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| Ep. 172. How to help your child be more inclusive with the Rainbow Collective for Change | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:39:09 | |
Today Dr. Cory is joined by Kaliq Alexander from the Rainbow Collective for Change (https://www.rainbowcollectiveforchange.org/ ). They discuss the Rainbow Collective's mission and how you can help your child to recognize the diversity in the world. Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or mental health challenges with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Ep. 171 Mental Health Awareness: What is a behavioral health urgent care? | 21 May 2024 | 00:28:52 | |
We are joined this week by Michele Chassner of the Hope Center run by KidsPeace outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a behavioral health urgent care, but also has several services to help children from ages 3-20 with a variety of mental health needs. Michele talks to us about the trending mental health challenges for kids that are commonly appearing in her work and how these services can help. This is MUST LISTEN if you have kids in this age group! Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or mental health challenges with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Things parents are doing right | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:17:42 | |
Being a parent is full of responsibilities and we could all use a reminder about the things we are doing right, instead of a list things we need to better at. In this episode, we are talking about the things we've seen lately that have shown parents are trying their best and doing all the right things! Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| What types of therapy does your child need? | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:13:54 | |
If you're a parent seeking counseling for your child, you know that the options can be overwhelming. In this episode, we discuss the multiple types of therapies available to help you figure out what your child might really need - and when! Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Tech Time: Getting on the same page as your partner | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:12:41 | |
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 becomes a point of argument or contention. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate this discussion and tips for getting on the same page! Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Calm conversations or screamfest? | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:19:05 | |
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 to do to when we get triggered and how to keep the conversations cool and calm. Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Who even cares about screen time | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:17:43 | |
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 kids. We are the first group of parents to raise kids with screens, and there is still a lot to learn! Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Why you should care about adolescent brain development | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:15:22 | |
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 episode, we are talking about all the reasons that pre-adolescent and adolescent brain develop matter to how we raise our kids! Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Ep 156. Why not try a family phone? | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:23:10 | |
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 pros and cons. Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Ep. 155 Tales from the dark web - spooky things we see all the time as clinicians | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:24:45 | |
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 you can do about it. A haunted house but it's just your kid watching absolute garbage on YouTube and spending more time on the phone than hanging out with family. Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Ep 154. Stop being the executive functioning brain for your child | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:25:34 | |
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 executive functioning brain for your child, ways to use language in a more powerful way, and what that might mean for the way you interact with your child. Want to get our Executive Functioning freebie? Grab it here. We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Ep 153. Better ways to talk to your kid about tech usage | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:16:15 | |
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 you can talk to your kids about the way they use technology. We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Ep. 170 The Transition to Summer for Neurodiverse Students | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:30:43 | |
The transition from school to summer can be exciting! But for students with neurodiverse needs, it can also involve some extra planning. In this episode, we interview one of our clinicians with a speciality in autism and intellectual disability, Brittany Sailer. Her insight into the transition to summer is full of great nuggets, you'll want to give this one a listen. Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| 151. 3 tried and true strategies for positive mental health | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:25:53 | |
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 health and what impact does it have on you when diagnosed when mental illness? We're tackling these questions this week! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| 150. What does mental illness mean to you? | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:23:12 | |
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 health and what impact does it have on you when diagnosed when mental illness? We're tackling these questions this week! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| What is communication repair and why does it matter? | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:26:54 | |
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? This would be a time to help your child practice communication repair. In this episode, we're exploring how communication repair works and why it's so important! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| The #1 thing I tell all my clients | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:15:03 | |
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! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Why middle school friendships are hard | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:22:14 | |
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 development, and sometimes, drama is part of the process. Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Is your kid's anxiety genetic? | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:23:31 | |
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 increase for kids and teens! In this episode, we are discussing the origins of anxiety, where it comes from, and what we see if kids and teens. Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Should you interfere in your middle schooler's friendships? | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:20:55 | |
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, something that happpend at school, something that happened on SnapChat...but what do you do about it? In this episode, we are discussing if and how you should get involved in helping your middle schooler navigate friendships! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Should you give your middle schooler a phone? | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:21:22 | |
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 get a phone and what your role as a parent is for tween and teen phone use~ Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Does YOUR baggage interfere in your parenting? | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:05:54 | |
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 happen to you? Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| How to vet legit resources for our LGBTQIA+ youth | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:33:07 | |
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 this is especially true for the LGBTQIA+ where suicide prevention is key. Find out more about our guest, Brittany Bate from Be Bold Psych: https://beboldpsychnc.com/ Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Ep 169 Mental Health Before Everything Else | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:16:20 | |
