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5. Help Your Kids With Therapy
31:24||Season 2, Ep. 5Season 2 | Episode 5 | Help Your Kids with Therapy | Help Your Kids PodcastWelcome to Help Your Kids, the parenting podcast that’s here to walk alongside you through all the challenges and joys of raising emotionally healthy kids.Your hosts, Dr. Mish Seabrook and Shelley Smith, dive into a topic that many parents are curious about but often feel unsure of: therapy.In this episode, we explore:• What therapy for children actually looks like and how it works• Some of the signs that your child may benefit from additional support• Where to find support• How to de-stigmatise the idea of therpay• How therapy can help children understand their emotions and develop healthy coping strategiesMish and Shelley bring their unique perspective as both therapists and parents, sharing practical insights, gentle reassurance, and real-life experiences to help take the mystery out of therapy and answer some of the questions families often have.Whether you're considering therapy for your child, wondering if now is the right time to seek support, or simply wanting to understand more about the therapeutic process, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, reassured, and confident in your parenting journey.Our episodes drop every other Monday, to set you up well and offer some gentle reminders for the week ahead. Catch us wherever you stream your podcasts.Produced by Paragon Creative Studios
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4. Help Your Kids With Body Image
28:40||Season 2, Ep. 4Season 2 | Episode 4 | Help Your Kids with Body Image | Help Your Kids PodcastWelcome to Help Your Kids, the parenting podcast that’s here to walk alongside you through all the challenges and joys of raising emotionally healthy kids.Your hosts, Dr. Mish Seabrook and Shelley Smith, dive into a topic that affects children and young people more than ever before: body image.In this episode, we explore:• How children develop beliefs about their bodies and appearance• The impact of social media, peers, and everyday conversations• What parents can do to help build confidence, self-worth, and a positive body imageMish and Shelley bring their unique perspective as both therapists and parents, sharing practical strategies, gentle mindset shifts, and real-life insights to help families navigate this important topic with confidence and compassion.Whether your child is becoming more aware of their appearance, comparing themselves to others, or struggling with self-esteem, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, reassured, and equipped to support them.Our episodes drop every other Monday, to set you up well and offer some gentle reminders for the week ahead. Catch us wherever you stream your podcasts.Produced by Paragon Creative Studios.3. Help Your Kids With Motivation
22:09||Season 2, Ep. 3Season 2 | Episode 3 | Help Your Kids… with Motivation Welcome to Help Your Kids, the parenting podcast that’s here to walk alongside you through all the challenges and joys of raising emotionally healthy kids.Your hosts, Dr. Mish Seabrook and Shelley Smith, dive into a topic many parents find themselves thinking about: motivation.In this episode, we explore:Why motivation can look different from child to childWhat might really be going on when children seem “unmotivated”How you can encourage confidence, independence, and resilience without pressure or conflictMish and Shelley bring their unique perspective as both therapists and parents, sharing practical strategies, gentle mindset shifts, and real-life insights to help you better understand what drives your child and how to support them in a healthy, sustainable way.Whether your child is struggling with schoolwork, routines, confidence, or simply finding their spark, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, reassured, and connected in your parenting journey.Get in touch with Mish and Shelley > helpyourkidspodcast@gmail.comOur episodes drop every other Monday, to set you up well and offer some gentle reminders for the week ahead. Catch us wherever you stream your podcasts.Produced by Paragon Creative Studios.2. Help Your Kids with Emotionally Based School Avoidance
