Kids These Days

Dr. Courtney Lynn
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Parenting is the most profound journey we ever take, but it’s also the one that exposes our deepest vulnerabilities and brings up our own “stuff.” Welcome to Kids These Days, a podcast hosted by Dr. Courtney Lynn, licensed psychologist and founder of Integrated Behavioral Health. This isn’t another parenting show telling you how to be perfect. Instead, we dive into the messy, complex reality of raising children, teens, and young adults in the modern world. Combining evidence-based practices with deep self-awareness, we explore the "why" behind your child’s behavior and the "source" of your own emotional triggers. From navigating the unique developmental challenges of every stage—from the foundational years of early childhood to the complex transitions of adolescence and young adulthood, Dr. Courtney and her team of specialists provide the practical tools and clinical insights you need to move from reactivity to calm, attuned presence. Whether you’re a parent, stepparent, or part of a complex family system, Kids These Days is your weekly permission slip to be imperfect while building a home where everyone feels seen, heard, and validated.

  1. 1d ago

    Opening the Conversation With Your Child's New Teacher with Rachel Schopp

    Guest: Rachel Schopp, Founder of Allied Education — a K-12 veteran teacher, administrator, and curriculum lead who helps families translate school confusion into confident, informed action. In part three of our back-to-school mini-series, Dr. Courtney and educational consultant Rachel Schopp tackle one of the most common parent anxieties of the season: how and when to talk to your child's new teacher. They cover ideal timing, what's actually useful to share, how to frame sensitive information without it feeling like a warning label, and the tone that keeps these conversations collaborative instead of defensive. What You'll Learn: Why back-to-school night isn't the moment for a real conversation with the teacher — and what it's for insteadIdeal timing for reaching out: a couple weeks before school starts, or within the first weekWhy relationship — not academics — is where every teacher starts with a new studentWhat's genuinely useful to share: not just history or diagnosis, but what helps your child regulate and what's worked beforeHow specific, granular details (like when a behavior tends to happen) help teachers plan proactively instead of reactivelyHow to frame sensitive information so it reads as "context," not a warning labelThe difference between language that lands as collaborative vs. confrontationalWhen and how to loop in a principal or counselor if a teacher relationship isn't workingWhy starting from a place of trust — and giving new strategies time to work — sets kids up for a better year Resources & Links: Rachel Schopp / Allied Education: @youreducationallyKids These Days episode on IEPs and 504 PlansIntegrated Behavioral Health website: https://www.integratedbhs.com/Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral HealthSign up for the Integrated Behavioral Health newsletter Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  2. 3d ago

    It's Not That Deep: A Sports Psychologist on Raising Grounded High School Athletes with Dr. Megan Cannon

    Guest: Dr. Megan Cannon, licensed sport & performance psychologist and founder of MVP Mindset Sport & Performance Psychology, working with teen, collegiate, and professional athletes nationwide. Episode Summary: Dr. Courtney sits down with sport psychologist Dr. Megan Cannon to talk about what it's really like to raise a high-performing high school athlete — from identity and burnout to the ever-changing landscape of college recruiting. Dr. Megan draws on her own athletic background and years of clinical work with teen athletes to help parents understand where healthy drive ends and unhealthy pressure begins, and how to stay supportive without becoming another source of stress. What You'll Learn: Why fusing your teen's identity with "being the athlete" can become a dangerous spot — and how to help them build other identities alongside itThe real difference between healthy drive and a kid whose self-worth is riding on performanceWhat burnout actually looks like in a teenager, and how it's different from a bad weekHow the college recruiting landscape has changed — and why the "old system" many parents grew up with no longer appliesHow to support your athlete through the recruiting process as "support staff," not the agentHow to help your teen navigate injury, setbacks, or retiring from a sport for the right reasonsSigns it may be time to bring in a sport psychologist — and why it's never too early or too lateWhy sport is "a vehicle, not the road" — and how to help your family remember that Resources & Links: Dr. Megan Cannon / MVP Mindset Sport & Performance Psychology: mvpmindsetsportpsychology.comDr. Megan Cannon on Instagram: @drmegancannonBook a consult with Integrated Behavioral Health: Schedule hereIntegrated Behavioral Health website: integratedbhs.comSign up for the Integrated Behavioral Health newsletter: Subscribe here Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  3. Aug 13

