The Hidden Trauma Behind Childhood “Behavior Problems”
What if your children’s “meltdowns” were really a message—and you had the tools to decode it? In this episode of Too Curious MDs, Laura Fish, a therapist and educator, shares her journey from preschool teacher to private practice, exploring the vital role of attachment, trauma healing, and tools for parents and children. She explains why “seeing the child behind the behavior” and equipping adults with science-based strategies is the key to prevention, connection, and thriving.
Laura Fish is a licensed marriage and family therapist, educator, and consultant with over two decades of experience in early childhood development and mental health. Beginning her career as a preschool teacher, she recognized the unmet need for targeted social-emotional and behavioral health services for young children. She went on to provide consultation in classrooms, child welfare, and special education, advocating for inclusive, supportive environments for children of all abilities.
Today, Laura maintains a private practice while leading trainings and workshops for educators, parents, and professionals under her signature approach: Teaching and Parenting with the Brain in Mind. Her work integrates attachment theory, trauma-informed practices, and other tools that empower adults to heal themselves in order to show up for children. She also consults on psychedelic-assisted therapy integration for parents and adults seeking deeper healing.
Laura’s philosophy is simple: “Children are humans in need of understanding, not objects in need of fixing.” Through her heart-centered, evidence-based approach, she helps families move beyond behavior management into authentic connection, resilience, and thriving.
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Laura Fish
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Dr. Alya Ahmad, MD, FAAP
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Dr. Suraiya Simi Rahman, MD, FAAP
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Too Curious MDs
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