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Parenting for the EverydayHave You Done a Mental Health Checkup in Home Recently?We take our kids to check-ups and teeth cleanings, but do we check in on their mental health? Often, we don't consider mental health in our parenting unless we sense something is wrong. In this episode, our favorite clinical counselor talks to us about how to stay attuned to our kids' mental well-being. What are the day-to-day things we can do to promote and equip our kids with a foundation for whole-body healthy living?2024-10-0930 minParenting for the EverydayHow to Parent Children with ADHDToday we sit down with experts in the field of one of the most common mental disorders affecting children today, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Tune in as we determine the definition of ADHD, what the disorder's symptoms are, and how to parent children struggling with ADHD. 2024-04-1036 minParenting for the EverydayMental Health Part 1: What does anxiety look like for kids?Mental health is such an important topic. As parents, we must know how to prepare and equip our children to be healthy. We are kicking off our mental health series, talking about anxiety. It seems like more and more people experience it. What exactly is it? How does it affect our kids? How can we teach them to navigate it as they grow into adulthood? Shannon Miller, a licensed professional clinical counselor, and Kristina Holwerda, a licensed independent social worker, join us. Both specialize in kids and adolescents and share their expertise and wisdom to help us parents know...2024-01-0335 minParenting for the EverydayWhy Are Boundaries So Important During the Holidays?The holidays are right around the corner, so that means many of us will be interacting with extended family and friends. On this episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we are talking with Kristina Holwerda, licensed independent social worker and clinical counselor. We are discussing how to set boundaries for our kids during the holidays with extended family and friends. What do we do when someone leans in to kiss our child? Or how do we navigate family dynamics when we have different rules for our kids? Tune in as we break these questions down and the why behind...2022-11-2321 min