Dr. Tanya Cotler: Why Boundaries and Emotional Safety Matter for Kids

Ep509. The Mom Room favourite guest, Dr. Tanya Cotler is back to talk with Renee about raising emotionally resilient kids—especially boys—in a world that often discourages vulnerability. They unpack the impact of media like the Netflix series Adolescence, how to know when something’s “off” with your child, and why kids don’t need us to be perfect—they need us to be present, intuitive, and willing to set loving boundaries. Renee also opens up about parenting through grief after the loss of her dad and the emotional layers that surfaced in her son’s quiet reaction. Together, they explore nervous system regulation, the role of play and connection, and how to teach kids that emotional expression is a strength that needs mindful nurturing from us parents.  Read more about Dr. Cotler and her work here: https://drtanyacotler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices