Be a Problem Solver Podcast

We are exploring an article by Preston & Rew that discusses how we can boost self-esteem in our adolescents.  Preston, & Rew, L. (2022). Connectedness, Self-Esteem, and Prosocial Behaviors Protect Adolescent Mental Health Following Social Isolation: A Systematic Review.  Issues in Mental Health Nursing ,  43 (1), 32–41. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2021.1948642 Preston, & Rew, L. (2022). Conne...

Lying is a common issue among tweens and teens, due to constant demands and pressures from the world around them. Even the most straight-edge teen may tell a fib here and there. In this episode, we explore why this is, and what we can do about it.  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 Servic...

Ahhh, summer. The time to sleep in, do nothing, then stay up playing video games until 3am every night. Well, this is a cycle that we recommend breaking, and in this episode, we'll talk about the importance of doing so! 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 Services, our goal is to help paren...

Today we are having a little fun and asking each other questions so that you guys can get to know us better! 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 Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or...

Learning loss is a result of a tumultuous few years of schooling. It's just the truth for some students. But what do we do now and how do we address these needs in students who actually have learning loss? Today, Sharon Baum, SLP is joining us to talk about how we can parse apart true speech-language issues.  To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here:  https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=...

So many of our friends and family are reaching out because they can't get themselves or children into counseling right now, and waiting lists are months long. On today's episode Dr. Cory is giving his best tips on how to speed up the process.  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 Services, o...

Self-advoacy is possibly the MOST IMPORANT skill that your tweens and teens need to learn during adolescence. Listen here to find out how we suggest fostering this skill! 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 Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need m...

There's so much research on why boredom is good for your kids. But are you allowing it to happen? Or are you trying to quickly "prevent" boredom? 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 Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing socia...

Does living with your inlaws sound amazing or like a total nightmare?! We share our positive experience with multigenerationl living and explore how it works. Would this be right for you? 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 Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digi...

Parenting just ain't what it used to be. But what is it now? Research and the digital age have changed how we parent. Let's dive into the trends we've been seeing.  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 Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more hel...

UGHHHHH. The 5pm power struggle, at this time, we are usually just in survival mode. Listen in to hear about what we do when our kids just won't listen. 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 Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing...

We examine the concept of being a performer for social media and which comedian has publicly said this topic is one of critical importance.  Local folks to Raleigh - we will be hosting a Teen Tech Talk on Thursday March 3, 2022 at 7:30pm. Click here for details: https://beaproblemsolverservices.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1120162 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click her...

YouTube is a slipery slope, truly. There is so much AMAZINGLY cool information available there - but also a bunch of nonsense. So how do we teach our kids which is which? 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 Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need mo...

A picture is truly worth 1000 words! In this episode, we discuss why using visual images to help your child follow through on routines, and become a better listener is definitely worth a shot. 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 Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a...

When you increase self-awareness, you already put yourself ahead of the game. You can make decisions, plan-ahead, and set goals more easily when you know to expect in the future based on your previous response to a situation. Let's dive into how we can help our teens accomplish this boost in self-awareness! We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents ra...

Seriously? Parents joining SnapChat? That's the last thing I want to hear. But the unfortunate reality is that we urge parents to become familiar with as many platforms as their kids are interested in. Without knowing how each platform works, it is hard to know how to help your tween or teen use it safely.  This time of year, projects are due, some courses are ending, and our tweens and teens are...

The basics of maintaining a healthy lifestyle include sleeping, eating, and exercising. We all know this. So why don't we just go ahead and do it? Today we discuss how we can ease into habits, rather than try and make dramatic changes. We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social me...

We know that the new year brings a renewed energy, and lots of goals! But how can we have compassion for ourselves as parents during a time when we know our kids may be struggled either getting back into the swing of things or trying to do their best? We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addr...

This time of year, projects are due, some courses are ending, and our tweens and teens are starting to feel like inevitable burnout. How can we support our tweens and teens during this time? Let's dive in! We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions,...

Do you have family visiting or will you be traveling this holiday season? Have you thought about what tech expectations you'll set with your kids during this season? In some family situations, we'd probably all like to bury ourselves in our phones, but is that the best option? In this episode we're talking about setting those tech expectations proactively.  We are so glad you're here! At Be a Prob...

So many of our teen clients are searching for jobs this holiday season as they head into the second half of the school year. In this episode, we're chatting about the trends we're seeing in the teen job market.  We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transit...

A quick vent about how best laid plans can easily be changed by our kids! If you're a parent - you'll get it.  We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: https://bit....

Our 100th episode is a look into our lives! This fun episode is a little glimpse into who we are and why we do what we do. We tell a little bit more about why we got into this field and what we love about it - as well as some fun personal facts about us! We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help a...

Your 18 month old doesn't really need to be able to navigate a tablet...but your 18 year old does actually need to be able to navigate a computer pretty efficiently. In this episode, we'll talk about tech skills that actually make a difference, and which ones are pretty much a waste of time.  We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent huma...

Perspective taking is the ability to "read the room" - to analyze what other people's body language, voice, actions, words, and gestures tell us about how they may think and feel. But so many of our kids and teens have a hard time with this skill. This episode examines perspective taking in a different way.  We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents r...