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On this episode of the Be a Problem Solver podcast, we are tackling the first of the top five common challenges that parents ask us about - helping your child make friends! To get the FREE e-WORKBOOK that accompanies this episode head to:
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We provide parents and clinicians with information about social skill building and character development, using online materials and our podcast.
Be a Problem Solver Services are Kate (M.Ed., CCC-SLP) and Cory (Ph.D., LPCA, NCC) - a wife speech pathologist and husband mental mental health counselor who focus on bringing you information about social skill development and character building. We both practice independently, and then come together to collaborate on important social skills issues that we hear from our clients over and over again!
We love social skill building and character development, and we created this podcast so we could talk about it all the time! Whether your a parent or clinician, we know that you'll get a lot out of listening because we give quick tips with examples of how to handle social skill challenges, emotion regulation, and build character along the way. Let's help to raise our kids to be kind, good, humans.
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Tech Time: Getting on the same page as your partner from 2023-12-12T10:00
One of the hardest things to agree on in a family is how much tech and screen time each person should get. And what if you're not on the same page as your parenting partner? Then it b...
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Calm conversations or screamfest? from 2023-12-05T10:00
Which team are you on? Calm conversations or screamfest? We can be easily triggered by our kids because they know how to push our buttons. In this episode, we are talking about what t...
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Who even cares about screen time from 2023-11-28T10:00
Screen time is a buzz phrase that makes some people cringe. In this episode we are talking about why you should care about screen time, and why it matters to the way that we raise our...
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Why you should care about adolescent brain development from 2023-11-14T10:00
Reminders about adolescent development are critical to understanding our kids. We know that brains don't develop until at least 25 years old, and they are fastest at age 35. In this e...
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Ep 156. Why not try a family phone? from 2023-11-07T09:00
If you're starting on a tech journey and thinking about getting your child a phone...why not try a family phone? In this episode, we are debating the concept of a family phone and the...
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Ep. 155 Tales from the dark web - spooky things we see all the time as clinicians from 2023-10-31T09:00
We try not to scare you too often - but this week we are diving into the creepy and spooky of the internet! We're sharing what we see most often in our practice as a problem, and what...
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Ep 154. Stop being the executive functioning brain for your child from 2023-10-24T14:00
Executive functioning is a buzz word. But is it really that easy to just start teaching your child executive functioning skills? In this episode, we talk about how to stop being the e...
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Ep 153. Better ways to talk to your kid about tech usage from 2023-10-17T09:00
We know tech isn't always the bad guy. But the way we talk about it to our kids can sometimes make or break the way our kids use technology. In this episode, we have some ways that yo...
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151. 3 tried and true strategies for positive mental health from 2023-10-10T09:00
We're back! And we're having a discussion on what the phrase mental illness and mental health really mean these days. What do you picture when you think of mental illness and mental h...
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150. What does mental illness mean to you? from 2023-10-03T09:00
We're back! And we're having a discussion on what the phrase mental illness and mental health really mean these days. What do you picture when you think of mental illness and mental h...
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What is communication repair and why does it matter? from 2023-03-07T10:00
Have you ever cringed when your child has said something inappropriate? And then you are profusely apologizing and then you're not sure if the person in question is still offended? Th...
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The #1 thing I tell all my clients from 2023-02-28T10:00
When people come for therapy, there are several common threads to the process. Tune in to fing out the #1 thing I tell all my clients about the process!
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Why middle school friendships are hard from 2023-02-21T10:00
If you are in a stage of helping your middle schooler navigate some friendship drama, this episode is for you. Middle school friendships are critical to social and emotional developme...
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Is your kid's anxiety genetic? from 2023-02-14T16:23
Anxiety in children and teens is a hot button issue since the pandemic. We have seen an increase in anxiety in many of our clients, and even the news has picked up on the global incre...
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Should you interfere in your middle schooler's friendships? from 2023-02-07T10:00
You, parent, often tell us that your child is involved in some sort of social drama, but they won't share what it is. You observe that your child is upset about a social interaction, ...
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Should you give your middle schooler a phone? from 2023-01-31T10:00
Should you give your middle schooler a phone? Probably not. But will you? Probably yes. So now what? Today we are tackling the questions around preparing for your middle schooler to g...
