Author: Scrambled Podcast

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In an episode relevant to parents with kids of all ages, Nikki and Chad discuss lying. More specifically, are there times that lying to your kids is okay?

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Chad and Nikki are joined by Sara Olsher, children’s book author and illustrator and founder of Mighty and Bright, for a conversation about how to talk to kids about heavy subjects like divorce, cancer, and death.

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In this third and final episode of our ADHD series, Dr. Tanya Royster returns to the conversation with the most current information about how psychiatry treats ADHD in children as well as a few non-medication treatment options that can help kids and families.

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In the second installment of our ADHD mini-series, Dr. Tanya Royster returns to talk with Nikki and Chad about the process of diagnosing ADHD and the implications for this mental health disorder for kids and families.

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In part 1 of a 3 part series, Chad and Nikki are joined by psychiatrist Dr.Tanya Royster who explains what ADHD is and is not, along with tips for recognizing the three different types of this disorder in kids.

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We’ve talked before how anxiety can be a shapeshifter, but initially, does it show up different in boys and girls and is it easy to spot?

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With the foundation for healthy coping discussed in the last episode, Chad and Nikki move on to quick ways for parents, and other adults, to de-escalate anxious, frustrated, or otherwise dysregulated kids at home or school. 

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Because back to school is right around the corner, Nikki and Chad do a deep dive into what it takes to have effective coping skills and share a couple simple-to-use coping skills to try as we face back to school anxiety or stress. Nikki emphasizes the importance of kids and adults alike having a healthy foundation of habits and behaviors so that coping skills can work to reduce distress.

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Scrambled welcomes Mike Oglesbee, author, coach, and hypnotherapist for Episode 53. Chad and Nikki explore alternative approaches to treating mental health symptoms while showcasing the work Mike is doing to help others.

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In the  52nd episode of Scrambled, Chad and Nikki talk about the interesting and often complicated relationships between three childhood mental health conditions: OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, and ADHD. They share factors to consider when seeking professional help and the various treatment options for each diagnosis. 

For more information about OCD, visit https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/. 

This workbook is a resource that Nikki recommends for children dealing with obsessions and compulsions.