The PAWsitive Choices Podcast

Are you looking for ways to help children make positive choices, solve problems, learn from mistakes, and regulate strong feelings? Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone who loves to learn about relationships, this podcast is for you! In each episode, we explore the latest neuroscience and discuss what it means for how we live, parent, and teach. We give you practical and effective ways to use brain-based strategies to promote resilience in children and strengthen your own relationships with others. Your host, Lindsey Kealey, is a family coach, educational consultant, keynote speaker, university instructor of education, and the creator of PAWsitive Choices Social and Emotional Learning. Join us every Tuesday for new episodes of The PAWsitive Choices Podcast.

The PAWsitive Choices Podcast is a kids podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The PAWsitive Choices Podcast, a kids show with 37 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Transform Meltdowns into Connection: Connect, Calm, and Collaborate

  Apr 22, 202620 minS4

  <p>Have you ever sat with a child in the middle of a massive meltdown over something small and thought, “How on earth do I pull them out of this storm?” Today, we're breaking down the 3 Cs of emotional regulation to help you navigate those tough moments.</p><p>In this episode of the PAWsitive Choices Podcast, we explore the incredible power of empathy and how to truly show up for kids when their brains get mixed up. Through a personal story about my husband, Thomas, we explore why avoiding "comparative suffering" is the key to validating a child's reality.</p><p...

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  Episode #6

  Transform Meltdowns into Connection: Connect, Calm, and Collaborate

  Apr 22, 202620 minS4

  Have you ever sat with a child in the middle of a massive meltdown over something small and thought, “How on earth do I pull them out of this storm?” Today, we're breaking down the 3 Cs of emotional regulation to help you navigate those tough moments. In this episode of the PAWsitive Choices Podcast, we explore the incredible power of empathy and how to truly show up for kids when their brains get mixed up. Through a personal story about my husband, Thomas, we explore why avoiding "comparative suffering" is the key to validating a child's reality. We also dive into the science of secure attachment and learn how to become a "safe harbor" for our kids, equipping you with a simple, actionable 3-step framework: Connect, Calm, and Collaborate. What You’ll Learn: Why a child's perspective is a function of their experience (and why crying over a broken crayon is totally valid!). How helping a child feel Safe, Seen, and Soothed leads to them feeling Secure. How to validate the underlying emotion before trying to correct the behavior. How to use the 3 Cs (Connect, Calm, and Collaborate). Resources & Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Power of Showing Up by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson Dr. Ross Greene ("Kids do well if they can") Unlocking Us Podcast by Brené Brown PAWsitive Choices Goal Setting Video: https://youtu.be/n3R8vMmiCU4 Find all our SEL curriculum and resources at https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/ Join the PAWsitive Choices Community! If you found value in today’s episode, please leave us a rating or review so we can help more parents and educators make positive connections! (Don't forget to check out our previous episode on Q-TIP: Quitting Taking It Personally to build the perfect foundation for today's strategies!)

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  Episode #5

  Q-TIP: Why Their Behavior Isn't About You (And How to Protect Your Peace)

  Mar 7, 202618 minS4

  <p>Are you exhausted by your child's public meltdowns, your teenager's attitude, or your partner's sudden bad moods? What if I told you that their behavior has absolutely nothing to do with you?</p><p>In this episode of the PAWsitive Choices Podcast, we're exploring the brain science and psychology behind why we get so triggered by other people's overflow. We are learning how to Q-TIP (Quit Taking It Personally) so we can stop reacting to the person and start responding to the underlying need.</p><p>🎥 <b>Prefer to watch?</b> Catch the full video version of this episode on...

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  Episode #4

  You Aren't Failing, Your Brain is Just Full (The Pom-Pom Jar)

  Feb 26, 202620 minS4

  <p>Are you beating yourself up for dropping your New Year's resolutions? Are you losing your patience over tiny things and feeling guilty about it? It’s not because you're failing—it’s because your brain is at capacity.</p><p>In this episode, we are talking about self-compassion, cognitive capacity, and how to give yourself (and your kids) grace when the demands of your environment exceed what you feel like you can handle. I’m introducing the "Brain Capacity Jar" and sharing how you can apply these practical SEL tools to your own life and classroom.</p><p><b>📺 WATCH THE V...

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  Episode #3

  The Heart of Resilience: Trauma-Responsive Lessons from Paper Tigers with Jim Sporleder

  Jan 1, 202634 minS4

  <p><b>Resilience is not just a buzzword; it is a life-changing practice rooted in the power of human connection.</b> In 2015, the documentary <b>Paper Tigers</b> changed the conversation about education and childhood trauma forever, and today, those lessons are more vital than ever.</p><p><b>📺 Watch the full </b><b>video version on YouTube! </b></p><p>In this special episode of the <b>PAWsitive Choices Podcast</b>, I am joined by <b>Jim Sporleder</b>—the visionary principal featured in the film—for a deep dive into the heart of resilience and trauma-responsive leadership.</p><p>Jim sh...

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