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Hidden Language of Children

Hidden Language of Children

By: Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development
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Are you interested in knowing your young child in a whole new way? Understanding what’s really going on in their developing mind? Does your child say or do things that make you stop and wonder … “Where did that come from?” This podcast, from a non-profit recognized for more than 70 years of groundbreaking working with families, delves into the ups and downs of early childhood by decoding the frequently misunderstood meaning of children's behavior. It's designed to help parents and caregivers better understand the children they love and help them grow.Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • The Phases of Becoming a Parent, Ep. 20

    The Phases of Becoming a Parent, Ep. 20
    Mar 25 2026

    We talk about the developmental stages of children, but what about parents? Grownups go through their own transitions that can be every bit as challenging. In this episode, we validate the bumpy stages of the parenting experience - from individual to expectant parent to parent of infants, then toddlers and older children.
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    28 mins
  • How Children Learn Empathy

    How Children Learn Empathy
    Feb 20 2026

    By age 6, children typically display empathy toward others. But it doesn't just happen. This episode looks at the building blocks of empathy and how parents help to put them together.
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    25 mins
  • Punishment v. Discipline: How they differ & why it matters for parents and children alike

    Punishment v. Discipline: How they differ & why it matters for parents and children alike
    Jan 26 2026

    The words punishment, discipline and consequences are often used loosely in conversations about the ongoing job of raising children who know how to do the right thing. Dr. Kimberly Bell defines the terms and discusses an approach that's both effective and kind.
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    24 mins
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