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. 4d ago

    Genuinely Trying: What ADHD Really Looks Like in Teens (and Why It's Not About Effort) with Dr. Kristin Edwards

    Guest: Dr. Kristin Edwards, licensed psychologist and founder of Tampa Pediatric Psychology, specializing in evidence-based therapy and assessment for children, adolescents, and young adults, with a focus on ADHD, anxiety, and executive functioning. In this episode, Dr. Courtney sits down with fellow psychologist Dr. Kristin Edwards to unpack why ADHD often gets missed or misunderstood in teenagers — especially when a bright, capable kid seems to be trying but still falling short. They dig into the shame spiral this creates, how it quietly erodes trust between parents and teens, and how families can start shifting the pattern with more compassion and better systems. What You'll Learn: Why ADHD in teens often looks nothing like ADHD in younger kidsThe gap between effort and output — and why parents mistake it for lazinessHow executive function actually works, in plain languageWhy shame and low self-esteem so often travel alongside ADHDHow the "checking the portal, missing assignment" cycle breaks down parent-teen trustHow to shift executive functioning support away from the parent and into external systemsThe difference between intervention, accommodation, and treatment — and where to startWhy more accommodations aren't always better (and can sometimes backfire)What to ask before considering medicationOne reframe that can change how you talk to your teen tonight Resources & Links: Dr. Kristin Edwards, Tampa Pediatric PsychologyIntegrated Behavioral Health: 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. Sep 1

    You Can Quit the Job, Not the Parenting: How Reducing Accommodation Builds Resilience in Anxious Kids with Dr. Emily Bailey

    Guest: Dr. Emily Bailey — Licensed Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Oglethorpe University, and owner of Atlanta OCD and Anxiety Treatment, LLC. Specializes in OCD, anxiety disorders, and scrupulosity, with advanced training in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Episode Summary: Most parents don't realize how often they're accommodating their child's anxiety — answering the same question on repeat, giving a play-by-play before every event, or quietly rerouting family plans to avoid a meltdown. In this episode, Dr. Emily Bailey joins Dr. Courtney to unpack why accommodation, while completely loving, can accidentally reinforce anxiety, and why pulling it back — gradually and compassionately — is one of the most powerful ways to build a child's resilience. They also dig into the harder half of the equation: what happens when a parent's own anxiety gets triggered by their child's distress, and how to work through it without losing yourself in the process. What You'll Learn: What "accommodation" actually means, and why it's so hard to spot because it looks like good parentingEveryday examples of accommodation parents don't usually recognize as suchThe one question that helps you tell the difference between accommodation and genuine supportWhy reducing accommodation builds resilience — and the "emotional immune system" metaphor that makes it clickHow a child's brain updates its predictions about safety, and why accommodation interrupts that processWhy a parent's own anxiety can be a bigger obstacle in treatment than the child's anxiety itselfHow generational and family "rules" about emotion shape how we respond to our kids' distressA step-by-step approach to reducing accommodation without overwhelming your child (or yourself)What to say to yourself in the moment when it feels like you're "the bad guy" Resources & Links: Dr. Emily Bailey / Atlanta OCD and Anxiety Treatment, LLCLearn more about SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)Book a free consult with Integrated Behavioral Health: Schedule hereIntegrated Behavioral Health website: integratedbhs.comSign up for the IBH 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 27

    Be Known: How to Bring Up Concerns Before Fall Conferences 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 the final episode of our back-to-school mini-series, Dr. Courtney and educational consultant Rachel Schopp tackle how to raise concerns with a new teacher — whether they're carrying over from a rough prior year or just starting to show up now — without waiting for Fall conferences. They cover what's worth flagging immediately, how to frame a hard history without blaming a former teacher, and how to tell if a teacher is truly receptive. What You'll Learn: Why six to eight weeks — the usual wait for Fall conferences — is often too long for certain concernsWhat needs to be raised immediately: documented plans (IEPs, 504s), behavior plans, safety issues, and academic gapsHow to separate "the pattern" from "the person" when a prior year was genuinely difficultWhy naming a previous teacher by name to this year's teacher tends to backfireThe difference between vague concerns and specific, actionable ones — and why specificity is what actually gets resultsWhat to prepare before an in-person conversation: three concrete talking points, specific examples, documentation, and a clear askThree signs a teacher is receptive: taking notes, asking follow-up questions, and naming concrete next stepsWhat to do — and how to document and escalate — if a teacher isn't receptiveWhy "being known" on campus (by the principal, the teachers, even the lunch staff) benefits kids well beyond a single school year Resources & Links: Rachel Schopp / Allied Education: https://www.youreducationally.com/Catch the full series: Part 1 (Transitions), Part 2 (Routines), Part 3 (Meeting a New Teacher)Kids 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 This is Part 4, the final episode, of our 4-part back-to-school mini-series with Rachel Schopp. 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 25

    Into the Great Wide Open: Building Executive Function Skills for the Transition to Adulthood with Carrie Visintainer, MS

    Guest: Carrie Visintainer, MS, Certified Executive Function Coach Carrie helps teens and young adults (ages 15–24) build the self-management skills — planning, prioritizing, time management, and self-advocacy — that carry them through the transition from high school into college or the workforce. In this episode, Dr. Courtney and Carrie unpack what executive functioning actually is, why the "great wide open" of early adulthood exposes gaps parents didn't know were there, and what families can start doing when kids are still young to build these skills early. What You'll Learn: What executive functioning really means (hint: think "self-management," not just organization)Why the transition out of high school is often the first real test of these skillsThe top three EF skills that tend to get exposed hardest: prioritizing, time management, and self-advocacyHow to tell the difference between a kid who's "lazy" and a kid with an executive function gapSimple strategies for task initiation, including the 5-minute timer trickWhy doing a task with your child beats doing it for themAge-appropriate habits to start as early as elementary and middle school — chore checklists, family calendars, and packing a lunchHow to let natural consequences do some of the teaching, even when it's hard to watchOne small shift any parent can make this week, no matter their child's age Resources & Links: Carrie Visintainer, MS: Light My Way CoachingIntegrated Behavioral Health: https://www.integratedbhs.com/Book a consult with our teamSign up for our 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 20

    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.

  6. Aug 18

    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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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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
    44
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Dr. Courtney Lynn
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