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The word resilience is being used more on social media and normal conversation. The question we had is, how do we build resilience in our children and ourselves. Amanda Zelechoski is here to answer our question! Amanda is a Professor of Psychology at Purdue University and has some incredible insights. Subject Resources: 1. All about Amanda: https://www.pnw.edu/people/amanda-d-zelechoski-j-d-ph-d-abpp/ 2. Bruce D. Perry information: https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/programs/faculty/bruce-perry/ Contact us: -Email us questions or topic ideas: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org -Record questions here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -Parent's Place FB Page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theparentsplace/message

In our final episode of the Pandemic Parenting Podcast, Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and Dr. Lindsay Malloy revisit some of the best advice, stories, and research findings our guest experts have shared over the past two years. While these “best moments” are from conversations centered around the pandemic experience, these insights will be ones we carry with us as we enter new challenges in parenting our children through every stage of their lives.

After more than two years of fulfilling our mission to reach parents where they're at with immediately accessible and relevant science-based resources, it's time for Pandemic Parenting to close our virtual doors. Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and Dr. Lindsay Malloy reflect on the crisis-responsive, mission-driven work the organization set out to accomplish, where you can continue to find pandemic parenting resources, and what listeners can expect in the months and years ahead.

What is positive psychology? How can it help us? And, more specifically, how can we hold both the negative and positive experiences of the pandemic together in the stories we tell ourselves. Dr. Lindsay Malloy joins Dr. Amanda Zelechoski to discuss specific positive psychology coping strategies and the ways they each have experienced growth in themselves and their families since 2020.Additional ResourcesStress-Related Growth in Adolescents Returning to School After COVID-19 School Closure Waters, et. al (Frontiers in Psychology) Parenting Teens Through a Pandemic (Pandemic Parenting Podcast) Speaking of Psychology: Positive psychology in a pandemic, with Martin Seligman, PhD (American Psychological Association) What is Post-Traumatic Growth? Dr. Sharon Dekel (Pandemic Parenting Podcast) How to Get Your Child to Open Up Dr. Angela Evans (Pandemic Parenting Podcast)

The teen years involve a lot of physical, social, and cognitive change for our kids. As parents, we might expect challenges as our children grow into their independence, but for parents of teens during the pandemic, these challenges were often exacerbated by so much uncertainty. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Zelechoski takes a look at some of the latest research findings on teenagers during the pandemic, and talks with Dr. Crystal Burwell, a licensed psychotherapist, and several parents of teens. Together, they discuss: How has parenting teens changed in the last few years? How have parent and teen relationships been impacted by the pandemic? And how can we support our teenagers' mental health and recognize the toll the pandemic years have had on our kids? Additional Resources12 Things Parents Can Do to Help Prevent Suicide (American Academy of Pediatrics)Five skills parents can learn so they can help their children cope by Katherine Reynolds Lewis (The Washington Post)How do I keep my children safe online? Advice from the front lines, including teens themselves by Jennifer Jolly (USA Today)The Unique Challenge of Raising Teenagers Right Now by Molly Jong-Fast (The Atlantic)Eating Disorder Warning Signs & Symptoms (National Eating Disorders Association)Identity & Eating Disorders (National Eating Disorder Association)U.S. Suicide Prevention Resources:1-800-273-TALK (273-8255) - The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - U.S. Suicide Prevention Resources - U.S. (Youth.gov)Canada Suicide Prevention Resources:1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) - Suicide Crisis Phone Line - CanadaBritish Colombia Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (24 hours)Suicide Prevention Resources - Canada (Mental Health Commission of Canada)Dr. Burwell's websiteMeet Our Guest ExpertDr. Crystal Burwell is a licensed professional counselor, writer, educator, and public speaker. She's a native of Raleigh NC, where she received her doctorate in counselor education. Her research focuses on disordered eating and marginalized communities. Dr. Burwell's clinical specialties include eating disorders, mood & anxiety disorders, ADHD, and trauma. Her mission is to provide culturally competent mental health treatment that is inclusive, accessible, and clinically exceptional. Her mission is to help others find their voice and live their best life.

