Hidden Language of Children

The Challenges of Developmental Stages: Infant through Adolescent (S1E7)

We talk with child psychoanalyst Margaret Zerba, Ph.D. about the challenges for children and parents alike during each of the developmental stages that all children experience: infancy, toddlerhood, school age and adolescence.

Behaviors Related to a Child's Newly Developing Conscience (S1E6)

Social Worker Anita Eddie, MA, ATR, MSSA, LISW-S, discusses conscience development in young children from the perspective of their behaviors as they learn to listen to the voice of their "Inside Helper."

Trouble Saying Goodbye: Separation Feelings & Anxiety (S1E5)

Taryn Ponsky, M.A., LPCC, a psychotherapist and child development specialist, discusses separation anxiety in young children - where it comes from, how to deal with it, and how it differs from ordinary separation feelings.

A Parent's Experience With Social-Emotional Early Learning (S1E4)

Mom and professional photographer Kim Sable shares her experience with twins in an early learning program that emphasizes social-emotional development. It wasn't always perfect, but it's still paying benefits years later - to children and parents alike.

When Children Get stuck in Their Development (S1E3)

In follow-up to the discussion about normal development in episode 2, Debby Paris returns to address the question, "If normal is so messy and individualized, how do you know when things have gotten off track?"

Is That Normal? The Bumpy Trail of Healthy Child Development (S1E2)

Social worker/therapist Deborah Paris, LISW, discusses the two-steps-forward and one-step-back nature of healthy child development, and offers words of comfort for parents who worry about developmental timelines.

Understanding Child Behavior as Communication (S1E1)

When children show troubling behaviors, they are often expressing inner feelings they don't know how to put into words. 

Trailer - Hidden Language of Children Podcast

Are you interested in knowing your young child in a whole new way? Understanding what’s really going on in their developing mind?
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.