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Join Kate Browne and Nicole Lipkin for expert interviews and quick tips to build social, emotional, and leadership skills for kids of all ages...one conversation at a time. Keep learning with HeyKiddo Talk and HeyKiddo Huddle, our social-emotional learning programs. Learn more at hey-kiddo.com
"Our kids are carrying their own baggage. If we give them ours too, the journey becomes even harder."
Puberty today starts earlier, lasts longer, and happens with a phone in hand. In this episode, bestselling author and This Is So Awkward podcast host Vanessa Kroll Bennett shares how to support kids through all the weirdnes - from early blooming to group chats, from body changes to porn exposure.
You’ll learn:
- What to say (and not say) to your tween or teen
- Why it’s OK if conversations are short and awkward
- How to handle silence, questions, and those wild puberty mood swings
- A simple house rule that helps protect body image: “no body talk”
Vanessa Kroll Bennett is a USA Today bestselling author and co-host of the This Is So Awkward podcast. She’s the co-author of This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained and President of Content at Less Awkward. A frequent Scary Mommy contributor and speaker, Vanessa brings humor, science, and real-life parenting wisdom to audiences across the country. She’s also a mom of four.
Guest: Vanessa Kroll Bennett, author, keynote speaker, podcast host, mom of 4.
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“Whether you realize it or not, you already have a brand. Your digital footprint is shaping how the world sees you, and if you’re not in control, someone else will be.”
Your digital footprint is already shaping your future, whether you like it or not. In this eye-opening episode, Stephanie Humphrey exposes the hidden risks behind every careless post, awkward handshake, and overlooked message that can quietly damage a young person’s reputation for years to come. She pulls no punches about the consequences of ignoring your personal brand, showing how one bad impression - online or offline - can follow you in ways you never expected.
From the basics of human connection to the sharp realities of social media, Stephanie challenges students and parents to stop ignoring the digital shadow they leave behind.
This isn’t just about “being careful,” it’s about taking real ownership before your brand controls you. Tune in for hard truths, practical tools, and a powerful call to action to manage your image in a world where nothing ever truly disappears.
Guest: Stephanie Humphrey, technology and lifestyle expert, speaker, author.
Stephanie is a dynamic educator and speaker with years of experience working directly with middle and high school students. She specializes in helping young people build strong personal brands by developing essential life skills and navigating the challenges of growing up in a digital world. Her engaging style and real-world approach make complex topics accessible and actionable for kids and families alike.
Thrilled that the HeyKiddo podcast has been named one of Feedspot's "Top 20 Best Social Emotional Learning Podcasts!"
Check out the award-winning HeyKiddo app, developed by psychologists, for parents/caregivers of children ages 5-12, to increase parenting confidence and raise resilient children.
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heykiddo/id159715054
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"People think taking care of themselves is selfish, but it's actually your gift to the world. We have a responsibility to bring the very best of ourselves to the people around us."
Executive coach and author, Madelaine Weiss, talks to Dr. Lipkin about the power of "good company" - not just in the people we surround ourselves with, but in the thoughts we allow to stay in our minds.
Madelaine shares practical tools for emotional regulation that both adults and children can use, including the transformative practice of "power breathing."
We talk about how creating a shared emotional language in families can lead to deeper connection, resilience, and peace of mind - even in a world full of noise. This one is full of timeless wisdom and truly useful takeaways for parents and caregivers alike.
Madelaine Weiss, MSEd, LICSW, is a Harvard-trained executive and career coach, licensed psychotherapist, and the author of two books focused on mental wellness for adults and children. Through her writing, coaching, and workshops, Madelaine helps individuals and families cultivate greater clarity, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of purpose. Her work blends science, psychology, and timeless wisdom to help people take better care of their most important asset: themselves.
Guest: Madelaine Weiss, executive and career coach, licensed psychotherapist, and author.
Thrilled that the HeyKiddo podcast has been named one of Feedspot's "Top 20 Best Social Emotional Learning Podcasts!"
Check out the award-winning HeyKiddo app, developed by psychologists, for parents/caregivers of children ages 5-12, to increase parenting confidence and raise resilient children.
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heykiddo/id159715054
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"Money is the number one stressor in most American adults' lives, and when we reframe it the way we just described, we are literally rewiring our brain."
We’re joined by Nick Ashburn, an expert on financial wellbeing, to explore how parents can reframe their relationship with money and shift focus from material gifts to meaningful experiences.
Nick walks us through the PERMA framework of wellbeing and shares how it can guide both family dynamics and financial decision-making.