We know our kids have experienced trauma, but how can we help them overcome this trauma to become healthy happy adults. We talk about resilience and overcoming an adverse beginning with Dr. Julian Ford and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski. Dr. Ford is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry and Law at the University of Connecticut where he directs two Treatment and Services Adaptation Centers in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Dr. Ford is past President of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and has published more than 250 articles and book chapters and is the author or editor of 10 books. Dr. Amanda Zelechoski is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist specializing in trauma. She is a professor of psychology and Director of Clinical Training at Purdue University Northwest.In this episode, we cover:What are some of the different types of events/situations that can be traumatic to a child?Do different types of trauma affect children differently? Short term but intense trauma. Long term trauma at the hands of a primary caregiver. Neglect? Witnessing domestic violence? Prenatal trauma?Why does early life trauma make it harder for kids to succeed at life?What are some signs of trauma by age of child? Preschool? Elementary? Middle and High School? (learning, physical health, mental health, trouble with the law, etc.)How to help our kids overcome their traumatic background and thrive? How to rewire the neurons?TriggersEmotional regulation.What can parents do to help their kids bounce back from their early life trauma?What is the key element to resilience?How can parents encourage resilience?What role does temperament or personality play in resilience to trauma?How long does it take for kids to “heal” from trauma?Are there specific types of therapy that are more effective than others for helping children overcome trauma? Does it differ depending on the type of trauma?Resources: Roadmap to Resilience Podcast series. www.roadmaptoreslience.orgThis podcast is produced  by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the show

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify How are you adjusting to parenting as we move into a post-Covid world?  Are you back to the rat race and overscheduling that so many parents experience before Covid? Dr. Lindsay Malloy is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Ontario Tech University, specializing in developmental and forensic psychology.  Lindsay is also the co-founder of Pandemic Parenting, a nonprofit organization providing free and accessible science-based resources to parents and caregivers.  Pandemic Parenting began as a collaboration between Dr. Amanda Zelechoski (a previous guest) and Lindsay: two psychologists, scholars, and moms committed to sharing their expertise and research with families. Lindsay discusses strategies parents can use to help their kids adapt to an ever-changing environment.  From establishing routines and maintaining adequate self-care to understanding that your vision of balance today may look completely different than the day before.  Lindsay points out that "comparison is the thief of joy." Lindsay and her team have turned Pandemic Parenting into a digital hub for parents with multiple mediums and resources, no matter what stage of parenting you may be at.  It is a free resource that I encourage all parents to take advantage of as we continue navigating through this pandemic.   Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Lindsay Malloy. For show notes and resources discussed in this episode, visit tammacapital.com/76. For more episodes, go to tammacapital.com/podcast. Follow Paul on Facebook and LinkedIn. And feel free to email Paul at pfenner@tammacapital.com with any feedback, questions, or ideas for future guests and topics.

Welcome back to our Generation COVID series where we're exploring the impact of the pandemic on pregnant and postpartum parents. In this episode, we're focusing on childbirth and parent mental health. Dr. Amanda Zelechoski interviews Dr. Sharon Dekel and three parents. Together they discuss the pandemic impact on child birthing experiences, the increase in traumatic child births, and the overall mental health challenges new parents have faced in these uncertain times.Additional ResourcesPreeclampsia Foundation7 Symptoms Every Pregnant Woman Should Know (Preeclampsia Foundation)1-833-9-HELP4MOMS – National Maternal Mental Health HotlineLínea Nacional de Asistencia de Salud Mental Materna Para Mamás Primerizas y EmbarazadasFor some women giving birth in the pandemic, the trauma led to personal growth by Juli Fraga (The Washington Post)Meet Our GuestsDr. Sharon Dekel is Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Psychiatry Department at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Postpartum Traumatic Stress Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is known internationally for her research on childbirth-related posttraumatic stress. Her work, which has been continually supported by the National Institute of Health (NIH), brings together clinical and developmental psychology, psychophysiology, neuroscience, and machine learning to develop novel screening and interventions for at-risk individuals. Her current project examines the maternal brain and the neural profile that underlies childbirth-related PTSD. She also serves as the principal investigator of the Mothers Wellness study that assesses traumatic childbirth in the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Dekel is a two time recipient of the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation's Young Investigator Award; of Harvard's Mind Brain Behavior Awards; and of Mass General's Executive Committee On Research Awards. She was awarded the MGH's Claflin Distinguished Scholar Award for Women in Science and the Postpartum Support International Susan A. Hickman Memorial Research Award for excellence in scientific work on postpartum mental health. Dr. Dekel earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University. She then completed her clinical internship training at Columbia Medical Center and continued to a research postdoctoral fellowship in a lead trauma lab in Israel. Her prior work on the human capacity to thrive in the wake of trauma is considered pioneering in the field. Dr. Dekel also has a private practice in which she treats peripartum individuals.Many thanks to parents Jillian, Stacey, and Dan for sharing their pandemic childbirth and mental health stories in this episode.