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Does YOUR baggage interfere in your parenting? from 2022-11-08T10:00
We are constantly evolving in our parenting. Sometimes some old wounds may boil up from our baggage and make it difficult to parse out what's really happening with our kids. Does that...
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How to vet legit resources for our LGBTQIA+ youth from 2022-11-01T09:00
For families and LGBTQIA+ youth, finding resources that are a good fit can be a challenge. We always encourage clients to find the counselor or resource that is the right fit, but thi...
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Prepping for the college essay process can be easier than you think from 2022-10-25T09:00
Our guest, Sadie Harper of Southern Ambition, is sharing her talent and knowledge of college essay writing. We know that it can be a stressful time when your kids start applying to co...
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Your kids need a trusted mentor. from 2022-10-18T09:00
We are always talking about how important it is for your kids to find their "thing." But what comes along with that is a trusted adult that can help guide them along the way. Oftentim...
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Our ideal choice for new tween and teen phone users. Hint: it's not an iPhone from 2022-10-11T09:00
This episode is all about why we love the Pinwheel phone for a beginner user over an iphone!
Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz!
The story of Dr. Cory's trauma and how it shaped his life - PART II from 2022-10-04T09:00
Last week Dr. Cory told us about his childhood and how that impacted him. This week we are learning how his healing journey has progressed and why it's been so influential on his life...
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The story of Dr. Cory's trauma and how it shaped his life - PART I from 2022-09-20T09:00:49
This is a heavy episode. If you're not in a good place, we don't suggest you listen. Today Dr. Cory is sharing his childhood trauma and how it shaped his life. Stay tuned for the insp...
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Who's the bad guy? Is it the tech? from 2022-09-13T09:00:11
In this episode, we are clarifying our message about technology. Spoiler alert: technology isn't the bad guy! In fact, there is no bad guy. So how do you be more intentional with tech...
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Is your tween starting to be a jerk? Here are some typical tween milestones to put your mind at ease from 2022-08-23T09:00:47
It's true that transition from cute kiddo to tween to teen can be kind of rough. The truth is, it's very common and totally developmentally appropriate for your tween to act kind of l...
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The age of parent education - are you in or out? from 2022-08-16T10:51:56
Is parent education for you? or nah?
Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz!
Are you using technology with intention? from 2022-08-09T11:04:17
Getting stuck in the scroll? Don't want to your kid to end up doing the same? Here are some tips for introducing a phone to your child with intention.
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What is Media Mindfulness? And why is it THE MOST IMPORTANT skill you can teach your kid? from 2022-08-02T09:00:43
Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz!
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Our kids are experiencing shame online. We can help! from 2022-07-19T09:00:37
The dreaded "s" word...SHAME! Our kids are experiencing shame online, and though we can't always prevent it, we can certainly be proactive about how we handle it!
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Your kids are being bullied in their own room. from 2022-07-12T09:00:03
How can we prevent our kids from being bullied in their own room? With the age of digital media becoming pervasive, bullies can reach our kids anytime, whenever they want. We can lear...
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Ugh. Online predators exists. Here's what to do about it. from 2022-07-05T09:00:44
Ugh. Online predators exist. It's gross, sad, inconvenient, and damaging to victims. In this episode, we talk about where these predators may hang out and how to prepare against them.
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Is your tween ready for a phone? from 2022-06-28T09:00:23
What are the things that make your tween ready for a phone? Most of the time they are actually soft skills that we judge as a parent. They aren't totally tangible. Listen in to see what we think...
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Should we be trying to raise our kids like it's the 90s? from 2022-06-21T09:00:37
Simpler times. There are so many things about raising a 90's kid that seem appealing. There was so much less disruption, distraction, and confusion about how to navigate the real world vs. the "...
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Our recommendations for introducing personal devices to your kids and tweens from 2022-06-14T09:00:36
Introducing personal devices is a hefty consideration in parenting these days. It's easy to get your kid that phone they've been asking for on their birthday - but are you prepared? In this epis...
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What is "parallel energy?" And why it's the greatest parenting hack ever! from 2022-06-07T09:00:48
We are coining the term "parallel energy" to denote how we talk to our kids and teens. Similar to co-regulation, we want to be on the same "page" but we also want to bring a calm parallel energy...
