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Fatherhood: Attachment & Authenticity with Dr. Michael Lamb
What makes a “good dad?” How has the pandemic impacted fatherhood? And what pandemic-driven changes should we strive to keep moving forward? In this episode, our hosts, Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and Dr. Lindsay Malloy, are joined by Dr. Michael Lamb, emeritus professor at the University of Cambridge, renowned developmental psychologist, and one of the world’s leading experts in fatherhood.
Parenting a Teenager with Mental Illness: A Letter from a 17-Year-Old
Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Witvoet has spent much of her life struggling with mental illness and now as a writer and mental health advocate, she is committed to sharing her coping skills and story with other young adults.
In this bonus episode, she shares three reminders to parents of teenagers who may be facing similar mental health challenges. Plus she performs an original spoken word poem.
Helping Your Anxious Child with Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May & Dr. Donna Pincus
So many of us have seen increased fear and anxiety in our children during this pandemic, and we’re worried about how our own fear and anxiety might impact our kids. Two clinical psychologists and experts in child and adolescent anxiety share advice on identifying the signs of anxiety in children and when to seek professional help.
Mental Health for Parents with Dr. Christina Grange
Parenting, mental health, and how to handle “jalapeño moments.”
Dr. Christina Grange returns to discuss the unique challenges parents are facing in the pandemic that impact their mental health. As a researcher and a clinician, Dr. Grange shares preliminary insights from her studies of mental health in non-traditional families, as well as advice on identifying and requesting the support you need from your village or a mental health professional.
Supporting Teen Mental Health During COVID-19 (Re-release)
How can I support my teen’s mental health? This has been one of our most asked questions from fellow pandemic parents.
In a dynamic discussion moderated by high schooler Charlotte Witvoet, our guest experts Dr. Elizabeth Cauffman, Dr. Christopher Drapeau, and Laura Sanders Morris shared how to help your teens and tweens through this difficult time, how to monitor and care for their mental health, and more.
Talking with Kids About Past Events with Dr. Angela Evans & Dr. Zoe Klemfuss
How we talk with children about past events matters. Whether the event was negative, emotional, or even mundane, how we approach these conversations influences the way children process and remember the event.
Dr. Angela Evans and Dr. Zoe Klemfuss joined Dr. Lindsay Malloy to dig into the “why” and the “how.” Why is it important to talk with kids about the past? And how do we have these conversations?
Trauma-Informed Parenting with Dr. Julian Ford
How do I help my child(ren) feel more secure when I don’t have the answers? In this second part of a two-part series on trauma-informed parenting, Dr. Amanda Zelechoski speaks with Dr. Julian Ford about why the pandemic has been so hard for parents, especially parents who are essential workers or work in healthcare, and what it means to be a trauma-informed parent.
Trauma-Informed Parenting with Dr. Jen Serico
What is trauma? How do I know if my child is traumatized by the pandemic? In this first part of a two-part series on trauma-informed parenting, Dr. Amanda Zelechoski sits down with Dr. Jen Serico to discuss the concept of trauma, what it looks like when a child is traumatized versus stressed, and when your child might need additional support.
Grief & Growth Go Hand In Hand
Co-founders of Pandemic Parenting, Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and Dr. Lindsay Malloy, share some of the best research and advice they’ve held onto during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss how their mindsets have changed to embrace “good enough” parenting and how we can acknowledge the loss of the past year and the growth that comes hand-in-hand with it.
Introducing the Pandemic Parenting Podcast
After hosting a series of live webinars since Summer 2020, Dr. Lindsay Malloy and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski are excited to launch The Pandemic Parenting Podcast. In the spirit of our previous webinars, you can expect the same level of engaging conversations with experts in the fields of psychology, child development, mental health, and trauma speaking to the pressing parenting questions we all have—but now with the added convenience of listening while you’re on the go.