    Wake-Up Time, Not Bedtime: A Back-to-School Guide to Resetting Family Routines

    Guest: Rachel Schopp, Founder of Allied Education — a K-12 veteran teacher, administrator, and curriculum lead who helps families translate school confusion into confident, informed action. In part two of our back-to-school mini-series, Dr. Courtney and educational consultant Rachel Schopp get practical about routines — why they matter far beyond logistics, how to reset sleep and screens without a fight, and how much routine structure actually looks different depending on your child's age. They also talk about giving parents (and kids) permission to have a "good enough" routine instead of a Pinterest-perfect one. What You'll Learn: Why routines function as a brain-building tool, not just a scheduling toolA realistic two-to-three-week timeline for resetting sleep before school startsWhy wake-up time matters more than bedtime when resetting a sleep scheduleWhy overhauling everything at once backfires — for kids and for parentsHow routines should shift with age: visual and repeatable for young kids, co-created for middle schoolers, self-owned for high schoolersHow to build in an hour of "buffer time" before bed for better sleepWhat a sustainable, "good enough" routine looks like on a hard weekHow stepping in to help occasionally (packing a bag, an easy breakfast) teaches empathy, not dependence Resources & Links: Rachel Schopp / Allied Education: https://www.youreducationally.com/Integrated Behavioral Health website: https://www.integratedbhs.com/Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral Health: Sign up for the Integrated Behavioral Health newsletter This is Part 2 of a 4-part back-to-school mini-series. Catch Part 1 on school transitions, and check back for Part 3 on bringing up last year's concerns before Fall conferences. Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  4. Aug 11

    The Harder You Try, the Worse It Gets: A Sleep Expert's Guide to Raising Good Sleepers with Dr. Katherine Wesley

    Guest: Dr. Katherine Wesley, PhD, DBSM — licensed psychologist and board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, Children's Hospital Colorado. Dr. Courtney sits down with longtime friend and colleague Dr. Katherine Wesley to talk all things kids and sleep — from the unpredictable early months of infancy through the social jet lag of adolescence. This is the episode for every parent who has ever white-knuckled a bedtime routine and wondered if they're doing it wrong. What You'll Learn: Why the first six months of infant sleep are about surviving, not scheduling — and what "normal" actually meansWhen to start thinking about sleep training, and why waiting until 8–10 months supports healthy attachment developmentThe difference between gentle sleep training approaches and cry-it-out — and why all methods are safe and effective when done consistentlyHow to tell if your toddler's bedtime resistance is developmentally normal or a sign something else is going onWhy bath time and teeth brushing might actually be making your child's bedtime harder — and what to do about itHow much sleep school-age kids actually need (it's more than most families realize)What "social jet lag" is and how weekend sleep drift affects your child's whole weekThe single most helpful sleep tip Dr. Wesley gives families at every age Resources & Links: Dr. Katherine Wesley — Children's Hospital ColoradoIntegrated Behavioral Health: https://www.integratedbhs.com/Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral Health: Sign up for the IBH newsletter Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  5. Aug 6

    They've Already Done This Before: A Guide to Kindergarten, Middle School, and High School Transitions with Rachel Schopp

    Guest: Rachel Schopp, Founder of Allied Education — a K-12 veteran teacher, administrator, and curriculum lead who partners with families nationwide to translate school confusion into clear, confident advocacy. Kicking off a four-part back-to-school mini-series, Dr. Courtney sits down with educational consultant Rachel Schopp to talk about the transitions every family faces this time of year — kindergarten, middle school, and high school. They dig into what "readiness" actually means, how parents' own emotions shape a child's experience of change, and what to do when transition anxiety sticks around longer than it should. What You'll Learn: Why every school transition — new grade, new team, new job, new city — taps into the same core need for belongingWhat "kindergarten readiness" really means (hint: it's not mostly academic)How a parent's own emotions about a transition can shape how their child experiences itThe difference between normal transition nerves and anxiety that needs more supportA simple two-week marker for when it's time to loop in a teacher, counselor, or outside supportHow to talk to kids differently depending on their age — from kindergarten through high schoolWhy "context over content" matters when your child is struggling to adjustHow building a relationship with your child's teacher early can make hard weeks easierPractical ways to help middle schoolers manage new executive function demands Resources & Links: Rachel Schopp / Allied EducationIntegrated Behavioral Health website: https://www.integratedbhs.com/Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral HealthSign up for the Integrated Behavioral Health newsletter This is Part 1 of a 4-part back-to-school mini-series. Catch Part 2 on getting your routines in order, coming soon. Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  6. Aug 4

    A Whole New Sexual Script: What Actually Happens to Intimacy After Kids with Dr. Mallaree Blake

    Guest: Dr. Mallaree Blake, PsyD, CST — Licensed Clinical Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist specializing in sex and sexuality, relationships, and perinatal and postpartum concerns. You'll talk to your friends about sleep schedules and daycare waitlists. You probably won't talk about what happened to your sex life. In this episode, Dr. Courtney sits down with sex therapist Dr. Mallaree Blake to name what so many parents are quietly carrying — the shift in desire, the touched-out feeling, the sense that something has broken. Dr. Mallaree Blake makes the case that nothing is broken at all. It's just time to write a new script. What You'll LearnWhy the six-week postpartum "all clear" sets couples up with the wrong expectationWhat a sexual script is — and why yours has to be rewritten after a babyThe hormonal reality of postpartum desire, for both the birthing and non-birthing partnerWhy both partners experience a sense of loss, not just oneBrakes and accelerators: how to figure out what actually turns desire on and off for each of youWhat "touched out" really means, and how non-demand touch interrupts the rejection cycleThe gentle no and the possible yes — two scripts that soften desire discrepancyThe difference between spontaneous and responsive desire (and why most of us are responsive)How the mental load and the default parent dynamic quietly kill desireWhat good enough sex looks like when there are small kids in the houseThe conversations Dr. Mallaree Blake wishes couples had before trying to conceive Resources & LinksConnect with Dr. Mallaree Blake Artemis PsychologyAuthentic Connections Therapy and WellnessInstagram: @authenticconnectionsdenver Mentioned in this episode Come As You Are and Come Together — Emily NagoskiFair Play — Eve Rodsky (book, documentary, and card deck)Barry McCarthy on the "good enough sex" modelEsther Perel on dividing the parenting role and the relationship role Integrated Behavioral Health Website: https://www.integratedbhs.com/Book a consult callNewsletter sign-upInstagram: @integratedbh Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  7. Jul 28

