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Counting Kindness Helps Your Child’s Mental Health
Active & Connected Families
12/19/23 • 8 min
We all know there is a mental health crisis out there. We have real numbers that highlight elevated rates of anxiety and depression for kids, teenagers, people of color, men, working mothers. The numbers tell the story. The percentages, increases, and statistical significance are all important.
Everywhere we go, we are surrounded by data, as are our children. Their GPA’s, instagram likes, rebounds, SAT Scores, tardies, goals, and more, are all measured and highlighted. “What is measured gets done.” The data tells the story. Numbers are concrete, clear, and feel important.
Yet we don’t keep data on what actually counts in life. There are no decimal points for kindness, helping others, empathy, or quality of relationships. And because there is no data to be analyzed for these qualities in this numbers-crazed world, we have learned not to value the qualities that make us healthy and whole. No wonder there is a mental health crisis.
Let's have a closer look at this in today's episode!
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What Is Community? With Hussein Osman, Said Osman, and Ayat Mohamed
Active & Connected Families
12/08/22 • 40 min
Today, I have three young men with me that are true experts on community. Hussein Osman, Said Osman, and Ayat Mohamed are all refugees from Somalia and their Somali Bantu culture is one of inclusiveness, helping and wanting everyone to succeed. I know this because they've let me into their family and they are apart of mine.
I've felt the differences with the American culture and their more collectivist communal stance over the past six years. I truly feel that my family's relationships with these young men are essential to our mental health. We have developed a true community that is rare in America these days.
So this conversation is about us putting ideas around community into words. Take a listen -- I know you'll learn a lot from this episode, just like I did.
In this episode on community, we discuss:
- What community means to them;
- Cultural differences and what we can learn from them;
- Why it is important to make friends with people who are different from you & what this looks like;
- Being intentional about getting to know people;
- And so, so much more!
We always love hearing from you, so don’t be shy, come over to our Facebook or Instagram and let us know what you thought about today’s episode!
Ps. Do you love listening to our podcast? It would mean the absolute world to us if you could leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This will help our show so we can help more parents and families feel more active and connected in their lives. You can leave a review by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, tapping to leave a star rating and then write your review. Thanks so much!
And if you haven’t done so yet, make sure to subscribe to our show so you don’t miss any of our future episodes!
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Talking to Kids About Grief
Active & Connected Families
01/08/21 • 38 min
Due to Covid, more children and parents are grappling with grief than ever in our lifetime. We cover what you might see from children through this process. We also discuss how to talk to your kids about death and dying and offer ideas for how to help them with their feelings. If you or a friend are grieving the death of a loved one, we are incredibly sorry for your loss and hope we can offer you this sliver of support.
[REWIND] Parents Have Feelings, Too With Caroline Megargel & Sarah Lewis
Active & Connected Families
03/30/23 • 48 min
Today we’re starting a series on our greatest hits and the tips and strategies we as therapists talk to parents the most about. We say the same things over and over again because so many of us struggle with the same things and I'm going to share them with you during the upcoming weeks!
In this rewind episode, Sarah Lewis from The Lewis Practice, Caroline and I talk about how and why parents should be talking to their kids about their OWN feelings. This is probably contrary to what you see on Instagram or have heard before, which is that we should hold it together to take care of our kids’ feelings. And that’s true. But it’s equally true that we should be talking about our own feelings. Doing this will not only increase empathy and problem-solving for our kids, but we as adults will also feel closer to our kids and so much better in general.
In this episode on sharing your feelings with your kids, we cover:
- Why it’s important to talk to your kids about your own feelings;
- What happens when we don’t talk about our feelings;
- How to discuss your own feelings with your kids: what wording to use, the best timing, etc.;
- Tips on what not to do;
- And so much more!
We always love hearing from you, so don’t be shy, come over to our Facebook or Instagram and let us know what you thought about today’s episode!
Ps. Do you love listening to our podcast? It would mean the absolute world to us if you could leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This will help our show so we can help more parents and families feel more active and connected in their lives. You can leave a review by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, tapping to leave a star rating and then write your review. Thanks so much!
And if you haven’t done so yet, make sure to subscribe to our show so you don’t miss any of our future episodes!
More info? You can find the full show notes, links and resources over at:
https://virginiafamilytherapy.com/rewind-parents-have-feelings-too/
Post-Holiday Crash and Strategies for 2021
Active & Connected Families
01/01/21 • 45 min
The days after holidays are usually tough, but this year may feel harder because of the way Covid has changed our lives. We may have had amazing holidays, and still felt sad that we missed our family or scared about the upcoming cold and socially distant months. We are feeling all of the feelings too, and hope to help you put them into words and also let you know you are not alone! We also give ideas for how to use any energy you may have to make the upcoming months feel a little more bearable. So sit back, relax, and hear how we all got ourselves out of bed at 11 am on December 26!
