Verenice, PhD, LP, LSSP : Emotional Independence and Tools for Teen Self-Reflection
From Development Desk by Ana
November 18, 2025 · 42 min
About this episode
Dr. Verenice D’Santiago-Eastman discusses emotional independence in children and teens, providing tools for self-reflection and growth.
What does it mean for a child or teen to become emotionally independent—and how can parents support that journey without pushing too soon? In this episode, Dr. Verenice D’Santiago-Eastman helps us unpack age-appropriate milestones of emotional growth and shares practical tools to help kids name their thoughts, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build their own self-regulation toolkit. From mindfulness to journaling to the right questions at the right time, this conversation will help parents s...
People in this episode
Host: Ana
Guest: Verenice D’Santiago-Eastman
Topics covered
- emotional independence
- teen self-reflection
- parenting support
- emotional growth
- self-regulation
- mindfulness
- journaling
Keywords
- emotional independence
- self-reflection
- parenting
- mindfulness
- journaling
- self-regulation
- emotional growth
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