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Help! I Have Kids!
Help! I Have Kids! is the podcast for moms who are doing their best, asking all the right questions, and still wondering if something’s being missed. Hosted by Pam—a mom of five and pediatric occupational therapist with 35 years of experience—this show helps you trust your gut, advocate for your child, and partner with professionals without the overwhelm.
Each week, you’ll get practical tips, real-life stories, and heartfelt encouragement from experts and fellow moms who’ve been in your shoes. Because, as moms, we are the head of our child's medical team!
Episodes
21 episodes
Friendship, Inclusion & Hope: How E’s Club Is Changing Lives for Autistic Teens | Episode 21
In this episode, Pam sits down with Morgan Minter, Program Director for Erin’s Hope for Friends (E’s Club)—a nonprofit creating safe, judgment-free spaces where autistic teens and young adults can build real friendships and experi...
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Episode 21
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39:32
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ADHD is a Superpower: Parenting, Routines & Real-World Tips with Tyler Dorsey | Episode 20
In today’s episode, Pam sits down with Tyler Dorsey, Founder & Executive Director of Focus Forward ADHD, to talk about one of the most common struggles families face—ADHD in kids, teens, and even in parents themselves. ...
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Episode 20
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1:10:15
Intensive Therapy: Why It Works & Who It Helps with Meredith & Chloe | Episode 19
In today’s episode, Meredith Proctor, MSOT, OTR/L, CIMC and Chloe Isaacs, PT, DPT, CIMI-2 break down one of the most exciting services we offer at Marshall Pediatric Therapy — Intensive Therapy. If you’ve ever wondered what...
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Episode 19
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39:11
Helping Your Child Overcome Medical Anxiety through Play! w/ Mary Jenner, The Butterfly Pig | Episode 18
If your child has ever felt scared at the doctor’s office, nervous before a procedure, or overwhelmed by medical experiences — this episode is a breath of fresh air. 💜Today, Meredith sits down with Mary Jenner, nurse, mom, ...
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Episode 18
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54:22
🥤Snack Break: Ep. 17 | Helping Your ADHD Child Thrive at School
🎒 When your child holds it together all day at school… and then falls apart at home — you’re not alone.In this Snack Break, Occupational Therapist and mom Caitlin Brown shares practical ways to help your child decompress aft...
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Episode 17
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11:17
Snack Break: Episode 16 | “You Don’t Have to Go Through That”
In this Snack Break replay, we revisit one of our most talked-about conversations on tongue and lip ties, featuring real insight from a lactation consultant and provider who’s walked both sides of the journey—as a mom and as a professional....
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Episode 16
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13:56
🥤Snack Break: Expert Advice from OTs & SLPs on Breastfeeding
You’ve tried everything — different sides, new positions, more hydration — and it still feels hard.You’re not alone.In this short episode, our team breaks down what might really be going on — from tongue ties to body tension — and how O...
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Episode 15
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13:01
Flashbacks and Fazoli Nights: Parenting and Marriage with Jim Marshall | Episode 14
Ever left your kid at home by accident? 😅Pam and Jim Marshall get real about 30 years of parenting—the funny, humbling, and faith-filled moments that shaped their marriage and family of five. From Fazoli’s “kids-eat-free” nights to c...
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Episode 14
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42:38
Meredith’s Motherhood Update: NICU Journey & First Months as a First Time Mom | Episode 13
Meredith’s pregnancy didn’t go the way she imagined. At her 20-week scan, she received unexpected news that led to countless doctor visits, a stay at Cincinnati Children’s, and weeks at the Ronald McDonald House far from home. In this episode, ...
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Episode 13
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54:15
Horses in Therapy: How Hippotherapy Helps Kids Build Skills | Episode 12
Episode 12: Horses in Therapy with Jessica PerkinsHey friends, welcome back to Help, I Have Kids!—the podcast for moms right here in central Kentucky. In today’s episode, Pam sits down with her friend Jessica Perkins—an o...
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Episode 12
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30:27
Understanding Your Child’s Speech Development with Beth Blankenship | Episode 11
Is your toddler not talking as much as you expected? Or maybe you’re wondering if your preschooler is on track with their speech and language milestones? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to guess.In this episode of Help! I Have Ki...
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37:16
Potty Training, Meltdowns & More: Emily Sadlon on Toddler Life | Episode 10
Being a toddler parent can feel like a whirlwind of big feelings, unpredictable routines, and endless questions about what really works. In this episode of Help! I Have Kids, host Pam Marshall sits down with Emily Sadlon—mom, nurse, and podcast...
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Episode 10
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52:39
What Is a Tongue Tie—And Does My Baby Have One? | Episode 9
Is your baby struggling to nurse, refusing the bottle, or constantly fussy—and someone suggested it might be a “tongue tie”? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay confused.In this episode, Dr. Amy Luley, a trusted provider and expert...
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Episode 9
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36:36
ADHD Unpacked with Mental Health Therapist Allison Leip | Episode 8
ADHD shows up in real life in ways that aren’t always obvious—and it can deeply affect the rhythms of home and family.In this episode, Pam sits down with Allison Leip, an associate Mental Health Therapist and mom of twin toddlers, who br...
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Episode 8
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42:29
Flip the Script – Expectant Mom Asks Pam the Pressing Questions | Episode 7
This week, we’re doing things a little differently. Meredith, a first-time expectant mom, takes the host chair to interview Pam Marshall—pediatric occupational therapist and seasoned mom—with all the questions new (and soon-to-be) moms are ofte...
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Episode 7
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42:34
Breastfeeding Support: How a Certified Lactation OT & SLP Can Help | Episode 6
We’re kicking off our Breastfeeding Series with a conversation every new mom needs to hear. Whether you’re struggling with pain, unsure if your baby is latching well, or just want to prepare before birth—this episode is for you.Join us a...
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24:02
Navigating 504 Plans, IEPs, & Classroom Accommodations with Dr. Jamie Roig | Episode 5
Gearing up for the new school year? Wondering how to navigate 504 Plans, IEPs, or classroom accommodations? In this episode of Help! I Have Kids, host Pam Marshall sits down with licensed psychologist Jamie Roig to break down everything you nee...
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Episode 5
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37:24
How to help your kids start the year emotionally strong with Heather Whitis | Episode 4
Starting a new school year can be filled with excitement, nerves, and everything in between—for both kids and parents! In this episode, we’re joined by Heather Whitis, a Clinical Pediatric Mental Health Therapist with over 21 years of experienc...
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Episode 4
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27:02
Backpacks, Routines & School Prep Tips from an OT Mom | Help! I Have Kids Ep. 3
In this episode of Help! I Have Kids, we're getting ready for a new school year with advice that makes sense for real families. Our guest is Caitlin Brown, a school-based occupational therapist and mom of two, who brings both professional insig...
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Episode 3
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35:53
Episode 2: How to Know What Parenting Advice to Trust
In a world full of parenting voices—experts, influencers, and the never-ending scroll—it can be hard to know who (or what) to trust.In this episode, host Pam Marshall is joined by speech-language pathologist and mom of four, Beth Blanken...
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Episode 2
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31:36
Feeling Stuck as a Parent? You’re Not Alone | Help! I Have Kids Podcast Ep. 1
Welcome to the first episode of Help! I Have Kids, the podcast for parents facing the everyday—and not-so-everyday—challenges of raising children.Hosted by pediatric therapist and mom of five, Pam Marshall, ...
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Episode 1
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7:39