Parenting Balance Podcast Teresa VanPelt and Kelly Williams

Did you know that sensory integration problems may manifest as distraction, impulsivity, lashing out or melting down? It can also manifest through hyperactivity, resisting hugs and putting things in their mouth. There are many theories to the cause of this behavior: it can be sensory processing disorder, ADHD or autism.One popular approach to treatment is called Sensory Integration therapy (SI). SI uses fun activities in a controlled, stimulating environment. This way, kids experiencing senso...

In this week's episode, we explore ENERGY HEALING as an alternative treatment that can be used to relieve anxiety among kids with ADHD. It is more popular for dealing with health issues, but is gaining traction in mental health. This is because energy healing is intended to induce relaxation and disconnection from many sources of fears. You can learn more about energy healing and find a practitioner here.We invited an advocate and expert on this subject, Dr. Cynthia Higgins, who will sh...

This is the 2nd part of the 2-part series of our talk with Dr. Lisa Rapp-McCall about human trafficking. This episode focuses on the internet as the primary means for human traffickers to target unsuspecting and vulnerable youths for their own personal gains. Dr. Lisa Rapp-McCall provided valuable insights on how parents can protect kids against online predators without overstepping private boundaries.Dr. Lisa Rapp-McCall received her MSW degree in Social Work from the University of Buf...

Human trafficking is a 150 billion dollar industry and the third-largest crime industry in the world. The idea of human trafficking is so disturbing that many parents can’t imagine having a conversation with their children about it. In this episode, we talked to Dr. Lisa Rapp-McCall about the subject. Dr. Rapp-McCall explains the different types of human trafficking and the dynamics of the relationship between the trafficker and the victim. She also tells us what we need to know about how vic...

People with ADHD break the law four to seven times more than individuals without ADHD. This explains why many parents we talk to worry about their child getting into legal trouble. In this episode, Attorney Kevin Astl explains how parents can talk to their children about law enforcement. We also discuss the legal rights parents have when making treatment decisions for their children if both parents are not in agreement. Kevin Astl is a Family Law Attorney in the Tampa,...