Scrambled: The Children‘s Mental Health Podcast

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. 

Episode 112 - 'Emotional Vocabulary'

Nikki and Chad discuss how to model and teach emotional language to help kids build a strong emotional vocabulary to express themselves from an early age.

Episode 111 - 'Pediatric Occupational Therapy'

Chad and Nikki talk with Lynnae Glascock, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, about the many ways that OT’s can help children with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.

Episode 110 - 'Intrusive Thoughts'

Nikki and Chad discuss intrusive thoughts...what they are, how to cope with them, and when to seek professional help.

Episode 109 - 'Suicide Prevention'

Dawn Whitcomb, a parent who lost a child to suicide, joins Chad and Nikki for a conversation about losing someone to suicide and the work she has done in her community for suicide prevention. We talk about risk factors, warning signs, and resources are also shared. 
988 is a lifeline for those who are struggling. It's free, it's a phone call, text message, or website: https://988lifeline.org/
In this episode, Chad discusses a five part TV series he did in 2016 on suicide prevention. Dawn is featured in part 2 of the series. You can watch those segments here: https://khqa.com/news/local/shattering-the-silence-the-full-story#