27:54||Season 2, Ep. 2Season 2 | Episode 2 | Help Your Kids… with Emotionally Based School Avoidance Welcome to Help Your Kids, the parenting podcast that’s here to walk alongside you through all the challenges and joys of raising emotionally healthy kids.Your hosts, Dr. Mish Seabrook and Shelley Smith, dive into a topic many families are navigating right now: emotionally based school avoidance.In this episode, we explore:Why some children find it genuinely difficult to attend schoolHow anxiety and overwhelm can show up in different waysWhat you can do to support your child, even when things feel stuck or uncertainMish and Shelley bring their unique perspective as both therapists and parents, sharing practical strategies, gentle mindset shifts, and real-life insights that can make a meaningful difference during challenging school mornings.Whether your child is struggling to attend, feeling anxious about school, or finding transitions particularly tough, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, reassured, and supported in your parenting journey.Our episodes drop every other Monday, to set you up well and offer some gentle reminders for the week ahead. Catch us wherever you stream your podcasts.Produced by Paragon Creative Studios.1. Help Your Kids With Neurodiversity
24:30||Season 2, Ep. 1Season 2 | Episode 1 | Help Your Kids… with Neurodiversity | Help Your Kids PodcastWelcome to Season 2 of Help Your Kids, the parenting podcast that’s here to walk alongside you through all the challenges and joys of raising emotionally healthy kids!Your hosts, Dr. Mish Seabrook and Shelley Smith, dive into a topic that many people are navigating more and more everyday : neurodiversity.In this episode, we explore:What neurodiversity really means, and why every child’s brain works in its own unique wayHow neurodivergence can show up differently from child to childPractical ways you can support your child to feel understood, confident, and acceptedMish and Shelley bring their unique perspective as both therapists and parents, sharing practical strategies, gentle mindset shifts, and real-life insights that can make a meaningful difference at home and at school.Whether your child has a diagnosis, is waiting for support, or you’re simply noticing that they experience the world a little differently, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, reassured, and empowered in your parenting journey.Keep in touch with your hosts Dr Mish Seabrook LinkedInShelley Smith LinkedInOur episodes drop every other Monday, to set you up well and offer some gentle reminders for the week ahead. Catch us wherever you stream your podcasts.Produced by Paragon Creative Studios.6. Help Your Kids By Helping Yourself
27:09||Season 1, Ep. 6Season 1 | Episode 6 | Help Your Kids … by Helping Yourself | Help Your Kids PodcastWelcome back to Help Your Kids, if you’ve been feeling stretched thin as a parent, this is the podcast for you!In this episode, your hosts Dr. Mish Seabrook and Shelley Smith, flip the script - because sometimes, the best way to support your child is by taking care of you first!We know parenting can be all-consuming, and putting your own needs on the backburner might feel like the norm. But what if prioritising your wellbeing actually made you a more present, calm, and connected parent?Here’s what we explore Why self-care isn't selfish, it’s essentialHow kids are deeply influenced by the emotional climate around themSimple ways to check in with yourself (even when you're short on time or energy)What to do when guilt creeps in, and how to reframe itThe impact of modelling healthy boundaries, rest, and emotional regulation for your kids.Taking care of yourself isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being real, and giving your child the gift of a parent who’s human too.As always, we’re right here with you - helping you build more clarity, calm, and connection, one step at a time.Produced by Paragon Creative Studios5. Help Your Kids With Grief
26:00||Season 1, Ep. 5Season 1 | Episode 5 | Help Your Kids … with Grief | Help Your Kids PodcastWelcome back to Help Your Kids, the podcast that helps you navigate the most sensitive parts of parenting.In this episode, your hosts, Dr. Mish Seabrook and Shelley Smith, gently explore a topic that touches every family at some point - grief. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a pet, a friendship, a school, or even just routine. Grief is an emotional response to change - and change happens all the time.Handled with honesty and compassion, we cover :Why every person’s experience of grief is unique, and why that’s okayHow to acknowledge grief, no matter how big or smallHow grief can feel like loosing a part of yourself, and how to make peace with thatThe role of closure and how endings and conversations can help kids (and adults) process the situationWays to support your child’s grief journey even while you're still figuring out your ownAs always, we’re here for you. Supporting your child through grief may bring up emotions you weren’t expecting, that’s part of the journey. You’re not alone.New episodes drop every other Monday. Catch us wherever you stream your podcasts.Produced by Paragon Creative Studios