Scrambled: The Children‘s Mental Health Podcast Chad Douglas & Nikki Shields

Nikki and Chad discuss strategies parents can use to build resilience against the impact of life’s typical challenges, or in other words, “How Not to Ruin Your Kids in 10 Easy Steps.”

Nikki and Chad are joined by Nicole Wheatly, whose youngest child was diagnosed with brain cancer when her eldest daughter was just 3 years old. Tune in for a conversation about raising the siblings of children who have experienced trauma.

Justin Black, co-author and co-founder of Redefining Normal, joins Chad and Nikki for a conversation about generational trauma as well as the work Justin and his wife Alexis are doing to help others who have inherited trauma.

Nikki and Chad discuss the Adverse Childhood Experiences study from 1994, exploring the potential impact of ACEs on long term health and well-being.

Three time returning guest, Dr. Jessica Patel, Clinical Child Psychologist, joins Chad and Nikki to discuss treatment options for childhood trauma.

Dr. Jessica Patel, Child Clinical Psychologist, returns to Scrambled to discuss the many ways trauma can manifest in children. Dr. Patel expertly guides listeners through the subtle signs and profound impacts trauma can have on young minds. Join Chad, Nikki, and Dr. Patel as they unravel the complexities of childhood trauma and share how parents and others can provide support, care, and opportunities for healing to children who have faced trauma.