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Traveling Different, an interview with Dawn Barclay, author of Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse from 2022-05-31T15:20:11
Dawn Barclay gives us beginning tips on traveling with neurodiverse individuals. We LOVE this topic because we believe these strategies can apply to any family! Learn more about her upcoming book h...
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Is it possible to "live alongside the cringe?" from 2022-05-24T09:00:35
Last week, Taylor Swift gave a pretty decent commencement speech at NYU. She talked about getting used to cringe, living alongside it, accepting it as part of life. In this episode, let's figure ou...
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Video game and screen time rage is real - here's how we combat it. from 2022-05-17T10:40:37
What do you do if your child throws a video game controller across the room? What do you do to curb screen melt-downs? Raging is real, and in this episode, we're going to tell you how we handle it....
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Self-esteem, prosocial behavior, and family connectedness - how we boost these skills in our kids from 2022-05-10T09:00:39
We are exploring an article by Preston & Rew that discusses how we can boost self-esteem in our adolescents.
Everyone lies - let's explore how this affects our tweens and teens! from 2022-04-26T09:00:01
Lying is a common issue among tweens and teens, due to constant demands and pressures from the world around them. Even the most straight-edge teen may tell a fib here and there. In th...
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Why your kids need a summer routine from 2022-04-19T09:00:54
Ahhh, summer. The time to sleep in, do nothing, then stay up playing video games until 3am every night. Well, this is a cycle that we recommend breaking, and in this episode, we'll ta...
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Let's learn more about Dr. Cory and Kate from 2022-04-12T09:00:07
Today we are having a little fun and asking each other questions so that you guys can get to know us better!
To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here...
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How do we address learning loss as a result of the pandemic? with Sharon Baum, SLP from 2022-04-05T09:00:33
Learning loss is a result of a tumultuous few years of schooling. It's just the truth for some students. But what do we do now and how do we address these needs in students who actual...
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How to get into counseling when the waiting lists are full from 2022-03-29T09:00:34
So many of our friends and family are reaching out because they can't get themselves or children into counseling right now, and waiting lists are months long. On today's episode Dr. C...
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Self-advocacy is THE MOST IMPORTANT things that your tween and teens need to learn from 2022-03-22T10:00:41
Self-advoacy is possibly the MOST IMPORANT skill that your tweens and teens need to learn during adolescence. Listen here to find out how we suggest fostering this skill!
Why boredom is a good thing for kids and teens. from 2022-03-15T10:00:25
There's so much research on why boredom is good for your kids. But are you allowing it to happen? Or are you trying to quickly "prevent" boredom?
To learn more about...
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Why we chose multigenerational living and is it right for you! from 2022-03-08T10:00:51
Does living with your inlaws sound amazing or like a total nightmare?! We share our positive experience with multigenerationl living and explore how it works. Would this be right for ...
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How can we change our mindset to fit a more modern world? from 2022-03-01T10:00
Parenting just ain't what it used to be. But what is it now? Research and the digital age have changed how we parent. Let's dive into the trends we've been seeing.
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When your kids just refuse to listen... from 2022-02-22T10:00:21
UGHHHHH. The 5pm power struggle, at this time, we are usually just in survival mode. Listen in to hear about what we do when our kids just won't listen.
To learn mor...
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Are we just all performers for social media? from 2022-02-15T10:00:13
We examine the concept of being a performer for social media and which comedian has publicly said this topic is one of critical importance.
Local folks to Raleigh -...
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Our real thoughts about YouTube and YouTube Kids from 2022-02-08T10:00:59
YouTube is a slipery slope, truly. There is so much AMAZINGLY cool information available there - but also a bunch of nonsense. So how do we teach our kids which is which?
Using visual images helps your kid's brain work better from 2022-02-01T10:00:56
A picture is truly worth 1000 words! In this episode, we discuss why using visual images to help your child follow through on routines, and become a better listener is definitely wort...
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How increasing self-awareness and self-evaluation lead to success from 2022-01-25T10:00
When you increase ...
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Why don't we sleep, eat, and exercise when we know we're suppoesd to? from 2022-01-11T10:00
The basics of main...
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How can we have compassion for parents? from 2022-01-04T10:00
We know that the new year brings a renewed energy, and lots of goals! But how can we have compassion for ourselves as parents during a time when we know our kids may be struggled eith...
