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How to Manage Minor Mistakes as a Parent | Child Psychologist on CTV News

Why Does My Child Fall Apart Over Small Mistakes? Tania Johnson, Registered Psychologist and Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, recently joined CTV Edmonton to talk about why seemingly minor mistakes can trigger such big reactions in a ...

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The 90-Second Pause: Resetting Yourself Before Responding to Your Child

Tania Johnson | Sept 15, 2026 There are moments in parenting when everything happens quickly. A behaviour, a tone, a reaction, and suddenly you feel it in your body. Your chest tightens. Your thoughts speed up. You feel the urge to respond ...

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“What Do I Say in the Moment?” A Script for When Your Child Is Melting Down

Tania Johnson | Aug 31, 2026 There is a moment many parents know well. Your child is overwhelmed, emotions are rising quickly, and everything in you wants to respond in a way that helps. But instead, your mind goes blank. You know the You a ...

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The Best Methods for Reacting to a Meltdown | Child Psychologist on CTV News

What to Do When Your Child Is Having a Meltdown: Tammy Schamuhn on CTV News When a child is in the middle of a meltdown, it can be difficult for parents to know what to do. Do you comfort them? Set a boundary? Give them space? Try to reason with of ...

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When Parenting Styles Collide ICP x CTV July 2026

When Parenting Styles Collide: How to Raise Confident Kids Even When You Parent Differently "We're not usually arguing about bedtime or screen time. We're arguing about what we believe our child needs." Every parent has been parent ...

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