Voices of Your Village

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396- Summer Series- Honoring the Individual: Get to Know Your Nervous System, with Rachel and Alyssa

July 09, 2026

You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today’s episode is part of our Summer Series, Honoring the Individual. Over the next few months, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children. Every child experiences the world differently, and the need beneath a behavior is as individual as the child themselves.Today we are revisiting the episode that, honestly, if you're gonna liste...

395- You’re Doing Everything "Right"-- So Why Isn’t It Working? with Diane Toups Goyette, MA

July 02, 2026

You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re talking about what’s actually behind behavior.In this episode, I’m joined by Diane Goyette, and we’re digging into the shift from trying to manage behavior to truly understanding it. We talk about what kids are communicating through their actions, how nervous system needs show up in everyday moments, and why so many of the strategies we were taught just don’t work for every child.We also get into what this looks like in real life, fr...

394- The 5-Minute Habit That Supports Kids’ Mental Health, with Dr. Sarah Tannenbaum, PhD

June 25, 2026

You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re talking about a small, doable habit that can have a meaningful impact on kids’ mental health.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Tannenbaum from The Baker Center for Children and Families, and we’re breaking down a simple 5-minute practice that supports connection, builds emotional resilience, and helps kids feel seen and safe in their everyday lives. We talk about why these small moments matter so much, especially in the middle...