What’s clearer: Practice is a way to make progress not to become perfect.What’s less important: Is being perfect or even trying to appear perfect to others.Resources15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - FREE pdf5-Day Parenting Challenge**DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor.Connect📬Subscribe to the newsletter📹Subscribe to our YouTubeSay Thanks🌟Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
In this episode, Susan discusses the anxiety and challenges that competition brings.Resources15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - FREE pdf5-Day Parenting Challenge**DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor.Connect📬Subscribe to the newsletter📹Subscribe to our YouTubeSay Thanks🌟Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
Susan offers her thoughts on what is clearer to her and what is less important to her around parenting worries.Resources15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - FREE pdf5-Day Parenting Challenge**DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor.Connect📬Subscribe to the newsletter📹Subscribe to our YouTubeSay Thanks🌟Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
2024 marks a new year and new direction for the Parent Matters Podcast. Moving forward, Susan will take a look at issues and things that matter to parents in this day and age and discuss her take on these things as a mental health professional. Resources15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - FREE pdf5-Day Parenting Challenge**DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor.Connect 📬Subscribe to the newsletter 📹Subscribe to our YouTubeSay Thanks🌟Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
Homework time can often be a challenging experience for both parents and children. Susan explores five effective strategies that can help make homework time a breeze.
Building a strong bond between siblings is a common desire for many parents. In this episode, Susan discusses three simple ways parents can help to create a space to cultivate healthy and collaborative bonds between siblings.
Susan sits down with Carly Schrimpl, LCSW, to talk about dealing with suicidal ideation and shares some ways to prepare yourself and help kids, both elementary and Jr. High school age, with suicidal ideation.LINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!If you have an idea for a podcast episode or a question for us that you would like answered, send it to us at podcast@kidmatterscounseling.comDISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor.
Susan continues the Families Dealing with Feelings series by tackling the emotion of Sadness.Books Mentioned in the Show:Inside OutWhen Sadness Is At Your DoorLINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor.
Susan continues the Families Dealing with Feelings series by tackling the emotion of Grief.LINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!Books Mentioned in the Show:Lifetimes The Memory BoxDISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor.
Susan shares tips for parents and caregivers on how to navigate an emotion we all have: Anger.Books Mentioned in the Show:Grumpy MonkeyThe Rabbit ListenedLINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor.
Susan sits down with Dr. Neil Boris, a member of the Leadership Team at Circle of Security International, to share the best tips for parents to know about raising secure children.Mentioned in the Show:Circle of Security Visual Map - Click here! Circle of Security Facilitator Training - Click here! LINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child are in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor in your area.
Susan and Keri Sawyer talk about tips for managing long weekend and long holiday break expectations.Mentioned in the Show:Session Map for Kids - FREE downloadLINKS for Guest:Bloom Child Therapists - WebsiteLINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child are in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor in your area.
Susan talks about the struggles of mom-anxiety and shares practical ways to help you navigate life as a mom.Mentioned in the Show:The Power of Showing Up by Daniel J. Siegel*LINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor.*This podcast episode contains an affiliate link. If you use this link to purchase, we may earn a commission.
Susan answers your questions on parenting and what to do when your child doesn't want your affection. LINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor.
Susan and Dr. Elizabeth Bernardino talk about when to consider seeking services for your child from a psychiatrist. LINKS for Guest: Cypress Professional Group in Burr Ridge, IL (630) 325-4899LINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counseling support, please search out a licensed counselor.
Susan and Carly talk about home life and video game hygiene.LINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!
Susan shares how you can ease the transition to a summer schedule for your child.LINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!
Susan and Bonnie discuss the importance of the connection between the brain and body. LINKS for GuestDr. Bonnie Goldstein's WebsiteSensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute WebsiteLINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!
Susan and Elizabeth Hickman discuss how Rhythmic Movement Therapy (RMT) can develop the nervous system, how RMT is unique to other therapies, and how it works with natural reflexes in children. LINKS for GuestRhythmic Movement Training International Website Thrive Therapy WebsiteLINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!
Susan sits down with Tracy Turner-Bumberry, Therapist and founder of Seva Counseling in Georgia. They go over 5 practical ways to help a child regulate their emotions.LINKS for GuestSeva Counseling WebsiteLINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!