This get-to-know-us episode is different from what will be the typical format. Get to know host Leslie Cohen-Rubury as a parent through a conversation with her adult daughter, Dale. Hear her journey of parenting Dale, who had intense emotions and challenging behaviors from an early age. In their conversation, Dale shares her experiences, including the epiphany she had when she realized how her mom's parenting approach was helping her many years later. Up next, the first full episode of Is My Child a Monster? will be released May 1st, featuring a therapy session with parents dealing with their 10-year-old daughter’s anxiety. For a full transcript of this episode and more information about the host visit https://lesliecohenrubury.com/podcast/. You can also follow Leslie’s work on Facebook and Instagram. About the host: Leslie Cohen-Rubury is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a Masters in Social Work as well as a Masters in Special Education. She has 37 years’ experience working with families and children in school and community settings. She is trained in evidence-based therapies including Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, DBT-PE and CPT Trauma Treatments. Leslie has been married for 42 years and has 3 adult children and two grandchildren. Leslie is passionately committed to helping people develop a new perspective and new skills to enhance their emotional well-being.About the guest: Dale Rubury is Leslie’s daughter, a producer of this podcast, and today’s guest. After graduating from college with a degree in Zoology, Dale moved to warmer climates to pursue a career with animals. She worked at the largest primate sanctuary in North America for 7 years before moving on to a different career path. For the past few years she has been in the world of construction where she is currently building yurts and working for Habitat for Humanity. Dale is proud to say that she has a healthy relationship with her anxiety. Credits: Is My Child a Monster? is produced by Alletta Cooper, Dale Rubury, and Leslie Cohen-Rubury. Theme music is by L-Ray Music. Public relations is handled by Tink Media. Graphics and website design byBrien O'Reilly. Transcriptions by Eric Rubury. A special thanks to everyone who contributes their wisdom and support to make this possible.