We discuss the importance of having open money conversations with your kids, building resilience through life's inevitable financial challenges, and how to prioritize emotional wellbeing over the pressures of consumerism.
Whether you're looking to reduce family stress or enrich your kids' lives through thoughtful experiences, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for every parent.
Nick Ashburn is a financial wellbeing expert who helps families navigate the complex world of money and emotional wellbeing. With a focus on building resilience and fostering positive family dynamics, Nick specializes in using frameworks like PERMA to align financial choices with overall life satisfaction. He advocates for developing healthy attitudes toward money and prioritizing meaningful experiences over material goods. Nick’s passion lies in guiding parents to raise financially resilient and emotionally balanced children.
Guest: Nick Ashburn, financial wellbeing expert.
Thrilled that the HeyKiddo podcast has been named one of Feedspot's "Top 20 Best Social Emotional Learning Podcasts!"
Check out the award-winning HeyKiddo app, developed by psychologists, for parents/caregivers of children ages 5-12, to increase parenting confidence and raise resilient children.
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heykiddo/id159715054
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heykiddo.talk&pcampaignid=web_share
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"You don’t have to fix everything. You just have to be the person your child can fall apart with and still feel safe."
Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, pediatrician and resilience expert, shares how parents can foster emotional strength, confidence, and well-being in their children—without trying to shield them from every challenge.
In this episode, Dr. Ginsburg introduces the concept of "lighthouse parenting": being a stable, guiding presence who offers safety, support, and trust while letting children navigate their own path. He explains why failure, distress, and discomfort are essential parts of emotional development, and how parents can help kids manage stress, build coping skills, and thrive.
This is a must-listen for any parent looking to strengthen their connection with their child and raise confident, resilient young people.
Guest: Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg is a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine and the founder of the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. He is the author of Building Resilience in Children and Teens, and a national expert on helping families develop strong, compassionate, and emotionally supportive relationships.
Guest: Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, pediatrician, author.
Thrilled that the HeyKiddo podcast has been named one of Feedspot's "Top 20 Best Social Emotional Learning Podcasts!"
Check out the award-winning HeyKiddo app, developed by psychologists, for parents/caregivers of children ages 5-12, to increase parenting confidence and raise resilient children.
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heykiddo/id159715054
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heykiddo.talk&pcampaignid=web_share
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"If we change our relationship with the chatter in our heads, that does actually change how we think."
In this episode, Dr. Mark Bertin - an expert in ADHD and executive function - shares powerful strategies to help families navigate the complexities of ADHD. We explore how mindfulness can improve self-awareness and executive functioning, how to break the cycle of rumination, and what truly helps kids with ADHD thrive.
You’ll learn:
- How to support your child’s emotional and cognitive development
- Why self-compassion is essential for both kids and parents
- Tools to improve family dynamics and reduce daily stress
About Dr. Bertin: Dr. Mark Bertin is a pediatrician, author, and mindfulness teacher. He is a frequent speaker on ADHD, autism, parenting, and mindfulness, and integrates mindfulness practices into his clinical work. He is the author of The Family ADHD Solution, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, and How Children Thrive.
Guest: Mark Bertin, pediatrician, professor, author, mindfulness teacher, ADHD expert.
Thrilled that the HeyKiddo podcast has been named one of Feedspot's "Top 20 Best Social Emotional Learning Podcasts!"
Check out the award-winning HeyKiddo app, developed by psychologists, for parents/caregivers of children ages 5-12, to increase parenting confidence and raise resilient children.
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heykiddo/id159715054
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“It’s not about fixing a kid, it's about understanding and supporting where they’re at in their development and helping them to build skills from there.”
Dr. Bre Davis-Shoemaker, occupational therapist and movement expert, joins Dr. Nicole Lipkin to explore the powerful connection between physical activity and children’s mental health.
Bre shares how to make movement simple, fun, and effective—whether through creative play, daily routines, or sensory-based activities. She offers practical strategies for supporting kids with ADHD, anxiety, and other challenges, using movement to boost focus, regulate emotions, and promote resilience.
With a compassionate, communication-centered approach, Bre empowers parents and kids to engage in movement that feels natural and joyful—laying the foundation for lasting emotional well-being.
Dr. Bre Davis-Shoemaker is an occupational therapist and movement expert who specializes in using physical activity to support children’s mental and emotional health. She works with families, schools, and therapists to integrate accessible, engaging movement practices—especially for children with ADHD, anxiety, and sensory challenges.
Guest: Dr. Bre Davis-Shoemaker, OTD Pediatric Specialist.
