Mental Health Matters

This week we discuss the importance of gratitude in mental health. We explain why it can be hard for teens to feel or express gratitude and practices we can implement to help.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we talk about chores! We discuss how chores can be used to teach responsibility as well as give a sense of belonging within the family. We explain the importance of using it as as opportunity to teach life-skills rather than using chores as a punishment.  References: Green and Clean Video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfAaFLP4tsU Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a...

This week we explore the complexities of blending families through marriage after divorce or death. We discuss the importance of connection as well as allowing relationships to develop naturally.  References:  The Let Them Theory, by Mel Robbins  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core C...

This week we discuss how we can navigate maintaining connection with our adult children when they are fully independent. We give tips for navigating grandchildren as well as holidays with our children who are married.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connection   Our email: menta...

This week we discuss the important influence grandparents and other trusted adults can have in the lives of our children. We share experiences with our own grandparents. Also, how to navigate disagreements in parenting styles.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connection   Our ema...

This week we talk about how to stay connected with teens when adding to the family either through birth, adoption or blending families. We discuss the importance of giving teens responsibilities while also still allowing them their space and freedom to be a teen.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org...

This week we start part one of relationships with adult children. We discuss how are roles change as parents once our child graduates high school and is ready to be an independent adult. We discuss the importance of boundaries and staying connected.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Co...

This week we welcome Lawrence and Melissa Stone to discuss their book "Our Story[s]: The Unique Stories of a Husband and Wife’s Journey Through Child Loss". They vulnerably share with us how they pulled through difficult times.  Order the book by clicking here Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnecti...

This week we explain that it's normal for kids to try and individuate from their parents. We discuss that while it can be scary for kids to question their beliefs, it can also be a time to strengthen and build connection.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connection   Our ema...

TRIGER WARNING: If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation or a mental health crisis please call 988 or go immediately to the emergency room.  This week we have a guest who shares an incredibly vulnerable and powerful story of her struggle with suicidal ideation as a teen. She walks us through what led her to her darkest days and how she came out of them.  Get in in contact with...

TRIGER WARNING: If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation or a mental health crisis please call 988 or go immediately to the emergency room.  This week we discuss why silence about suicide can be harmful. We give ideas to bring up the topic as how to create a space of safety for kids to express themselves.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching con...

TRIGER WARNING: If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation or a mental health crisis please call 988 or go immediately to the emergency room.  This week we discuss the importance of talking to kids about suicide even though it can be a heavy and difficult topic. We also give you warning signs to look for as well as protective factors against suicidal ideation.  Get in in contact...

This week we discuss the importance of normalizing uncomfortable to big topics with our teens that might be hard to talk about. We also talk about the importance of staying calm and what to do if you notice signs of suicidal ideation.  Resources for September's Suicide Prevention Awareness Month  988 Day World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a...

This week we explain the natural development process of teens gaining autonomy from their parents and what parents can do to cope with that. We discuss the importance of continuing to develop a good relationship while also exploring ways to build connection.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   We...

This week we discuss the importance of helping teens to know how to advocate for themselves and avoid situations with adults they are uncomfortable with. We also explain various reasons why teens might be reluctant to say no to an adult.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connectio...

This week we break down the difference between sacrificing for your kids and sacrificing everything for your kids. We discuss why self-care is so important and what it can look like.  Book title of the reference Liz made:  Take Back Your Marriage: Sticking Together in a World That Pulls Us Apart, by William Doherty PhD Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultati...

This week we are excited to have a live coaching session! We welcome Melissa and Selina and Jeremiah coach her through the difficulty she experiences with her daughters impulsivity.  Interested in being coached on our show? Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we wrap up our book review on "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We discuss the various collective actions he recommends and what we agree and disagree with.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.o...

This week we continue with our review of the book "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We explain how boys are adversely affected from being immersed in the online world. We also discuss the dangers of pornography and the lack of real connection that it brings.  References:  Fight the New Drug   Get in...

This week we continue our review of the book "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We break down why cell phones and social media are so dangerous to young teens especially. We also talk about why social media is more harmful to girls.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching...

This week we begin our review of the book "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We explore a key highlight from the book of over-protecting our kids in the physical world while under-protecting them in the digital world.   Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!...

This week we explain what can happen when we over-protect our kids. We discuss the need to allow our kids to make mistakes when safety isn't an issue or irreversible damage can done.   References:  Fight The New Drug: https://fightthenewdrug.org/ Next weeks book review:  The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt  Ge...

This week we wrap up our three-part series on self-confidence in teens. We delve into why rejection is so hard for teens and adolescence and how we can help them overcome it.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we explore the importance of kids and teens finding there own self-worth rather than deriving it from friends or external sources. We discuss the importance of modeling self-confidence to kids as well as allowing them to explore their identity.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Websit...

This week we begin a multi-part series on self-worth in teens. Today's focus is on where self-confidence comes from and how we can help teens and young kids develop their own sense of self worth.  Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmai...