Scrambled: The Children‘s Mental Health Podcast

Episode 108 - 'Self-harm'

This episode includes discussion of self-harm. We know this can be difficult to hear, so please use your judgment and pause if you need to. Remember, help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.
Chad and Nikki talk about self-harm, or non-suicidal self-injury. They talk about causes, warning signs, and actions parents or adults can take if a young person in their life is engaging in self-harming behaviors. 
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Episode 107 - 'How & When to Give Your Child Independence'

Nikki and Chad discuss how and when to build independent skills at each level of child development. They share their own struggles with this critical but challenging aspect of raising children. 
In this episode, both Nikki & Chad talk about a time they blogged about giving their children independence. Read them below:Nikki: https://whereareyourpants.com/2017/04/01/fine-then-ill-hold-my-own-hand/Chad: https://www.tumblr.com/chadderbox13/149383252792/bye-daddy?source=share

Episode 106 - 'Peer Pressure'

Chad and Nikki talk about the concept of peer pressure, how this evolves as we age, as well as guidelines for parents to help their kids navigate the impacts of digital and interpersonal peer pressure during the adolescent years.

Episode 105 - 'Independence & Mental Health'

Nikki and Chad discuss mental health considerations for parents as their children take important steps toward independence, such as going to sleepovers and starting college.

Episode 104 - 'Social Anxiety'

Nikki and Chad talk with Natasha Daniels, child therapist and parent, about Social Anxiety Disorder across the lifespan, as well as the work Natasha does to help children and families with anxiety disorders.

Episode 103 - Stress & the Brain'

Joined by returning guest, Leslie Vigor, Director of Social Emotional Learning a the Regional Office of Education, Chad and Nikki learn about Dr. Bruce Perry’s theories related to the brain, stress, trauma, and emotions and how these ideas can help parents and educators better respond to children.

Episode 102 - 'Autism Part 2'

Once again joined by Dr. Jessica Patel, Clinical Psychologist, Nikki and Chad continue the conversation about Autism Spectrum Disorder, with special focus on current research.

Episode 101 - 'Autism Part 1'

Dr. Jessica Patel, Clinical Psychologist, returns to Scrambled to talk with Chad and Nikki about Autism. They discuss the ways that how we define and recognize autism has changed over the years.

Episode 100 - 'Let it Go (Holding Grudges)'

Nikki and Chad talk about the habit of grudge holding, what can cause people to hold onto hurts, and strategies for letting go.

Episode 99 - 'Depression Part 2'

Chad and Nikki continue the conversation about depression in kids and families with strategies for recognizing and navigating the symptoms.