Be a Problem Solver Podcast

Today Dr. Cory is joined by Kaliq Alexander from the Rainbow Collective for Change ( https://www. rainbowcollectiveforchange. org/ ). They discuss the Rainbow Collective's mission and how you can help your child to recognize the diversity in the world.  Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend o...

We are joined this week by Michele Chassner of the Hope Center run by KidsPeace outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a behavioral health urgent care, but also has several services to help children from ages 3-20 with a variety of mental health needs. Michele talks to us about the trending mental health challenges for kids that are commonly appearing in her work and how these services can he...

The transition from school to summer can be exciting! But for students with neurodiverse needs, it can also involve some extra planning. In this episode, we interview one of our clinicians with a speciality in autism and intellectual disability, Brittany Sailer. Her insight into the transition to summer is full of great nuggets, you'll want to give this one a listen.  Grab our $7 e-book  to help y...

In this episode, we discuss why seeking mental health support should be the #1 thing you do before anything else! This type of support is so critical for making all the parts of your life work in your favor...find out why in this episode, and what you can do about it.  Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following...

What we do in our therapy practice is Relationship-based Model of Executive Functioning. In this episode, we are taking a look at what this model is, and how you can practice some of the elements of this model at home! Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our  podcast !  You can follow along...

We are tackling the controversial issue - should you be your kid's friend? We tend to disagree about this topic quite a bit in our household and this will probably be a source of debate in a lot of houses! Let us know your thoughts! Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our  podcast !  You ca...

It's love week! And loving someone with neurodiversity is what we're all about on this podcast! We know that that can be a challenging and rewarding endeavor, but like everything in life, we are all about it! Tune in to find out our thoughts about the more you know about neurodiversity and how we love each other! Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd lov...

Raising kids with values is something that most parents want to do. But in recent years, and with social media being such a big part of kids' lives, it has become tricky to override some tricky behaviors. In this episode, we are exploring what it means to raise kids with honesty and integrity.  Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us...

Did you know that there are actually better ways to study? When we say "study" most people actually thinking about "reviewing" for tests. But we should really be trying to use better methods that help us with working memory, and truly understanding content. Listen in to this episode to find out more about these tried and true methods! Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for t...

As parents, we want to step in and help our kids process and work through anxiety as quickly and smoothly as possible. Unforunately, this looks differently for all kids. It's not all bad, there are strategies that you can implement to help your kids process. In this episode, we are talking about ways that you can talk about anxiety, common anxiety triggers, and how to navigate in the modern world!...

Being a parent is full of responsibilities and we could all use a reminder about the things we are doing right, instead of a list things we need to better at. In this episode, we are talking about the things we've seen lately that have shown parents are trying their best and doing all the right things! Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you...

If you're a parent seeking counseling for your child, you know that the options can be overwhelming. In this episode, we discuss the multiple types of therapies available to help you figure out what your child might really need - and when! Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our  podcast ! ...

One of the hardest things to agree on in a family is how much tech and screen time each person should get. And what if you're not on the same page as your parenting partner? Then it becomes a point of argument or contention. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate this discussion and tips for getting on the same page! Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellne...

Which team are you on? Calm conversations or screamfest? We can be easily triggered by our kids because they know how to push our buttons. In this episode, we are talking about what to do to when we get triggered and how to keep the conversations cool and calm.  Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and re...

Screen time is a buzz phrase that makes some people cringe. In this episode we are talking about why you should care about screen time, and why it matters to the way that we raise our kids. We are the first group of parents to raise kids with screens, and there is still a lot to learn! Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our...

Reminders about adolescent development are critical to understanding our kids. We know that brains don't develop until at least 25 years old, and they are fastest at age 35. In this episode, we are talking about all the reasons that pre-adolescent and adolescent brain develop matter to how we raise our kids! Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it...

If you're starting on a tech journey and thinking about getting your child a phone...why not try a family phone? In this episode, we are debating the concept of a family phone and the pros and cons.  Grab our $7 e-book  to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our  podcast !  You can follow along on: TikTok Instagr...

We try not to scare you too often - but this week we are diving into the creepy and spooky of the internet! We're sharing what we see most often in our practice as a problem, and what you can do about it. A haunted house but it's just your kid watching absolute garbage on YouTube and spending more time on the phone than hanging out with family.  Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practi...

Executive functioning is a buzz word. But is it really that easy to just start teaching your child executive functioning skills? In this episode, we talk about how to stop being the executive functioning brain for your child, ways to use language in a more powerful way, and what that might mean for the way you interact with your child.  Want to get our Executive Functioning freebie? Grab it here ....

We know tech isn't always the bad guy. But the way we talk about it to our kids can sometimes make or break the way our kids use technology. In this episode, we have some ways that you can talk to your kids about the way they use technology.  We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our  podcast !  You can follow along on: TikTok Instagram Facebook Pinterest Is your twee...

We're back! And we're having a discussion on what the phrase mental illness and mental health really mean these days. What do you picture when you think of mental illness and mental health and what impact does it have on you when diagnosed when mental illness? We're tackling these questions this week! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our  podcast !  You can follo...

We're back! And we're having a discussion on what the phrase mental illness and mental health really mean these days. What do you picture when you think of mental illness and mental health and what impact does it have on you when diagnosed when mental illness? We're tackling these questions this week! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our podcast !  You can follow...

Have you ever cringed when your child has said something inappropriate? And then you are profusely apologizing and then you're not sure if the person in question is still offended? This would be a time to help your child practice communication repair. In this episode, we're exploring how communication repair works and why it's so important! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://b...

When people come for therapy, there are several common threads to the process. Tune in to fing out the #1 thing I tell all my clients about the process! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here:  https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver...

If you are in a stage of helping your middle schooler navigate some friendship drama, this episode is for you. Middle school friendships are critical to social and emotional development, and sometimes, drama is part of the process.  Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here:  https...