Parenting in the modern age is a challenge.

Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Marissa Caudill, The Parent Doctor, to hear her recommendations on social media, healthy eating, and raising confident, happy kids in today's challenging environment.

We discuss:
1) The recent increase in anxiety and depression among adolescents
2) Dr. Caudill's thoughts on navigating technology with our kids
3) Guidance for parents of anxious children
4) A message of hope and support for parents

*Note: Suicide is briefly discussed in this episode

References from Episode:
Common Sense Media: Guidance for navigating tech with kids
Good Inside with Dr. Becky Kennedy: Podcast for parents
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: Lynn Lyons, LICSW
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists (AACAP): Info about diagnoses, treatments, recovery

Dr. Marissa Caudill received her MD as well as her PhD in Immunology from the U of Connecticut. She then completed her adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UCLA. She has been a practicing psychiatrist since 2007, treating patients across a wide variety of settings, including academia, community mental health, private practice and residential treatment programs.   

Most recently, she has been writing and providing guidance for families as The Parent Doctor, including her online course, titled Unlocking Love: Parenting with Inner Peace. 

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