For those who were pregnant or trying to conceive during the pandemic, all expectations of what their life as new parents would look like shifted. Fertility treatments were paused, doctors appointments were rescheduled, and hospitals were changing protocols on who could and couldn't be in the maternity ward during labor and delivery. So much was unknown.This is the first part of a two-part series about pregnant and postpartum parents. Dr. Amanda Zelechoski talks with Dr. Ezra Aydin about the impact of the pandemic on parents, pregnancies, and infant development. We'll also hear from four parents about their journeys through fertility treatments, pregnancies, and caring for a Generation COVID newborn.

Last month, we heard from researchers about the uneven effects of the pandemic on families. In this episode, we hear directly from parents about some of their unique challenges. We also talk with scientists who identified related trends in their research and share some ideas about what families can do.Dr. Amanda Zelechoski talks with Dr. Heather Prime and Dr. Nicole Racine about their research findings, including the mental health impact of the pandemic on mothers specifically, some barriers single parents and co-parents face, and what all of this means for the family unit as a whole. Included in this episode about pandemic motherhood:- how the pandemic affected mother's mental health- how the parents navigated the pandemic lockdowns as couples, co-parents, and single parents- stories from listeners about their challenges and silver linings during the pandemicAdditional Resources- SHEcovery - A Roadmap to Address COVID-19's Impact on Women and Girls (Chicago Foundation for Women)- COVID-19 stress toll is a family affair: 4 ways to support mothers' mental health by Nicole Racine, Erin Hetherington, Sheri Madigan, and Suzanne Tough (The Conversation)- 4 Tips for Improving Family Wellness (The Globe and Mail)- Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID-19 by Nicole Racine, Brae Anne McArthur, and Sheri Madigan (The Conversation)- Infographic: COVID-19 and Stress in Families (Prime Lab)- Infographic: Love Together, Parent Together: Supporting Couples During COVID-19 (Prime Lab)Meet Our GuestsHeather Prime, Ph.D., C. Psych. joined the Department of Psychology at York University as an assistant professor in 2020. She is a child psychologist and researcher with a specialization in mental health from a family systems perspective. She is passionate about the interconnections between the well-being of family members and relationships. She studies how families can themselves serve as an island of strength and resilience for children during challenging times. She uses this approach in designing evidence-based interventions for children and families that aim to strengthen family relationships, and in her work with families in the community in her role as a clinical psychologist.Nicole Racine, Ph.D., R. Psych. is a clinical psychologist and Independent Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Canada. She received her PhD in Clinical-Developmental Psychology at York University, including a residency in Clinical and Pediatric Child Psychology at the Alberta Children's Hospital. In collaboration with community and interdisciplinary partners, her research program examines the impact of childhood adversity on child mental health and wellbeing, how this adversity is transmitted across generations, and what prevention and intervention strategies can promote resilience despite these experiences. Dr. Racine is the recipient of several prestigious awards including the Governor General's Gold Medal Award for her doctoral studies (2017) as well as the Canadian Psychological Association President's New Researcher Award (2021). She is also the recipient of two knowledge engagement awards for her collaborative community-based projects.

