EP 112: Matching Your Approach to Mental Age | Huddle Wisdom Podcast Episode
In the final episode of the Huddle Wisdom Podcast series, Empathic Guidance for Anxious CHildren, Dr. Davin Tan explores the importance of tailoring your approach to your child's mental age rather than their chronological age. Using the factory analogy, Dr. Tan explains how children develop at different rates across various domains and provides practical strategies for supporting them at their actual developmental stage.
Highlights:
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Recap of the factory analogy for understanding child anxiety
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Differences between mental and chronological age
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Story of Emma, a 12-year-old with varied developmental stages
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Practical strategies for preschool, primary school, and teenage developmental stages
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Identifying your child's mental age through observation and interaction
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Introduction to the "developmental gradient" method
Dr. Tan also introduces the Empathic Guidance course, a comprehensive program designed to help parents and caregivers develop a deeper understanding of child psychology and anxiety. The course offers in-depth insights and practical tools to nurture your child's emotional well-being.
Tune in to learn how to adapt your approach to meet your child's changing needs. Thank you for joining us throughout this series!
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