Thrilled that the HeyKiddo podcast has been named one of Feedspot's "Top 20 Best Social Emotional Learning Podcasts!"
Check out the award-winning HeyKiddo app, developed by psychologists, for parents/caregivers of children ages 5-12, to increase parenting confidence and raise resilient children.
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heykiddo/id159715054
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"Let your child be on their own journey. You are invited into their journey, but it's their life to live."
You could call Dana Kaplan the “child whisperer.” She’s that good at fostering emotional resilience, independence, and self-awareness in children. In this episode, Dana shares how parents and educators can guide children toward emotional regulation, self-understanding, and a strong sense of identity - especially in inclusive, neurodiverse environments.
We explore:
- Why it’s essential to release control and let kids lead
- How to support neurodivergent learners with empathy
- Simple, practical tools to build resilience and connection
- What it looks like to center inclusivity in everyday learning
About Dana: Dana Kaplan is an award-winning educator, certified trauma specialist, and the founder of Developing Empathetic Education with Dana (DEED)®. She specializes in holistic coaching for youth and families, focusing on neurodivergent learners and creating inclusive, accessible learning environments. Dana leads workshops, speaking engagements, and private coaching sessions, with a passion for disrupting current educational systems and fostering compassion and transparency.
Guest: Dana Kaplan, Educational Coach & Founder of DEED®.
Thrilled that the HeyKiddo podcast has been named one of Feedspot's "Top 20 Best Social Emotional Learning Podcasts!"
Check out the award-winning HeyKiddo app, developed by psychologists, for parents/caregivers of children ages 5-12, to increase parenting confidence and raise resilient children.
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heykiddo/id159715054
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It’s always been true that if you want to get your message across, tell a story. And that’s exactly what Dave Mossman and Brian Nolet did with their Jungle Buddyz books for kids, dedicated to teaching social-emotional skills through engaging stories.
Dr. Nicole Lipkin talks to Dave and Brian about The Buddyz books, the importance of social emotional learning and life for kids pre-and-post pandemic.
Through their carefully crafted books and educational tools, The Buddyz strive to create a safe space for children to explore their emotions, ask questions, and learn important life lessons. They believe that by addressing these topics at an early age, children will grow up to be empathetic, resilient individuals who are well-equipped to navigate the challenges that lie ahead.
Dave brings his wealth of experience as an elementary school teacher, having worked with incredible organizations such as Kids Help Phone, Special Olympics, and Easter Seals. His dedication to supporting children's emotional well-being and building their resilience has been instrumental in shaping the heart of The Buddyz.
Brian, a proud father of two young boys, has always had a deep love for children's literature. After reading countless books to his own children, he realized there was a need for more stories that addressed real-life issues that kids face. Brian's desire to create meaningful narratives sparked the birth of The Buddyz.
Guests: Dave Mossman & Brian Nolet.
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We know stress is a part of life but we’re not always aware of when and how it’s hitting us, particularly when it comes to our kids who may not always know what’s happening internally. Moreover, stress is contagious and without self-awareness we can easily spread our own stress throughout our family.
This week Dr. Nicole Lipkin speaks with trauma-informed specialist, Kathy Magnusson, about what trauma specifically is, how it affects children, and how parents can help their kids who may be experiencing high levels of stress.
Kathy Magnusson is a trainer, coach, and speaker, who has worked with schools and organizations worldwide. She is a licensed public school teacher, a social and emotional learning specialist, and certified trauma-informed practices trainer.
As founder of Wildewood Learning, she partners with schools, organizations, leaders, and individuals within the helping profession to integrate trauma-sensitive resiliency practices to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Guest: Kathy Magnusson, trainer, coach, and speaker.
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This is part 2 in the everything you always wanted to know about sensory processing but were afraid to ask episode!”
We only touched the surface with Emily Charles on our last episode so we wanted to go deeper with her to get some practical, at-home techniques we can do with our kiddos who might be experiencing regulation issues.
Emily discusses the signs of sensory processing challenges and explains the difference between the two key players that impact our nervous system (the proprioceptive system vs the vestibular system) and the functioning of our kiddos.
Emily Charles is a seasoned professional with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, specializing in pediatric care since 2009. Her expertise lies in sensory processing and integration, a niche she has passionately practiced over the years.
Guest: Emily Charles, occupational therapist.
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Wouldn’t it be great if our kids always came up to us and said, “Mom, Dad, this is how I’ve been feeling lately?” But that rarely - if ever - happens. More often than not, our children’s behavior is their form of communication, indicating their need for specific sensory input or support.
