shaming but creates a…

In this episode we got to interview Ricky Chelette from Living Hope Ministries in Arlington, Texas about how healthy gender identity develops in children and what parents need to do to support that. …

Sibling rivalry and conflict is inevitable, but there are things that we as parents can do to set our kids up for a lifetime of friendship.  In this episode Dr. Barbara Sorrels and her daughter, Kris…

When kids go back to school it becomes so important that parents are intentional with the time they have after school and on weekends with their kids.  In this episode we hear from a talented therapi…

Homework can be challenging for families to learn to handle well!  How much is too much?  How can we motivate children? How do teachers, parents, and children view homework and is it truly valuable? …

In this episode we wrap up our first series on helping children of trauma.  We discuss the four core fears that lie within children and how trauma plays into those core fears.  Children's difficult b…

Learn more about what trauma is, why it is such a hot topic today, and resources for helping children who have experienced trauma.  Dr. Barbara Sorrels shares her expertise on the effects of trauma o…

Many children have had to or will have to experience medical procedures whether unforeseen or routine that can leave children feeling scared and helpless.  Depending on how the child perceived the ev…

Our kids are a blessing to us and we can expect that they will be a blessing to other people!  In this episode Dr. Barbara Sorrels and her daughter Krista Macias share how children develop socially a…

What is sensory processing and how does it relate to self regulation?  How do I know if my kid has sensory processing issues and what can I do about it?  Dr. Barbara Sorrels answers these questions t…

One of the times in which children are most prone to becoming dis-regulated is when we have to say "no."  In this episode we explore strategies to help ourselves and our children prior to a no, in th…

Self regulation is the capacity to control your emotions, behavior, and thinking.  It is a crucial skill for children to function in a classroom, get along with others, and thrive in life.  But how i…

Traditions and rituals are an important part of communicating to our children that they have a place and a people to belong to.  It takes initiative and planning but is so worth it for our kids.  In …

Attachment begins while a mother is still pregnant.  The feelings that she develops toward her baby and has about the pregnancy predict the quality of the parent/infant interaction and therefore the …