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How to deal with intrusive thoughts

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's Senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with a therapist and a researcher to figure out what these thoughts mean, where they ... Show More

20m 46s

Aug 21

Ouch, I've got a crick! Neck pain 101

Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck after a bad night's sleep? Or feel like you can't rotate your head? Many people will experience neck pain at some point in life. Luckily, there are science-backed treatments and exercises to ease those nagging aches. This episode, ... Show More

26m 38s

Aug 19

A better way to support your teens as they go back to school

Today's teens struggle with perfectionism and mood swings, and their parents struggle to have hard conversations with them, according to a 2024 Walton Family Foundation and Gallup poll. Teen psychologist Lisa Damour explains how parents can better support their kids as a new scho ... Show More

22m 56s

May 2022

What to say to kids when the news is scary

The news can be devastating, and tragic events can be incomprehensible for adults — so how do we talk about them with kids? Child development experts offer advice on what parents, teachers and other caregivers can say to help kids process all the scary news out there.

22m 40s

Dec 2018

How storytelling helps parents in prison stay connected to their kids | Alan Crickmore

When a parent is sent to prison, the unintended victims of their crimes are their own children -- without stability and support, kids are at higher risk for mental health and development issues. In a heartfelt talk, Alan Crickmore explains how the charity Storybook Dads is keepin ... Show More

15m 30s

Apr 2023

“Mon enfant ne comprend pas le danger”

Cette semaine, on va parler de ces situations lorsqu’on a la sensation que notre enfant se met en danger, qu’il pourrait se brûler ou se faire du mal par exemple, mais qu’il ne semble pas voir ce danger et n’écoute pas nos mises en garde. Alors comment faire ? On en discute avec ... Show More

9m 10s

Dec 2022

E43: Dr. Stephen Druggan on the role of schools, raising kids that are whole, and mental health

Dr. Stephen Druggan is an experienced educator and leader, he is currently the Superintendent at the American School of Dubai. We discuss the role that schools play in the development of our children and the responsibilities that schools have in raising children that are whole, b ... Show More

50m 55s

Apr 2021

Easter Kids v Adults S'Quiz 3 - Animals

A fun, animal-themed kids v. adults school holiday quiz where you get to test who's smarter ... kids or adults. Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big new ... Show More

8m 55s

Apr 2021

Gorilla Knees

Hour 4 of A&G features bingo, bango bongo of topics leading into a story about kids being taught about reacting to school shootings--while in their homes. Plus, Chauvin's boss testifies and Jack advices parents to avoid experiences--why? Learn more about your ad-choices at https: ... Show More

37m 34s

What to say to kids when the news is sca...