Parent Matters Podcast

Susan offers her thoughts on what is clearer to her and what is less important to her around parenting worries.Resources15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - FREE pdf5-Day Parenting Challenge**DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect professional advice. If you or your child is in need of mental health counsel

2024 marks a new year and new direction for the Parent Matters Podcast. Moving forward, Susan will take a look at issues and things that matter to parents in this day and age and discuss her take on these things as a mental health professional. Resources15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - FREE pdf5-Day Parenting Challenge**DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be cons

Homework time can often be a challenging experience for both parents and children. Susan explores five effective strategies that can help make homework time a breeze.

Building a strong bond between siblings is a common desire for many parents. In this episode, Susan discusses three simple ways parents can help to create a space to cultivate healthy and collaborative bonds between siblings.

Susan sits down with Carly Schrimpl, LCSW, to talk about dealing with suicidal ideation and shares some ways to prepare yourself and help kids, both elementary and Jr. High school age, with suicidal ideation.LINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!If you have an idea for a podcast episode or a question for us

Susan continues the Families Dealing with Feelings series by tackling the emotion of Sadness.Books Mentioned in the Show:Inside OutWhen Sadness Is At Your DoorLINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not

Susan continues the Families Dealing with Feelings series by tackling the emotion of Grief.LINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!Books Mentioned in the Show:Lifetimes The Memory BoxDISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect profess

Susan shares tips for parents and caregivers on how to navigate an emotion we all have: Anger.Books Mentioned in the Show:Grumpy MonkeyThe Rabbit ListenedLINKS for Show:FREE GUIDE: 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - Click here!FREE 5 Day Parenting Challenge - Click here!DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not refl

Susan sits down with Dr. Neil Boris, a member of the Leadership Team at Circle of Security International, to share the best tips for parents to know about raising secure children.

Susan and Keri Sawyer talk about tips for managing long weekend and long holiday break expectations.