This week, we dive into the world of sensory processing with Emily Charles, a seasoned professional with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, specializing in pediatric care since 2009. Her expertise lies in sensory processing and integration, a niche she has passionately practiced over the years.
Dr. Lipkin and Emily discuss how sensory processing challenges manifest in children, what some signs parents should look out for. Emily offers advice for parents who might be feeling overwhelmed or unsure about how to help their child with sensory processing difficulties.
This is the everything you always wanted to know about sensory processing but were afraid to ask episode, including “What exactly is an ‘occupational psychologist’?”
Guest: Emily Charles, occupational therapist.
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How do we take care of ourselves as parents? What exactly is self-care? Dr. Nicole Lipkin chats with Chris Downs, a child and family therapist, about the benefits and challenges of embracing your child as a whole person while taking care of yourself.
Chris shares practical insights on effective listening, setting appropriate limits, and supporting children through their struggles. Together, we explore the delicate balance between embracing our children as individuals and ensuring we prioritize our own self-care needs.
Join us as Chris and Nicole provide actionable insights and encouragement for parents navigating the rewarding yet challenging journey of raising children.
Guest: Chris Downs, child and family therapist.
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When we hold ourselves to too high of a standard as parents, we burn out and we run ourselves down. It’s okay to be tired, confused, angry, uncertain, stresses this week’s guest, Robin Hornstein. We are of course going to make mistakes as parents. So, what does course correction look like?
Dr. Nicole Lipkin talks to Robin Hornstein, a licensed psychologist and counselor, who specializes in treating eating disorders, anxiety, grief, life transitions and works closely with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Robin talks about forgiving yourself as a parent and giving yourself a break when it comes to feeling like you don’t know everything or you’re making mistakes or maybe you don’t even feel like being a parent on a given day. It’s all part of the parenting package and it’s all perfectly normal.
Robin stresses that we innately know more than we think we do.
Guest: Robin Hornstein, psychologist and counselor.
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Creativity isn’t just about making art and hanging it up on the fridge; it’s about problem-solving, critical thinking, and emotional expression.
Join clinical psychologist Dr. Nicole Lipkin and art therapist and licensed professional counselor, Demi Leleux, as they chat about sparking creativity and imagination in children.
Together, they explore insights and practical strategies for parents to ignite their child’s creativity through art.
During their conversation, Nicole and Demi explore how art therapy can be integrated into everyday life. They discuss approaching the process with curiosity and focusing on the journey, rather than the result.
Learn how to inspire creativity in your child, one conversation at a time…
Guest: Demi Leleux, art therapist and licensed professional counselor.
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“When we validate [our children’s emotions],” says this week’s guest, Erika Malm, “we're helping our kids to be able to learn how to self-regulate so that they don't have to turn to symptoms or substances or to other people for validation.”
This week’s guest, Erika Malm, discusses emotion coaching for parents, the practice of equipping parents and caretakers with tools to help their own kiddos so they’re not solely reliant on a therapist.
Erika talks about the importance of validating our children’s experience and their emotions rather than going straight to problem solving and soothing.
Erika is the founder and director of the Erika Malm Collective in NYC (erikamalm.com). She has spent over 15 years treating trauma and eating disorders, and she's passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families with effective care that's informed by recent developments in neuroscience.
Guest: Erika Malm, director of the Erika Malm Collective.
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Race is an extremely tough subject to tackle with your child. “What if I mess up and say the wrong thing?” is a common anxiety among parents. Messing up is ok, but what happens when you mess up is important to navigate. How should you approach that as an adult? How should you help your child approach it?
This week, Teran Tadal, the Director of Equity and Inclusion at the Wharton Undergraduate Division at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN), talks to Dr. Nicole Lipkin about why it’s important to talk to kids about race and identity, and more importantly how to talk with your child about race or identity.
If you’ve ever struggled with how to open up the conversation around race with your child, this is the episode to listen to.
Guest: Teran Tadal, Director of Equity and Inclusion at the Wharton Undergraduate Division at the University of Pennsylvania.
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If you’ve ever wondered, “How does anyone maintain a 50/50 work/life balance?” You’re not alone. And the good news is, it’s a myth.
“Work/life balance is a joke,” says Marissa Green, the creator of Work/Life Reimagined, a work/life design program for working parents. She also hosts The Reimagine Ambition podcast focused on inspiring parents to design work/life on their own terms.
Marissa draws on 20 years of building organizational culture through human-centered design to help working parents rethink balance in a modern world and use creative intention to build a work/life design that helps the whole family thrive.
