The Growing Brain

From friendships to dating, what should we be thinking about when it comes to healthy relationships? Learn the warning signs of unhealthy relationships and tips for conversations with kids with guest Dena Kohleriter.

IEP, 504, RTI… so many acronyms! For parents who are starting the journey of special education
services, this episode is for you. It can be overwhelming to know where to start and how to be your
child’s best advocate. Dr. Méroudjie Denis helps shed light on this important topic.

So your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, or you have reason to believe he or she has some of the symptoms. What is next? In this episode we dive into all things ADHD with guest Ivette Lampl, who is a therapist who has spent her career working with kids with ADHD, and is a mom of two kids with ADHD. Learn how to navigate this diagnosis and find hope along the journey.

In part two of this two-part series, we’re discussing what anxiety looks like in children, and what we can do to best support children who suffer from anxiety. This episode features therapist Gaby Satarino who dives into the mental health aspect of anxiety. What does social anxiety look like in children and teens, what is behind the behavior, and what can we do about it?

In this two-part series, we’ll discuss what anxiety looks like in children, and what we can do to best
support children who suffer from anxiety. This episode features guest Dr. Ernie Fernandez, a local
pediatrician, about the medical aspect of anxiety – what is happening in the brain, medication, and
more.

Itchy tags, bright lights, loud noises, a constant need to be touched – these can all be signs of children with sensory challenges. Join guest Amelia Baladez to learn more about what parents can know to help manage sensory challenges at home and out in the world.

In this episode, we dive into all things girls. What should parents know about how girls operate in the world? How should we prepare for the teen years? What is important to girls? In this episode we dive into all things girls with guest Tania Loenneker.

Certainly all children are different, but there are many commonalities among boys. Diving into all things boys is guest Dr. Matthew Leahy who shares his learning from the past decade of working with boys.

We all know sleep is important. But why? What happens when children sleep? How much do they need? How can we ensure they get quality sleep? Learn all about sleep in this episode with guest Dr. Laura Vogel.

We’ve all been there. There’s nothing worse than a poorly timed tantrum in the middle of a busy day. But in this episode, we discuss ways to manage tantrums in the moment, and even how to avoid them altogether (at least sometimes!).