The Hidden World Behind Your Child’s Reactions with Renee Courier | Part 1

About this episode

Renee Courier discusses how children's brain development affects their emotional responses and offers practical tools for parents.

Why do some kids melt down over seemingly small things? In this episode, occupational therapist Renee Courier breaks down how children’s brains develop, including the reflexes we’re born with and how they’re meant to integrate over time. She explains what happens when those reflexes don’t fully evolve—and how that can impact a child’s ability to process emotions, handle sensory input, and stay regulated. We explore why everyday sights, sounds, or physical sensations can feel overwhelming for some children, and how to better understand what’s really triggering those reactions. Most importantly, Renee shares simple, practical tools and exercises to help kids feel safe in their bodies, regulate their emotions, and move through overstimulation with more ease. A must-listen for parents and caregivers looking to better understand and support their child’s emotional world. Additional Links: https://youtube.com/@drmarkbowers?si=gLhJ2u86YzhnM8Lx https://www.theottoolbox.com/parent-toolbox/ https://a.co/d/0gNoT490 https://a.co/d/0iFdr5Ei Renee’s Contact Information Email: integrationstherapy@iCloud.com Website: http://www.integrationspediatrictherapy.com/learn-more.html For more from me…

People in this episode

Host: Mussi Diskin

Guest: Renee Courier

Topics covered

• child development
• emotional regulation
• sensory processing
• parenting tools
• occupational therapy

Keywords

• meltdowns
• reflexes
• sensory input
• emotional processing
• parenting support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Integrations Pediatric Therapy

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