Season 9, Episode #75 – Childhood Matters
Guest Hosts: Shaleena Tareen – Founder/President of Childhood Matters
Summary:
In this episode we meet Shaleena Tareen, the founder and president of Childhood Matters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families navigating childhood mental health challenges. Throughout the conversation, Shaleena provides valuable insights into building emotional intelligence in children, the significance of open communication within families, and the role of community support. She encourages parents to model emotional awareness and coping strategies for their children, emphasizing that connection and understanding are key to navigating difficult times. The episode concludes with Shaleena sharing details about upcoming events and resources available through Childhood Matters, reinforcing the message that families are not alone in their struggles and that help is available.
Initiatives Featured in this episode: National Resource
Takeaways:
- Connection doesn’t always look like having those deep conversations.
- Lower the pressure on yourself and your children.
- Every time you make a mistake, you build a new neuropathy in your brain.
- We need to normalize these conversations.
- Don’t feel alone, find your people.
Social media: @wondersandworries @ACLP @childhood.matters
Website: Nonprofit Organization | Childhood Matters