    It's Not What You Think: Busting OCD Myths Every Parent Needs to Hear with Danielle McDowell

    Guest: Danielle McDowell, LCSW — OCD specialist, ERP-trained therapist, and founder of her own private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults with OCD and related anxiety disorders. OCD affects far more kids than most parents realize — and it rarely looks like what you see on TV. In this episode, Dr. Courtney sits down with OCD specialist Danielle McDowell to bust the biggest myths about OCD in children, explore what the disorder actually looks like in real life, and give parents a clear-eyed look at what works — and what doesn't — when it comes to treatment. This one is honest, warm, and genuinely eye-opening. What You'll Learn • Why saying 'I'm so OCD' is harmful — and what OCD actually is • The difference between intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and compulsions — including the ones you can't see • Subtle signs of OCD in kids that parents commonly miss or mistake for other issues • Why the average time to accurate OCD diagnosis is 10–17 years — and how to shorten that for your child • What 'accommodations' are and how loving parents can unintentionally feed the OCD cycle • What ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) actually looks like — and why it's not as scary as it sounds • Why talk therapy and coping skills are often not the right fit for OCD • The hereditary side of OCD and what it means for families Resources & Links • Danielle McDowell, LCSW: link to her practice website • International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) • Find an ERP-trained therapist • Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral Health • IBH Newsletter Sign-Up Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  8. Jul 21

    Stay the Course, Trust the Process: Untangling ADHD, Comorbidities, and the Myth of the Superpower with Dr. Norrine Russell

    Guest: Dr. Norrine Russell, PhD — founder of Russell Coaching, the largest student coaching practice in the U.S., and author of Asking the Right Questions About ADHD. This week, Dr. Courtney is joined by Dr. Norrine Russell to unpack what really goes into understanding and supporting a child with ADHD — beyond the Instagram soundbites. Drawing on both her clinical expertise and her own experience parenting two children with ADHD, autism, and anxiety, Dr. Russell offers a clearer, more compassionate roadmap for parents navigating diagnosis, treatment, and everyday overwhelm. What You'll Learn: Why only about a third of kids with ADHD don't have a co-occurring diagnosis (anxiety, depression, learning differences, or autism)Why ADHD diagnosis is uniquely confusing — and which providers look for whatWhy a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation is often the clearest path forwardHow to use a "strengths cover sheet" to reframe an evaluation before diving into recommendationsWhy the "ADHD is a superpower" narrative can do more harm than goodHow to talk to kids honestly about ADHD without defining them by itWhy parenting a complex kid is "intense and dysregulating" — and why that's a normal response, not a sign you're failingThree tangible tools: visual schedules, a family whiteboard, and the "five pennies" connection practiceWhy connection has to come before correctionThe mantra to hold onto when nothing feels certain: stay the course, trust the process Resources & Links: Dr. Russell's book: Asking the Right Questions About ADHDDr. Russell's podcast: Breaking Out of the Box: ADHD, Autism, and AnxietyRussell CoachingIntegrated Behavioral Health: integratedbhs.com Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

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Parenting is the most profound journey we ever take, but it’s also the one that exposes our deepest vulnerabilities and brings up our own “stuff.” Welcome to Kids These Days, a podcast hosted by Dr. Courtney Lynn, licensed psychologist and founder of Integrated Behavioral Health. This isn’t another parenting show telling you how to be perfect. Instead, we dive into the messy, complex reality of raising children, teens, and young adults in the modern world. Combining evidence-based practices with deep self-awareness, we explore the "why" behind your child’s behavior and the "source" of your own emotional triggers. From navigating the unique developmental challenges of every stage—from the foundational years of early childhood to the complex transitions of adolescence and young adulthood, Dr. Courtney and her team of specialists provide the practical tools and clinical insights you need to move from reactivity to calm, attuned presence. Whether you’re a parent, stepparent, or part of a complex family system, Kids These Days is your weekly permission slip to be imperfect while building a home where everyone feels seen, heard, and validated.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Courtney Lynn
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Dr. Courtney Lynn
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    Kids These Days

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