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Combatting burnout and increasing resiliency in our tweens and teens from 2021-11-30T10:00
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Tech expectations for the holiday season - what to do when family is visiting from 2021-11-23T10:00
Do you have family...
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Teens on the job hunt - what we're seeing in real life from 2021-11-16T10:00
So many of our teen clients are searching for jobs this holiday season as they head into the second half of the school year. In this episode, we're chatting about the trends we're see...
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Our 100th episode! Learn some more about us and what makes you care about us? from 2021-11-02T09:00
Our 100th episode is a look into our lives! This fun episode is a little glimpse into who we are and why we do what we do. We tell a little bit more about why we got into this field and what we ...
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Here are some tech skills your kids *actually* need from 2021-10-26T09:00
Your 18 month old doesn't really need to be able to navigate a tablet...but your 18 year old does actually need to be able to navigate a computer pretty efficiently. In this episode, ...
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Why the skill of perspective-taking is so important for your child and teen from 2021-10-19T09:00
Perspective taking is the ability to "read the room" - to analyze what other people's body language, voice, actions, words, and gestures tell us about how they may think and feel. But...
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When social media isn't really that "social" from 2021-10-12T09:00
What is the point of social media? Is it to connect with others? Is it a comparison trap? Is it a marketing tool? Is it actually social? These are the questions that we're answering o...
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The "rebound effect" from starting a new school year from 2021-10-05T09:00
Transitioning back...
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Your child engaged in inappropriate behavior online, what do we do now? from 2021-09-28T09:00
It's almost inevitable that when your child may engage in inappropriate behavior online. And it's ok. But the way we deal with these situations may make or break how your child feels ...
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So your child's friends are all online and long-distance...what now? from 2021-09-21T09:00
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Tech tools to help you monitor social media and screen time for your kids from 2021-09-14T09:00
We've put together...
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What is media mindfulness and why does it matter for our tweens/teens? from 2021-09-07T09:00
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How to use visual imagery to increase executive functioning skills - a real life walk through! from 2021-07-20T09:00
Join us to walk through of a visualization exercise to help Cory plan an activity (taking our kids to the pool)!
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Should you let your kids have only online friends? from 2021-07-13T09:00
More and more research points to the internet as leading to depression and anxiety for teens - but some research also suggests that building these online relationships can actually se...
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The future of social media for our tweens and teens from 2021-06-29T09:00
The internet has come so far in our parenting lifetime - so where does it go from here? Today we are talking about how less is more when it comes to the future of online social intera...
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How I got burned in a Facebook group and the effects of online public shaming from 2021-06-22T09:00
Ugh. Online public shaming is a real thing, unfortunately. This week I'm sharing how I got burned and the effects it had on my mental health for weeks afterward.
Why impulse control for teens is so important on social media from 2021-06-15T09:00
This week we dive into some important executive functioning skills like impulse control, perspective taking and self-regulation - and explore why they are so important for our tweens ...
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When you've feel like you've tried EVERYTHING as a parent... from 2021-06-08T09:00
Have you ever received advice from a professional and it takes all your willpower not to roll your eyes - because you've already tried that strategy? That is exactly how it feels some...
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How to know if your child has executive functioning challenges from 2021-06-01T09:00
We talk often abou...
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How to get your teen off of social media from 2021-05-25T09:00
The #1 Google search when you type in teens and social media is: How to get your teen off of social media. But is that the best thing to do right now? We talk about alternatives to di...
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How shame impacts our lives and shapes our tweens and teens from 2021-05-18T09:00
Shame is pervasive...
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Activities that your tweens/teens ACTUALLY want to do with you! from 2021-05-11T09:00
Spending screen-fr...
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What is co-regulation and why is it important in parenting? from 2021-05-04T09:00
Co-regulation is a...
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Why sibling conflict is complicated and three takeaways to think about from 2021-04-27T09:00
Ahhhh, sibling riv...
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How teaching improv comedy skills increases flexibility in the social world from 2021-04-20T09:00
There's more to im...
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Using Improv Comedy skills during therapy, how we use improv to navigate the social world from 2021-04-13T09:00
Have you ever seen...
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Why we are replacing social skills with self-advocacy skills and why you should too from 2021-04-06T09:00
Do your kids advocate for themselves? In fact, are they in-tune enough with what they want and need that they could make a case for these requests? That's why we are exploring self-ad...
