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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development

@hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social
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Non-profit agency providing social-emotional early education and counseling for families to help kids learn to manage themselves, plus training for teachers and other professionals.

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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 4h
Please don't scare the little ones this #Halloween. Under the age of about 6, children can't separate fantasy from reality. When you put on that scary mask, to them you have become that scary thing. Have fun now; the spooky can wait until they're older. #parenting tinyurl.com/3wfjjjv8
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Clips from EP 15 Curbing Halloween excess hits parents harder than kids
Parents often remember Halloween from when they were older than their own children are right now. Giving up scary fun may be harder on them than their childr...
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 5h
There are 3 parties in #bullying - the bully, the victim and the audience. Prevention isn't just about stopping the bully; it's about preparing the audience to respond appropriately. youtube.com/shorts/7Yv8P... @PACERcenter #bullyingprevention #socialemotional
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How grownups can help bystanders defuse bullying
A short clip from ep. 23 of the Hidden Language of Children podcast, about bullying.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 10h
#Parenting isn't something you do TO your kids, or FOR them. You do it WITH them. It's teamwork. From episode 26 of HIdden Language of Children #podcast. #HLOCpodcast #parenting #childdevelopment #parentingstyle
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#Parenting isn't something you do TO or FOR your child. It's teamwork. From ep. 26 of Hidden Language of Children, titled "Why the Parenting Books Aren't Working." Available now on Youtube and your favorite #podcast platform. youtube.com/shorts/KdqAd...
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Parenting means putting yourself on the same team as the child
Excerpt from Ep. 26 on why the advice in parenting books doesn't seem work.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It's spooky season. Please don't scare the little ones - because most of what you remember about the scary fun of Halloween happened when you were older than you think. #parenting #HLOCpodcast #childdevelopment tinyurl.com/595r55hd
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Clips from EP 15 What age is too young for Halloween
Under the age of 5 (and sometimes older), children's brains can't differentiate between real and make-believe. An excerpt from Ep. 15 of the Hidden Language ...
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
October is #bullying prevention month. Victims of bullies often don't get the help they need - even when they turn to trusted adults. Do you know effective intervention techniques? youtube.com/shorts/Lxxjf... @PACERcenter #parenting #psychology
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Bullying victims often feel helpless - even after telling a grownup #parenting #bullying
A short clip from ep. 23 of the Hidden Language of Children podcast, about bullying.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
October is #bullying prevention month. Bullying begins when children have insecurities about themselves - but don't have trusted adults to help put words to those feelings. Hidden Language of Children prodcast is on YouTube and your favorite streaming platform. youtu.be/QpIzUyzJGto
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"Why the Parenting Books Aren't Working": Episode 26 of Hidden Language of Children Podcast is now available on YouTube and your favorite #podcast platform. #parenting #HLOCpodcast #childdevelopment #parentinghelp #childtemperament youtu.be/VU1DHpo9Qtk
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EP 26 Why the Parenting Books Aren't Helping
Parenting advice is remarkably easy to find - but not always easy to make it work. This episode discusses why parents often don't get the results they hope for when applying the ideas they get from books, blogs and all those other sources of insight.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
If you're having a struggle in an aspect of your parenting, it helps to step and back try to understand the situation from your child's perspective. You'll have more success with the parenting tools, and you'll feel better about yourself. From ep. 26, now online. tinyurl.com/4dzmb9tm
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No parenting tool works for every child at every age
Excerpt from Ep. 26 on why the advice in parenting books doesn't seem work.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#Parenting isn't something you do TO your kids, or FOR them. You do it WITH them. It's teamwork. From episode 26 of HIdden Language of Children #podcast. #HLOCpodcast #parenting #childdevelopment #parentingstyle
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
When early learners get help with conflict resolution, they're learning how not to be bullies OR victims. Oct. is #bullying prevention month. youtube.com/shorts/6FEpv... @PACERcenter #earlylearning #emotionalintelligence
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Teaching conflict resolution skills reduces bullying
A short clip from ep. 23 of the Hidden Language of Children podcast, about bullying.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"If you're not done by the time I count to 3, there's going to be a consequence..." Does that technique work with your child? If not, here's something to think about. From Ep. 26, available on YouTube or wherever you stream podcasts. #parenting #HLOCpodcast tinyurl.com/yejhvvhx
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How parenting tools can become uhhelpful power struggles ep26
Excerpt from Ep. 26 on why the advice in parenting books doesn't seem work.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Parenting books will promise amazing results, but the nuance behind the solutions frequently gets overlooked. And #parents wonder what's wrong with them or with the child. From episode 26. #childdevelopment #parentinghelp youtube.com/shorts/zrIeL...
