Welcome to the "Parenting Issues" podcast where we dive into the real-life challenges of raising children in today’s world. Hosted by experts and special guests, we explore topics like child development, behavior management, mental health, and parenting strategies to help you navigate the ups and downs of family life. Whether you're dealing with tantrums, screen time, or building healthy habits, this podcast provides insights, advice, and stories from professionals and parents alike to support and empower you on your parenting journey.
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Cold and flu season: Helping kids take medications
In this episode of Parenting Issues, our host Nicole sits down with Carissa Menard, a Child Life Specialist, to share practical strategies for making medicine time less stressful for both kids and parents.
Discover why children resist medication and learn actionable tips like offering choices, using distractions, and even creative solutions like flavoring or medical play. Carissa also shares insights on how to support your child’s emotional well-being during illness and build long-term positive habits around taking medicine.
Whether your little one is a picky patient or just feeling under the weather, this episode is packed with expert advice to make flu season a little smoother. Don’t miss Carissa’s valuable resources and her heartwarming approach to parenting through tough moments.
Contact Carissa:
Instagram : @heartsconnectedllc
Website: www.heartsconnected.org
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20 Dec 2024
How to build resilience in kids: Expert tips from a child life specialist
Allie Jones, a Child Life Specialist and author, shares expert tips on building resilience in kids by equipping parents with practical tools to help them navigate life's challenges with courage and confidence.
13 Dec 2024
From apprehension to triumph: How facing fear shapes a stronger mindset in kids
Licensed Associate Counselor Stephanie Schurkens shares practical strategies for helping kids confront and manage their fears, building resilience and a stronger mindset.
15 Nov 2024
Mastering Executive Functioning Skills in Kids and Teens
Welcome to the new episode of the show where real parents meet real therapists to tackle real problems!
Today our guest is is Emily Hawe, an Educational Consultant who specializes in ADHD and executive functioning support for kids and teens. She also provides valuable strategies for parents to help their children build these essential skills.
Contact Emily:
Instagram : @mindlaunchers
Website: www.mindlaunchers (http://www.mindlauncgers.com).com (http://www.mindlaunchers.com) (http://www.mindlaunchers.com)
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8 Nov 2024
How Parental Emotions Shape Kids: The Role of Play Therapy
Today our guest is Michelle Wayman, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Synergetic Play Therapist, Supervisor, Parent Coach, and, most importantly, a mom herself.
Contact Michelle:
Instagram : @mwcounselingandcoaching
Website: www.mwcounseling.care
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5 Nov 2024
Raising Kids with Chronic Illness: Navigating Medical Challenges
Welcome to the show where real parents meet real therapists to tackle real problems!
Today our guest is Jules Lewis.
She is a Certified Child Life Specialist. She's been working with children and families facing medical challenges for years and holds a Masters of Science in Child Life & Pediatric Psychosocial Care.
Contact Jules:
Instagram: @doitwithheart
Email: doitwithheartCCLS@gmail.com
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11 Oct 2024
Curbing Misbehavior: Tackling the Root Causes in Kids
Today we had a special guest Kayla Tychsen. She is a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach. Specializes in helping millennial moms find more confidence, connection and joy in parenting. She uses an Interpersonal Neurobiology approach to parenting - a holistic approach that focuses on the connection of the body and mind in the context of relationships. Most “behavior issues” in children actually stem from deeper roots that when addressed can often resolve the behavior. She helps parents get curious, assess empathy, act with compassion, increase connection with their children, and regulate nervous systems (both their own and their children's).
Contact Kayla:
Instagram @montessoriexpat
Website: montessoriexpat.com
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