Disordered Eating – Part 1: The Toxic Culture Around Body Image [REWIND Podcast Episode]

It’s May and that means it’s almost swim-team season! It’s my favorite time of the year. To me, summer and the pool are just magical. But with the swim season starting, I notice the conversation around swimsuits, bodies, and body image coming up in my sessions more...

An Easy Formula For Talking About Our Feelings For Ourselves And Our Kids! [Podcast Episode]

The ability to talk about our feelings can literally change our lives. It’s related to having closer relationships, longevity, physical health, stress reduction, and feeling better overall. But for most of us, talking about our feelings is harder than we think. Have a...

Recognizing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) In Kids With Jesse Dice, LCSW [Podcast Episode]

When we think about OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, most folks think about hand-washing, lining things up perfectly, or really perfectionistic kids. But the truth is that OCD can present in many different ways and very frequently, it’s confused with generalized...

LGBTQ+: How To Respond When Your Child Is Coming Out To You

Today’s generation of teens is incredibly accepting of each other, and families, parents are more accepting too. Both this and even the pandemic have resulted in kids coming out earlier than even a few years ago. But what’s the best way to respond when your kid (or...

How To Help Your Anxious Kids: An Interview With Samantha Sweeney, Ph.D.

We’ve been waiting a long time to share today’s episode with you and we couldn’t be more excited! Dr. Samantha Sweeney is one of Amanda’s oldest friends and an expert on working with parents of anxious kids. She’s a psychologist, author, educator and has a private...

Getting Your Kids Emotionally Ready For The Post-Pandemic School Year

  This week we’re coming in hot with a legitimate timeline for how to get your kid ready for the new school year. Last week we shared our thoughts and predictions for the post-pandemic school year; this week, we’re translating all of that into actionable steps. ...