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What is neurodiversity and why it matters to ALL OF US! from 2021-03-30T09:00
The neurodiversity movement from person-first language to identity-first language and treatment is SO important. Autistic people and ADHD-ers don't like the use of person-first langua...
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How you can help your kids and teens get mental health support now. from 2021-03-23T09:00
We are talking aga...
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Have you felt personally victimized by comments on social media? How about your teen? How about by Regina George? from 2021-03-16T09:00
Virtual learning sucks (generally speaking) from 2021-03-09T10:00
It is no surprise that virtual learning has been hard. But also, what has it shown us about the education system? How can we ask questions about what we DO WANT in an education system? Perhaps w...
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Parenting ADHD with Kelly Biltz from 2021-03-02T10:00
Kelly Biltz is not only an ADHD parent coach, but also a mom of teens and parent of ADHD warriors. She has a unique and kind perspective on parenting children with ADHD and I was thrilled to hea...
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Does family travel shape your identity? How does it affect your kids and teens? from 2021-02-23T10:00
We are big advocates for providing your kids with new experiences. It doesn't have to be grand, international trips - it could simply be exploring a new part of the city you live in, visiting a ...
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Does social media use turn your teen into a ball of insecurity? How about you!? from 2021-02-16T10:00
Recently, I was listening to this episode of the Afford Anything podcast where Paula Pant interviewed Seth Godin: Listen
Connecting with your partner during parenting - can you relate? from 2021-02-09T10:00
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Why screen time limits are so hard to stick with from 2021-02-02T10:00
This week we are talking abou...
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Resume building for tweens and teens? How we can support our teen's job choices with Gigi from Silver Key NC from 2021-01-26T10:00
The biggest question employer...
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Is your teen mindless snacking? Nutrition basics for tweens and teens from 2021-01-19T10:00
In this interview with dietic...
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Financial Responsibility for Tweens and Teens from 2021-01-12T10:00
Tweens and teens CAN learn about money and finances. In this episode, we are talking with Keli Calderon of The Smart Money Academy...
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Taking control of tween/teen mental health this year from 2021-01-05T10:00
This year we are normalizing tween and teen mental health. The foundation of healthy, wealthy teens is mental health, because without it, no matter the success on the outside, without...
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What to do if you bought your kid a tech device for the holidays from 2020-12-01T10:00
Here's the situation:
You scored a great Black Friday deal on a new tablet, phone or gaming console. You know your kid is going to be ELATED that they receive this g...
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Parent Pandemic&Holiday Overwhelm, How I lost my mind over dinner, How to cope with parenting overwhelm from 2020-11-24T10:00
This week I lost my mind due to pandemic fatigue. I have just had enough. So we talked about three ways that we can move forward, like counseling, therapy, and parent education.
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What does a tech healthy family *actually* look like? from 2020-11-17T10:00
In this episode, we talk about what being a tech healthy family LOOKS like in your house. Everyone has a different comfort level with how much device use is allowed, necessary, or pos...
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OUR biggest mistake when it came to setting screen limits&boundaries from 2020-11-10T10:00
We always talk about healthy tech habits - but guess what? We also always make mistakes. Today we're sharing our biggest mistake in setting up screen time limits and boundaries and ho...
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What is radical acceptance of teen identity and why is it important in the age of social media? from 2020-11-03T10:00
This week we are talking about tween and teen identity - and how it is impacted by the public world of social media. Recent literature (Duffy, 2019) has shown us that there are 3 big ...
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The hidden responsibilities&burdens we give our kids and how it affects them from 2020-10-27T09:00
Our teens and tweens have so many responsibilities - and not just the ones that we talk about on the surface. In fact, the hidden responsibilities are "heavy" and those are the ones t...
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What we learned from being accountable from 2020-10-20T09:00
In today's episode, we recap what we have learned from maintaining accountability about our tech use as a family. We make mistakes, and we try our best to follow through. Tune in to h...
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Why resilience is the most underrated social skill from 2020-10-13T09:00
Resilience is a cr...
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Signs your child or teen could benefit from counseling and how to find a good counselor from 2020-10-06T09:00
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Why is the process of learning consent SO important to teach our kids? with Sarah Casper from Comprehensive Consent from 2020-09-29T09:00
Today's special guest is Sarah Casper from Comprehensive Consent. She helps parents learn how to teach their children and teens the process of consent, including important social-emot...
