Parenting an anxious or emotionally intense child can feel like trial by fire. The usual advice doesn’t always work and when you’re overwhelmed, you don’t need more noise!
Dr Davin Tan is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who is also a parent. In this podcast, he offers real-world insight into childhood anxiety, neurodivergence, and big feelings without the jargon, the pressure, or the shame.
Each episode brings thoughtful ideas, grounded frameworks, and space to think differently about what your child needs when things feel hard.
For parents who want to respond with more connection and less chaos even when things get messy.
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Dr Davin Tan is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and parent.
Episode 148: What Can the Lindsay Clancy Case Teach Us?
The Lindsay Clancy case has generated strong opinions about psychiatric medication, postpartum psychosis, risk assessment and clinical responsibility.
It also gives us an opportunity to examine how we think about difficult cases.
We know the outcome. The clinicians making decisions at the time did not.
That distinction is easy to lose.
Once we know what happened, earlier events can appear more predictable than they actually were. Information that seemed insignificant can suddenly look important. Decisions that were reasonable at the time can look obviously wrong.
This is hindsight bias.
The case also raises difficult questions about causation. A medication may be associated with an event without causing it. A clinical decision can be followed by a tragic outcome without being responsible for that outcome.
None of this removes the need to examine what happened. It does mean we need to be careful about the conclusions we draw from it.
I discuss these issues in this episode, and why they are relevant to how we think about our children.
Because parenting involves the same problem. We make decisions with incomplete information. We interpret behaviour. We try to work out what is happening while we are still in the middle of it.
The ability to think clearly under those conditions is one of the things I explore in The Parent’s Mindset.
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17 Sept 2025
Episode 147: When Your Inner Child Parents Your Child
Have you ever lost your cool over something tiny?
I explain why those moments aren't always about your child. We dive deep into the concept of the 'inner child' and how our own unprocessed childhood experiences can hijack our nervous system, causing us to overreact. This isn't about blaming yourself...it's about gaining awareness, taking back control, and building a more connected, calm relationship with your child (and yourself).
In This Episode, We Discuss:
The "inner child": What it is, why it gets triggered in parenting, and how it can lead to disproportionate reactions.
Inner Child vs. Adult Self: The subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) battle between these two parts of you and how it plays out in your home.
The Power of Awareness: Why simply noticing your triggers is the first step to shifting from a reactive parent to a reflective one.
Practical Tools for Parents: Simple, effective strategies to calm your nervous system and respond to your child with more wisdom and less rage.
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Until next time, take care of yourselves and the young people in your lives.
Hosted by Dr. Davin Tan Child Psychiatrist.
27 Aug 2025
Episode 146: Don't Snap: How to Stay Calm When Exam Stress Runs High
Huddle Wisdom: Navigating Exam Season
Exams are looming, and the pressure cooker is on. Not just for our kids, but for parents too. In this episode of Huddle Wisdom, Dr. Davin Tan shares how to help your family navigate this stressful time with grace, calm, and connection. This isn't about micromanaging study sessions; it's about shifting from being a performance manager to being a calm captain.
Key Takeaways
The Myth of Pressure: The idea that pressure equals performance is a myth. When stress tips into anxiety, it hijacks your child's ability to think clearly. The brain's survival mode takes over, not the logical, problem solving part.
Your Calm is Contagious: A child's nervous system co regulates with yours. The single most powerful thing you can do is to regulate yourself. Create a calm environment, even if it's just a few minutes of quiet time together.
Reframe Anxiety: Anxiety isn't the enemy; it's a signal that something matters. Help your child name their feelings without judgement, which separates the emotion from their identity.
Connection Over Correction: Your child's worth is not tied to a grade. Your job is to be their safe harbour and corner, not just their coach. Your presence, like making a snack or just sitting nearby, is often more supportive than any academic advice.
For Students: The episode also has a special message for students. Don't look at the big picture, work in small chunks. Sleep is not wasted time; it's when your brain stores what you've learned. And remember, feeling nervous doesn't mean you're doomed; it just means you care.
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