When pandemic lockdowns began, researchers around the world were asking a lot of questions and collecting lots – and lots – of data. What was the impact of the pandemic on mental health, both short-term and long-term? Which communities experienced the most negative effects of the pandemic? How can we better support these communities, and the entirety of our society, when disaster strikes next?In this episode, Dr. Amanda Zelechoski spoke with two researchers about their recent studies that start to answer many of these questions. You'll hear from Dr. Lara Aknin, a psychologist and head of The Lancet's COVID-19 Mental Health Task Force, and Dr. Simona Skripkauskaite, who works with the University of Oxford's Co-SPACE study (COVID-19: Supporting Parents, Adolescents, and Children During Pandemics).Additional Resources about the Uneven Effects of the PandemicThe Pandemic Did Not Affect Mental Health the Way You Think by Lara Aknin, Jamil Zaki, and Elizabeth Dunn (The Atlantic)The Lancet COVID-19 Commission on Mental Health and WellbeingDr. Aknin's Helping and Happiness Lab - Simon Fraser UniversityCo-Space Study: Supporting Parents, Adolescents and Children during EpidemicsMeet Our GuestsDr. Lara Aknin is a Distinguished Associate Professor of Psychology at Simon Fraser University, former Fellow with the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, and editor of the World Happiness Report. She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Dr. Aknin's research focuses on the antecedents and consequences of happiness and prosocial behavior. Most of her work examines how generous behavior makes people feel.Her research has been published in various academic journals, including Science, Nature Human Behaviour, the Lancet Public Health, as well as the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and has been covered in international media outlets such as the CBC, CNN, the Atlantic, Maclean's Magazine, Forbes, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.Dr. Simona Skripkauskaite is a PostDoctoral Researcher at University of Oxford and works for Oxford's Co-SPACE study (COVID-19: Supporting Parents, Adolescents and Children During Pandemics) and the OxWell Student Survey. Dr. Skripkauskaite also leads a project on ‘Learning from the trajectories of mental health challenges for children, young people and parents over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic', which will compare how families have been affected by the pandemic in the UK and Japan. Overall, Dr. Skripkauskaite's research to date has aimed to identify developmental processes underlying successful functioning, but has ranged across child and adolescent mental health, emotion regulation, and parent-child relationships, as well as neurodiversity, visual attention, and perception.

We're back! This season, we're diving into the newly published research about the impacts of COVID-19 on children, parents, and families. Along the way, we'll talk with the researchers who conducted these studies and identify key insights we can incorporate into our lives right now.But before we review the research, we want to set the stage. How do we, as parents, understand the science behind articles, videos, and social media posts where we find this information?Join Dr. Amanda Zelechoski as she discusses the scientific process, understanding research jargon, and how to vet news sources with Dr. Eric Youngstrom, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC-Chapel Hill and Co-Founder of Helping Give Away Psychological Science (HGAPS), and Melinda Wenner Moyer, a science journalist, author, and faculty member at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.Included in this episode about science literacy:What does “good science” look like?Why does it take so long for scientific findings to be published?What does it mean when something is said to be “research-based” or “science-based”?What tools can parents use to identify and access science reporting that they trust?Additional Resources for Understanding ResearchExplaining How Research Works + Infographic available in English and Spanish (National Institutes of Health - NIH)Why Do Researchers Do Different Kinds of Clinical Studies + Infographic available in English and Spanish (National Institutes of Health - NIH)Resources from Our GuestsHow to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes: Science-based Strategies for Better Parenting—From Tots to Teens by Melinda Wenner Moyer“Schoolkids Are Falling Victim to Disinformation and Conspiracy Fantasies” by Melinda Wenner Moyer (Scientific American)Helping Give Away Psychological Science (HGAPS)Free Assessment Center - (HGAPS)Helping Give Away Psychological Science - WikiversityLearn More About Our Guests:Eric Youngstrom , PhDMelinda Wenner Moyer

Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and Dr. Lindsay Malloy - Just your above average peeps who dedicate time and resources to help others just when we all need it.Back for another round to help us kick off Season 2, the uber-smart and always engaging doctors share their insight into the psyches of our kids during these trying times and give us the tools to help them. Their work is never done, and we are all so thankful that they are doing that work for the betterment of all!Check out their excellent, resource-rich website at www.pandemic-parent.orgListen to their awesome episodes on The Pandemic Parenting PodcastAND of course, take a listen to our other episodes at What The Parent?Support the show