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So how DO you teach your kids social skills? from 2020-09-22T09:00
We often get asked, "what are the social skills that might kid actually needs to know?" AND "how do I teach them?" In this episode we are talking about two important ways that you can...
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What we wish we knew about parenting - just for fun! from 2020-09-15T09:00
In this episode, just for fun, we are exploring what we wish we knew about parenting - you know, beyond the common "you won't sleep again," there's really a lot more to it!
Is your tween or teen a grump gnome? Let's explore! from 2020-09-08T09:00
Unlocked: Parenting Adolescents in the Digital Age, our course for parenting tweens and teens, starts next week on 9/14/20! In this episode, we explore the four types...
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Does your teen GRUNT at you when you ask them a question? Let's take them from GRUNT to GRIN! from 2020-09-01T09:00
We know that many of our tweens and teens may use a grunt or a shrug to answer questions rather than a full sentence or other semblance of an appropriate response. In...
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Want to connect with your kid and also work and also manage the house and also connect with your other kids and also and also and also...? from 2020-08-25T09:00
In this episode, we discuss some of the barriers that we commonly hear that keep parents from connecting with their tweens and teens. It's why we came up the GRUNT to...
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Is your tween or teen feeling isolated? You're not alone. from 2020-08-18T09:00
If your teen or tween has been feeling isolated - you are not alone. This is the #1 thing we've been hearing lately. As schools transition back, virtual or in-person,...
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7 VIRTUAL Social Emotional Skills for Teens from 2020-08-11T09:00
In collaboration with Dr. Hina Talib @teenhealthdoc, we have curated our top 7 social emotional skills for teens that can be done VIRTUALLY! We recognize that this sc...
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How to help your kids filter information from the internet from 2020-08-04T09:00
In this episode, we discuss ways to help your kids and teens filter information on the internet, find credible sources, and be a good digital citizen.
Why it's so hard to stick to screen time limits! Screen time limits for 3-10 year olds from 2020-07-28T09:00
We get asked all the time how parents can help lessen screen time and encourage their kids to want to do something else - like get outside! In this episode we explore...
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What type of screen time personality are you? from 2020-07-21T09:00
This week we are talking about the 4 types of screen time user as it relates to social skill development. Which screen time user are you?
To explore strategies on ho...
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Realities of distance learning and how to give social-emotional support to your child next school year with Sharon Baum from 2020-07-07T09:00
As we prepare for changes in the coming school year, we are chatting with experts in this arena. Sharon Baum, is a speech-language pathologist in the NYC public school system. She has...
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The top 3 reasons why we are seeing a spike in tween/teen anxiety from 2020-06-30T09:00
Teen anxiety is on the rise lately. We are seeing it everywhere. In this episode, we are talking about the 3 reasons why we are seeing a big spike.
To book a free c...
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How do I get my teen's screen time back on track since the pandemic? from 2020-06-23T09:00
The #1 question we've been asked since the sign-up for our free training this week: How do I get my teen's screen time back on track since being too lax during the pandemic?
ADHD diagnosis and why self-esteem is so important, with Lori Long from The Childhood Collective from 2020-06-16T09:00
Our guest today is Lori Long from the The Childhood Collective. She shares her knowledge of ADHD diagnosis and gives helpful tips for prioritizing ADHD and related services.
Facts on Friday: Can your teen or pre-teen really understand the perspective of others? What is perspective taking anyway? from 2020-06-12T09:00
Today's episode reviews an article about perspective taking in adolescents. The full article can be found here:
Nilsen, E. S., & Bacso, S. A. (2017). Cognitive and b...
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What is executive functioning? Explain it to me like I'm 5. The role of language in executive functioning, future planning and social skill building from 2020-06-09T09:00
Today, Mike McLeod from GrowNowTherapy is talking to us all about the role that language plays in execut...
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Teen motivation: creating habits that stick with a be-do-have model, tween motivation from 2020-05-26T09:00
Summer is here! And today we are talking about using a be-do-have model to help our teens get motivated this summer. To get our free e-book, Get Your Teen Away from the Screen: 5 Ways...
