Dr. Leaf's Blog

The Difference Between Being Patient Vs. Enabling Toxic Behavior + How to Become A Super Self-Regulator

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 20, 2023

In this podcast (episode #510) and blog, I discuss the difference between enabling and empowering someone. Simply put, enabling is doing something challenging for someone else, while empowering someone means...

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How to reinvent yourself when you feel stuck in life

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 16, 2023

In this podcast (episode #509) and blog, I talk to good friend, top podcast host and performance coach Craig Siegel about discovering more about ourselves, living an authentic life, embracing our full potent...

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How extreme heat affects the brain + how to prevent any damage

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 13, 2023

In this podcast (#508) and blog, I talk about keeping our brains and bodies healthy when it’s extremely hot outside.  Although there still needs to be more research on how extreme temperatures affect the bra...

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How to deal with bullies (advice for adults & kids)

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 09, 2023

In this podcast (episode #507) and blog, I talk about an incredibly important subject: bullying, and what we can do as parents, educators and caregivers to help our children.   Bullying is harmful on a physi...

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The one thing to never say when setting a boundary

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Aug 06, 2023

In this podcast (episode #506) and blog, I talk about the importance of teaching your child about boundaries. This is part 2 of my series on parenting, boundaries, and mental health. Part one can be found he...

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How to teach your kids about boundaries

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 30, 2023

In this podcast (episode #504) and blog, I talk about the importance of teaching your child about boundaries. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on parenting, boundaries, and mental health.   From the moment ...

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How to heal after betrayal with Lysa Terkeurst

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 26, 2023

In this podcast (episode #503) and blog, I talk to best-selling author, public figure and mother Lysa Terkeurst about healing after betrayal, how boundaries help us avoid extremes, finding resilience after a...

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6 ways to develop your child’s self-esteem without encouraging narcissism

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 23, 2023

In this podcast (episode #502) and blog, I talk about 6 ways to develop your child’s self-esteem without encouraging egotism or breeding narcissistic attitudes. As parents and guardians, we know that it is i...

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How to help sensitive children manage their emotions

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 19, 2023

In this podcast (episode #501) and blog, I talk to Alicia, a concerned mother, about helping sensitive children manage their emotions. This is part of a series I am doing on questions you submitted for my ne...

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The difference between “safety net” parenting & “helicopter” parenting

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 16, 2023

In this podcast (episode #500) and blog, I talk about the difference between “safety net” parenting and “helicopter” parenting. To help our children develop their sense of autonomy and build identity, we as ...

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How to manage parent guilt, burn-out & fatigue

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 12, 2023

In this podcast (episode #499) and blog, I talk to Hettie, a concerned mother, about balancing work and play time with her children, especially as a homeschooling mom. This is part of a series I am doing on ...

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The ONE thing to do when you’re about to lose your cool with your kids

By Dr. Caroline Leaf on Jul 09, 2023

In this podcast (episode #498) and blog, I talk about what to do when you are feeling overwhelmed and you are about to lose your cool around your children. As I mentioned in my podcast on messy parenting, we...

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