How can we best support children experiencing stress and trauma? A new audio series from Pandemic Parenting and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders explores this question. Psychologists Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and Dr. Julian Ford talk with 16 child trauma experts to understand what is trauma, how different kinds of trauma impact children, and what we as parents, professionals, community members, and caregivers can do to help foster resilience. Learn more at www.roadmaptoresilience.org.Subscribe On:SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcherAmazon Music

Dr. Julian Ford and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski speak with several child trauma experts to help understand, “what is trauma?” and how does it differ from everyday stress? We discuss the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) framework, the impact of early childhood trauma on brain development, and how we can begin to identify past traumas through a child's current behavior.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Archana BasuDr. Sandra BaitaDr. David CorwinYehudis Stokes

Join experts in the field of child stress and trauma as they delve into research-based strategies for building resilience in children of all ages. Your hosts, Dr. Julian Ford and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, along with guest experts explore how children and families successfully face and overcome adversity, and how helping professionals can support and empower this resilience. Together, they'll paint a holistic picture of what a roadmap to resilience can look like for children experiencing stress and trauma.Dr. Ford and Dr. Zelechoski bring decades of experience as psychologists and researchers to make these strategies available for all who care for children. Whether you're a mental health provider, parent, lawyer, social worker, or caregiver, you can use these tools to help the children you support step from difficulty into strength.Roadmap to Resilience is a collaboration between Pandemic Parenting and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, with special thanks to the Inter-Organizational Child Trauma Task Force. Roadmap to Resilience is produced by Dr. Julian Ford, Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, Carmen Vincent, and Victoria Bruick, with strategic support from Jennifer Valentine and promotional support from the Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders. Many thanks to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Child Traumatic Stress Network for their financial support for this project.Learn more at www.roadmaptoresilience.org.

Wasn't parenting already challenging before COVID hit?  What if you could connect with real-world resources and parents struggling right along with all of us who are trying to figure out how to meet our children's needs amid a global pandemic? Meet Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist and attorney specializing in trauma, who decided to start a non-profit to help parents like you and me.  Pandemic Parenting began as a collaboration between Dr. Zelechoski and Dr. Lindsay Malloy: two psychologists, scholars, and moms committed to sharing their expertise and research with families. Information overload, warning signs of mental health issues with our kids, spouses, and partners, and how to treat ourselves with compassion are all topics Amanda and I discussed during our conversation. Amanda and her team have turned Pandemic Parenting into a digital hub for parents with multiple mediums and resources, no matter what stage of parenting you may be at.  It is a free resource that I encourage all parents to take advantage of as we continue to navigate our way through this pandemic.  Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Amanda Zelechoski. For show notes and resources discussed in this episode, visit tammacapital.com/45. For more episodes, go to tammacapital.com/podcast. Follow Paul on Facebook and LinkedIn. And feel free to email Paul at pfenner@tammacapital.com with any feedback, questions, or ideas for future guests and topics.

While we get ready for season two, take a listen to this bonus episode where Dr. Lindsay Malloy and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski discuss postpartum depression and anxiety and reflect on their own experiences recognizing and coping with PPD/PPA.Additional Resources- Pregnancy & Postpartum During a Pandemic: 4 Things to Know About Depression & Anxiety by Dr. Lindsay Malloy (Zulily)- Pregnancy During COVID-19: 3 Ways to Stay Connected with Your Village by Dr. Amanda Zelechoski (Zulily)- Self-Care for Parents in 2020 – A Complete COVID 19 Parenting Guide by Dr. Lindsay Malloy (Zulily)- Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Resources (American Psychological Association)- Perinatal Depression: More than the Baby Blues (Zero to Three)

Our hosts Noor and Tim talk with professor Amanda Zelechoski about the importance of a name and the harm of not doing so. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/valpoc/message