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Facts on Friday: Media-use numbers reported by tweens and teens may surprise you from 2020-05-22T09:00
On this week's Facts on Friday episode, we are talking about the census from Common Sense Media released in Winter 2019. 1600 tweens and teens were surveyed about their media use, and...
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5 essential social skills that are unlikely to be honed from behind a screen from 2020-05-19T09:00
Today we are talking about 5 essential social skills that are necessary for life and the workforce in today's times, but are not practiced nearly enough. In fact, they are hard to pra...
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Facts on Friday: Resource: Permission to Feel, Social-Emotional Learning in the 21st century from 2020-05-15T09:00
On this week's Facts on Friday episode, we talking about a great resource for learning about labeling and sharing emotions: Permission to Feel, by Marc Brackett. We love his work shar...
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How examining our sensory preferences can help us with our social-emotional growth with Wendy Bertagnole from 2020-05-12T09:00
In our interview with Wendy Bertagnole of the Exceptional Parenting Podcast, we talk about Wendy's awesome per...
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Facts on Friday: Why resiliency is so important for your t(w)een from 2020-05-08T09:00
On this week's Facts on Friday episode, we are exploring why resiliency is imperative for your teen. We are typically concerned about grades, when it is really life skills like resili...
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Inside ADHD: the role of social skills and executive functioning with the ADHD Dude from 2020-05-05T09:00
In our interview with Ryan Wexelblatt of the ADHD Dude we talk about the role of executive functioning and the impact ADHD has on ...
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Facts on Friday: The Truth About Digital Safety; Digital safety tips, benefits of screen time from 2020-05-01T09:00
On this week's Facts on Friday episode, we examine the Truth About Digital Safety. We talk about the benefits of screens and technology, as well as common challenges that parents are ...
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Why now is a great time to take advantage of online education&your questions on digital safety from 2020-04-28T09:00
Parents, when we have kids think that the baby years are the hardest... but if you're like most you realize that the teen years is really when you need help.
What wo...
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Facts on Friday: Proactive Parents are an asset to teen well-being from 2020-04-24T09:00
Parents, when we have kids think that the baby years are the hardest... but if you're like most you realize that the teen years is really when you need help. What would if be like for...
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Answering your questions about motivation, screen time, flexibility and parenting while working from home from 2020-04-21T09:00
Screen time boundaries and motivation are at the top of the question list this week! Parenting during the pandemic has brought to light issues that may have been beneath the surface a...
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Facts on Friday: Boredom, Frustration and Depression - how are they related? from 2020-04-17T09:00
Facts on Friday: The work of van Hooft & van Hooft (2018), albeit newer, really highlights some of the trends we are seeing during the pandemic - individuals reportin...
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Could teen/tween boredom actually be grief? And why the pandemic sucks. from 2020-04-14T09:00
Teen boredom during the pandemic could actually be grief. Join us for a mini-workshop on Wednesday April 15 at 7:30pm EST to talk about Beating Teen Boredom: 3 Strate...
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Facts on Friday: Adolescent Sleep Patterns during Social Distancing and How to Regulate Them from 2020-04-10T09:00
Facts on Friday: The work of Gariepy et al. (2019 and 2018) has done some excellent work on researching adolescent sleep chronotype. This has been especially importan...
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What to do about gaming addiction? All about Reset Summer Camp with Michael Jacobus, Director from 2020-04-07T09:00
More info about Reset Summer Camp can be found at https://www.resetsummercamp.com/. In this episode, we talk to Michae...
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Facts on Friday: Diving into the work of Brene Brown from 2020-04-03T09:00
Facts on Friday: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown, 2010. On this episode we talk about how Dr. Brown's work ...
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Teen's perspective on technology and social media use - an interview with teens/tweens on how they use their phones and games from 2020-03-31T09:00
This week we are introducing our group coaching program for parents of teens. We are starting out by interviewing our neighbors about their social media use. We love ...
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Facts on Friday: Should you install 'spyware' on your tween/teen's phone? Spyware on your child's phone from 2020-03-27T09:00
Facts on Friday: In an article by McGillan (2019) we share our takeways regarding installing spyware on your child's phone. Is it a good idea? Necessary? What are the...
