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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
  • Ep 22 The Ups and Downs of IEPs

    Ep 22 The Ups and Downs of IEPs
    May 22 2026

    When your child has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), it can feel like a full-time job. In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Bell discusses the big issues and emotions that can arise, and how to work through them.
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    30 mins
  • Magical Thinking: How Children Make Sense of a Complex World

    Magical Thinking: How Children Make Sense of a Complex World
    Apr 23 2026

    Magical thinking refers to the way children try to understand the unfamiliar when they don't have the knowledge, life experience or critical thinking capabilities that separate reality from fantasy. This conversation talks about the phase and how parents can support their children through it.
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    28 mins
  • 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
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