Be a Problem Solver Podcast
Be a Problem Solver Podcast
Kate & Cory | parenting, social skills, child mental health, speech and lan
On this episode of the Be a Problem Solver podcast, we are tackling the first of the top five common challenges that parents ask us about - helping your child make friends! To get the FREE e-WORKBOOK that accompanies this episode head to: www.beaproblemsolverservices.com We provide parents and clinicians with information about social skill building and character development, using online materials and our podcast. Be a Problem Solver Services are Kate (M.Ed., CCC-SLP) and Cory (Ph.D., LPCA, NCC) - a wife speech pathologist and husband mental mental health counselor who focus on bringing you information about social skill development and character building. We both practice independently, and then come together to collaborate on important social skills issues that we hear from our clients over and over again! We love social skill building and character development, and we created this podcast so we could talk about it all the time! Whether your a parent or clinician, we know that you'll get a lot out of listening because we give quick tips with examples of how to handle social skill challenges, emotion regulation, and build character along the way. Let's help to raise our kids to be kind, good, humans.
What is communication repair and why does it matter?
Have you ever cringed when your child has said something inappropriate? And then you are profusely apologizing and then you're not sure if the person in question is still offended? This would be a time to help your child practice communication repair. In this episode, we're exploring how communication repair works and why it's so important! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: www.beaproblemsolverservices.com
Mar 7, 2023
26 min
The #1 thing I tell all my clients
When people come for therapy, there are several common threads to the process. Tune in to fing out the #1 thing I tell all my clients about the process! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: www.beaproblemsolverservices.com
Feb 28, 2023
15 min
Why middle school friendships are hard
If you are in a stage of helping your middle schooler navigate some friendship drama, this episode is for you. Middle school friendships are critical to social and emotional development, and sometimes, drama is part of the process.  Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: www.beaproblemsolverservices.com
Feb 21, 2023
22 min
Is your kid's anxiety genetic?
Anxiety in children and teens is a hot button issue since the pandemic. We have seen an increase in anxiety in many of our clients, and even the news has picked up on the global increase for kids and teens! In this episode, we are discussing the origins of anxiety, where it comes from, and what we see if kids and teens.  Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: www.beaproblemsolverservices.com
Feb 14, 2023
23 min
Should you interfere in your middle schooler's friendships?
You, parent, often tell us that your child is involved in some sort of social drama, but they won't share what it is. You observe that your child is upset about a social interaction, something that happpend at school, something that happened on SnapChat...but what do you do about it? In this episode, we are discussing if and how you should get involved in helping your middle schooler navigate friendships! Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: www.beaproblemsolverservices.com
Feb 7, 2023
20 min
Should you give your middle schooler a phone?
Should you give your middle schooler a phone? Probably not. But will you? Probably yes. So now what? Today we are tackling the questions around preparing for your middle schooler to get a phone and what your role as a parent is for tween and teen phone use~ Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: www.beaproblemsolverservices.com
Jan 31, 2023
21 min
Does YOUR baggage interfere in your parenting?
We are constantly evolving in our parenting. Sometimes some old wounds may boil up from our baggage and make it difficult to parse out what's really happening with our kids. Does that happen to you? Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: www.beaproblemsolverservices.com
Nov 8, 2022
5 min
How to vet legit resources for our LGBTQIA+ youth
For families and LGBTQIA+ youth, finding resources that are a good fit can be a challenge. We always encourage clients to find the counselor or resource that is the right fit, but this is especially true for the LGBTQIA+ where suicide prevention is key.  Find out more about our guest, Brittany Bate from Be Bold Psych: https://beboldpsychnc.com/ Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: www.beaproblemsolverservices.com
Nov 1, 2022
33 min
Prepping for the college essay process can be easier than you think
Our guest, Sadie Harper of Southern Ambition, is sharing her talent and knowledge of college essay writing. We know that it can be a stressful time when your kids start applying to college, so take a listen if you'd like some insight into the process! https://southernambition-nc.com/ Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: www.beaproblemsolverservices.com
Oct 25, 2022
37 min
Your kids need a trusted mentor.
We are always talking about how important it is for your kids to find their "thing." But what comes along with that is a trusted adult that can help guide them along the way. Oftentimes, this isn't a parent, but instead a coach, teacher, or leader.  Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! https://beaproblemsolver.outgrow.us/beaproblemsolver-4 To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: www.beaproblemsolverservices.com
Oct 18, 2022
28 min
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