The Parentologist Podcast

When Your Home Life is Hijacked by Homework

School is almost back in session, and to get you ready, this week Dr. Kim is talking with Brian Platzer and Abby Freireich about taking the stress out of homework.

Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer are weekly education columnists for The Atlantic, and have appeared as experts in The New York Times, on Good Morning America, CBS, CNN, NPR, the CBC, and elsewhere. They both are classroom teachers, tutors, parents, recipients of master's degrees and the co-authors of Taking the Stress out of Homework. In addition, they are the co-founders and directors of Teachers Who Tutor, New York City's only tutoring organization that pairs students with classroom teachers!

 

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The 3 Letter Word That Can Change Your Parenting Game Forever

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Regine Muradian about how to support children to find their strengths through empathy, validation, and a growth mindset.

Dr. Regine Muradian is a licensed clinical psychologist, children’s author, speaker, consultant, and mental health advocate. Dr. Regine has taken the lead in her field since beginning her practice and continues to “up the ante” and excel as a forward-thinking professional and zealous advocate. For example, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and she realized that children would have increased struggles with mental health, she wrote and published two children’s books to support children’s emotional well-being (Franky and the Worry Bees and Franky and His Homeschool Adventures). She has a third book titled Francine and Her Special Talents. While publishing these books was a positive contribution to the community, she still felt driven to address the broader issue of children’s mental health in public schools by co-founding a mental health advocacy organization called Team Project RISE (Recognizing and Improving Support for Educators), which advocates for a teacher training program that equips educators with the tools they need to better identify, and interact with, students with mental health struggles (www.teamprojectRISE.com).

In her clinical practice, Dr. Muradian works with children, adolescents, and adults who present with a wide range of emotional stressors. Specifically, she specializes in Anxiety (as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional), ADHD, Depression, Eating Disorders/Body Image, Self-Esteem, Crisis and Family Intervention. Dr. Muradian is also a specialist in Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessments, and has supervised and trained doctoral interns working to acquire clinical practice skills. (Previously, she was the Director of Behavioral Health Services with the Good Samaritan Hospital). As a parent expert for the past 15 years, and a mother of three children, Dr. Muradian has spearheaded a variety of workshops on positive parenting and mental health education. Since 2010, she has taught the 6-week Positive Parenting Series at various high schools in California. Dr. Muradian continues to pursue her clinical and advocacy work to help inform, educate, and spread awareness about the important issues involving the mental and behavioral health of the community at-large. (For additional information about Dr. Regine and her work, please visit https://www.reginemuradian.com/ or contact her directly at regine@muradian.net).

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Peaceful not Perfect: Loving the Mother You Are

This week Dr. Kim and Dr. Rachel are discussing finding peace and contentment in motherhood. 

Dr. Rachel is a clinical psychologist and speaker who takes a holistic approach to health. She specializes in the mind-body connection, including stress reduction, eating behaviors, and health behavior change. She is also Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and has a private practice in NYC where she utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy to assist in behavioral changes, both with individual clients and corporate wellness. She is a sought after expert who has been featured in many media outlets, including The New York Times, TIME magazine, CNN, USA Today, Shape, and Women’s Health. She is on the Wellness Board of VeryWell.com. She continues to live an active lifestyle in NYC with her husband and toddler, and is passionate about helping others live healthier and happier lives by promoting positive behavioral changes. She believes everyone CAN live happy and healthy lives! 

To learn more about Dr. Rachel, check out her website: http://www.drrachelnyc.com

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What if it’s More Than Just the Baby Blues?

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Cassidy Freitas all about postpartum parenting and psychological health. Dr. Cassidy is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in postpartum wellness for the whole family. She hosts the top-rated podcast Holding Space, and offers e-courses for couples preparing for postpartum and for moms who are in the thick of it. 

Find out more about Dr. Cassidy at https://www.drcassidymft.com/ or on social media @drcassidy. 

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Taming Tantrums and Managing Meltdowns

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Michelle Tangeman. Michelle Tangeman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, owner of Thriving.Toddler, co-host of a podcast called Parenting Understood, and mom of two toddlers! Her mission is to set parents up for social/emotional success in toddlerhood and beyond!

To learn more about Michelle, find her at https://linktr.ee/thrivingtoddler and follow her on Instagram @thriving.toddler. 

 

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Understanding Addiction with Dr. Matt

This week's episode is all about understanding addiction. Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Matt Van Dusen. Matt is a Clinical Psychologist, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and is nationally certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. He has also worked as a Clinical Director for treatment and recovery centers across Southern California. Kim and Matt met in their Doctoral program 14 years ago and not only does he happen to be Dr. Kim's husband of 10 years he is also the dad to their two children!

To learn more about Dr. Matt and his work check out https://www.mindfulwellnesscounselingcenter.com/. 

 

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Mommy’s Over It: Get Out of the Rut and Into Your Joy

It's easy as moms to fall into a rut. This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Jennifer Blossom about overcoming that mom rut. If mom life, and this past year in particular have you feeling like you're in a rut, this is the episode for you!

Jennifer Blossom is a boy mom of two, occupational therapist, and CEO/Founder of Blossoming Moms - a digital wellness brand that helps overwhelmed moms simplify motherhood using healthy habits and simple strategies. Jennifer's desire is to help moms break free from survival mode so they can live with more meaning, fulfillment, and joy in their everyday lives.

Jennifer is also the host of the top-rated mom podcast, The Blossoming Moms Show, and lives in a little fishing town with her husband and sons just south of Anchorage, Alaska.

You can connect with Jennifer at blossomingmoms.co and on social media @blossomingmoms_co

 

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Balancing Mom, Wife, and Work Life

In this week's inaugural episode, Dr. Kim is talking with Heather Brooker all about balancing mom, wife, and work life. 

Heather Brooker is an actress, entertainment reporter, 2 time Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, wife, and mom. Millions of people watch her every week on NBCLA.com where she is a Digital Entertainment Reporter – the first ever at NBC LA. Not only does Heather manage the multi-layered responsibility of hosting and producing weekly entertainment segments for NBC LA, she also draws listeners in with engaging conversations on her Webby Award-winning podcast, Motherhood in Hollywood. As an actress, she’s also appeared in over 40 films and television shows. You can find more of Heather at www.heatherbrooker.com and @theheatherbrooker! 

 

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Hello! I am Dr. Kim and I am the Parentologist!

This podcast is about everything parenting with a therapeutic twist! I will focus on different topics in relation to pregnancy, parenting, families, couples, and children. I hope to inspire you, educate you, encourage you, support you, and motivate you. 

Learn more at http://theparentologist.com