Dr. Caroline Buzanko

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Welcome to Dr. Caroline Buzanko's official YouTube channel, your essential guide for helping children and teens build emotional resilience and master big feelings! As an Award-Winning Psychologist of the Year and leading child psychologist, Dr. Caroline empowers audiences with evidence-based strategies and real-world tools for fostering emotional strength. She's a Resilience Rebel, challenging outdated paradigms in youth mental health and inspiring bold, transformative action. As an Architect of Emotional Resilience, she provides clear, actionable blueprints to navigate life's challenges and raise Anxiety-Busting Champions. On this channel, you'll discover engaging videos that simplify complex psychological concepts, offering: • Practical strategies for understanding and managing anxiety in children and teens. • Foundational skills for cultivating lasting emotional resilience. • Inspiring insights to empower positive momentum in every life you touch.

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What’s the “Next Right Thing” to Say When a Student Is Panicking?

What’s the “Next Right Thing” to Say When a Student Is Panicking? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

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Radical Acceptance for Kids & Teens: Reduce Big Emotions Without Pretending It’s Fine

Radical Acceptance for Kids & Teens: Reduce Big Emotions Without Pretending It’s Fine Dr. Caroline Buzanko

46 views - 1 week ago

Are We Accidentally Making Anxiety Worse by Reassuring?

Are We Accidentally Making Anxiety Worse by Reassuring? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

25 views - 2 weeks ago

What If Emotional Regulation Starts With Discomfort, Not Comfort

What If Emotional Regulation Starts With Discomfort, Not Comfort Dr. Caroline Buzanko

29 views - 3 weeks ago

Distress Tolerance vs. Emotional Avoidance | What Works

Distress Tolerance vs. Emotional Avoidance | What Works Dr. Caroline Buzanko

54 views - 4 weeks ago

When Kids Can’t Tolerate Frustration, What’s Actually Missing?

When Kids Can’t Tolerate Frustration, What’s Actually Missing? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

117 views - 4 weeks ago

When Emotions Take Over, Is Impulse Control Even Possible to Teach?

When Emotions Take Over, Is Impulse Control Even Possible to Teach? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

56 views - 4 weeks ago

What do kids need before impulse control can improve?

What do kids need before impulse control can improve? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

32 views - 4 weeks ago

Why do kids react before they think?

Why do kids react before they think? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

37 views - 1 month ago

Holiday Burnout Doesn't Have to Be Part of the Plan

Holiday Burnout Doesn't Have to Be Part of the Plan Dr. Caroline Buzanko

18 views - 1 month ago

Can Play Help Kids Release Trauma and Anxiety?

Can Play Help Kids Release Trauma and Anxiety? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

18 views - 1 month ago

Big Emotions in Kids: What They Mean & What To Do Next

Big Emotions in Kids: What They Mean & What To Do Next Dr. Caroline Buzanko

41 views - 3 months ago

Are Kids Really “Mad”… or Is Their Brain Just Guessing?

Are Kids Really “Mad”… or Is Their Brain Just Guessing? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

11 views - 3 months ago

Breaking the Avoidance Cycle: How Kids’ Brains Learn to Manage Anxiety and Big Emotions

Breaking the Avoidance Cycle: How Kids’ Brains Learn to Manage Anxiety and Big Emotions Dr. Caroline Buzanko

60 views - 3 months ago

Easy Ways to Teach Kids About Emotions

Easy Ways to Teach Kids About Emotions Dr. Caroline Buzanko

49 views - 3 months ago

What does mental wellness really look like for kids and their parents?

What does mental wellness really look like for kids and their parents? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

11 views - 4 months ago

What if kids could outsmart their anxious thoughts?

What if kids could outsmart their anxious thoughts? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

57 views - 4 months ago

Are we rushing kids out of emotions they actually need?

Are we rushing kids out of emotions they actually need? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

21 views - 4 months ago

Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions: Anxiety, Anger, and Overwhelm with Confidence

Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions: Anxiety, Anger, and Overwhelm with Confidence Dr. Caroline Buzanko

59 views - 5 months ago

How gratitude boosts kids' emotional well-being

How gratitude boosts kids' emotional well-being Dr. Caroline Buzanko

20 views - 5 months ago

Why Calm and Cozy Emotions Are Key for Kids’ Growth

Why Calm and Cozy Emotions Are Key for Kids’ Growth Dr. Caroline Buzanko

4 views - 5 months ago

Why is Curiosity Important for Learning?

Why is Curiosity Important for Learning? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

44 views - 5 months ago

Why Pride Matters for Kids’ Confidence and Effort

Why Pride Matters for Kids’ Confidence and Effort Dr. Caroline Buzanko

8 views - 5 months ago

Why Excitement Fuels Kids’ Motivation and Learning

Why Excitement Fuels Kids’ Motivation and Learning Dr. Caroline Buzanko

13 views - 5 months ago

How can excitement help kids learn—and when does it tip into chaos?