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The reason quick fix parenting isn't a thing
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Punching a bully in the nose works better in the movies than in real life. Here's the real solution... youtube.com/shorts/UJ2dC... @PACERcenter #stopbullying #parenting #pscyhology #socialemotional #earlychildhood
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Punching a bully in the nose won't stop the bullying #podcast #parenting #bullying #selfesteem
A short clip from ep. 23 of the Hidden Language of Children podcast, about bullying.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
October is #bullying prevention month. It's not just a middle-school/high-school issue. The behavior begins earlier than you realize - and can be resolved for good with gentle interventions and #social-emotional learning. youtu.be/QpIzUyzJGto @PACERcenter #parenting
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Ep 23 - Does Bullying Really Begin in Preschool? A 360-degree view of bullying behavior
This episode reveals the origins of bullying in children, and considers 4 important factors in its prevention and intervention: the bully, the victim, the audience and the responsible grownups/caregivers.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#Parenting isn't something you do TO or FOR your child. It's teamwork. From ep. 26 of Hidden Language of Children, titled "Why the Parenting Books Aren't Working." Available now on Youtube and your favorite #podcast platform. youtube.com/shorts/KdqAd...
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Parenting means putting yourself on the same team as the child
Excerpt from Ep. 26 on why the advice in parenting books doesn't seem work.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Why the Parenting Books Aren't Working": Episode 26 of Hidden Language of Children Podcast is now available on YouTube and your favorite #podcast platform. #parenting #HLOCpodcast #childdevelopment #parentinghelp #childtemperament youtu.be/VU1DHpo9Qtk
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EP 26 Why the Parenting Books Aren't Helping
Parenting advice is remarkably easy to find - but not always easy to make it work. This episode discusses why parents often don't get the results they hope for when applying the ideas they get from books, blogs and all those other sources of insight.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
One of the biggest changes from #toddler to #preschooler is the development of language - which brings the earliest assertion of a young child's self. From episode 25 of the Hidden Language of Children; find it wherever you stream your #podcasts.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Every moment with a toddler is a #teachablemoment. Parents worry about enrichment, but there's no need. Just live. Everyday life is non-stop enrichment for a toddler. Get ep. 25 of the Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast from any major podcasting platform. #childdevelopment
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Toddlerhood is amazing. Here's why it's so hard on parents. But just understanding the challenges can make it more fun, too. From ep. 25 of Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast - on your favorite streaming platform. #toddlertopreschool youtube.com/shorts/wvf_k...
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Why toddlerhood is amazing and yet so hard
Excerpt from Ep. 25 on the difference between toddlers and preschoolers. In this clip: If the spectrum of parenting involves doing for, doing with and standing by to admire, the backbreaking work with toddlers is all of that "doing with."
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Separation anxiety in toddlers and preschoolers is normal. Here's why preschoolers are more prepared to take it on, and how to help them with it. Ep. 25, Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast #SeparationAnxiety youtube.com/shorts/TbTZR...
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Why toddlers can't tolerate separation like preschoolers can #separation #preschool #toddler
Excerpt from Ep. 25: The Giant Leap from Toddler to Preschooler
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
There's so much development going on in a toddler (ages 1-3) that when it all comes to the surface, it often comes as a surprise. #toddlers #parenting #childdevelopment #podcast #terribletwos youtube.com/shorts/6cc3h...
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Developmental changes in toddlers
Excerpt from Ep. 25 on the difference between toddlers and preschoolers. In this clip: What toddlers are working on - in both body and mind;.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Every moment with a toddler is a #teachablemoment. Parents worry about enrichment, but there's no need. Just live. Everyday life is non-stop enrichment for a toddler. Get ep. 25 of the Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast from any major podcasting platform. #childdevelopment
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Hidden Language of Children podcast is included in @MillionPodcasts list of the best child-behavior podcasts. You can find us on YouTube and your favorite #podcast streaming platform. #parenting www.millionpodcasts.com/child-behavi...
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Best 20 Child Behavior Podcasts
Best Child Behavior Podcasts to Listen to ⋅ 1. Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman ⋅ 2. The Child Psych Podcast ⋅ 3. Your Anxious Child ⋅ 4. Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Toddlerhood is amazing. Here's why it's so hard on parents. But just understanding the challenges can make it more fun, too. From ep. 25 of Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast - on your favorite streaming platform. #toddlertopreschool youtube.com/shorts/wvf_k...
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Why toddlerhood is amazing and yet so hard
Excerpt from Ep. 25 on the difference between toddlers and preschoolers. In this clip: If the spectrum of parenting involves doing for, doing with and standing by to admire, the backbreaking work with toddlers is all of that "doing with."
