...divided we fall. In their 15th episode, Chad and Nikki dive headfirst into the treacherous terrain of conflicts in co-parenting. 

Anxiety is your body’s alarm system and is designed to alert you to potential problems, and cue you to take action. In this episode, Nikki and Chad talk about what happens when you ignore that alarm system.

Parents and guardians often feel they are “making excuses'' for their children when they speak up, and this conversation includes tips for how to stay calm and handle the difficult emotions that often accompany advocating for kids in schools and other settings.

Screens are all around us. In fact, for some of us, we can’t get away from them, and that’s ok. The screen isn’t what can cause problems, it’s what’s on the screen. In Episode 12 - ‘Anxiety Unplugged,’ Nikki and Chad talk about how the content you consume affects you.

All parents struggle with when to step in and help your child, versus just letting them figure it out on their own. But, with kids with anxiety, it can get a little trickier. 

Note: This episode includes a discussion of self harm and suicidal ideation, listener discretion advised.

24 hour Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255 (TALK).

In this episode, Nikki and Chad discuss the role that thinking plays in childhood mental illness

In this episode, Chad and Nikki are joined by Erin, the mother of a six year old with a newly diagnosed anxiety disorder. Erin shares her family’s journey into childhood mental health in a raw, emotional way in which many parents can relate. 

Chad and Nikki are joined by the Bealor family for the first ever interview episode of Scrambled. Luke, Tara, Isaac, and Ian share their journey through childhood mental health with listeners.

In their second bonus episode, Chad and Nikki discuss technologies that may or may not help with anxiety and other mental health symptoms, including apps you can download, products you can purchase, and the recent increase in the availability of telehealth mental health services due to COVID. 

For episode 7, Chad and Nikki dissect panic attacks, breaking down what they are, what causes them, and what you can do if you, or a child in your care is having one. Nikki also explains how to prevent panic attacks altogether with everyday wellness practices.