Parenting Balance Podcast

Teresa VanPelt and Kelly Williams
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Parenting Balance Podcast

On the Parenting Balance Podcast, Teresa, a licensed mental health counselor, and Kelly, a licensed clinical social worker, debate and simplify the latest brain science research for emotional wellness. Experienced family therapists and parents of complex kids themselves offer different viewpoints on what it takes to raise resilient kids in today’s complicated world. The end result is that you will hear the latest research on ADHD and anxiety, and learn simple parenting strategies to help you find the right balance for your family.

  1. Public School vs Private School with Marci Surface

    22/11/2022

    Public School vs Private School with Marci Surface

    Parenting Balance Podcast

    32 min
  2. 020 Sensory Integration Therapy with Lilibel Bernhardt

    01/09/2020

    020 Sensory Integration Therapy with Lilibel Bernhardt

    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...

    33 min
  3. 019 Energy Psychology with Dr. Cynthia Higgins

    25/08/2020

    019 Energy Psychology with Dr. Cynthia Higgins

    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...

    38 min
  4. 018 Internet Safety with Dr Lisa Rapp-McCall

    18/08/2020

    018 Internet Safety with Dr Lisa Rapp-McCall

    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...

    37 min
  5. 017 Human Trafficking With Dr. Rapp-McCall

    11/08/2020

    017 Human Trafficking With Dr. Rapp-McCall

    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...

    28 min
  6. 016 Legal Empowerment For Parents With Kevin Astl

    04/08/2020

    016 Legal Empowerment For Parents With Kevin Astl

    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,...

    27 min
  7. 015 Canine Assisted Therapy With Dr. Sabrina Schuck

    28/07/2020

    015 Canine Assisted Therapy With Dr. Sabrina Schuck

    Attention dog lovers! We were thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Dr. Sabrina Schuck about the research she has led on canine-assisted therapy. In this episode, you will learn the difference between a service animal, a therapy animal, and an emotional support pet. But most exciting are the findings of current research investigating the effectiveness of therapy animals working with kids with ADHD. *Spoiler Alert* The findings are promising but we suggest you listen for yourself. ...

    32 min
  8. 014 Nutrition Basics For Brains With Isa Griffin

    21/07/2020

    014 Nutrition Basics For Brains With Isa Griffin

    With the COVID pandemic seemingly never-ending, many families find themselves making unhealthy meal choices while limiting their physical activity. We are guilty of this ourselves and coined the weight we gained “the Covid-19 lbs.” This is why we were very excited to speak to Nutrition Coach, Isa Griffin to learn the basics of healthy eating to boost immunity, maintain a healthy weight, and have optimal brain function. She shares tips and tricks to simplify the process of making healthy food ...

    45 min
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On the Parenting Balance Podcast, Teresa, a licensed mental health counselor, and Kelly, a licensed clinical social worker, debate and simplify the latest brain science research for emotional wellness. Experienced family therapists and parents of complex kids themselves offer different viewpoints on what it takes to raise resilient kids in today’s complicated world. The end result is that you will hear the latest research on ADHD and anxiety, and learn simple parenting strategies to help you find the right balance for your family.

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  • Creator
    Teresa VanPelt and Kelly Williams
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Mind Balance Healing, LLC
  • Show Website
    Parenting Balance Podcast

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