In this episode, we discuss why seeking mental health support should be the #1 thing you do before anything else! This type of support is so critical for making all the parts of your life work in your favor...find out why in this episode, and what you can do about it. Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Prepping for the college essay process can be easier than you think | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:37:44 | |
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 college, so take a listen if you'd like some insight into the process! https://southernambition-nc.com/ Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Your kids need a trusted mentor. | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:28:49 | |
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. Oftentimes, this isn't a parent, but instead a coach, teacher, or leader. Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Our ideal choice for new tween and teen phone users. Hint: it's not an iPhone | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:25:56 | |
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! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| The story of Dr. Cory's trauma and how it shaped his life - PART II | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:32:24 | |
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. Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| The story of Dr. Cory's trauma and how it shaped his life - PART I | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:26:28 | |
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 inspiring Part II! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Who's the bad guy? Is it the tech? | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:13:33 | |
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? Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Is your tween starting to be a jerk? Here are some typical tween milestones to put your mind at ease | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:22:28 | |
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 like a PITA! In this episode, Dr. Cory shares some memories of his time as a jerk during that period. Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| The age of parent education - are you in or out? | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:17:49 | |
Is parent education for you? or nah? Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Are you using technology with intention? | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:20:53 | |
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. Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| What is Media Mindfulness? And why is it THE MOST IMPORTANT skill you can teach your kid? | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:30:30 | |
Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Ep. 168 Relationship-based Executive Functioning in Therapy | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:23:01 | |
What we do in our therapy practice is Relationship-based Model of Executive Functioning. In this episode, we are taking a look at what this model is, and how you can practice some of the elements of this model at home! Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Our kids are experiencing shame online. We can help! | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:27:14 | |
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! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Your kids are being bullied in their own room. | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:18:02 | |
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 learn new skills as parents on how to talk to our kids about this, and prevent damage! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Ugh. Online predators exists. Here's what to do about it. | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:22:30 | |
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. Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Is your tween ready for a phone? | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:19:00 | |
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 about the top skills for judging if your tween is ready for a phone or click below to take the quiz! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Should we be trying to raise our kids like it's the 90s? | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:19:26 | |
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 "online world" because it just didn't exist. In this episode, we talk about what things about being a 90's kid would help us out today! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Our recommendations for introducing personal devices to your kids and tweens | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:21:44 | |
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 episode we talk recommendations for safely and responsibly introducing personal devices like phones, tablets, and gaming systems! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| What is "parallel energy?" And why it's the greatest parenting hack ever! | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:16:05 | |
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. Dr. Cory explains more in this episode. To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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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 | 31 May 2022 | 00:30:46 | |
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 here: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538168660/Traveling-Different-Vacation-Strategies-for-Parents-of-the-Anxious-the-Inflexible-and-the-Neurodiverse To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate
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| Is it possible to "live alongside the cringe?" | 24 May 2022 | 00:14:49 | |
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 out what that means for our teens. To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here:
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| Video game and screen time rage is real - here's how we combat it. | 17 May 2022 | 00:25:37 | |
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. To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here:
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| Ep. 167 Should you be your kid's friend? | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:13:36 | |
We are tackling the controversial issue - should you be your kid's friend? We tend to disagree about this topic quite a bit in our household and this will probably be a source of debate in a lot of houses! Let us know your thoughts! Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: https://www.bark.us/?ref=36ZRZX8 We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: | |||
| Self-esteem, prosocial behavior, and family connectedness - how we boost these skills in our kids | 10 May 2022 | 00:24:06 | |
We are exploring an article by Preston & Rew that discusses how we can boost self-esteem in our adolescents. Preston, & Rew, L. (2022). Connectedness, Self-Esteem, and Prosocial Behaviors Protect Adolescent Mental Health Following Social Isolation: A Systematic Review. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 43(1), 32–41. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2021.1948642 Preston, & Rew, L. (2022). Connectedness, Self-Esteem, and Prosocial Behaviors Protect Adolescent Mental Health Following Social Isolation: A Systematic Review. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 43(1), 32–41. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2021.1948642
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| Everyone lies - let's explore how this affects our tweens and teens! | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:19:24 | |
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 this episode, we explore why this is, and what we can do about it. To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: Be a Problem Solver Services are Kate (M.Ed., CCC-SLP) and Cory (Ph.D., LCMHC, 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! | |||
| Why your kids need a summer routine | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:21:11 | |
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 talk about the importance of doing so! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: Be a Problem Solver Services are Kate (M.Ed., CCC-SLP) and Cory (Ph.D., LCMHC, 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! | |||
| Let's learn more about Dr. Cory and Kate | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:17:55 | |
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: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: Be a Problem Solver Services are Kate (M.Ed., CCC-SLP) and Cory (Ph.D., LCMHC, 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! | |||