Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids in a Post-COVID, Digital World — Part 2 with Ros Nealon-Cook

From Parents With Questions by Parents With Questions

October 15, 2025 · 1h 8m · Episode 38

About this episode

The episode discusses raising emotionally intelligent kids in a post-COVID world, focusing on mental health and practical strategies for parents.

This is Part Two of a deeply important conversation with Ros Nealon-Cook, ex-psychologist and fearless advocate for children’s mental health. In this wide-ranging episode, we dive into the foundations of emotional wellbeing — the stuff that’s so basic we often overlook it: sleep, movement, nutrition, play, laughter, and connection. Ros unpacks how these simple daily habits build true resilience and mental strength in our kids. She then introduces a practical emotional education framework known as the Zones of Regulation, helping parents and children alike tune into emotions, triggers, and stress in a language that’s simple, non-judgmental, and actually works at home. We also explore how families can begin healing the hidden trauma and division left over from the COVID years — a conversation that’s long overdue — and why processing collective shame and grief is key to moving forward. Other topics include: - How to raise courageous, emotionally literate kids in an age of fear and censorship - Ways to engage doctors and medical professionals and rebuild trust without blame or bitterness - The technology tsunami shaping our kids’ brains — plus real, workable family tech contracts to…

People in this episode

Host: Parents With Questions

Guest: Ros Nealon-Cook

Topics covered

emotional intelligence
children's mental health
resilience
COVID-19 impact
parenting strategies
technology and kids
emotional education

Keywords

emotional wellbeing
Zones of Regulation
screen-time
parenting
mental strength
trauma
nutrition
play
connection

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Organizations: Parents With Questions