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Mar 24, 2025

Clinical psychologist, play therapist, podcast host, and author Sheryl Ziegler on why middle childhood (ages 6-12) is a crucial but often overlooked period for developing emotional regulation and capability. 

  •  Earlier puberty trends
  • The importance of parents addressing emotional dysregulation 
  • How to manage their own emotions
  • What is the "window of tolerance"?
  • How to practice co-regulation through a calm presence
  • How to teach children emotional literacy and self-regulation skills
  1. Get her book: The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12)
  2. Listen to her first epsiode: Mommy Burnout: How To Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in The Process |

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