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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. 

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Nikki and Chad highlight those little things parents do and don’t do that can create anxiety for our kids in episode 51. Things like inviting them on guilt trips or trying to relate to them when they really just need us to listen can have unintended consequences. 

Chad’s son joins Scrambled for this milestone episode to share his experience of anxiety and what has helped him. Nikki and Chad also answer listener questions about the podcast, selective mutism, and how to guide growth-minded adults in your child’s life.

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For episode 49, Nikki and Chad are joined by Dawn Barclay, author of Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse, to discuss obstacles to traveling with children with mental health difficulties and tips for managing those difficulties with less stress for all.

Find Dawn’s book here and her blog here. 

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What does sleep have to do with childhood mental health? Only everything! In episode 48, Nikki and Chad share practical tips for creating healthy sleep habits and routines with your children to support their mental health. The behavioral and emotional signs of sleep-related problems are also discussed, along with when to reach out to your pediatrician or a mental health professional for further guidance.

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In episode 47 of Scrambled, Nikki and Chad discuss how anxiety can change over time and what signs of problematic anxiety might appear in infants, toddlers, school age children, tweens, and teens.