When living with a disability, life can look different. And, when living in a culture and society that doesn't offer the support or accommodations you may need, we know these differences can become challenges. Whether you live with mental illness, physical disability, chronic illness, or other disabilities, this episode is for you.This episode is the second in a two-part series examining the intersection between parenting and disability. Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and our producer Carmen Vincent talk with Rich, a dad reflecting on his experience with depression, and Jason, a father who uses a wheelchair after a spinal cord injury. You'll also hear from Dr. Lindsay Malloy who shares her experience parenting with a chronic illness.Included in this episode on parenting with a disability:- How parents have talked about their disabilities with their children- Navigating the learning curve of becoming disabled while a parent- The importance of finding community with other parents with disabilities- The role of hope in living with a disability or chronic illnessMeet Our GuestsRich Vincent is a UCC pastor in Wisconsin and the father of three adult children, one of whom happens to be our Digital Media Manager, Carmen Vincent. Rich opens up about his experience with depression as a parent and community leader, he reveals what (or who) pushed him to finally seek help, and he talks about his active decision to choose hope every day.Jason Smoot is a psychology student and the father of a 15-year-old son. He also happens to have a spinal cord injury from an accident eleven years ago which led him to be a wheelchair user. At the time of his injury, Jason was just beginning to navigate fatherhood. He shares these sentiments: With great support and love from my family and friends, I have been able to grow stronger from this accident. A disability does not define who you are. We are all blessed in our own individual ways. I'll end with a quote that my uncle put on my wall in the hospital and is in my room still to this day. Even on the most difficult days, I try to remember this. "When faced with the consequence of a past choice, see the gift of a lesson rather than a curse of a fall."

Parenting comes with joys and challenges. And for parents of children with disabilities, those joys and challenges look…. well, different. Whether your child is neurodivergent, has a chronic medical condition, or lives with another form of disability, you know that the journey with your child has additional twists and turns than that of other parents or caregivers. Many of those discrepancies became even more apparent throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is the first in a two-part series examining the intersection between parenting and disability. Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and our producer Carmen Vincent talk with Jennifer, a mother of an 8-year old and a 4-year-old who, in her words, happens to have nonverbal autism; and Nisha, a mother of twin 7-year-olds and a 3-year-old who is battling a complex congenital heart disease.Included in this episode with parents of children with disabilities:- Deciding when to advocate and educate others as a parent with a child with a disability- Self-care tips for parents with a child with a disability- Coping with uncertainty during tests, diagnoses, and treatments- The challenges working parents face in caring for their child with a disabilityChildren's Books About DisabilityRainbows & Storms written by Dr. Jennifer Jackson and Nisha Jaime, illustrated by Anna SheckelDisability and Autism (Social Justice Books)60 Books about Disabilities and Differences for Kids (Mrs. D's Corner)Children's Books About Disability (American Psychological Association)Children's Book List - Instagram Highlight (Disability Reframed)Resources for Parents of Children with DisabilitiesAdvice for Caregivers of Children With Disabilities In the Era of COVID-19 (American Psychological Association)10 Resources for Families of Children with Special Needs by Nicole Fabian-Weber (Care.com)New to Disability? (Center for Parent Information & Resources)50 Great Websites for Parents of Children with Special Needs (Children's Educational Services)Services for Children with Disabilities (Childcare.gov)Support for Families of Children with DisabilitiesSpecial Education Resource Guide (National PTA)A Crash Course in Disability Education for Kids - Instagram Post (Disability Reframed and Big Little Feelings)Meet Our GuestsJennifer Neumeister is a mother of an 8-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son who happens to have nonverbal autism. In her daily life, she empowers her children to be their best selves in their own contexts, opens others' minds by sharing her experiences as a parent with an autistic child, and finds joy in watching her children experience life unfold in front of them. Nisha Gutierrez-Jaime is a mother to twin 7-year-old boys who were born premature at 27 weeks, and a 3-year-old daughter who is battling a complex congenital heart disease. She is also a veteran Los Angeles-based journalist and, most recently, published her first children's book, Rainbows & Storms, in April 2021. Like many in the Covid-era, Nisha is striving hard to find balance between parenting, advocacy, career, and enjoying all the little moments in between.

