EveryDay Strong

Therapist Catherine Johnson talks about encouraging our teenagers to set long term goals and the trajectories and desires that we have for them.

EveryDay Strong co-founder and child psychiatrist Matt Swenson explains that he believes today's young people are NOT apathetic, but they appear to be for various reasons.

Social Worker Jay Snyder and EveryDay Strong Director Michaelann Gardner explore the topic of loving your children even when they make it difficult.

Parents and caregivers of young people want to give their kids the very best chance at a happy life. When they struggle we may wonder if therapy is the right thing for your child. If you do decide to put them in therapy, how do you go about it? What if your child is resistant? Allan Pauole, CMHC explores these questions in this episode.

Catherine Johnson, LCSW, talks about teaching children to take responsibility for their lives, the importance of parents being on the same page and how to reach a compromise.

We have an English version for any caring adults who interact with Latino youth here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydaystrong/episodes/What-challenges-are-Latino-youth-in-our-area-facing-e27skib/a-a8nkgvo

Did you know that young people who have at least one trusted adult in their lives tend to be more successful and have a better overall well-being? What is a trusted adult and what characteristics do they share? Brooklyn Raney, speaker, workshop facilitator, and author of the book, "

Did you know that Latinos make up 17% of the population of Utah County? Many of these people are immigrants with unique challenges. Centro Hispano Communications Director, Abraham Hernandez talks specifically about the mental-health needs of children and teens in immigrant families.

How do you maintain safety, connection, and confidence at home when your kids just want to fight? In today’s episode, Eliza takes a look at one family struggling to keep the peace between two siblings. Taking time to understand the needs of each of your children will help you model healthy relationships, resolve conflicts, and communicate expectations of kindness.

Resources:

https://www.ahaparenting.com/read/siblings-101

https://www.verywellfamily.com/what-to-do-when-kids-fight-5116696

https://www.verywellfamily.com/ways-parents-can-address-sibling-bullying-460680

https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-create-stronger-bonds-among-siblings-4778201

Question: "I’ve got a twelve year old who routinely says things like, 'I’m so stupid, I can’t do this math homework.' When I try to coach her through the problem or tell her she’s smart enough to figure it out, she just gets angry and shuts down. It often results in her not turning in her homework at all, and I’m already forseeing how this is going to affect her long-term life skills. What can I do?"

Michaelann interviews Allan Pauole, Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Revere Health. He draws from his experiences as a father and therapist working with youth in the foster and court systems.