In this episode Lauren welcomes special guest, Whitney Thompson, LCPC to discuss how teens are feeling and trying to cope during the Covid 19 pandemic.  Whitney is a LCPC (Licensed Counselor) in the states of Maryland and Colorado. She is the owner of Anchor Counseling Centers, a private practice with multiple locations in Carroll County and Howard County. While maintaining a small caseloa   , Whitney also speaks frequently on the topic of teenagers and parenting skills at private institutions and Universities.  Her focus in her career has been teenagers (mostly teenage girls) w ..read more

In this episode, Allie welcomes special guest Marie Stancovich, LCPC to discuss how older kids and teens, and especially the grown ups in their lives, may be dealing with the struggle "to achieve" and "be positive" during this challenging and uncertain time of a world pandemic. Marie provides ways to manage this term coined "toxic positivity" and how to deal with uncomfortable emotions during this stressful time. Marie Stancovich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor and member of Sigma Chi Iota. She is the owner of Wokini Thera ..read more

In this episode, Lauren welcomes the amazing Dr. Rachel Altvater to the podcast to discuss ways technology as your friend, not enemy, during this time of Covid-19 and quarantine life. Introduction to Tele-Play Therapy by Dr. Altvater: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kmZJdC0eTbc ..read more

Are you noticing old behaviors (or even new ones) presenting during this stressful time? Allie provides some tips for navigating the regressive behaviors and how to cope with these adjustments ..read more

In this episode Lauren provides strategies and tips for navigating online learning throughout the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic ..read more

Allie's goal with this week's podcast is to provide some quick ideas as to how to manage some family dynamics right now which may also translate after the lockdown has been lifted as well. https://www.5lovelanguages.com https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Children-Secret-Effectively/dp/B01GQO95PY/ref=sr_1_5?crid=22PL44S6LE1E4&dchild=1&keywords=5+love+languages+by+gary+chapman&qid=1585773339&sprefix=5+love%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-5 ..read more

The FOMO (fear of missing out) is real right now for kids and teens! Kids are not just fearful of missing out, they are actually missing out! They miss their friends, school, sports, and they need those peer connections more than ever. Today Allie provides some tips about how to keep your kids connected, which can be helpful during confusing times like we are experiencing now, or anytime they are needing that extra boost of connection to friends ..read more

Allie provides tips and resources to encouraging appropriate listening skills for your kids. - Modeling from parents/caregivers - Connect before correct - Focus on what you can and cannot control about the situation - Collaborate and problem solve with your child together - Give them choices - Be playful! Book recommendations:  How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Paperback by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 Paperback by Joanna Faber  and &nbs ..read more

Lauren and Allie are back for Season 2 of the Kid Therapist Podcast and are ready to discuss more topics and ways to help parents/caregivers/those who work with kids navigate difficult issues in their lives ..read more

Allie & Lauren wrap up season 1 with 10 ways to cultivate and inspire your family to promote positive mental health in the new year. Resources: Psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington Psychologist Dr. Ashleigh Warner Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson No Drama Discipline ..read more