Marissa stresses that work/life balance is specific to each parenting adult and is never the 50/50 we imagine. We can achieve the balance we want, but we need to design it ourselves, or we will be led by external forces.
Guest: Marissa Green, creator of Work/Life Reimagined.
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What are the signs that your child might have gender identity questions? How do you create an environment where your kids feel comfortable talking to you about gender identity?
These can be difficult, uncomfortable questions for many parents, but if we hold a lens of loving curiosity and attempt to understand the journey of self exploration your child is on, it will make it that much easier for all parties.
Dr. Nicole Lipkin speaks with psychotherapist Coleman Kraus, who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults, LGBTQ+ identities and exploration, eating disorders, trauma, and life transitions.
Coleman offers great advice for parents on how to create a gender-inclusive environment for their children, and suggests seeking out gender expansive experiences in order to normalize that world for both parent and child.
Additionally, Coleman shares their own experience growing up in a body that didn’t match how they felt internally, feeling like they had to hide their true identity and the trauma that created for them.
Guest: Coleman Kraus, psychotherapist.
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How do children's responses to grief differ from adults, and why is it important to recognize these differences? At what point should parents or caregivers consider seeking professional help for a grieving child, and what signs should they look out for?
These are some of the questions Dr. Nicole Lipkin and her guests, Dr. Ray Christener and Paul Wagner explore in this week’s episode. Additionally, they discuss how to help kids communicate their feelings, how to create a safe environment for emotions to be processed, and the importance for parents to process their own emotions as well.
Dr. Christener is a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist in Pennsylvania, a nationally certified school psychologist, and a nationally registered health service psychologist. His expertise encompasses both clinical and school psychology, with a board certification in behavioral and cognitive psychology.
Paul Wagner is an outpatient therapist at Cognitive Health Solutions and a co-host of the Psyched to Practice podcast. His therapeutic focus revolves around supporting individuals, both adults and children, in managing ADHD and enhancing executive functioning skills, alongside addressing mood disorders, anxiety, and life stressors.
Guest: Ray Christener and Paul Wagner, outpatient therapists and experts in grief counseling.
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There is a saying: “When you meet one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” No two children with autism are the same, but this is true of all children stresses this week’s guest, Jennifer Berzok.
Jennifer is the mother of an autistic son, an attorney, and government relations consultant who lobbies Congress on health policy issues; additionally, she provides training to grassroots advocates.
Jennifer talks about the experience of discovering her child was autistic, the support systems she and her husband leaned on, how every child is different and has their trajectory whether they’re on the spectrum or not, and that you can’t trust every doctor’s opinion about how things will be for your family and your child.
Jennifer stresses that it’s important to follow the lead of the child and embrace a form of happiness and future that may be very different from the one you originally imagined.
Guest: Jennifer Berzok, mom, attorney, and government relations consultant
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Middle school can feel like stepping into a jungle of social dynamics, where friendships bloom and sometimes thorns appear. But fear not! Hilary Katz is here to guide parents through the jungle, armed with practical strategies to build resilience in the face of social challenges.
This week, Dr. Nicole Lipkin talks with Hilary Katz, a middle school social worker, to discuss the unique challenges that children face when transitioning to middle school. Join us as we tackle the challenges of navigating friendships, cliques, and yes, even encounters with "mean girls."
For over 20 years, Hilary has provided individual, group, couples and family therapy in both school and private practice settings. She provides workshops on communicating and collaborating with children to educators, parents/caretakers, and organizations that work with children outside of the school system.
Join us for an informative and empowering conversation that will equip parents with the tools they need to support their children through the ups and downs of middle school social life. Grab your pink shirt and sit with us, because we’re in the journey of parenthood together.
ABOUT RACHEL
Rachel is a dynamic speaker, a parenting expert, and an incredible resource for parents who long for an easier life with kids, especially boys. Listen up if you struggle with kids that are emotionally explosive, don’t listen, or get wild and aggressive if they don’t get their way. Rachel is on a mission to help parents raise these kids into future leaders with high levels of social emotional health, confidence, and great relationships with their parents. She does that by teaching, speaking, running small groups on and off Facebook, and working with parents individually.
She speaks on a variety of topics including navigating boyhood, motivating kids without bribes and threats, mindful parenting, sibling rivalry, getting organized with routines, and practical strategies, especially for working parents and moms of boys.
Need to know her credentials? After receiving her certification in the Breakthrough Parenting Curriculum, Rachel graduated from Seattle Pacific University as a PCI Certified Parent Coach®. She holds an MSW from the University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz
And she’s a proud mother to 3 of life’s best teachers, all boys.