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
One of the biggest changes from #toddler to #preschooler is the development of language - which brings the earliest assertion of a young child's self. From episode 25 of the Hidden Language of Children; find it wherever you stream your #podcasts.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Separation anxiety in toddlers and preschoolers is normal. Here's why preschoolers are more prepared to take it on, and how to help them with it. Ep. 25, Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast #SeparationAnxiety youtube.com/shorts/TbTZR...
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Why toddlers can't tolerate separation like preschoolers can #separation #preschool #toddler
Excerpt from Ep. 25: The Giant Leap from Toddler to Preschooler
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
There's so much development going on in a toddler (ages 1-3) that when it all comes to the surface, it often comes as a surprise. #toddlers #parenting #childdevelopment #podcast #terribletwos youtube.com/shorts/6cc3h...
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Developmental changes in toddlers
Excerpt from Ep. 25 on the difference between toddlers and preschoolers. In this clip: What toddlers are working on - in both body and mind;.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
One of the biggest changes from #toddler to #preschooler is the development of language - which brings the earliest assertion of a young child's self. From episode 25 of the Hidden Language of Children; find it wherever you stream your #podcasts.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Every moment with a toddler is a #teachablemoment. Parents worry about enrichment, but there's no need. Just live. Everyday life is non-stop enrichment for a toddler. Get ep. 25 of the Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast from any major podcasting platform. #childdevelopment
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Hidden Language of Children podcast is included in @MillionPodcasts list of the best child-behavior podcasts. You can find us on YouTube and your favorite #podcast streaming platform. #parenting www.millionpodcasts.com/child-behavi...
millionpodcasts.com
Best 20 Child Behavior Podcasts
Best Child Behavior Podcasts to Listen to ⋅ 1. Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman ⋅ 2. The Child Psych Podcast ⋅ 3. Your Anxious Child ⋅ 4. Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Toddlerhood is amazing. Here's why it's so hard on parents. But just understanding the challenges can make it more fun, too. From ep. 25 of Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast - on your favorite streaming platform. #toddlertopreschool youtube.com/shorts/wvf_k...
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Why toddlerhood is amazing and yet so hard
Excerpt from Ep. 25 on the difference between toddlers and preschoolers. In this clip: If the spectrum of parenting involves doing for, doing with and standing by to admire, the backbreaking work with toddlers is all of that "doing with."
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Separation anxiety in toddlers and preschoolers is normal. Here's why preschoolers are more prepared to take it on, and how to help them with it. Ep. 25, Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast #SeparationAnxiety youtube.com/shorts/TbTZR...
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Why toddlers can't tolerate separation like preschoolers can #separation #preschool #toddler
Excerpt from Ep. 25: The Giant Leap from Toddler to Preschooler
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
There's so much development going on in a toddler (ages 1-3) that when it all comes to the surface, it often comes as a surprise. #toddlers #parenting #childdevelopment #podcast #terribletwos youtube.com/shorts/6cc3h...
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Developmental changes in toddlers
Excerpt from Ep. 25 on the difference between toddlers and preschoolers. In this clip: What toddlers are working on - in both body and mind;.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
What's the most helpful, thoughtful thing you can say to a young child who is having a big difficult feeling? From the Hidden Language of Children podcast, on Youtube and your favorite streaming platform. #parenting #childdevelopment #psychology #emotions youtube.com/shorts/yaRvL...
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Breaking Down the Instinct to 'Fix' Children's Feelings
A short clip from the Hidden Language of Children podcast, season 1/ep 10.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Every moment with a toddler is a #teachablemoment. Parents worry about enrichment, but there's no need. Just live. Everyday life is non-stop enrichment for a toddler. Get ep. 25 of the Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast from any major podcasting platform. #childdevelopment
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Toddlerhood is amazing. Here's why it's so hard on parents. But just understanding the challenges can make it more fun, too. From ep. 25 of Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast - on your favorite streaming platform. #toddlertopreschool youtube.com/shorts/wvf_k...
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Why toddlerhood is amazing and yet so hard
Excerpt from Ep. 25 on the difference between toddlers and preschoolers. In this clip: If the spectrum of parenting involves doing for, doing with and standing by to admire, the backbreaking work with toddlers is all of that "doing with."
