Fatherhood. What does it mean to you?

 

Inter-generationally and culturally, we’ve passed down gender roles but things are changing and we find ourselves on a massive turning point. As a society, we’re redefining what it means to be a man, a father.

 

Today, we’re talking to Jason Frishman, Psy.D, a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping boys, men, and families. He created the Journeyman Foundation, a coaching group for fathers, to help men improve their connections with their families and give them the tools and strategies for the adventure of parenthood.

 

We’re very excited to have Jason’s perspective and expertise on our show today, and we’ve already got a little surprise for you: he will be back in a few weeks!

 

Tune in and let us know what your think on Facebook or Instagram. We always love hearing from you!

 

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/fatherhood-social-activism/

Today’s important topic is not only for moms to be, as many people might think. As we’re taking a deep dive into post partum anxiety and depression with Kayla Hayes, it becomes clear that the knowledge that’s being shared today is important for both moms and dads. Whether you plan on having a baby, your third child is on the way or you’re looking at your pregnancy retrospectively, today's episode is for you.

We all agree that in our society, there's not enough awareness around post partum anxiety, due to a lack of knowledge, and we’d love to see that change.  

We would love to hear your feedback on our podcast, so head over to Apple Podcasts to leave us a review or let us know what you think on our Facebook or Instagram.

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/post-partum-anxiety/

“YOU’RE NOT LISTENING TO ME!”

 

Sounds familiar?

 

We expect our kids to listen but they expect the same thing from us. And even though we might feel like we’re listening to them, to our kids it can feel like we’re not. The issue here is not that we’re not good listeners, it’s probably more that we’re not good at showing them that we’re listening.

 

In today’s episode, we discuss a 3-step framework we often use during our therapy sessions that will help you show your kid you are truly listening to them during the important moments.

 

We even play out some scenes to show you what this framework would look like in real-life situations. You don’t want to miss this ;)

 

Come over to our Facebook or Instagram page and let us know your thoughts on today's episode. We always love hearing from you!

 

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/show-your-kids-you-are-listening/

Why is this moment in the pandemic so hard for kids and parents alike? How do we help our kids through the pandemic? 

Just some of the burning questions many of us have had recently. 

 

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Jacquelyn Lazo, kids’ mental health activist and co-author of Comeback Kids - A Pocket Guide to Post-Pandemic Parenting. 

 

We discuss key steps that parents can take in order to better parent their kids through this moment, how to talk to your kids, and different ways to ask questions.

 

That being said, let today’s episode be a reminder for you to be kind to yourself and others during this time. 

 

We would love to hear your thoughts on today's episode. So, come over to our Facebook or Instagram and let us know. We always love hearing from you!

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/comeback-kids-parenting/

 

Do you ever feel confused about how you are supposed to talk about your feelings as a parent? On the one hand, we are supposed to “shield” our children from the ups and downs of life and not talk about our feelings. On the other hand, aren’t we supposed to model healthy emotional expression and teach them that feelings are important?

 

We spend so much time talking about our kids’ feelings, but we forget that our own feelings are equally important to address. Not only for ourselves but also to raise emotionally healthy kids. 

 

We get into the WHYs and HOWs of expressing your feelings as a parent, all with the aim of improving your own well-being as well as increasing empathy and problem-solving in your kids. So, sit back, relax, take a listen… and then tell your kids all about it!

 

Come over to our Instagram or Facebook to let us know how it went. We always love to hear from you!

 

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/rewind-parents-have-feelings-too/

Back-to-school meltdowns: they’re nothing new. But that doesn’t make them any easier. And (surprise, surprise!) after being out of school for so long due to the pandemic, we expect things to be a bit different than usual.

 

In today's episode, we answer questions like:

• Why is my kid experiencing back-to-school meltdowns?
• What causes a child to have a meltdown?
• When are my kid’s meltdowns healthy and when not (anymore)?
• How to prevent back-to-school meltdowns?
• What to do when your kid is having back-to-school meltdowns.
• How to handle different kinds of meltdowns and situations.

 

Tune in and let us know what your think on our Facebook or Instagram. We always love to hear from you!

 

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/back-to-school-meltdowns/

Pandemic parenting in 2021: the struggle is real. We know because we’re right there with you. Today’s episode of Podcast Therapists is for parents, and parents only, because in order to be there for your child 100%, you need to take care of yourself first.

 

Luckily, we have our very own trauma specialist at Podcast Therapists. Sarah is going to walk us through what triggers this mass trauma, how to deal with trauma triggers, coping mechanisms, and much more. We’ll also give you tips on how to deal with your own anxiety and trauma first, so you’re ready for pandemic parenting 2.0!

 

Tune in and let us know what your think on our Facebook or Instagram. We always love to hear from you!

 

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/pandemic-parenting-2-0/

This week, coach Mike is back and he’s showing his perspective on Simone Biles’ Olympic performances and what lessons we can learn from them. Michael Atunrase is not only the founder and head coach of Resilience Fitness & Sports Performance Training, but he is also a mental health advocate. He shares our belief that mental health should be an equally important part of sports training, as are warm-ups, strength training, and cardio. 

 

In today’s episode, we talk about the strong connection between mind and body, the contradictions regarding mental health for young athletes, and essential mental health strategies to implement for every athlete out there. 

 

Come over to our Facebook or Instagram page and let us know your thoughts about today's episode. We always love to hear from you!

 

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/mental-health-for-young-athletes/

Although mentally, we might not be 100% ready for this yet, the new school year is around the corner, and we need to talk about it. The subject of going back to school is coming up more and more during therapy sessions, and today we’re having a conversation about a frequently recurring subject: cell phones. More specifically: cell phone use in school for middle schoolers and teenagers. 

 

Not only are we having a look at how our kids use their phones in school but, even more importantly, how we as parents respond to their messages. As parents, we think responding is going to be helpful. Our child needs us, after all. It’s going to be a tough pill to swallow for many parents, but, most of the time, the opposite is true, and responding is not going to help your kid at all. 

 

Whether you’re ready to set boundaries from the beginning or you need tips to slowly move away from responding to your child’s messages, today’s episode is all for you. 

 

Join in on the conversation on Facebook or Instagram (@VirginiaFamilyTherapy) and let us know what you think. We always love to hear from you!

 

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/%pagename%/

This week we’re coming in hot with a legitimate timeline for how to get your kid ready for the new school year. Last week we shared our thoughts and predictions for the post-pandemic school year; this week, we’re translating all of that into actionable steps. 

 

Like Amanda said: “I will not have a single backpack ready for my children, but I will have talked to them about all their anxiety and excitement for the school year because I sat down and did this. I’m thrilled.“

 

Taking into account that every kid is different, handles situations differently, and has had their own personal experiences of life during the pandemic, we share how to find out how your kid is feeling about going back to school and how to prepare them while also letting them enjoy the summer. This year it’ll be a bit different than usual but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

 

Head over to our Facebook or Instagram page (@VirginiaFamilyTherapy) and let us know what steps you’ll be taking. We always love hearing from you!

 

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/getting-your-kids-emotionally-ready-for-the-post-pandemic-school-year/