Parenting + Behaviour Resources Your Child’s Occupational Therapist Loves
Supporting your child’s development can be challenging, these podcasts, books, and experts provide practical strategies, insight, and encouragement for parents and carers.
Our experienced children’s Occupational Therapists have curated their favourite parenting and behaviour podcasts, speakers and authors into one blog! International wisdom for Sunshine Coast families, helping to support your child’s emotional regulation in daily life.
Podcasts
Pop Culture Parenting – Parenting through movies, TV, and fun insights.
Janet Lansbury: Unruffled – Respectful parenting with a focus on understanding children’s cues, autonomy, and behaviour as communication.
Good Inside with Dr. Becky – Practical, parent-friendly behaviour strategies grounded in psychology and developmental science.
(Tip: Listen while commuting or during chores - small doses add up!)
Books & Authors
Ross Greene
The Explosive Child
Lost at School
Mona Delahooke
Brain-Body Parenting
Beyond Behaviors
Dr. Dan Siegel
The Whole-Brain Child
No-Drama Discipline
Tips for Using These Resources
Start small – one episode or chapter at a time.
Reflect on your child’s temperament before trying new strategies.
Share ideas with partners or co-carers for consistency.
Focus on connection before redirection!