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Hidden Language of Children podcast is included in @MillionPodcasts list of the best child-behavior podcasts. You can find us on YouTube and your favorite #podcast streaming platform. #parenting www.millionpodcasts.com/child-behavi...
millionpodcasts.com
Best 20 Child Behavior Podcasts
Best Child Behavior Podcasts to Listen to ⋅ 1. Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman ⋅ 2. The Child Psych Podcast ⋅ 3. Your Anxious Child ⋅ 4. Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It's season 3 for the Hidden Language of Children, and we kick it off by exploring the big difference between toddlers and preschoolers. The change seems to happen overnight, but it's not that simple. Find it on Youtube and your preferred streaming platform. youtu.be/twf_u3-32bY
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EP 25 The Giant Leap from Toddler to Preschooler
The transition from toddler to preschooler often seems like it happens overnight. But a lot of big developmental leaps are taking place in the background. We discuss the changes, why they're happening and how parents can nurture and enjoy them.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Separation anxiety in toddlers and preschoolers is normal. Here's why preschoolers are more prepared to take it on, and how to help them with it. Ep. 25, Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast #SeparationAnxiety youtube.com/shorts/TbTZR...
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Why toddlers can't tolerate separation like preschoolers can #separation #preschool #toddler
Excerpt from Ep. 25: The Giant Leap from Toddler to Preschooler
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
It's season 3 for the Hidden Language of Children, and we kick it off by exploring the big difference between toddlers and preschoolers. The change seems to happen overnight, but it's not that simple. Find it on Youtube and your preferred streaming platform. youtu.be/twf_u3-32bY
youtu.be
EP 25 The Giant Leap from Toddler to Preschooler
The transition from toddler to preschooler often seems like it happens overnight. But a lot of big developmental leaps are taking place in the background. We discuss the changes, why they're happening and how parents can nurture and enjoy them.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
The most powerful form of discipline for young children is helping them learn that mistakes can be fixed - and showing them how. #parenting #podcast #discipline youtube.com/shorts/YB6dM...
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Turning Troubles into Transformations: Helping Children Learn How to Fix Their Mistakes
From the Hidden Language of Children podcast episode on the difference between punishment and discipline
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
There's so much development going on in a toddler (ages 1-3) that when it all comes to the surface, it often comes as a surprise. #toddlers #parenting #childdevelopment #podcast #terribletwos youtube.com/shorts/6cc3h...
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Developmental changes in toddlers
Excerpt from Ep. 25 on the difference between toddlers and preschoolers. In this clip: What toddlers are working on - in both body and mind;.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
It's season 3 for the Hidden Language of Children, and we kick it off by exploring the big difference between toddlers and preschoolers. The change seems to happen overnight, but it's not that simple. Find it on Youtube and your preferred streaming platform. youtu.be/twf_u3-32bY
youtu.be
EP 25 The Giant Leap from Toddler to Preschooler
The transition from toddler to preschooler often seems like it happens overnight. But a lot of big developmental leaps are taking place in the background. We discuss the changes, why they're happening and how parents can nurture and enjoy them.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Hidden Language of Children podcast is included in @MillionPodcasts list of the best child-behavior podcasts. You can find us on YouTube and your favorite #podcast streaming platform. #parenting www.millionpodcasts.com/child-behavi...
millionpodcasts.com
Best 20 Child Behavior Podcasts
Best Child Behavior Podcasts to Listen to ⋅ 1. Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman ⋅ 2. The Child Psych Podcast ⋅ 3. Your Anxious Child ⋅ 4. Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Young children are naturally self-centered. So when something bad or scary happens - like divorce or a serious illness in the family - they blame themselves. That's why talking about it is so important. Ep. 24 of the Hidden Language of Children is now online wherever you stream your podcasts.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Children can get through anything that can be talked about. From the Hidden Language of Children, on YouTube and wherever you stream your podcasts. #parentingtips #parenting #supermom #superdad #childdevelopment #psychology youtube.com/shorts/nX7uK...
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Young children count on parents in a way that's hard for parents to fathom
Child development expert Dr. Tovah P. Klein, author of "Raising Resilience" talks about the deep bond between parents and children, and how it impacts a child's ability to deal with difficult things.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
What's the most helpful, thoughtful thing you can say to a young child who is having a big difficult feeling? From the Hidden Language of Children podcast, on Youtube and your favorite streaming platform. #parenting #childdevelopment #psychology #emotions youtube.com/shorts/yaRvL...
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Breaking Down the Instinct to 'Fix' Children's Feelings
A short clip from the Hidden Language of Children podcast, season 1/ep 10.
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Kids always know when something's wrong, even if you never fight in front of them. Ep. 24 of the Hidden Language of Children #parenting #podcast explains how to talk to kids about divorce without over-explaining. Find it wherever you stream podcasts. #KidsAndDivorce #HiddenLanguageOfChildren
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Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development @hannaperkinscenter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Alcohol, marijuana, sex — the "why can adults do it and I can't" conversations get easier with the right approach - and a commitment to having those awkward conversations with your kids. New episode of The Hidden Language of Children, Ep. 24. #ParentingAdvice #TalkingToKids
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