Mental Health Matters

This week we explain what emotional intelligence is and how it impacts us throughout the lifespan. We give you tips for helping kids and teens develop the skills and well as learn empathy.  References:  Brene Brown's Sympathy Versus Empathy Video   Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website:...

This week we discuss coping skills in a crisis, both individually for teens or a family crisis. We explain warning signs to look for as well as creating emotional safety.  Contact Jeremiah and Selina today for a free life-coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

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This week we explain the importance of avoiding shame in kids. We explain how parents can inadvertently cause shame as well as how they can help increase belonging and self-confidence.  Get in contact with Jeremiah or Selina 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 why kids and teens lie as well as how to handle it. We offer tips for building connection as well as looking for an underlying symptom.  Get in Contact with Jeremiah and Selina 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 how we can help teens and kids through the grief process. We define different ways kids can experience grief and when to seek outside help.  Get in Contact with Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we discuss the importance of giving kids gradual freedoms to gain independence. We explain peer influence and why building connections are so important.  Contact Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email: info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connection   Link to sign up for the free online parenting workshop!  Free Parenting Workshop Online  Apr...

This week we discuss how listening to your kids builds connection and why it can be so powerful for them and for you. We also give you tips on how to to listen well.  Contact Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consultation!  Phone: 208.557.1227  email:  info@coreconnection.org   Website: Core Connection   Link to sign up for the free online parenting workshop!  Free Parenting Workshop Online...

This week we explain how we can use conflict as a learning moment and help build connection when disagreements arise. Selina also provides a real-time coaching session for a conflict I have with my daughter.  To get in contact with Jeremiah or Selina you can contact them at 208.557.1227 or go to  Core Connection  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we discuss why kids thrive when parents maintain their connection throughout the stages of life. We give you ideas for maintaining the relationship as well as why it's good for kids to see healthy conflict resolution. Click here to gain access to a pdf of date ideas!   Book a free consultation with Jeremiah and Selina today at Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com...

This week we lighten things us and share funny stories about things our kids have done. Share yours with us by sending an email at the address below!  Book a free life coaching consultation with Jeremiah and Selena today at Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we break down the importance of a parent's emotional response to kids pushing boundaries. We also discuss the importance of emotional regulation and good modeling.  If you would like to get in contact with Jeremiah or Selena contact them at Core Connects and book a free consolation!  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we break down the difference between normal high's and low's with kids and what the warning signs are that indicate professional help is warranted. We discuss helping kids manage uncomfortable emotions and ways to offer support.  Book a free coaching connection with Jeremiah or Selena today! Visit Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we break down how to help teen cope with a break up. We discuss how to help them through failure as well as using it as a growth opportunity.  Contact Jerry and Selina today for a free coaching consultation today at Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we discuss how to help teens and kids set healthy boundaries around dating. We also talk about safety in dating as well as how social media can come into play.  For a free coaching consultation visit  Core Connection!   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we discuss how kids often react to divorce and what parents can do to help kids cope. We also explain the importance of professional help for all parties involved.  To receive a free coaching consultation from Jeremiah or Selena visit Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

Disclaimer:  sex and sexuality are discussed at length.  This week we discuss the importance of talking to kids about sexuality from an early age. We give you ideas for age appropriate conversations as well as how to react when your kids ask questions about uncomfortable topics.  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week, we walk you through the stage of life where you're kid is legally an adult but not quite independent yet. We give you tips to help kids develop life skills as well as setting good boundaries.  To contact Jeremiah and Selena for a free life coaching consultation visit  Core Connections  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we discuss how sibling dynamics can impact family life. We give you ideas to cultivate sibling relationships when there is an age gap as well as tips to avoid sibling rivalry.  References:  Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills, by Jane Nelson  Contact Jeremiah or Selena for a free consu...

This week, we discuss the importance of setting boundaries around screen use and why social media can be harmful to young children. We also give you ideas of how to implement healthy screen use. Core Connection is Jeremiah and Selena's website, contact them for a free consultation!   References:  The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illn...

This week we discuss how we can help teens and young children set goals. We walk you through how to make a goal affective and ways children can take the lead. If you are interested in a free life-coaching consultation with Jeremiah and Selena reach out to them at Core Connection.     Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week Jeremiah, Selena and I each share our favorite holiday tradition. We also briefly discuss managing holiday expectations. Contact Jeremiah and Selena at Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week we explain what discipline and punishment are and why discipline works better. We discuss how we can help kids learn and grow and how to help them be part of the solution.  References: Selina's four questions to ask about discipline versus punishment comes from:  Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Prob...

This week Jeremiah and Selina walk us through setting good boundaries with teens and how we can balance the need for safety and autonomy. We discuss when to adjust boundaries as well as the importance of allowing kids to fail. Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week I welcome Jeremiah and Selina Woodruff with Core Connection as we break down teen relationships. We discuss how to better communicate with them as well as build a relationship through their interests.  References:  Core Connection   Click this link to book a free consultation with Jeremiah or Selina today! Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com