Genius Little Minds with Dr. Madeleine Vieira

Ep. 10: Infant Mental Health – Womb to 12 months – Infant Sleep: I’m exhausted! When will my baby start sleeping through the night?!

It’s no secret that infants need a lot of sleep. But how much is enough? And is the adage ‘never wake a sleeping baby’ really true?In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into all things infant sleep. How much sleep babies need, how to keep them safe while they’re sleeping, and what you can do as a parent to help your infant fall—and stay—asleep. Learn about 5 sleep training methods (1 to avoid and 4 to try) and fascinating cultural differences in approaches to sleep.And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like whether infants should cry themselves back to sleep, co-sleeping vs. room-sharing, and whether pacifiers are appropriate sleep aids.Follow Dr. Vieira on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmadeleinevieira/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMadeleineVieira/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadeleineVieira 

Ep. 9: Infant Mental Health — Womb to 12 months — Infant Brain Development: The Rapid Growth of Your Baby’s Brain

Did you know even infants have mental health concerns? It’s true! Despite their seemingly uncomplicated lives, even newborns and babies have mental health needs to be attended to.
In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into the mental health and brain development of infants from the time they’re born to their first birthday. Tune in to learn about risks associated with maternal stress, signs your infant’s mental health is struggling, and learn about the dangers of toxic stress. Learn too about Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development – who knew that peek-a-boo actually had a purpose?
And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like whether parental anxiety is automatically passed on, and whether “baby talk” is appropriate or should be avoided altogether. 
 
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Ep. 8: Infant Mental Health – Womb to 12 Months – Infant Attachment: Understanding Attunement and How to Respond Appropriately to Your Baby’s Needs

What is attachment theory and how does it impact your child growing up? How do you form a secure attachment with your infant so they believe the world is a safe place?
In this episode, Dr. Vieira explains the four attachment styles, what they look like, and why they matter. Learn five ways to promote secure attachment with your infant (including whether or not you should take some space!). And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like whether breastfeeding and natural birth are necessary to form a secure attachment, and how to navigate attachment with multiple caretakers.Follow Dr. Vieira on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmadeleinevieira/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMadeleineVieira/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadeleineVieira

Ep. 7: Why Is My Child Acting Out? Oppositional Defiant Disorder Explained

Does your child seem to fight you on every little request? Yes means no and up means down and put that away means leave it out?
In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ODD. Tune in to learn about this complex behavioral disorder, potential causes, risk factors, and its treatment options. Learn about the surprising disorder 50% of kids with ODD also have. And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you whose children might be struggling with ODD.Follow Dr. Vieira on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmadeleinevieira/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMadeleineVieira/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadeleineVieira

Ep. 6: Autism Spectrum Disorder: My Child Doesn’t Like Cuddles And Won’t Respond To Their Name

Does your child like arranging their stuffed animals in a certain way? Do they have a hard time making friends? Are they sensitive to loud noises or bright lights? And are you trying to figure out why? In this episode of Genius Little Minds, Dr. Vieira clarifies a lot of the confusion that surrounds autism. Learn all about autism in children, including how it’s diagnosed, how young children with autism experience the world around them, and how to support your child. She also answers questions from parents just like you.
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Ep. 5: My Child Won’t Listen! And Other Difficulties That Come With ADHD

Does your child refuse to do what they’re told? Not listen? And have a tendency to overreact?
Is their teacher calling home about behavioral issues or struggles with peers?
In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into ADHD and how it presents in children and teens. Tune in to learn about behavioral challenges, risk factors, causes, and treatment options. And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you whose children might be struggling with ADHD.
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Ep. 4: What Does Childhood Depression Look Like?

Does your child frequently complain of being “bored”? Is it hard to get them to engage with you or the rest of the family? Do they seem to not want to do much of anything these days? The pandemic has been tough on all of us, and our children’s mental health has suffered. You may have noticed your child isn’t enthusiastic about doing the things they used to love anymore. They might be uncharacteristically gloomy, pessimistic, or irritable. Maybe you have this nagging feeling… even though it seems hard to believe children can feel this way… that they’re depressed. In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into depression and how it presents in children and teens. Because, you guessed it, even children can get depression. You’ll learn the signs, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. And hear from parents just like you whose children are struggling. By the end of the episode, you’ll be armed with information to help your child tackle this mental illness head on and get them on the road to health and wellness.
Trigger Warnings: 8:57-9:01, 14:13-14:24, 20:13-20:18, 21:04-21:24
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Ep. 3: Childhood Anxiety Disorders: Part Two - My Child is Afraid of Messes! And Other Anxious Tendencies

Does your kid have very specific (sometimes inconvenient) fears that they can’t quite explain? (Think swimming pools. Or spills. Or the seam of their socks.) Do they clam up when strangers talk to them, despite their boisterous personality at home? And are you wondering what to do when your child wants to stay home from school yet again? In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into her specialty, anxiety disorders, and how they present in children. Learn what behaviors to watch out for and understand your treatment options so you know what type of therapist to look for. In the last part of the episode, hear questions from real parents, just like you, whose children are struggling with fear and anxiety.
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Ep. 2: Childhood Anxiety Disorders: Part One - My Child Cries When I Go to Work! And Other Anxious Tendencies

Raise your hand if your kid cries when you shut the door to your home office and leave them with the nanny. Or when they go to grandma’s house. Or meet new kids on the playground. In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into her specialty, anxiety disorders, and how they present in children. From separation anxiety (which you’re probably already familiar with,) to social phobia, Dr. Vieira explains 4 anxiety disorders and the brain science behind why our children feel afraid even when there’s no real danger present. She also answers real questions from parents, just like you, whose children are struggling with fear and anxiety.
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Ep. 1: An Introduction to Childhood Mental Health

In this episode, Dr. Madeleine Vieira debunks the myth that only adults struggle with mental health issues. You’ll get an introduction to the world of childhood mental health—what it means, why it matters, and an overview of four commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in children—ADHD, anxiety, depression, and ASD—and the various modalities that may be effective in treating them.
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