Help! I Have Kids!
di Pam Marshall
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How Do I Know If My Child Needs a Therapist (and How Do I Find One)?
How Do I Know If My Child Needs a Therapist (and How Do I Find One)?
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Help! I Have Kids! is the podcast for moms who are doing their best, asking all the right questions, and still wondering if something’s being missed. Hosted by Pam—a mom of five and pediatric occupational therapist with 35 years of experience—this show helps you trust your gut, advocate for your child, and partner with professionals without the overwhelm.
Each week, you’ll get practical tips, real-life stories, and heartfelt encouragement from experts and fellow moms who’ve been in your shoes. Because, as moms, we are the head of our child's medical team!
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- How Do I Know If My Child Needs a Therapist (and How Do I Find One)? · 24 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 20Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling overwhelmed and wondering how to find the right mental health support for your child? Taking that first step toward therapy can feel terrifying…
- “Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Joy”: Navigating a Down Syndrome Diagnosis · 29 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 19Send us Fan Mail Receiving an unexpected medical diagnosis for your baby can bring an overwhelming wave of fear, shock, and uncertainty. What does the future hold? How do you…
- Healing Child Anxiety & Trauma Without Talking: How EMDR Works for Kids · 19 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 18Send us Fan Mail Is your child constantly on high alert, struggling with deep-seated anxiety, or dealing with big fears that traditional talk therapy hasn't solved? In this…
- What happens during a child's psych evaluation? With a Pediatric Psychologist · 36 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 17Send us Fan Mail Wondering what actually happens during a child's psychological evaluation? If you’ve ever noticed your child struggling with big meltdowns, school challenges…
- SIDS Awareness Month: Navigating Loss, Healing, and Advocacy with Beth and Jimmy · 48 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 16Send us Fan Mail In recognition of SIDS Awareness Month every October, we sit down with Beth and Jimmy for a powerful, deeply personal conversation about losing their son, Lucas…
- Ear Tubes & Speech Delays in Toddlers: Ear Pain, PE Tube Surgery & Hearing Explained · 37 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 15Send us Fan Mail Are recurring ear infections leaving your child in pain and putting their speech development on hold? In this episode of Help, I Have Kids, host Pam Marshall…
- Miracle League: Where Every Child Gets to Play · 41 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 14Send us Fan Mail What if the thing a child was once told they might never do became the moment they found belonging, confidence, and a team cheering them on? In this episode, we…
- After-School Meltdowns: What’s Happening to Your Child’s Nervous System? · 10 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 13Send us Fan Mail Are you picking up a happy child from school, only to have them explode into a massive meltdown the second you walk through the front door? You aren’t doing…
- Navigating Medical Motherhood: Parenting a Child with a Rare Genetic Condition with Abbigale Stewart · 26 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 12Send us Fan Mail If you are in a hard season of motherhood, feeling overwhelmed by a tough medical diagnosis, or struggling to catch your breath—this episode will speak right to…
- Why isn't my baby crawling? Infant Development Explained with a Pediatric PT · 36 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 11Send us Fan Mail Does it wake you up at night wondering, "is my child doing what they need to be doing?". In this episode, we address a common and often stressful concern for…
- Conquering Picky Eating & Starting Solids: Expert Advice from a Pediatric Feeding Therapist · 41 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 10Send us Fan Mail If dinner with your kids currently feels like an extreme sport, take a deep breath—you are not doing it wrong, and you are definitely not alone. In this episode…
- Confused About Sleep Training? With Pediatric Sleep Consultant Malama Mama · 46 minSend us Fan Mail If you’re a tired mom sitting with a cold cup of coffee, listening to the baby monitor, and wondering how to finally get some rest—this episode is for you! Host…
- The True Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Brittany’s Story of Advocating for Her Son · 43 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 8Send us Fan Mail As parents, we know that every single milestone our kids hit is a victory—and no one understands the fight to protect those milestones quite like another mom. In…
- IEP vs. 504 Plan: Which One Does Your Child Actually Need? · 49 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 7Send us Fan Mail Is your child struggling in school, but you aren’t sure what kind of support to ask for? Hearing terms like 504 Plan, IEP, RTI, and educational evaluations can…
- 7 Back to School Tips as a Mom of 5 and Pediatric OT · 9 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 6Send us Fan Mail Are you dreading the first day back to school because of the hard transition between summer and school schedules? Believe me, I understand! As a mom of 5 and…
- Neuroanimation: Therapy That Grows the Brain · 9 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 5Send us Fan Mail Have you hit an invisible wall with your child’s therapy? If you are a mom navigating the beautiful, exhausting, and sometimes overwhelming world of raising a…
- What Is AutPlay Therapy? A Mom's Guide to Autism-Affirming Play Therapy · 27 minSend us Fan Mail Play therapy gets thrown around a lot — but most moms have no idea what it actually looks like, or whether it's even an option for their neurodivergent child. In…
- Will a Therapy Break Cause Regression? Caregiver Burnout & Therapeutic Breaks · 21 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 3Send us Fan Mail Don't skip this episode because you hear "break in therapy" and think… "not for us." Stay with us for a minute. We see you. You're the nurse, the therapist, the…
- Is It Sensory or Behavior? A Pediatric OT Explains Sensory Seeking, Picky Eating & Summer Meltdowns · 42 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 2Send us Fan Mail Is your child's behavior actually sensory? Pam sits down with Kelly, OTD from Marshall Pediatric Therapy to break down sensory seeking vs. sensory avoiding, the…
- Does My Baby Need a Helmet? Tight Neck & Flat Head · 26 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 1Send us Fan Mail New Mamas! Before you spend thousands on beautiful nurseries and plastic baby gear, listen to this episode! Pediatric Occupational Therapists Pam and Kelly…
