Supporting Children’s Mental Health at School and Home with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Here we are, still in January. It’s the month that seems to go on forever! Students, parents, and teachers are well into the second semester of the school year, and we are getting lots of calls from anxious parents for many reasons. What can you do for your kid who is struggling? Let’s discuss it with today’s guest!  Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is on a mission to change the way we view and treat children’s mental health and show parents how to use science-backed solutions that are natural. She is an Integrative Children’s Mental Health Expert, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, and host of the “It’s Gonna Be OK” podcast. Over her professional career of 30+ years, she has helped thousands of children and families overcome the most challenging behavioral and mental health issues, and she’s been named by Forbes as “The thought leader in children’s mental health.”Show Highlights:How Dr. Roseann helps parents with overwhelm when their child struggles with focus, learning, mood, and anxiety problemsWhy many kids “hold it together” at school but fall apart at homeHow to be a “parent detective” to decipher the language of your child’s behavior Why data can be a parent’s best friend in understanding a child (But—grades are NOT the benchmark of mental health!)Why the emotional needs of the child MUST be more important than the IEP or 504 guidelinesHow to celebrate the child’s micro successes along the way toward the goalWhy the mother’s mental health helps determine the child’s mental healthDr. Roseann’s advice for parents about where to begin in helping their child:Don’t ignore the signs.Role model mental health for your child.Take action! (Educate yourself and find an expert to help.)Why medication should NEVER be the first answer to a problemHow to start in simple ways to help calm your child’s nervous systemLinks/ResourcesConnect with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge:  www.drroseann.com or FacebookContact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org   Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us  [email protected]