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Quick Tips/Quotes from Rachel
-- Prioritize your relationship with your child over being right.
-- Listen to repeat, not to respond.
-- Ask your child what they’d like to be complimented for today.
-- End power struggles with scripts that invite connection.
-- Use scripts that invite connection and end power struggles at the same time.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST Sara Asch is the Bereavement Services Coordinator for the Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Maine. The Center for Grieving Children was founded in 1987 by Portland, Maine resident Bill Hemmens, following the death of his sister. In trying to find help and support for his niece Erin, Bill recognized that children need peers and caring adults to support them through their grief, because death profoundly affects every aspect of their lives. Today, the Center for Grieving Children, still based in Portland, and virtually to keep families safe during the pandemic, serves nearly 3,000 grieving children, teens, families, and young adults annually through peer support, outreach, and education. From July 2020 - June 2021, the Center served 621 individuals in peer support groups. For more information on grief resources in your area, visit the National Alliance for Children’s Grief: https://childrengrieve.org/ ABOUT HEYKIDDO™ The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com Thanks for listening to HeyKiddo! If you like what you hear, give us a review wherever you listen. Have a question for our experts? Email us at hello@hey-kiddo.com. Follow us on Instagram at @heykiddoapp
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
Brittany Cephas is a Licensed Psychotherapist located in Columbia, Maryland who provides mental health services to school-aged children and adolescents who are having a difficult time coping with social and emotional related issues. She is also a Professional School Counselor supporting students in grades K– 8 providing individual and group counseling services, psychoeducational supports, and classroom guidance lessons.
Brittany has over 10 years of mental health experience in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. She is passionate about helping my clients thrive. Her approach to treatment is unique because she uses mindfulness, motivational interviewing, social skills training, creative expression, and movement tailored to the needs of her clients.
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The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
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Dr. Robin Hornstein has been a psychotherapist for almost 40 years, serving the greater Philadelphia community. Robin is a white, queer, cisgender woman specializing in LGBTQIA+ Concerns, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Parenting and Fertility Concerns. She is a Master Certified Life Coach in addition to being a Psychologist. Robin offers therapy and life coaching via Telehealth in over 16 states across the US. Robin was co-owner and clinical director of HPA, a business that she sold May 2021 after building a large staff of over 45 prescribers and psychotherapists and serving the community for over 21 years. Dr. Hornstein is in solo practice at this time, working on a book on Intersectional Eating Disorders and finding out what life is like post running a busy company.
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Dr. Sonali Mahajan is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who was born in India and immigrated to the US at a very young age. She grew up in TN and completed her General Psychiatry residency and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Emory University in Atlanta. Since that time, Dr. Mahajan has worked in different states and held a variety of positions, including those in academics, public mental health, family court, and both for-profit and non-profit institutions. She brings a wealth of training and clinical experience to her work.
She and her family moved to NJ in 2019, and she works at Hackensack Meridian Health systems in the Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative Program and also has her private practice in Millburn, NJ. Her main focus with the practice is to provide high quality evaluations and ongoing care to children, adolescents, and their families. During her down time, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors with her family, cooking, and gardening.
ABOUT HEYKIDDO™
The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
Sara Asch is the Bereavement Services Coordinator for the Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Maine. The Center for Grieving Children was founded in 1987 by Portland, Maine resident Bill Hemmens, following the death of his sister. In trying to find help and support for his niece Erin, Bill recognized that children need peers and caring adults to support them through their grief, because death profoundly affects every aspect of their lives.
Today, the Center for Grieving Children, still based in Portland, and virtually to keep families safe during the pandemic, serves nearly 3,000 grieving children, teens, families, and young adults annually through peer support, outreach, and education. From July 2020 - June 2021, the Center served 621 individuals in peer support groups.
For more information on grief resources in your area, visit the National Alliance for Children’s Grief: https://childrengrieve.org/
ABOUT HEYKIDDO™
The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
Thanks for listening to HeyKiddo! If you like what you hear, give us a review wherever you listen. Have a question for our experts? Email us at hello@hey-kiddo.com. Follow us on Instagram at @heykiddoapp
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The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
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Kris Holmes is a single parent with a background in sales and non-profit management. They are called to coach alongside single parents and to see them grow in confidence, care for self, boundaries with their kids, and to ultimately enjoy parenting as a JOY and release the OBLIGATIONS of what you were told it should be or look like. The year that I stopped spanking and started releasing obligations in parenting was the year that it all started coming together for me and those that I began serving and coaching. Parenting is a journey not a destination and along the journey let’s build a fun and fierce community of advocates for you, your kids, and your community.
