Be a Problem Solver Podcast
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.
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Ep. 170 The Transition to Summer for Neurodiverse Students
04/23/2024
Ep. 170 The Transition to Summer for Neurodiverse Students
The transition from school to summer can be exciting! But for students with neurodiverse needs, it can also involve some extra planning. In this episode, we interview one of our clinicians with a speciality in autism and intellectual disability, Brittany Sailer. Her insight into the transition to summer is full of great nuggets, you'll want to give this one a listen. to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Ep 169 Mental Health Before Everything Else
03/19/2024
Ep 169 Mental Health Before Everything Else
In this episode, we discuss why seeking mental health support should be the #1 thing you do before anything else! This type of support is so critical for making all the parts of your life work in your favor...find out why in this episode, and what you can do about it. to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Ep. 168 Relationship-based Executive Functioning in Therapy
03/05/2024
Ep. 168 Relationship-based Executive Functioning in Therapy
What we do in our therapy practice is Relationship-based Model of Executive Functioning. In this episode, we are taking a look at what this model is, and how you can practice some of the elements of this model at home! to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Ep. 167 Should you be your kid's friend?
02/20/2024
Ep. 167 Should you be your kid's friend?
We are tackling the controversial issue - should you be your kid's friend? We tend to disagree about this topic quite a bit in our household and this will probably be a source of debate in a lot of houses! Let us know your thoughts! to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Ep. 166 Loving Someone with Neurodiversity
02/13/2024
Ep. 166 Loving Someone with Neurodiversity
It's love week! And loving someone with neurodiversity is what we're all about on this podcast! We know that that can be a challenging and rewarding endeavor, but like everything in life, we are all about it! Tune in to find out our thoughts about the more you know about neurodiversity and how we love each other! to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Ep. 165 Raising kids with honesty and integrity shouldn't be this hard
02/06/2024
Ep. 165 Raising kids with honesty and integrity shouldn't be this hard
Raising kids with values is something that most parents want to do. But in recent years, and with social media being such a big part of kids' lives, it has become tricky to override some tricky behaviors. In this episode, we are exploring what it means to raise kids with honesty and integrity. to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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EP 164. How your kids should actually be studying for tests and quizzes
01/31/2024
EP 164. How your kids should actually be studying for tests and quizzes
Did you know that there are actually better ways to study? When we say "study" most people actually thinking about "reviewing" for tests. But we should really be trying to use better methods that help us with working memory, and truly understanding content. Listen in to this episode to find out more about these tried and true methods! to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Helping your tween and teen with anxiety
01/16/2024
Helping your tween and teen with anxiety
As parents, we want to step in and help our kids process and work through anxiety as quickly and smoothly as possible. Unforunately, this looks differently for all kids. It's not all bad, there are strategies that you can implement to help your kids process. In this episode, we are talking about ways that you can talk about anxiety, common anxiety triggers, and how to navigate in the modern world! to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Things parents are doing right
01/09/2024
Things parents are doing right
Being a parent is full of responsibilities and we could all use a reminder about the things we are doing right, instead of a list things we need to better at. In this episode, we are talking about the things we've seen lately that have shown parents are trying their best and doing all the right things! to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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What types of therapy does your child need?
12/19/2023
What types of therapy does your child need?
If you're a parent seeking counseling for your child, you know that the options can be overwhelming. In this episode, we discuss the multiple types of therapies available to help you figure out what your child might really need - and when! to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Tech Time: Getting on the same page as your partner
12/12/2023
Tech Time: Getting on the same page as your partner
One of the hardest things to agree on in a family is how much tech and screen time each person should get. And what if you're not on the same page as your parenting partner? Then it becomes a point of argument or contention. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate this discussion and tips for getting on the same page! to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Calm conversations or screamfest?
12/05/2023
Calm conversations or screamfest?
Which team are you on? Calm conversations or screamfest? We can be easily triggered by our kids because they know how to push our buttons. In this episode, we are talking about what to do to when we get triggered and how to keep the conversations cool and calm. to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Who even cares about screen time
11/28/2023
Who even cares about screen time
Screen time is a buzz phrase that makes some people cringe. In this episode we are talking about why you should care about screen time, and why it matters to the way that we raise our kids. We are the first group of parents to raise kids with screens, and there is still a lot to learn! to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Why you should care about adolescent brain development
11/14/2023
Why you should care about adolescent brain development
Reminders about adolescent development are critical to understanding our kids. We know that brains don't develop until at least 25 years old, and they are fastest at age 35. In this episode, we are talking about all the reasons that pre-adolescent and adolescent brain develop matter to how we raise our kids! to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Ep 156. Why not try a family phone?
11/07/2023
Ep 156. Why not try a family phone?
If you're starting on a tech journey and thinking about getting your child a phone...why not try a family phone? In this episode, we are debating the concept of a family phone and the pros and cons. to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: To learn more about Bark monitoring software (#af), click here: 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:
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Ep. 155 Tales from the dark web - spooky things we see all the time as clinicians
10/31/2023
Ep. 155 Tales from the dark web - spooky things we see all the time as clinicians
We try not to scare you too often - but this week we are diving into the creepy and spooky of the internet! We're sharing what we see most often in our practice as a problem, and what you can do about it. A haunted house but it's just your kid watching absolute garbage on YouTube and spending more time on the phone than hanging out with family. to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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Ep 154. Stop being the executive functioning brain for your child
10/24/2023
Ep 154. Stop being the executive functioning brain for your child
Executive functioning is a buzz word. But is it really that easy to just start teaching your child executive functioning skills? In this episode, we talk about how to stop being the executive functioning brain for your child, ways to use language in a more powerful way, and what that might mean for the way you interact with your child. Want to get our Executive Functioning freebie? . We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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Ep 153. Better ways to talk to your kid about tech usage
10/17/2023
Ep 153. Better ways to talk to your kid about tech usage
We know tech isn't always the bad guy. But the way we talk about it to our kids can sometimes make or break the way our kids use technology. In this episode, we have some ways that you can talk to your kids about the way they use technology. We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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151. 3 tried and true strategies for positive mental health
10/10/2023
151. 3 tried and true strategies for positive mental health
We're back! And we're having a discussion on what the phrase mental illness and mental health really mean these days. What do you picture when you think of mental illness and mental health and what impact does it have on you when diagnosed when mental illness? We're tackling these questions this week! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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150. What does mental illness mean to you?
10/03/2023
150. What does mental illness mean to you?
We're back! And we're having a discussion on what the phrase mental illness and mental health really mean these days. What do you picture when you think of mental illness and mental health and what impact does it have on you when diagnosed when mental illness? We're tackling these questions this week! We'd love it if you help us grow our social following and recommend our ! You can follow along on: Is your tween ready for a phone? Take the quiz! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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What is communication repair and why does it matter?
03/07/2023
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! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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The #1 thing I tell all my clients
02/28/2023
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! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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Why middle school friendships are hard
02/21/2023
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! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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Is your kid's anxiety genetic?
02/14/2023
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! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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Should you interfere in your middle schooler's friendships?
02/07/2023
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! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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Should you give your middle schooler a phone?
01/31/2023
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! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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Does YOUR baggage interfere in your parenting?
11/08/2022
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! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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How to vet legit resources for our LGBTQIA+ youth
11/01/2022
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! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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Prepping for the college essay process can be easier than you think
10/25/2022
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! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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Your kids need a trusted mentor.
10/18/2022
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! To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: 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:
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