Scrambled: The Children‘s Mental Health Podcast

Episode 122 - 'Get Moving'

Nikki and Chad explore how exercise and everyday movement can help manage anxiety and support emotional wellbeing for kids, families, and adults

Episode 121 - 'Anxiety Raising Anxiety'

Parents can have anxiety too. In this episode, Chad and Nikki unpack how parental anxiety shows up in family life and share concrete, research-informed strategies to help you manage it, so your child’s emotional wellbeing can thrive.

Episode 120 - 'Bedtime/Sleep Issues'

In their 120th episode of Scrambled, Nikki and Chad have a general conversation about some of the challenges parents may face at bedtime as well as the importance of healthy sleep to overall wellbeing.

Episode 119 - 'Trust & Relationships'

Chad and Nikki explore the links between trust and childhood mental health. From creating a trust based relationship with your child, to repairing broken trust and everything in between, this episode digs deep into the psychological importance of trusting others.

Episode 118 - 'Calming a Meltdown'

Nikki and Chad talk about what kids and adults alike need when having a meltdown, providing information for different age groups. Hint: it’s not to be told to “calm down!”

Episode 117 - 'What to do When Your Child Needs Therapy but Refuses to Go'

Chad and Nikki discuss what to do if your child needs therapy or counseling but doesn't want to go, with emphasis on the importance of finding out what is behind their reluctance.

Episode 116 - 'Feeding Therapy'

Joined by Anne, Speech Therapist, and Claire, Occupational Therapist, Nikki and Chad learned about Pediatric Feeding Therapy and how this can help kids who may struggle with food textures, the mechanics of eating, and other feeding related challenges. 

Episode 115 - 'Caregiver Fatigue'

Chad and Nikki welcome back special guest Natasha Daniels, Anxiety and OCD Child Therapist https://childocdtherapist.com/ for a conversation about Caregiver Fatigue, something many people caring for children or other family members experiencing mental health concerns may experience. Clinical and personal perspectives are shared along with self-care strategies for caregivers.

Episode 114 - 'Teenagers...'

Nikki and Chad dive into the beautiful chaos of adolescence — the brain changes, big emotions, shifting behavior, growing independence, and the parental worry that comes with it all.They unpack why teenagers suddenly feel like entirely new people, how parents can stay connected without hovering, and what really matters when guiding them through relationships, safety, and decision-making.

Episode 113 - 'Defiance & Manipulation'

Chad and Nikki discuss defiant and manipulative behavior as a form of communication for children and provide suggestions for uncovering the causes and solutions to these less than desirable behaviors.