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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.
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Transform Meltdowns into Connection: Connect, Calm, and Collaborate
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Q-TIP: Why Their Behavior Isn't About You (And How to Protect Your Peace)
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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You Aren't Failing, Your Brain is Just Full (The Pom-Pom Jar)
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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The Heart of Resilience: Trauma-Responsive Lessons from Paper Tigers with Jim Sporleder
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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The Power of Love: How to Truly Hear What Your Child is Telling You with Dr. Hokehe Eko
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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PAWsitive Choices Update: Our Journey of Loss, Leukemia, and Resilience — Introducing The Brain it On! Podcast
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Embracing Joy and Uncertainty: How to Lean Into Gratitude When Experiencing Joy Feels Vulnerable
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Clear Is Kind: How to Effectively Ask for What You Need
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Reality Checking Our Stories: How to Identify Unhelpful Thoughts and Shift to Healthier Patterns of Thinking
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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We’re All Rough Drafts: How Our Assumption of Others’ Intent Influences Our Capacity for Connection and Our Quality of Life
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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How Are You Empathizing? Understanding the Role of Cognitive and Affective Empathy in Maintaining Healthy Relationships
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Becoming a Compassionate Coach: How to Treat Ourselves and Others With Kindness When We Make Mistakes
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Building the Courage to Learn New Things: How to Approach Stressful Transitions in New Seasons
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Pediatrician and Brain Health Coach Dr. Hokehe Eko Talks About ADHD, Trauma & Ways to Love Your Brain
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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Choosing Curiosity Over Perfectionism- How to Approach Performance Tasks as Opportunities to Learn
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Reframing Stress- How to Rethink Stressful Events to Cultivate Calm
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Reinterpreting Pain- How to Help Your Brain Cope With Discomfort
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Embracing Emotions- How to Hold Space for All Feelings and Withhold Judgments
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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The Power of Gratitude
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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It's Quitting Time- Why We Overwork and How to Set Boundaries With Our Time
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Taco Tuesdays & Family Walks- How to Prioritize Connection & Why It’s Vital to Your Health
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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We're in This Together- Expanding Our Understanding of Self-Regulation
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Turn Towards Each Other- How to Honor the Need for Space While Maintaining Connection
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May 25, 2021 |
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Phones, Masks & The Need for Connection- How Connecting With Kids Is Needed Now More Than Ever
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May 18, 2021 |
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The Power of Social Stories Part 2: Egocentrism & Empathy
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May 11, 2021 |
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The Power of Social Stories Part 1: Create Curiosity
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Problem Solving in Adulthood Part 2: Using Common Language
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Problem Solving in Adulthood Part 1: Curiosity and Generosity
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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How to Productively Solve Problems With Children
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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The Power of Positive Self-Talk
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Shame, Guilt, and Empathy
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Defining Effective Discipline and Exploring Parenting Styles
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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How to Build Positive Relationships Through Collaboration & Executive Function Skills
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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How to Build Positive Relationships Through Calming Practices & Emotional Intelligence
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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How to Build Positive Relationships Through Connection
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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What Is PAWsitive Choices and Why Is Social and Emotional Learning Essential?
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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The PAWsitive Choices Podcast Trailer
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Jan 20, 2021 |