“Should my kids go back to school?” was the pressing question we addressed during our very first Pandemic Parenting webinar. And unfortunately, many of us are back again asking ourselves the same or similar questions a year later. In-person, at home, or hybrid schooling? Masks or no masks? What is safe or necessary right now?In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Malloy and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski revisit and update their August 2020 conversation about why making decisions during the pandemic has been so hard. Although the answers will be different for every family and we can't tell you what the right decision is for you, there are several concepts, resources, and research studies in psychology that can help us navigate these tough, ongoing decisions.Included in this episode about decision-making:- What is making it especially hard for parents to make decisions during the current pandemic?- What are decision fatigue and mental load? - Are there any tangible tips or strategies that parents can use to try to combat decision fatigue and the cognitive load, and make these big decisions feel more approachable?For more resources check out: https://www.pandemic-parent.org/resources/school-decision-making-during-covid-19

Remote work, school closures, and no playdates: there's no question the pandemic upended family life in ways that were simply unimaginable before. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Amanda Zelechoski, a clinical psychologist and a mom of three, about the pandemic's effect on families' mental health and children's development. Anthropologist Robin Nelson explains how the pandemic has isolated many parents and the importance of communities coming together to care for our kids. And parents and children open up about their greatest challenges and what they are looking forward to most as we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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. They discuss the trust and reliability children need from their parents, what we can learn from other cultures about fatherhood, and why your child needs you to keep being your authentic self.In this episode about fatherhood and attachment:- What does “attachment” refer to in child psychology?- What do we now know about fathers in regards to attachment?- What makes a “good” dad? Are there universal qualities or characteristics?- What about LGBTQ+ families where perhaps neither partner identifies as male or both partners identify as male?- How has the pandemic changed the lives of fathers? Will any of these changes be long lasting?- What sorts of policy changes would help families specifically in terms of fathers and fatherhood coming out of the pandemic?About Our Guest ExpertMichael E Lamb is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. He has long focused on the importance of child-parent relationships in diverse family and childcare contexts and on factors that enhance or diminish children's capacities as witnesses, especially of abuse. That work has helped shape the law and practice in relation to post-divorce relationships between children and parents; fostering, adoption, and parenting by LGBTQ+ adults; developmentally appropriate forensic interview techniques; and cross-examination of young victims and witnesses. His research has earned multiple awards, including from the American Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science, and the Society for Research in Child Development, as well as honorary degrees from the Universities of Goteborg, East Anglia, Abertay, and Montreal. He currently edits the APA journal Psychology, Public Policy, and Law.

How many times have you run into challenging or ambiguous ethical situations and looked around your office, wishing an attorney would appear to answer all of your questions? For me, it's countless. Dr. Amanda Zelechoski doesn't answer ALL the questions that have ever come up, but she came really close on today's episode! The post 211. Legal and Ethical Issues in Assessment With Dr. Amanda Zelechoski appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.

How do I help my children 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.Julian D. Ford, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. is a board certified clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry and Law at the University of Connecticut where he directs two Treatment and Services Adaptation Centers in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network: the Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice and the Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders. Dr. Ford is past President of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. He has published more than 250 articles and book chapters and is the author or editor of 10 books, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, 2nd Edition; Treating Complex Trauma: A Sequenced, Relationship-Based Approach, 2nd Edition; Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Scientific Foundations and Therapeutic Models; and Critical Moments: Transforming Crises into Turning Points in Psychotherapy. Dr. Ford is the Principal Investigator for the national Developmental Trauma Disorder Field trial research study, and developed and has conducted randomized clinical trial and effectiveness studies with the Trauma Affect Regulation: Guide for Education and Therapy (TARGET©) model for youths and adults with developmental trauma histories and complex PTSD.

What is trauma? How do I know if my child is traumatized by the pandemic? Dr. Amanda Zelechoski sits down with Dr. Jen Serico to discuss the concept of trauma, what it looks like when a child is traumatized, how that is different from general stress, and when your child might need additional support.Jennifer M. Serico, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent trauma. Dr. Serico conducts independent research and provides evidence-based treatment, trauma-informed evaluations, and supervision at the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Her research interests include evaluating the effectiveness of evidence-based practices in community settings to reduce trauma symptoms and identifying and addressing mediating factors such chronic stress and parent mental health.Learn more about topics and resources mentioned in this episode:Kennedy Krieger Institute - Center for Child and Family Traumatic StressThe Importance of Play for Kids During COVID-19 by Amanda Zelechoski (Zulily)Parent-Child Interaction TherapyDo You Suffer From 'Revenge Bedtime Procrastination'? Here's How To Tell. by Stephanie Barnes (HuffPost)Self-Care for Parents – A Complete COVID 19 Parenting Guide by Dr. Lindsay Malloy (Zulily)