How can excitement help kids learn—and when does it tip into chaos? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

19 views - 5 months ago

Your Brain is Like a Battery: How to Recharge and Stay Calm

Your Brain is Like a Battery: How to Recharge and Stay Calm Dr. Caroline Buzanko

65 views - 5 months ago

How Can We Help Kids Understand Their Own Emotional Map?

How Can We Help Kids Understand Their Own Emotional Map? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

190 views - 5 months ago

What is silent trauma and why does it stay hidden?

What is silent trauma and why does it stay hidden? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

60 views - 5 months ago

Low Battery Brain: Why Kids Overreact When Energy Runs Out

Low Battery Brain: Why Kids Overreact When Energy Runs Out Dr. Caroline Buzanko

18 views - 5 months ago

Cranky Kids: Emotion or Body Signal?

Cranky Kids: Emotion or Body Signal? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

14 views - 5 months ago

Misdiagnosed Behaviour? Sometimes Kids Just Need Breakfast

Misdiagnosed Behaviour? Sometimes Kids Just Need Breakfast Dr. Caroline Buzanko

7 views - 5 months ago

Anxiety or Just Thirst? Why Body Signals Get Misread

Anxiety or Just Thirst? Why Body Signals Get Misread Dr. Caroline Buzanko

15 views - 5 months ago

Are kids being misdiagnosed when their bodies are just tired?

Are kids being misdiagnosed when their bodies are just tired? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

10 views - 5 months ago

Are kids melting down because they don’t have the right words?

Are kids melting down because they don’t have the right words? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

42 views - 6 months ago

What’s the difference between emotions, feelings, affect, and moods? (And why does it matter?)

What’s the difference between emotions, feelings, affect, and moods? (And why does it matter?) Dr. Caroline Buzanko

293 views - 6 months ago

How can peer influence boost self-regulation in teens?

How can peer influence boost self-regulation in teens? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

35 views - 6 months ago

Screens Are Stressing Our Kids Out

Screens Are Stressing Our Kids Out Dr. Caroline Buzanko

9 views - 6 months ago

When Adults’ Behaviour Hurts Kids’ Growth

When Adults’ Behaviour Hurts Kids’ Growth Dr. Caroline Buzanko

12 views - 6 months ago

How the Brain Makes Smart Decisions

How the Brain Makes Smart Decisions Dr. Caroline Buzanko

5 views - 6 months ago

Why Stress Makes Kids Impulsive

Why Stress Makes Kids Impulsive Dr. Caroline Buzanko

4 views - 6 months ago

Why Self-Regulation Is About More Than Willpower

Why Self-Regulation Is About More Than Willpower Dr. Caroline Buzanko

12 views - 6 months ago

Stop Regulating For Kids — Do This Instead

Stop Regulating For Kids — Do This Instead Dr. Caroline Buzanko

15 views - 6 months ago

Are we ignoring the one thing that actually builds resilience?

Are we ignoring the one thing that actually builds resilience? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

29 views - 6 months ago

What actually builds self-regulation in kids?

What actually builds self-regulation in kids? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

46 views - 7 months ago

Why Boredom Is Actually Good for Kids

Why Boredom Is Actually Good for Kids Dr. Caroline Buzanko

251 views - 7 months ago

Why doesn’t “stop and think” work for handling emotions?

Why doesn’t “stop and think” work for handling emotions? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

27 views - 7 months ago

What if a child’s “laziness” is just missing skills?

What if a child’s “laziness” is just missing skills? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

120 views - 7 months ago

Stressed kids don’t need stricter rules. They need safety.

Stressed kids don’t need stricter rules. They need safety. Dr. Caroline Buzanko

13 views - 7 months ago

What's the difference between self-control and self-regulation?

What's the difference between self-control and self-regulation? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

122 views - 8 months ago

Self-regulation isn’t just about calming down—it’s this...

Self-regulation isn’t just about calming down—it’s this... Dr. Caroline Buzanko

21 views - 8 months ago

Are kids lazy—or just lacking a plan?

Are kids lazy—or just lacking a plan? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

61 views - 8 months ago

How can music help kids manage big emotions?

How can music help kids manage big emotions? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

204 views - 8 months ago

How Can Problem Solving Make Kids Feel Better Fast?

How Can Problem Solving Make Kids Feel Better Fast? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

36 views - 8 months ago

Are we giving kids the emotional tools they actually need?

Are we giving kids the emotional tools they actually need? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

28 views - 8 months ago

Are we overlooking the basics of raising healthy, resilient kids?

Are we overlooking the basics of raising healthy, resilient kids? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

13 views - 9 months ago

Is “Just Breathe” the wrong advice?

Is “Just Breathe” the wrong advice? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

35 views - 9 months ago

How can we help teens feel less alone?

How can we help teens feel less alone? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

30 views - 9 months ago

Can writing help kids regulate better than talking?

Can writing help kids regulate better than talking? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

16 views - 9 months ago

Can touch regulate emotions better than words?

Can touch regulate emotions better than words? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

103 views - 10 months ago

Are kids really manipulating us—or are we reinforcing their behaviour?

Are kids really manipulating us—or are we reinforcing their behaviour? Dr. Caroline Buzanko

517 views - 10 months ago