The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole Beurkens

The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole Beurkens


Latest Episodes

Episode 203: How Do You Know Which Parenting Advice To Follow? Science Vs. Opinions?
April 06, 2022

My guest this week is Kristen Jenson In this episode, Kristen and I discuss a sensitive but really important topic of pornography, as it relates to our children's safety and wellness. As the amount of

Episode 202: How To Help Teens And Tweens Manage Anxiety
March 30, 2022

My guest this week is Dr. Melanie McNally.  In this episode, Dr. Melanie and I discuss how to manage anxiety for teens and tweens in Gen Z. Kids in these age groups are experiencing more stress and an

Episode 201: How To Solve Challenging Behavior With Observation, Brain Science, and Compassion
March 23, 2022

My guest this week is Dr. Mona Delahooke. In this episode, Dr. Mona and I discuss understanding children through the lens of the brain-body connection. Parents, by and large, are often given outdated

Episode 200: How We Should Be Thinking About Anxiety And Holistic Treatments That Work
March 16, 2022

My guest this week is Dr. Ellen Vora In this episode, Dr. Ellen and I discuss the very relevant topic of anxiety.  Anxiety is something that every child and every adult experiences at some point in th

Episode 199: The Connections Between Sensory Processing, Relationships, and Behavior
March 09, 2022

My guest this week is Maggie Viers In this episode, Maggie and I discuss occupational therapy (OT) for children with a parent focus. Traditional pediatric occupational therapy supports child developme

Episode 198: Alternative Solutions For Mental Health Beyond Medication
March 02, 2022

My guest this week is Brendan Vermeire. In this episode Brendan and I discuss the rapid decline in mental health at all ages that traditional mental health evaluations and treatments often overlook or

Episode 197: How To Coparent Children With Developmental Challenges
February 23, 2022

My guest this week is Dr. Jenna Flowers In this episode, Dr. Jenna and I discuss how to be a conscious coparent.  Coparenting is challenging for many reasons and when there is a child with neurodevelo

Episode 196: How To Support The Development Of Children With Down Syndrome So They Can Thrive
February 16, 2022

My guest this week is Sandy Bodeau In this episode, Sandy and I discuss raising children diagnosed with developmental delays or impairments, and specifically Down Syndrome. In reality, when does the d

Episode 195: How To Overcome Generational Patterns Of Parenting
February 09, 2022

My guest this week is Hunter Clarke-Fields In this episode, Hunter and I discuss generational patterns that impact our parenting and specific mindfulness strategies to help us become more aware of how

Episode 194: How To Be Less Reactive And More Calm And Regulated With Your Children
February 02, 2022

My guest this week is Jason Campbell In this episode, Jason and I discuss how to stay regulated and be less reactive when things don’t go your way, or when your child is in the midst of big emotions a