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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 1H 15M

The Parenting Crisis: Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids in an Overwhelmed World

from Unplugged & Rooted · host Joty Gill

Psychologist Laura Hauk joins us for an important conversation about why so many children and families are struggling today — and why many experts believe we are in a parenting crisis. From rising anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and learning challenges to the impact of stress, screens, and disconnection, we explore what’s really happening beneath the surface for kids today.Laura breaks down the warning signs parents should never ignore, how family dynamics shape emotional health, when behavioural concerns should be addressed, and why psycho-educational assessments can be life-changing when done early. We also discuss resilience, modern parenting styles, childhood anxiety and depression, and the one mindset shift parents need to make to better support their children in today’s world.This is a powerful conversation for every parent, educator, and caregiver trying to raise emotionally healthy kids in an increasingly overwhelmed society.Laura Hauk: https://www.instagram.com/fcpsychology/If you’d like to share podcast input, ideas, or feedback, email us at [email protected] out our website, www.chartedrootseducation.ca, for coaching, courses, and more.You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook under the name “chartedroots.” 

Psychologist Laura Hauk joins us for an important conversation about why so many children and families are struggling today — and why many experts believe we are in a parenting crisis. From rising anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and learning challenges to the impact of stress, screens, and disconnection, we explore what’s really happening beneath the surface for kids today.Laura breaks down the warning signs parents should never ignore, how family dynamics shape emotional health, when behavioural concerns should be addressed, and why psycho-educational assessments can be life-changing when done early. We also discuss resilience, modern parenting styles, childhood anxiety and depression, and the one mindset shift parents need to make to better support their children in today’s world.This is a powerful conversation for every parent, educator, and caregiver trying to raise emotionally healthy kids in an increasingly overwhelmed society.Laura Hauk: https://www.instagram.com/fcpsychology/If you’d like to share podcast input, ideas, or feedback, email us at [email protected] out our website, www.chartedrootseducation.ca, for coaching, courses, and more.You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook under the name “chartedroots.”

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