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.Learn more about topics and resources mentioned in this episode:Building Resilience: Webinar Recording & Resources with Dr. Bruce Perry (Pandemic Parenting)What do our children need right now? with Dr. Bruce Perry (Pandemic Parenting)Oprah and Dr. Bruce Perry at SXSW EduThe Positives & Negatives of Screen Time During a Pandemic with Dr. Jonathan S. Comer, Dr. Sheri Madigan, and Dr. Brae Ann McArthurHow the Pandemic is Impacting Working Moms with Dr. Amy Knopf and Dr. Jessica Calarco (Pandemic Parenting)What parents are saying about us: Jesus from California (Pandemic Parenting)Supporting Teen Mental Health During COVID-19 with Dr. Elizabeth Cauffman, Dr. Christopher Drapeau, and Laura Sanders Morris (Pandemic Parenting)“A Manifesto Against Parenting” by Alison Gopnik (The Wall Street Journal)The Pandemic Parenting Dance: Why Parents Are So Exhausted by Dr. Amanda Zelechoski (Zulily)To School or Not to School: Making Decisions in the Time of COVID-19 with Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and Dr. Lindsay Malloy (Pandemic Parenting)Decision Fatigue: Neurosequential Network Stress and Trauma Series by Dr. Bruce Perry5 Brain-Informed Tips for Pandemic Decision Making by Dr. Jennifer A. King (Medium)Do You Suffer From Decision Fatigue? by John Tierney (The New York Times)Untamed by Glennon DoyleReimagining the Holidays: Making Memories During a Pandemic with Dr. Robyn Fivush (Pandemic Parenting)Visit www.pandemic-parent.org to learn more about Pandemic Parenting.

On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Lindsay Malloy, Ph.D. and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, J.D., Ph.D. - two psychologists, moms, scholars and researchers. Together, Lindsay and Amanda co-founded Pandemic Parenting - a non-profit organization and community  for parents and caregivers to easily access resources and valuable research to help navigate the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We unpack Lindsay and Amanda's personal experiences and discuss their evolving research on the impact of the pandemic on other families. We also discuss the role of employers and leaders to incorporate flexible and equitable workplace design for working parents and caregivers. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: The evolving psychological research of the impact of the pandemic on parents, caregivers and children. The growing and concerning research of the disparate impact of the pandemic on working moms and working moms of color. An overview of the accessible resources and community Pandemic Parenting has created to help parents navigate this challenging time. Ways that employers can support working parents and caregivers by actively acknowledging and understanding the diverse experiences of parents and caregivers and creating flexible and equitable workplaces that center around choice versus a “one size fits all” approach. Ways that employers can help reduce decision fatigue by creating clarity for their employees on evolving priorities and outcomes. Work with Pandemic Parenting: Website: pandemic-parent.org Blog: Blog (pandemic-parent.org) Facebook: @pandemicparents Twitter: @pandemicparent Instagram: @pandemic.parent LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/pandemic-parenting You Tube Channel: YouTube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humanlypossible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humanlypossible/support

If human beings are fundamentally social, needing companionship and community to flourish, this year's pandemic put many of us to the test. Forced inside for months, separated from friends and family, becoming competent at virtual meetings and webinars—our new normal, ordinary lives would've been unrecognizable to ourselves just months prior. And in the midst of all this uncertainty, questions about mental health and wellbeing rose to the surface. Our guest today, Amanda Zelechoski, along with a friend and collaborator, began drawing on her research on trauma psychology to start conversations about the ways that this year has been odd, challenging, surreal, and in some very tragic cases, unhealthy or even lethal to vulnerable members of society.

Co-founders of Pandemic Parenting, Dr. Lindsay Malloy and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, are two psychologists, scholars, and moms who share science-based resources and insights to help all who care for children navigate this pandemic, together.After hosting a series of live webinars since Summer 2020, Lindsay and Amanda 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 field 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.Follow "The Pandemic Parenting Podcast" wherever you listen to podcasts.