A Parent’s Guide To CHD, Neurodevelopment, And Resilience

A Parent’s Guide To CHD, Neurodevelopment, And Resilience

From Heart to Heart with Anna by Anna Jaworski

December 28, 2025 · 43 min · Season 20 · Episode 488

About this episode

The episode discusses the connection between CHD, neurodevelopment, and resilience in children, emphasizing the importance of parental self-care and practical strategies for families.

Send us Fan Mail What if the most powerful lever for your child’s growth isn’t another appointment, but how you care for yourself? We sit down with neuropsychologist Dr. Dawn Ilardi to connect the dots between CHD, early brain development, medical trauma, and the everyday choices that help families thrive. From prenatal influences on cognition and behavior to the protective force of stable routines and responsive parenting, we translate research into practical moves you can make this week. W...

People in this episode

Host: Anna Jaworski

Guest: Dr. Dawn Ilardi

Topics covered

  • CHD
  • neurodevelopment
  • resilience
  • medical trauma
  • parenting
  • early brain development

Keywords

  • CHD
  • neuropsychology
  • parenting
  • brain development
  • medical trauma
  • resilience
  • stable routines

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