Eight-Year-Old Voices: Bullying, Big Feelings & Coping

Host Laurie sits down with her eight-year-old daughter Hayden to discuss emotional regulation, how the developing central nervous system affects big feelings, and what it’s like to be a kid in second grade. Hayden shares personal experiences with bullying, how school counselors help, and simple coping strategies she uses at home and school to manage stress and protect her self-esteem. This short episode highlights practical tools for kids and families, and offers a hopeful look at resilience and growing up.