Episode Details

On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Colleen O’Neill, an occupational therapist who helps children and families develop emotional regulation skills. Colleen explains why parents need to care for their own emotional well-being to better support their children, and how simple daily practices like meditation can help build self-awareness and inner calm.

She also explores the strengths of neurodiversity, the importance of allowing children to express their individuality, and how playfulness can make learning and life’s challenges easier to navigate. Colleen shares insights from her two books, designed to help children and adults understand their feelings and respond to them more effectively.

In this episode:

✅ Why emotional regulation matters for parents and children

✅ How parents can begin their own self-regulation journey

✅ Why caring for yourself helps you care for your children

✅ How play-based learning helps children understand their emotions

✅ Supporting children’s individuality and freedom of expression

✅ Recognizing the strengths and potential of neurodiversity

✅ Why avoiding uncomfortable emotions can create more challenges

✅ How self-trust, inner awareness, and playfulness can help families navigate life

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