Kids Matter!
A podcast for parents and professionals who care for kids- raising healthy happy children takes a village- let's build it together!
Episodes
35 episodes
Beyond Stimulants: The Executive Function Playbook with ADHD Coach Mike McLeod MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD
In this episode, I speak for the second time to Michael McLeod , MA, CCC-SLP TSSLD about ADHD, parent coaching for kids with ADHD, the role of executive function skills as explained in his new book The Executive Function Playbook. Medication fo...
The Kids Who Aren't Okay with Ross Greene PhD
In this episode, Dr. Ross Greene discusses why so many of our kids are struggling, why we so often get it wrong with how we try to help them, and how using his collaborative problem-solving approach is a game changer!Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., ...
A Calm Voice in a Loud Parenting World with Phillip Boucher, MD, FAAP
In this episode, Dr. Boucher and I discuss parenting in the era of social media and information overload. We talk about a program Dr. Boucher is part of, called Human Up, which is an online parenting resource, using the works of Dr. Boucher and...
ECHO Autism: Improving Care for Autistic People with Kristin Sohl, MD, FAAP
Dr. Kristin Sohl is a pediatrician passionate about helping autistic people and is the Executive Director of ECHO Autism Communities, which is a program which was created to expand access to screening, evaluation and long-term support for autis...
Twice Exceptional:Identifying and Supporting Our 2e Kids with Melissa Sornik, LCSW
In this episode, Melissa Sornik, LCSW, discusses "2e", which are twice -exceptional children, both gifted and with a neurodevelopmental difference such as ADHD and/or autism. What does it mean to be twice exceptional, how do we identify these k...
Fight Or Flight- There is a Better Way with Conflict Analyst Lee Sharma, MD
In this episode, Dr. Lee Sharma, a physician who is also a conflict analysis expert, discusses how to help our kids( and ourselves) navigate conflict more effectively. This episode is also meant to augment the two episodes on bullying. I...
ARFID: Beyond Picky Eating with Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP
In this episode, we discuss ARFID, Avoidant/ Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, including anxiety related to eating.Download the free handout here!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SQS28nNeqhDvCtBEze3vyddQf-FVkjy77GBZzhT0tyc/edit...
Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater with Melanie Potock, CCC-SLP
In this episode, Melanie explains normal feeding milestones, how they are developmental tasks, how some children need more support reaching these milestones, and how to help your child become a great eater!Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, is a ...
Don't Avoid the Issue: Helping Your Anxious Child Thrive with SPACE therapist Robin Isman, LICSW
In this episode, therapist Robin Isman talks about how to help children with anxiety using SPACE therapy, which stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. She discusses the role of avoidance in making anxiety worse.Roby...
Sleep IS Underrated with Pediatric Sleep Specialist Innessa Donskoy MD
In this episode, Dr. Innessa Donskoy, a pediatric sleep specialist, discussed sleep problems and how to help kids sleep better.Dr. Innessa Donskoy is a Pediatric Sleep Medicine attending physician at Advocate Children’s Hospital, specializi...
Measuring Up: The Role of Neuropsychological Testing with Peryl Agishtein, PhD
In this episode, neuropsychologist Peryl Agishtein explains when neuropsychological testing IS and IS NOT needed, as well as an overview of these tests, including how they help us understand why a child may be struggling academically, socially ...
Inclusion By Design: Helping All Children Belong with Wendy Ross, MD
In this episode, Dr. Wendy Ross, a developmental pediatrician and "inclusion hero" discusses helping ALL of our children belong in our communities. Wendy Ross, MD, FAAP is a clinical professor, developmental pediatrician, and the inaug...
Our Anxious Generation with child psychiatrist Elise Fallucco, MD
In this episode, Dr. Elise Fallucco, child psychiatrist, discusses childhood anxiety- how much is normal, when it is a problem and how to treat it.Elise M. Fallucco, MD is a child and adolescent psychiatrist whose career has been focused on...
Mother Shift Navigating Perinatal Mental Health Challenges with Esther Rollhaus, MD
In this episode, Dr. Esther Rollhaus discusses the exciting but challenging stage of becoming a mother(matrescence) and the psychiatrist lens on perinatal mental health challenges.Dr. Esther Rollhaus is a medical doctor with specialties in<...
Helping Our Autistic Kids Thrive with Temple Grandin, PhD
Helping Our Autistic Kids Thrive with Temple Grandin, PhDIn this episode, Dr. Temple Grandin talks about the importance of ALL kinds of minds, including autistic ones. She talks about how we are "screening out" our valuable visual thinkers....
How To Raise a Healthy, Adventurous Eater in a Chicken Nugget World with Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH
In this episode, Dr. Nimali Fernando, pediatrician and creator of the Dr Yum Project, discussed how to raise a healthy eater despite the many obstacles. Feeding is a developmental task which does not necessarily come naturally. We CAN teach kid...
Breaking the Cycle with Posttraumatic Parenting Expert Robyn Koslowitz, PhD
In this episode, we discuss "posttraumatic parenting"- how to be a great parent to your child while, at the same time, addressing your own history of trauma. Dr. Robyn Koslowitz is a clinical child psychologist, trauma treatment expert...
Healthy Gut, Happy Brain with Gut Detective Pediatrician Kristin Struble MD
In this episode, Dr Kristin Struble and I talk about some common gut issues seen in babies, the gut brain connection and more.Dr. Kristin Struble, a Tucson native and the youngest of six, achieved academic excellence at the University of Ar...
The Fourth Trimester and Matrescence with therapist Danielle Mizrahi, LCSW, PMH-C
This is a follow up episode on perinatal mental health with perinatal mental health therapist Danielle Mizrahi. In this episode, we discuss the huge life change becoming a mother is, called matrescence. We also talk about the fourth trimester, ...
Screentime Struggles with Screentime Consultant Emily Cherkin, MEd
In this episode, Screentime Consultant Emily Cherkin discusses the screentime challenges parents face today, including the issue of screens in SCHOOLS ( Ed Tech). We discuss tips from her amazing book, The Screentime Solution and what it means ...
Bullying is Not a Joke: A Teacher's Perspective with Rivka Fishman
In this episode, Rivka Fishman, a master teacher, author and expert in fighting bullying, discusses dealing with bullying from the trenches, as a teacher and mother. We refer to an earlier episode with Izzy Kalman, her teacher. That episode is ...
Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy with Dr. Rachel Fryman
In this episode, Dr. Rachel Fryman talks about the challenges neurodivergent people face, and how neurodivergent affirming therapy can be helpful. We discuss the delicate balance of helping but not enabling, using scaffolding, and other tips.
Our Daughters, Ourselves: Eating Disorder Education, Awareness and Prevention with Marcy Forta, EdD
In this episode, Dr. Marcy Forta discusses body image, social media influences, how we talk to our kids about food and our bodies, and so much more.Dr. Marcy Forta is the Founder and Director of Atzmi, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening...
What We CAN Do About Environmental Toxins with Dr. Bruce Lanphear, MD, MPH of Little Things Matter
In this episode, Dr. Bruce Lanphear discusses what we all CAN do about environmental toxins, which is a WE problem, not just a ME problem- we need to band together to solve this ! He also discusses what you CAN do as an individual, as well. A R...
Great Expectations: Beyond The Baby Blues with Danielle Mizrahi, LCSW, PMH-C
This is an overview of normal mood changes after birth and perinatal mood disorders with perinatal mental health therapist Danielle Mizrahi, LCSW, PMH-CDanielle Mizrahi, LCSW, is a certified perinatal mental health professional.