Ep. 45 It’s What You Make Them Feel - An Interview with Child Psychologist Steven Baron

This week Ang is joined by Steven Baron, published author, public speaker and a child psychologist who now works in a private practice after 30 years working in primary and secondary schools. Steven has a unique perspective and approach to child psychology, an approach that has been forged through years of seeing too many psychologists focusing on the negatives. In this interview with Ang, Steven discusses his methods, his experiences and his successes and how focusing on the good can change your child's life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• After years of working in Schools with children, Steven became tired of the negative approach around child psychology and how the emphasis seemed to always be on finding out what “was wrong with the child.” He explains to Ang how he had a lightbulb moment that shifted his career after being commissioned to write a book.
• Steven breaks down his new approach to child psychology, focusing on ‘what’s going well’, and shares with Ang the positive effects this has on the children he works with
• A trait that is common in many parents that have just experienced divorce is to try and compartmentalise their emotions and not show them in front of their children. Steven discusses how this is a big mistake and offers ideas of healthier ways to approach dealing with your emotions.  
• Ang and Steven discuss the importance of the teacher, parent, child triangle and how, ultimately, the child's relationship with their teachers as a role model is infinitely more important than the one of educator/student. 

BEST MOMENTS

“Focusing on what is going right instead of what's going wrong can fundamentally change a child's mindset.”

“It’s important to educate children about emotions and let them know that it’s ok to experience them.”

“A child won’t remember what you taught them, they’ll remember how you made them feel.”

EPISODE LINKS

Guest Links

https://www.drstevenbaron.com/ https://www.routledge.com/Teaching-with-a-Strength-Based-Approach-How-to-Motivate-Students-and-Build/Baron/p/book/9781032432571

Facebook: Dr Steven Baron / LinkedIn: Dr Steven Baron / Twitter @drstevenbaron1

 

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With a six year divorce behind her, Ang represented herself in court a total of 6 times. She has been a single parent of two boys for a total of 14 years. She has lived through the struggles and come out the other side. Her words, honesty and humour captivates her audience.