How to Help Children Manage Stress and Trauma | Dr. Mona Delahooke

🧠✨ Chat with Dr. Mona Delahooke: Understanding Fight-or-Flight & Building Connection In this insightful short video, I speak with Dr. Mona Delahooke about the Polyvagal Theory and effective strategies to support children who shut down or go into fight-or-flight mode. We explore her transformative book, Beyond Behaviors, which changed how I see parenting—reminding us that behaviors are just the tip of the iceberg and highlighting the power of meaningful relationships. 📚💡 As parents, it’s vital to tune into a child’s unique signals and differences, always fostering a sense of relational safety. We also discuss DIR Floortime, bottom-up vs. top-down approaches, and why there’s no such thing as “good” or “bad” behavior—only communication. 🤝❤️ Dr. Delahooke is a member of the American Psychological Association and holds the highest endorsement in infant and toddler mental health in California as a Reflective Practice Mentor (RPM). She’s an inspiring speaker, trainer, and consultant dedicated to compassionate, relationship-based neurodevelopmental support for children with diverse developmental, behavioral, emotional, and learning needs. 🌟👶🧩 🌟 Looking for support on your child’s journey? I offer 1:1 coaching and guidance for parents ready to see real change. 📩 Reach out to learn more or book a session: https://hopefulneuron.com/contact-us 🔔 Subscribe for more insights on child development, sensory tools, and parent empowerment. 📲 Follow on Instagram: @sensorydana 🔗 All resources: https://linktr.ee/sensorydana 🌐 Website: https://hopefulneuron.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Hopeful Neuron