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Hidden Language of Children

Hidden Language of Children

By: Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development
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 Are you interested in knowing your young child in a whole new way? Understanding what’s really going on in their developing mind? Does your child say or do things that make you stop and wonder … “Where did that come from?” This podcast, from a non-profit recognized for more than 70 years of groundbreaking working with families, delves into the ups and downs of early childhood by decoding the frequently misunderstood meaning of children's behavior. It's designed to help parents and caregivers better understand the children they love and help them grow.Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Talking with Children About Gun Violence and School Shootings

    Talking with Children About Gun Violence and School Shootings
    Aug 28 2025

    A special episode on what children need, and how to talk with them, about the most recent school shooting or other gun violence. Featuring host Dr. Kimberly Bell in conversation with Hidden Language of Children producer Bob Rosenbaum.
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    25 mins
  • Raising Resilience with author Dr. Tovah P. Klein

    Raising Resilience with author Dr. Tovah P. Klein
    Aug 21 2025

    In the first episode of season 2, host Dr. Kimberly Bell Kim is joined by Dr. Tovah Klein, author of "How Toddlers Thrive" and "Raising Resilience" for a conversation about how parents can help children develop resilience to difficult moments, unwanted surprises and other adversities.
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    36 mins
  • Using the Mind-Body Connection to Manage Chronic Pain

    Using the Mind-Body Connection to Manage Chronic Pain
    Jul 8 2025

    In a relevant departure from our usual early-childhood topics, we expand on the concept of "behavior as communication" in a conversation with Dr. Dan Ratner, author of Crushing Doubt (www.crushingdoubt.com), about the important role of the mind in managing chronic pain and discomfort.
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    36 mins
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