ABOUT HEYKIDDO™
The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
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Terri Hennessy (she/her) is Educational Director and Lead Teacher at Philly Montessori. Terri has been a Montessori Early Childhood educator since 2013 when she received her AMS teaching credential. In addition to teaching children, Terri also works with adults, both as a Teacher Educator for adults studying for their Montessori certifications, and as a consultant. Terri co-founded Blossoming Beyond the Binary, which is an organization dedicated to educating teachers and parents about gender diversity and inclusion education. Terri has presented workshops about gender education at multiple American Montessori Society conferences, as well as at conferences given by local, state run Montessori organizations across the country. As part of her gender education work Terri co-created an online class for Montessori Centre Internationale called The Inclusive Classroom: Exploring Gender and Sexuality in the Early Years. Terri has been published in Montessori Life magazine and The Montessori World Review, and consults with local Montessori and traditional preschools, presenting various professional development courses focusing on creating inclusive environments and educating about gender and sexuality in early childhood education.
Rye Josloff is an American Montessori Society credentialed and elementary certified teacher of 9-12 year-olds at First State Montessori charter school in Wilmington, Delaware. Rye is involved with ABAR (anti-bias, anti-racist) organizing at both a local and national level within the field of education. Rye has led educators in creating and sustaining LGBTQIA+ affirming school and classroom environments, including working with people of all ages to break down biases and form more complex understandings of gender. Some things that inspire and excite Rye are art, podcasts, all things food-related, games, etymology, entomology, belt buckles, books, and their city of Philadelphia. Rye identifies as non-binary and uses the pronouns they/them.
ABOUT HEYKIDDO™
The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
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The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
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Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan has been supporting K-12 students with diverse learning needs since 2004 as a pediatric speech-language pathologist. She spent 14 years in the public schools working with students receiving specialized services while completing her doctorate in special education. In 2015, she started an online continuing education company where she shares information for parents and educators of kids with disabilities. Currently, she creates resources for parents of kids who have conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other diagnoses that impact learning and attention. She’s the host of the Are They 18 Yet? Podcast, a show focused on sharing practical day-to-day solutions to help kids become responsible, well-adjusted, compassionate people, as well as actionable advice for supporting systemic change now and for future generations. She’s also a wife, step-mom, runner, and dog mom.
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ABOUT HEYKIDDO™
The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
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The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
Thanks for listening to HeyKiddo! If you like what you hear, give us a review wherever you listen. Have a question for our experts? Let us know at kate@hey-kiddo.com. Follow us on Instagram at @heykiddoapp
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Dr. Sonali Mahajan is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who was born in India and immigrated to the US at a very young age. She grew up in TN and completed her General Psychiatry residency and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Emory University in Atlanta. Since that time, Dr. Mahajan has worked in different states and held a variety of positions, including those in academics, public mental health, family court, and both for-profit and non-profit institutions. She brings a wealth of training and clinical experience to her work.
She and her family moved to NJ in 2019, and she works at Hackensack Meridian Health systems in the Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative Program and also has her private practice in Millburn, NJ. Her main focus with the practice is to provide high quality evaluations and ongoing care to children, adolescents, and their families. During her down time, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors with her family, cooking, and gardening.
ABOUT HEYKIDDO™
The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
Thanks for listening to HeyKiddo! If you like what you hear, give us a review wherever you listen. Have a question for our experts? Email us at hello@hey-kiddo.com. Follow us on Instagram at @heykiddoapp
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The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
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Hilary Katz received her Master’s in Social Work in 1999 from Simmons College School of Social Work. For over 20 years, Hilary has provided individual, group, couples and family therapy in both school and private practice settings. Hilary has contributed throughout the years to newspapers, family magazines and college zines and blogs as well as offered her expertise for news and tv outlets in the tristate area. Hilary also has provided and continues to provide workshops on communicating and collaborating with children to educators, parents/caretakers, and organizations that work with children outside of the school system. Hilary pulls from the philosophy that both children as well as adults do well if they can and uses the Cognitive Behavioral model to learn how to do better and feel better. Hilary stresses that life is full of tricky spots and if a person is struggling it certainly is not because they want to. Hilary’s main goal with all her clients is to learn how to identify their lagging skills that cause them to get stuck and ultimately strengthen them in order to grow and live a more productive, fulfilling life. Hilary is known to push her clients to understand the value of getting uncomfortable in order to grow, but she also utilizes the power of humor as well as creativity to teach and reinforce developing skills.
