The Stories That Heal: Princess Noor of Jordan on Raising Emotionally Healthy Children, Episode #167
The Child Psych PodcastShow Notes
In this deeply heartfelt episode of The Child Psych Podcast, we’re joined by Princess Noor of Jordan — author, mother, and passionate advocate for emotionally healthy childhoods. Together, we explore something many parents overlook: how stories can become powerful emotional tools for children struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, big feelings, and self-expression. Drawing from her beautiful children’s books Sometimes, Pandy’s Book of Thanks, and Whisper’s Journey, Princess Noor shares how storytelling can help children feel safe enough to name emotions, process difficult experiences, and build deeper self-worth, compassion, and emotional resilience. This conversation is filled with gentle wisdom for parents raising sensitive children in an overwhelming world. We talk about mindfulness, gratitude, emotional awareness, and the quiet moments of connection that often matter most. Princess Noor also shares how motherhood shaped her writing, how her Jordanian heritage influences the messages within her stories, and why emotional connection—not perfection—is what children remember most. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your child through big emotions without forcing conversations, this episode offers a beautiful reminder: sometimes healing begins with simply sitting together and reading a story.
In This Episode, We Discuss: How storytelling helps children process emotions safely Why emotionally intelligent kids are built through connection, not correction Supporting anxious, sensitive, or overwhelmed children through books and shared moments Teaching mindfulness, kindness, gratitude, and compassion in everyday life The emotional power of slowing down and being fully present with our children Why stories often say what children cannot yet put into words themselves
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