Episode Description
Back-to-school season is here — and with it comes a wave of emotions for both kids and parents. From excitement and fresh starts to stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, this time of year can feel like a rollercoaster.
In this episode, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles to explore how families can transition into the school year with more calm, confidence, and connection. Together, we dive into practical strategies to help kids of all ages (and their parents!) manage stress and anxiety while fostering resilience and well-being.
If you’re a parent looking to make this school year smoother and more mindful for your family, this episode is packed with takeaways you can use right away.
Key Takeaways:
- How to ease your child’s back-to-school jitters — from elementary to high school to college
- Ways parents can manage their own anxiety without passing it on to their kids
- The power of routines: simple morning and bedtime rituals that set everyone up for success
- Navigating screens and technology to create healthier digital habits
- How to recognize the difference between normal adjustment struggles and more serious anxiety — and what to do about it
- Practical communication techniques for kids of all ages (including how to get teens to actually open up)
- Finding that delicate balance between guidance and independence as your kids grow
- How to create a supportive home environment that nurtures children’s mental health and overall well-being
About Dr. Tamara Soles
Dr. Tamara Soles is a psychologist and keynote speaker who helps individuals, families, and organizations strengthen their emotional fitness. She’s the founder of The Secure Child Center in Montreal, and her expertise has been featured in Today’s Parent, Psychology Today, BBC World News, and more. You can also hear her weekly on CJAD’s weekend morning show.
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Learn More about Your Host
On a mission to redefine self-care globally, Erica Diamond is a sought-after Media Expert, Professional Speaker, Bestselling Author of List Your Goals Journal, Host of The Erica Diamond Podcast, Founder of Bliss Essential Oils (BlissEssential.co), Course Creator of Busy To Bliss (http://BusyToBliss.com), Certified Life & Career Coach, Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and Founder & Editor-In-Chief of the Award-Winning Lifestyle Platform EricaDiamond.com® (previously WomenOnTheFence.com®).
Erica Diamond has been named to the coveted list of The Top 20 Women in Canada, FORBES Magazine’s Top 100 Sites for Women and a Profit Hot 50 Canadian Company. Erica is a busy mom of two boys, ‘bad cook,’ and new drummer!
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