Hilary's Top 5 Take- a- ways!
- Kids do well if they can!
- Do not focus on the behavior! Focus on what led to the problematic behavior.
- Listen to your child. Make sure conversations are reciprocal and collaborative.
- Get creative when it is time for collaborations!
- Laugh and get silly with your child ! Why? Because it feels good!
The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
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The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
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CONTENT NOTE: this episode contains discussion of mental health crisis, suicidal ideation, and hospitalization. If your child threatens harm to themselves or others, take it seriously. Going to the emergency room isn't an overreaction and can help your child get the support they need. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more 800-273-8255
ABOUT OUR GUESTS Shauna Anderson, an education advocate and homeschool parent, and her daughter Jula join Kate and Nicole to share their story of handling a mental health crisis. Shauna and her husband homeschool their 6 kids in the greater Sacramento area and run a small biodynamic vineyard in the Sierra Foothills (Andersonia Vineyards), making boutique raw wine as a family. She also loves to sing and is a member of a jazz band and a hip-hop, funk, acid jazz band. Jula is a high school student and music lover who prides herself on being a role model to her siblings.
ABOUT THE PODCAST Join Kate and Nicole for expert interviews and quick tips to build social, emotional, and leadership skills for kids of all ages...one conversation at a time. Keep learning with HeyKiddo Talk and HeyKiddo Huddle, our social-emotional learning programs for kids of all ages. Learn more at hey-kiddo.com
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The HeyKiddo™ podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids of all ages. HeyKiddo™ Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo™ Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
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Today’s guest is an expert in play. Dr. Kristy Brumfield is a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, clinical supervisor, and a nationally certified counselor. Kristy relocated to Philadelphia from New Orleans after spending more than ten years working with children, adolescents, and families providing counseling from a client-centered, strength-based perspective. Kristy is currently a Professor at Immaculata University teaching counseling and play therapy to Clinical Mental Health Counseling and doctoral psychology students.
HeyKiddo podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids. HeyKiddo Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
Thanks for listening to HeyKiddo! If you like what you hear, give us a review wherever you listen. Have a question for our experts? Email us at hello@hey-kiddo.com. Follow us on Instagram at @heykiddoapp
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heykiddo/message
The HeyKiddo podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids. HeyKiddo Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
Thanks for listening to HeyKiddo! If you like what you hear, give us a review wherever you listen. Have a question for our experts? Email us at hello@hey-kiddo.com. Follow us on Instagram at @heykiddoapp
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Kate and Nicole talk with Craig Vaughn, the Chief School Administrator for the Springfield Township School District in Burlington County, New Jersey. Craig is wrapping up 23 years in education and six years in his current role. He has held a variety of educational and administrative experiences and always puts the best interests of students first as an advocate for their intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
The HeyKiddo podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids. HeyKiddo Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
Thanks for listening to HeyKiddo! If you like what you hear, give us a review wherever you listen. Have a question for our experts? Email us at hello@hey-kiddo.com. Follow us on Instagram at @heykiddoapp
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In our first episode (yay!), Kate and Nicole talk about the origin of HeyKiddo, how Nicole has been in business since she was 5 years old, and why social, emotional, and leadership skills are important for kids of all ages.
The HeyKiddo podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids. HeyKiddo Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
Thanks for listening to HeyKiddo! If you like what you hear, give us a review wherever you listen. Have a question for our experts? Email us at hello@hey-kiddo.com. Follow us on Instagram at @heykiddoapp
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heykiddo/message
Today’s guest is an expert in play. Dr. Kristy Brumfield is a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, clinical supervisor, and a nationally certified counselor. Kristy relocated to Philadelphia from New Orleans after spending more than ten years working with children, adolescents, and families providing counseling from a client-centered, strength-based perspective. Kristy is currently a Professor at Immaculata University teaching counseling and play therapy to Clinical Mental Health Counseling and doctoral psychology students.
HeyKiddo podcast is just one of the ways we can help you build social, emotional, and leadership skills with kids. HeyKiddo Talk is our award-winning pocket coach that sends quick and easy parenting tips right to your phone. For classrooms and homeschooling families, HeyKiddo Huddle is a full school year social emotional learning curriculum for elementary school-age kids. Get all the details and sign up today at hey-kiddo.com
Thanks for listening to HeyKiddo! If you like what you hear, give us a review wherever you listen. Have a question for our experts? Email us at hello@hey-kiddo.com. Follow us on Instagram at @heykiddoapp
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heykiddo/message