The Parents Place

Emily Cook is here to tell us about her work as a mental performance coach. She works with athletes and teams, but she also works with people with disabilities. Come learn about what she does, how can we change the stigma behind mental health in athletics, and more. Contact: Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace Email us: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org Text "TFP" to 33222 for we...

Self-talk is talked about more and more, which is a great thing! But why is it important? What does it sound like to different people? How can it help us? Recognizing negative and positive self-talk can be a game changer! Come and listen. Episode Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/self-talk#:~:text=Reviewed%20by%20Psychology%20Today%20Staff%20Many%20people%20are,the%20brain%20to%...

Heather is joining Jen and Hilary today to share her story. Heather got married young and started noticing some mental health changes. Things kept adding up and Heather had a lot to get through! Come listen to her story about how she succeeded and pulled through such tough times. Episode Notes and Resources: - https://988lifeline.org/ - https://988lifeline.org/chat/ - https://screening.mhanational...

An adult listener is seeking help for finding a new "village" in the city they just moved to. Well, Hilary and Jen are here to help. With their own experiences, tips, and encouragement, hopefully this episode will encourage you to reach out and find your own villiage. If you have a question you would like to ask, email it to parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org Contact us: -Email us questions or topic i...

Chuck and Ashley Elliot join us today to talk about Why People Leave. They have years of coaching and therapy experience and run programs for grief as well as a program called "Why People Leave". Jen and Hilary chat with them about positive and negative spaces, thoughts that turn into behaviors, and unmet expectations when it comes to why people leave relationships. Subject Resources: https://www....

Winter blues are no joke, and Hilary and Jen are not immune! Today they are covering an article that holds some treasures about how to survive winter with children, inside. We've all been there, and we could all use some tips and validation. Episode Resources: https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/six-ways-keep-winter-blues-bay Contact us: -Email us questions or topic ideas: parents...

This week we have another story of resilience! Nicole is here, and is kind enough and brave enough to share her story about experiencing postpartum depression and psychosis. So many things happen without being talked about openly, and Nicole is here to change that. Jen and Hilary go through Nicole's journey with her through the months and years after her first two children. Remember that you are n...

We often bring up protective factors in our episodes, so we wanted to re-visit this topic. What are protective factors and why are they so important? Dr. Dave gives us a better understanding of these buffers and how they can strengthen and build resilience in our families. Episode Notes and Resources: Dr. Dave: https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveUSU https://www.joinclimb.com/ https://www.healthyfamili...

This weeks question covers rule following, and why this teen "has" to follow rules, when they know their parent didn't when they were the same age. Jen and Hilary dive (literally) into how things were growing up, and how much has changed now. Learn how parents and teens can work together and compromise on rules and be open to build understanding. Contact us: -Email us questions or topic ideas: par...

It's winter now, which can get monotonous and stressful. But don't worry, Steffanie Casperson is here with us this week! With her previous work as a professional ballerina, and now a homeschooling mom and ballet director,  she has such great insight into how important art is in a child's life! Jen, Hilary, and Steffanie give ideas of things you can do with your kids for free an...

Jen and Hilary are going to talk about some of their favorite episodes from our 2022 collection, as well as talk about what to takeaway and prioritizing takeaways. What were some of your favorite episodes from 2022? Contact us: -Email us questions or topic ideas: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org -Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace -Parent's Place FB Page: https://www.facebook.c...

Dustin Shillcox is here with us this week. He has been through a lot, and has so much to tell us a teach us! After being in a bad car accident, Dustin walks us through pushing through mentally, people reaching out to him, changing his expectations, being in a new experimental program, and more. Join Jen as Dustin tells her the ups and downs, the people that reached out to him, and what he thinks h...

A listener wrote in and asked about why their parents won't let them date in Jr. High. "Why don’t my parents want me to date in junior high? Everyone is doing it and my parents say there is stuff I don’t understand and that’s why." Hilary and Jen talk about some trends they have seen in dating, suggested ages for dating, and even some terminology differences. If you have a question you would like...

Have you heard the term, Oppositional Defiance Disorder? It's been popping up more and more over the past years when it comes to talking about big behavioral struggles. Katie Brown, Assistant Professor at Utah State University, and co-director of behavior support services, is here to give us some help. Whether you have a child that has an O.D.D. diagnosis, you THINK your child might have O.D.D., o...

The holiday season can be one of the best parts of the year, but it can also be one of my most stressful as well. Come along with Jen and Hilary as they list some holiday stress relieving ideas to make the most of your holiday season. Episode Resources: https://feea.org/2022/11/stress-during-the-holidays/ Contact us: -Email us questions or topic ideas: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org -Record questi...

Karen is our guest this week and is so kind to talk to us about her life as a child and how it prepared her for her life as a parent. Karen takes us back to past therapists guidance, gut instincts, and what held her and her family together through the tough years of raising a "tough" kid. Episode Notes and Resources: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention https://www.mayoclinic....

This month on Ask Away, we received a question asking about why parents seem so stressed and grumpy, but they also turn around and say that parenting is the best thing. Jen and Hilary give us insights and suggestions for parents and kids alike. Contact us: -Email us questions or topic ideas: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org -Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace -Parent's Place FB...

Coming out is more than just a one time event. As parents, we love our children and we want to show them that love is unconditional. Devin Preston is a therapist here at The Family Place and is here to talk to us about coming out, its importance in the life of an LGBTQ+ member, and what we can do to continue that endless love that we have for our children.  Contact: Record questions here: htt...

We've all been the parent feeling judged, and maybe we've been the one judging too. Listen in as Jen and Hilary talk about why we judge, shared stories, and lessons learned. Resources: https://afineparent.com/positive-parenting-faq/judging-other-parents.html Contact: Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace Email us: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org Text "TFP" to 33222 for weekly par...

Seantae Jackson is here and she is sharing her experience of being involved in a huge car accident, along with her husband, all of her children, and family friends. Through waking up after the accident, through surgery after surgery, and allowing for all emotions during healing, Seantae shares it all. Check out their new foundation information in our show notes as well as all their social media! E...

Tips for this spooky day! Jen and MarLyn join together to give you some tips for a safe and fun Halloween night and share a not-so-creepy kid story. Stay safe, have fun, and be kind to yourself! Resources: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/halloween.html https://www.insider.com/creepy-things-kids-have-told-parents-reddit-2018-6 Contact: Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace Emai...

When you think of being a teenager, hopefully you don't immediately think of acne, but some might! Our episode today can help you understand acne and give you more knowledge to help you navigate your teens acne years. Cory B. Maughan is our special guest today to help us better understand this topic! Dr. Maughan is a board-certified dermatologist. Jen and Hilary get the low down on salicylic a...

Professor Alan Hawkins of BYU is here to talk to us about divorce ideation. How common is it for people to consider divorce? Does a marriage have to be terrible for thoughts of divorce to come up? Are divorces increasing or decreasing? Dr. Hawkins has been studying divorce ideation and has plenty of answers for us! He also has a newly refreshed (FREE) digital book coming out called, "Should I Try...

Jan Goodrich joins Jen and Hilary today to tell us his story of resilience. Jan was just 25 when he was in an electrical accident at work, and he has come away from it with great lessons and advice for us. Listen in to hear his story of the accident, the burn unit, and many more ups and downs that came along his journey. Contact: Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace Email us: p...

Teens are between two stages, being a kid, and being an adult. Being close to friends, finding ways to belong outside of the home, and spending time with others is normal. BUT, maybe there are some ways to make it work better for you. Jen and Hilary are here to guide us through some teen friend tips. Contact: Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace Email us: parents@thefamilyplace...