What We are Taking Forward
Active & Connected Families
03/05/21 • 43 min
We are hopeful today as we are all post-vaccine and feeling a little safer in our world. Take a listen as we discuss what we have learned from the pandemic lifestyle and what we will take moving forward. Most specifically, the permission to say no and actually choose what we say yes to for ourselves, our kids, and our families. We also take a little minute to reflect on how strong we have all been over the last year... you should give that to yourselves, too! Thanks for listening =)
Actively Working Towards Who I Want to Be In 2023
Active & Connected Families
01/12/23 • 28 min
It is that time of year again when we are bombarded with reflection, planning, changing, thinking, ... and to be honest, hearing about all the different things that I should be doing makes me feel a little overwhelmed.
As human beings, we are social animals meaning that we get many of the cues about who we want to be and how we should be living our lives from the people around us. And even though we’re often taught that peer pressure is a bad thing, this is not always the case. Peer pressure can actually be very helpful and beneficial.
The issue for me personally, and I think for many of you too, is to identify what’s a healthy influence and what’s an unhealthy influence. I’m offering you my easy, 3-step strategy that helps me become who I want to be and stay aligned with my values. I'll share all about it in today's episode!
In this episode, we cover:
- The different types of messages we get from all different kinds of places: Social Media, family, friends, ...;
- How to decipher what messages to listen to;
- Peer pressure and why it’s not always a bad thing;
- My easy, 3-step strategy to help me (and you) live more aligned with our values in 2023;
- A ton of examples from my own life;
- And more!
We always love hearing from you, so don’t be shy, come over to our Facebook or Instagram and let us know what you thought about today’s episode!
Ps. Do you love listening to our podcast? It would mean the absolute world to us if you could leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This will help our show so we can help more parents and families feel more active and connected in their lives. You can leave a review by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, tapping to leave a star rating and then write your review. Thanks so much!
And if you haven’t done so yet, make sure to subscribe to our show so you don’t miss any of our future episodes!
More info? You can find the full show notes, links and resources over at:
How Do I Know if My Kid Needs a Therapist?
Active & Connected Families
01/23/21 • 36 min
Have you ever wondered if your child need therapy? Us too, and we’re therapists! It’s an especially hard time right now for mental health, and we will let you know some of the signs around sadness, anxiety, and anger that may indicate that calling a therapist is a good idea. We will also remind you that a lot of these hard feelings and behaviors are normal, especially during a pandemic. Trigger warning: we talk about suicide and self-harm in this podcast. Also, this is a reminder that we don’t know your specific situation, so we can’t speak to your child in particular. We hope this is helpful!
Parents Have Feelings, Too
Active & Connected Families
02/04/21 • 45 min
Do you ever feel confused about how you are supposed to handle your feelings as a parent? On one hand, we are supposed to not talk about them and “shield” our children from the ups and downs of life. On the other hand, aren’t we supposed to model healthy emotional expression and teach them that feelings are important? We get into the WHYs and HOWs of expressing your feelings as a parent, all with the aim of improving your well-being as well as increasing empathy and problem-solving in your kids. So sit back, relax, take a listen... and then tell your kids all about it!
Sleep Help For Elementary School Kids With Allison Egidi
Active & Connected Families
10/20/22 • 45 min
Sleep is essential for anyone’s ability to focus, remember things, solve problems, manage emotions, and feel good. The right amount of sleep reduces anxiety and depression. And did you know that when you’re sleeping, everything you’ve learned during the day encodes in your brain? In a nutshell, sleep is everything for the way that we function in this world.
That’s why I’m so excited to have Allison Egidi, a certified pediatric sleep & wellness coach, on Active & Connected Families today, talking about the basics of sleep for elementary school kids.
In this episode on sleep help for elementary school kids, we discuss:
- The basics of sleep for elementary school kids;
- The importance of a healthy bedtime routine;
- Common pitfalls;
- Teaching your kid that they can sleep independently;
- How much sleep does my kid actually need?;
- Rituals, habits and holding the structure of your family’s bedtime routine;
- Screen usage;
- Teaching your child to understand that sleep is not perfect;
- And so much more!
You don’t want to miss this one, so hop on and have a listen! We always love hearing from you, so don’t be shy, come over to our Facebook or Instagram and let us know what you thought about today’s episode!
Ps. Do you love listening to our podcast? It would mean the absolute world to us if you could leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This will help our show so we can help more parents and families feel more active and connected in their lives. You can leave a review by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, tapping to leave a star rating and then write your review. Thanks so much!
And if you haven’t done so yet, make sure to subscribe to our show so you don’t miss any of our future episodes!
More info? You can find the full show notes, links and resources over at:
https://virginiafamilytherapy.com/sleep-help-for-e...tary-school-kids/
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FAQ
How many episodes does Active & Connected Families have?
Active & Connected Families currently has 97 episodes available.
What topics does Active & Connected Families cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Parenting, Kids & Family, Grief, Mental Health, Family, Mentalhealth, Therapy, Podcasts, Kids and Life.
What is the most popular episode on Active & Connected Families?
The episode title 'Counting Kindness Helps Your Child’s Mental Health' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Active & Connected Families?
The average episode length on Active & Connected Families is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Active & Connected Families released?
Episodes of Active & Connected Families are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Active & Connected Families?
The first episode of Active & Connected Families was released on Dec 21, 2020.
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