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Talkaboutable

Lemonada Media

24 episodes

Ever wish someone could just tell you the right thing to say to your kid? Parenting brings us the greatest gifts, and it can be messy, confusing, and downright exhausting. But if you can talk about it with your kids, you can tackle it. You can make it Talkaboutable. Each episode, Talkaboutable features a parent sharing what’s keeping them up at night and how they can unlock the skills they are already equipped with to face and manage it. When our kids handle even the most difficult situations alongside a caring adult, the hard moments become more bearable, and the good moments become even better. From Lemonada Media in partnership with the Ohana Center for Child and Family Mental Health at Montage Health.

Episodes

  1. Dr. Matt Biel and Dr. Vilma Reyes on Raising Resilient Kids

    · 36 min · S2 E11

    How do we raise healthy, resilient kids? In this episode, we’re exploring what families need to make mental health a priority for children, just like brushing their teeth or getting a checkup. This is a conversation…

  2. Dr. Mona on Tantrums, Fighting, and Big Feelings

    · 46 min · S2 E10

    How can parents handle their kids’ tantrums? In this episode, Dr. Swick talks with Dr. Mona Amin, board-certified pediatrician and founder of PedsDocTalk, about meltdowns, physical fights, and big feelings. They’ll…

  3. Mailbag: Dr. Swick Answers Your Parenting Questions

    · 52 min · S2 E9

    On today’s episode Dr. Swick responds to questions from listeners. She talks about how to help your over-achieving kid, what to do when your parenting approach clashes with another parent, how to make sure two…

  4. Claire Bidwell Smith on How Kids Experience Grief

    · 49 min · S2 E8

    What can parents teach their kids about grief? In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with Claire Bidwell Smith — a therapist, grief expert and bestselling author — to explore how families can navigate conversations…

  5. My Daughter Is Curious About Death. How Do We Talk About It?

    · 41 min · S2 E7

    How do you talk to your child about death, and help them connect with family members who have passed away? In this episode, we're exploring that question with a mom who wants her daughter to feel close to the…

  6. Lisa Schuman on How to Talk to Kids About Donor Conception

    · 46 min · S2 E6

    What’s the best way to tell your kid about their genetic origins? In this episode, Dr. Swick talks with Lisa Schuman, a reproductive therapist and Founding Director of The Center for Family Building in New York, about…

  7. Our 4-year-Old Is Donor Conceived—How Do We Tell Her?

    · 35 min · S2 E5

    When is it ok to tell your children about some of the grownup things in life? In this episode we are talking to a couple who conceived their daughter using a third-party donor. She’s starting to be old enough to…

  8. Dr. Carrie Jackson on What Works for Kids With ADHD and Why

    · 43 min · S2 E4

    What do kids with ADHD need to truly thrive? In this episode, Dr. Swick explores thoughtful, practical strategies with Dr. Carrie Jackson, a licensed clinical child psychologist specializing in ADHD and the founder of…

  9. My Kids Are Dealing With ADHD and Anxiety – And They’re Clashing

    · 41 min · S2 E3

    What do you do when your kids can go from best friends to fighting, yelling and getting physical? In this episode, we’re talking to a dad with two boys who are navigating ADHD, anxiety, and the frequent transitions of…

  10. Dr. Nimali Fernando on How Kids Can Explore New Foods

    · 44 min · S2 E2

    In this episode we take a deeper dive into the topic of picky eating with Dr. Nimali Fernando, the founder of the Dr. Yum project, a nonprofit with a mission to help families and communities overcome barriers to eating…

  11. My Kid Is a Finicky Eater – What Can I Do?

    · 40 min · S2 E1

    What do you do when your kid will only eat a handful of different foods? In this episode, we're sitting down with a mom who is helping her 8-year-old work through his food anxiety and actually get curious about what's…

  12. Talkaboutable Season 2! Official Trailer!

    · 1:17

    Join Dr. Susan Swick, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and mom of 4, as she tackles your biggest parenting questions. Dr. Swick believes if you can talk about it with your kids, you can tackle it. Tune in for honest…

  13. Got a Parenting Question? We Want to Hear From You!

    · 2:16

    Got a parenting problem you can’t stop thinking about? Talkaboutable is coming back for Season 2, and we want to hear from you! We're looking for parents of kids and young adults ages 6-21 who are navigating a…

  14. How To Raise Two Children with Different Needs

    · 50 min · Episode 10

    For the final episode of season 1, Dr. Swick sits down with a special guest: her sister Lauren, who is a dear friend and a parent of two. They talk about what’s guided and sustained Lauren in raising two children with…

  15. How Do I Raise Emotionally Intelligent & Responsible Men?

    · 45 min · Episode 9

    When your kids are in their 20s but still under your roof, how do you know when to step in and when to step back? Today’s guest, a single father of two, is experiencing this problem twofold, since his young adult sons…

  16. My Mom Is A Narcissist, But I Want My Son To Have A Relationship With Her

    · 51 min · Episode 8

    How can you create boundaries with toxic family members while still encouraging your child to explore the relationships that feel meaningful to them? It’s a tricky task that we’ll be tackling in this episode, with a…

  17. How Do I Talk to My Kid About Marijuana?

    · 44 min · Episode 7

    Questions about parenting seem to never end! They can be about what’s happening at home, at school, or inside your child’s head. Today, I’m tackling five different questions in one episode so we can get more guidance…

  18. My Middle Schooler Can’t Fall Asleep by Herself – What Can I Do?

    · 41 min · Episode 6

    How can we help our kids let go of their anxieties and surrender to sleep? That’s the question we’re tackling today. This father of two opens up about his 11-year-old daughter’s struggle to fall asleep at night. He…

  19. My Daughter Experienced Major Depression. How Can She Move Forward?

    · 48 min · Episode 5

    How can you tactfully coach a child toward motivation and routine when they’ve experienced a major loss? Liz, a mother of two, asks herself this every day. After losing her middle daughter in 2020, she has watched her…

  20. My Stepson Is Navigating Opposite Households, and I’m Not Sure How to Help

    · 42 min · Episode 4

    How can you be the best stepparent you can be when half of your stepchild’s life is out of your hands? Jamie is a stepmother trying to find the most helpful and healthy way to show up for her husband and his son, a…

  21. My Son Is Worried About Me Dying — And Now He’s Biting Me

    · 46 min · Episode 3

    How do you reassure your young child that you’re healthy and strong in the aftermath of cancer? How do you tell him that his feelings are okay but his actions are not? This mother says that, together, she and her son…

  22. My Kids Don’t Know I Had An Eating Disorder And Might Be Strugging, Too

    · 42 min · Episode 2

    How do you open up to your kids about your own health when it could potentially hurt them? That’s the question we’re tackling today. Every family has their own secrets, and this mom is ready to open up about her own.…

  23. My Kids Don’t Know We’re Moving In With My New Boyfriend

    · 41 min · Episode 1

    How do you tell your kids that your new partner is moving in? That’s the question we’re tackling today. Ami is a widow and single mom living in California, and she’s house hunting with her new boyfriend — but her two…

  24. Talkaboutable (Official Trailer)

    · 1:47 · Trailer

    Join Dr. Susan Swick, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and mom of 4, as she tackles your biggest parenting questions. Dr. Swick believes if you can talk about it with your kids, you can tackle it. Tune in for honest…

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