Drs. Jennifer Vriend, Laila Din Osmun, and Mary Simmering McDonald
41 episodes
3 days ago
A podcast hosted by Canadian licensed Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologists Drs. Jennifer Vriend, Laila Din Osmun, and Mary Simmering McDonald, C.Psych. Topics covered include a wide variety of subjects such as coping during COVID-19, dealing with child anxiety, sleep difficulties and parenting issues. Guest speakers include other Child Psychologists and developmental professionals across Canada.
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A podcast hosted by Canadian licensed Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologists Drs. Jennifer Vriend, Laila Din Osmun, and Mary Simmering McDonald, C.Psych. Topics covered include a wide variety of subjects such as coping during COVID-19, dealing with child anxiety, sleep difficulties and parenting issues. Guest speakers include other Child Psychologists and developmental professionals across Canada.
Complex Kids, Simple Solutions with Dr. Jenny Demark, Dr. Linda Reinstein & Conrad Leung, BCBA
The Coping Toolbox, a Child Psych Podcast
32 minutes
3 days ago
Complex Kids, Simple Solutions with Dr. Jenny Demark, Dr. Linda Reinstein & Conrad Leung, BCBA
Dr. Laila sits down with Dr. Jenny Demark, C.Psych., Dr. Linda Reinstein, C.Psych., and Conrad Leung, BCBA, to discuss their new book, Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, and the powerful three-part framework at its core — Prepare, Teach, Motivate. Together, they explore practical, science-backed strategies for nurturing children’s resilience, confidence, and cooperation.
In this episode, the guests break down everyday parenting challenges, such as managing screen time, and offer clear, actionable guidance. Key takeaways include prioritizing quality connection, teaching targeted skills, and using positive reinforcement to support lasting behaviour change.
Reference:Demark, J., Leung, C., & Reinstein, L. (2025). Complex kids, simple solutions: How to raise resilient, confident, likeable kids.
The Coping Toolbox, a Child Psych Podcast
A podcast hosted by Canadian licensed Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologists Drs. Jennifer Vriend, Laila Din Osmun, and Mary Simmering McDonald, C.Psych. Topics covered include a wide variety of subjects such as coping during COVID-19, dealing with child anxiety, sleep difficulties and parenting issues. Guest speakers include other Child Psychologists and developmental professionals across Canada.
