Voices of Compassion

Nov 05 2024 118 ep. 26 mins 14
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Featured on Voices of Compassion are CHC mental health, wellness and learning specialists, parents in the trenches and other experts who can help us with the mighty job of raising compassionate and courageous kids. CHC focuses on ADHD, Learning Differences, Autism, Anxiety & Depression, providing best-in-class learning and mental health services to kids, teens and families. CHC’s Voices of Compassion Podcast host Cindy Lopez has worked in K-12 education for roughly 30 years as both a teacher and an administrator, in public and private schools. Find us online at podcasts.chconline.org or email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook @chc.paloalto, Twitter and Instagram @CHC_paloalto, and visit our YouTube channel at chconlinepaloalto. And we are on LinkedIn. Subscribe to Voices of Compassion on Apple podcasts, Spotify and other podcast apps! Sign up for our Virtual Village email list at chconline.org/enews so you never miss an update or an episode. I always love to hear from you so send me an email or a voice memo at [email protected].

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Encouraging Healthy Eating

Nov 05 2024 36 mins  
Join us for this new episode with CHC experts, Karly Crockett, LCSW and Rachel O’Harra, LMFT as we explore the vital connection between healthy eating for both mental and physical well-being. Proper nutrition fuels our bodies and minds, playing a key role in overall development, mood regulation, and energy levels. We’ll share practical strategies for parents/caregivers to encou

Navigating the Reality of ADHD

Oct 23 2024 36 mins  
Supporting a child with ADHD can be invigorating, exhausting and rewarding! In this new Voices of Compassion podcast episode, we dive into the unique strengths of ADHD and explore actionable strategies parents can use to help their child thrive. In conversation with CHC experts, Danna Torres and Karly Crockett, we unpack how to channel their creativity, energy, and problem-solving

Letting Go of Perfect

Oct 09 2024 31 mins  
It’s easy to feel like everything needs to be perfect. Our youth can pick up on that and they can become obsessed with being perfect -- in school, with their bodies, and even their hobbies. In this new episode of Voices of Compassion, we explore the complex world of perfectionism in children. What does perfectionism look like? From fear of failure and constant self-criticism to a

The Power of Validation

Sep 25 2024 25 mins  
In this new podcast episode we explore the meaning of validation and why it’s one of the most effective communication strategies for parents and caregivers. Although the term validation is often used, many people aren’t entirely sure what it really means or how to use it in conversations with others, including youth. Validation helps youth feel heard, understood, and valued, cr

Accommodating Anxiety

Sep 11 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, we talk with CHC experts, Dr. Emily Hsu, licensed psychologist and Julia Terman, doctoral intern at Stanford Children’s Hospital and CHC about accommodating anxiety and what it means for both parents and children. We'll explore what accommodation looks like—how parents might unknowingly reinforce their child's fears by altering routines or providing excessive r

Balancing Well-being with Academic Demands

Aug 28 2024 25 mins  
Today we are talking about academic pressure and its impact on teens with Dr. Pardis Khosravi, Clinical Director and Licensed Psychologist at CHC. Where do these demands come from? It could be various sources including schools, peers, and societal expectations. Recognizing the signs that a student is on overload is crucial for parents and caregivers, so we'll discuss key indicators

Autism & Learning

Jun 19 2024 30 mins  
Join our guest host, Natalie Tamburello, Community Engagement Manager at CHC, as she discusses the unique challenges and strengths that students with Autism navigate while learning in school. She is joined by two of our expert CHC Licensed Psychologists,  Dr. Melanie Hsu and Dr. Cassandra Sanchez. They share how the social challenges associated with Autism can pose barriers to

Gender Diversity

Jun 05 2024 20 mins  
Join our guest host, Natalie Tamburello, Community Engagement Manager at CHC, in a conversation with CHC expert, Dr. Tracy Cavaligos, licensed psychologist, as they discuss navigating terminology and supporting children around exploring gender identity.  In this episode you’ll learn about different terms and when to use them, how to support your child's natural gender explor

Understanding Disordered Eating in Youth

May 15 2024 40 mins  
Join us today for this conversation on eating disorders with Michael Manzano, MS, Doctoral Intern in Clinical Psychology at Children’s Health Council (CHC) and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. We begin by talking about the behaviors you might see with disordered eating, from picky eating to extreme dieting, to binging and purging. We also discuss preventive measu

Teaching Kids Digital Citizenship

May 01 2024 32 mins  
As technology continues to permeate almost all aspects of our lives, understanding how to navigate the digital world responsibly becomes critical, especially for our youth. In this new episode we talk with Eisha Buch, Director of Education Programs & Development for Common Sense Education, about helping students develop a sense of digital agency so that they can truly thrive in