joshua_terhune's shortcast

Do you have a kid who doesnt talk about their day. A chikd therapist shares four tips and strategies for parents to use to create a stronger connections with their kids: #1. Play 2 truths and a lie or 2 good and 1 bad about the details of their day #2. Ask for detailed questions about lunch, recess, specials, friends, trouble, etc #3. Talk about my day and model social skills #4. Wait until a quie...

10 ways to protect your kids from childhood trauma. This comes from the amazing research out of Oklahoma State University! #traumatok #therapytiktok #parenting #discipline

5 hidden signs of adhd in kids. A child therapist explains symptoms rhat often go overlooked in kids. 1. Explosive and emotional outbursts. 2. Feeling the need to yell or need constant reminders 3. Hyperfocus 4. Difficulty with transitions including bedtime 5. Consistently inconsistent or executive dysfunction #adhd #adhdkids #adhdparenting

5 tips for new parents with ADHD. These can certainly be applied be applied to most parents, but i wanted to say thanks to @Jessica McCabe for sharing her hard work with me. 1. Recognize the warning signs of postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA). ADHD moms are at significantly higher risk for these. #2. Don’t take things personally. With the lack of sleep and significant demands...

#stitch with @volkswagginnn how to help prepare your kids for success at school with teacher observations. This has been one of the best teacher explanations I’ve seen. #parenting #teachers #genalpha #mentalhealth

@Jessica McCabe Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us. I have something i will like to share with you as well. Be on the look out for my review coming soon! #adhd #neurodivergent #adhdparenting #audhd #howtoadhd #adhdtok

My icks about parents from a child therapist. If ICK means inspirational courageous, and kind, then I have the joy of working with the ickiest community in the world! #parenting #mentalhealth #ick #therapy #familytherapy

Replying to @Amberlee' Brooks you can send as many reality checks as you want, but how many have been cashed in? Ive tried your approach for a few years and it left me burnt out and bitter. My current style has been much more successful for me and its made my work with parents more rewarding.

2 questions to ask if you know someone who is feeling unmotivated and lost. Really nice way to quickly get to know someone (unless they’re teenagers). I love creative ways of building connections with others. #therapy #parenting #relationships #motivation #depression #teenagers

Replying to @watchmewhitwhit parents have a big impact on their kid’s behaviors. However, this issue is multi-faceted and its unfair to simply glame the parents. The schools play an important role in setting boundaries and consequences at school as well. It’s important we work together as a village to help our kids rather than pointing fingers. #parenting #genalpha #teachers

#duet with @ArthurPBS I’m really liking the tone shift from PBS. This is cold as ice! #pbskids #arthur

Replying to @voiceofgoddessweap0n this is a delicate topic, but it’s an important one. I left out a lot of details, but tried to capture the main essence. #narcissist #parenting #imgladmymomdiedbook #therapy #mentalhealth

#stitch with @Professor Neil Elf on The Shelf has grown in popularity because it is a more concrete representation of Santa Claus. Not that i agree with its use of coercive control, but it makes sense it would become so popular from a developmental perspective #elfontheshelf #parenting #teachers #greenscreen

Replying to @The Millenial Protagonist there’s so many layers to this: 1. The sun symbolizes Chili’s emotional and physical warmth. 2. Chili and the sun have the same voice and use almost the exact same words. And 3. Chili and Bingo experience almost the same emotions of letting go. Its truly fascinating

The best book I read in 2022. I’m Glad My Mom Died by @jennettemccurdy. It was the just right amount of trauma to detail to experience what she was going through, but not enough to overwhelm the reader. She also has a great sense of dark humor. #therapy #traumaconnoseiur #trauma #books #therapist

How Millenial Moms Learned to Dread Motherhood is an excellent article written by @Rachel Cohen It explores the many financial, emotional, political, and social messages mothers learn about parenthood as she wrestles with this question in her personal life. As a child therapist, i see so much hope and resiliency despite all of the concerns and it makes me hopeful for the future. #motherhood #mille...

Sleepytime has been voted by my community as their favorite episode of Bluey. A child therapist explores the emotional messages and developmental concepts illustrated in this episode. #bluey #separationanxiety #dreams #emotionalneglect #blueytok #sleepytime

Replying to @doctorzhivago1989 Wanna impress your family the next time you make French toast? This one cooking tip really helps! I recommend Challah bread as well! #parenting #cooking #frenchtoast #breadtok

Replying to @mama_g_times_3 he qualifies for a 504 plan to accommodate for his disabilities (because they are disabilities and a protected legal class) but it’s important to work with the school to help them identify as many informal supports as possible. I will provide a long list of adhd accommodations soon!