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Connecting with your children and teens through video games, therapy with video games from 2020-03-24T09:00
We are taking a different angle on playing video games. In this episode, we talk about how connecting with your child and teen through video games may be the key to g...
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Facts on Friday: a Mental Health model for addressing mind, body and spirit during crisis from 2020-03-20T09:00
Facts on Friday: In an article by Ng et al. (2006), we explore the SMART model for helping individuals affected by crisis of viral pandemic. The model includes aspect...
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Family Mental Health Strategies during the COVID-19 Pandemic; mental health strategies during times of cris from 2020-03-17T09:00
This is a confusing time and we are here to help. We have been creating resources and doing our best to help our clients via coaching, counseling and therapy. We hope...
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Facts on Friday: Social media and real life friendships for teens and adolescents from 2020-03-13T09:00
This is the first Facts on Friday episode of the podcast. We have added these episode to talk about a specific resource, like an article, book, chapter, podcast, webs...
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What apps are your tweens or teens using on social media? App safety on social media from 2020-03-10T09:00
Our teens and technology series continues with this episode about apps that your tweens and teens are using on social media. We discuss how these apps are impacting f...
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Opening up the conversation about social media use with teens, tween/teen use of social media, impact of social media on teens from 2020-03-03T10:00
This episode is the first in a series where we will be talking about social media use in teens. We have kicked off the #mediamindfulnesschallenge this week to help pa...
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Bridging the social skills gap between home and school, ways parents can implement social skills homework at home from 2020-02-25T10:00
When your child is growing, exploring and navigating the social world at school, but then comes home and has no idea how to translate these skills, it can be frustrat...
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Why you should be using a visual schedule and how to use one from 2020-02-18T10:00
We recommend building and using a visual schedule to many of our clients - for anything from breaking down an entire day, to sorting out a routine into micro steps. I...
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What to do when you feel like a failure as a parent from 2020-02-12T10:00
We all have times when we feel like a failure as a parent. So now what? Feel bad about it? Pretend you don't feel that way? Here's what we do when we are feeling like...
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How to model social skills and social behavior, tips for parents to build social skills with their kids from 2020-02-04T10:00
Being a social model is a critical part of being a parent. This episode will help you to gain strategies for modeling appropriate and expected behavior for your child...
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Counseling Tips for Speech Pathologists and related Allied Health Professionals from 2020-01-13T09:30
This is a special episode for Speech Pathologists and related Allied Health Professionals. In our experience as professionals working with young children, not every i...
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Helping your child calm down from a meltdown or tantrum from 2019-12-02T03:00
Meltdowns and tantrums can disrupt your day. But when we examine our own behaviors, we can start to help our children calm down, take a breath, and start labeling the...
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Screen time boundaries and social media use - Part 2 from 2019-12-02T02:30
Social media and screen use is a hot topic. It can disrupt routines, mess with your child's brain chemistry and cause family headaches. In this episode, we'll tackle ...
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Screen time boundaries and social media use - Part 1 from 2019-12-02T02:00
Social media and screen use is a hot topic. It can disrupt routines, mess with your child's brain chemistry and cause family headaches. In this episode, we'll tackle ...
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Establishing routines at home - Part 2 from 2019-12-02T01:30
Everyone does better on a routine. It's just in our nature. So when parents come to us with complaints like "my kid runs the house," we always dive deeper into lookin...
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Establishing routines at home - Part 1 from 2019-12-02T01:00
Everyone does better on a routine. It's just in our nature. So when parents come to us with complaints like "my kid runs the house," we always dive deeper into lookin...
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Being a better listener and learning respect - Part 2 from 2019-12-02T00:30
Being a good listener and respecting adults and peers is a tall order for kids who are constantly growing and interacting in this world. These episodes tackle this bi...
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Being a better listener and learning respect - Part 1 from 2019-12-02T00:00
Being a good listener and respecting adults and peers is a tall order for kids who are constantly growing and interacting in this world. These episodes tackle this bi...
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Helping your child make friends - Part 2 from 2019-11-23T21:36:49
Making and keeping friends is one of the biggest challenges reported to us by both parents and clients. This episode gives practical strategies for addressing how to ...
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Helping your child make friends - Part 1 from 2019-11-23T21:35:39
Making and keeping friends is one of the biggest challenges reported to us by both parents and clients. This episode gives practical strategies for addressing how to ...
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