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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
49 episodes
After-School Meltdowns: What’s Happening to Your Child’s Nervous System?
Are you picking up a happy child from school, only to have them explode into a massive meltdown the second you walk through the front door? You aren’t doing anything wrong—your child is experiencing After-School Restraint Collapse!
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Navigating Medical Motherhood: Parenting a Child with a Rare Genetic Condition with Abbigale Stewart
If you are in a hard season of motherhood, feeling overwhelmed by a tough medical diagnosis, or struggling to catch your breath—this episode will speak right to your heart. Mama to four little ones, Abbigale Stewart joins us to sh...
Why isn't my baby crawling? Infant Development Explained with a Pediatric PT
Does it wake you up at night wondering, "is my child doing what they need to be doing?". In this episode, we address a common and often stressful concern for parents: Is my baby developing on track? Pediatric physical therapi...
Conquering Picky Eating & Starting Solids: Expert Advice from a Pediatric Feeding Therapist
If dinner with your kids currently feels like an extreme sport, take a deep breath—you are not doing it wrong, and you are definitely not alone. In this episode of Help, I Have Kids, host and pediatric OT Nicole Haney sit d...
Confused About Sleep Training? With Pediatric Sleep Consultant Malama Mama
If you’re a tired mom sitting with a cold cup of coffee, listening to the baby monitor, and wondering how to finally get some rest—this episode is for you! Host Pam Marshall sits down with Jenna Clarke, certified pediatric ...
The True Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Brittany’s Story of Advocating for Her Son
As parents, we know that every single milestone our kids hit is a victory—and no one understands the fight to protect those milestones quite like another mom.In this episode, we sit down mom-to-mom with Brittany True to talk about her s...
IEP vs. 504 Plan: Which One Does Your Child Actually Need?
Is your child struggling in school, but you aren’t sure what kind of support to ask for? Hearing terms like 504 Plan, IEP, RTI, and educational evaluations can feel overwhelming—especially when you just want your child to succeed.In thi...
7 Back to School Tips as a Mom of 5 and Pediatric OT
Are you dreading the first day back to school because of the hard transition between summer and school schedules? Believe me, I understand! As a mom of 5 and pediatric OT I have had many years to perfect the process of getting out ...
Neuroanimation: Therapy That Grows the Brain
Have you hit an invisible wall with your child’s therapy? If you are a mom navigating the beautiful, exhausting, and sometimes overwhelming world of raising a child with ADHD, autism, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), or stroke recovery, you know...
What Is AutPlay Therapy? A Mom's Guide to Autism-Affirming Play Therapy
Play therapy gets thrown around a lot — but most moms have no idea what it actually looks like, or whether it's even an option for their neurodivergent child. In this episode, Pam sits down with Allison, a marriage and family therapist working ...
Will a Therapy Break Cause Regression? Caregiver Burnout & Therapeutic Breaks
Don't skip this episode because you hear "break in therapy" and think… "not for us." Stay with us for a minute.We see you. You're the nurse, the therapist, the caregiver, and the mom — all before lunchtime, most days. You've been white-k...
Is It Sensory or Behavior? A Pediatric OT Explains Sensory Seeking, Picky Eating & Summer Meltdowns
Is your child's behavior actually sensory? Pam sits down with Kelly, OTD from Marshall Pediatric Therapy to break down sensory seeking vs. sensory avoiding, the real link between picky eating and sensory processing, why "shy" kids may actually ...
Does My Baby Need a Helmet? Tight Neck & Flat Head
New Mamas! Before you spend thousands on beautiful nurseries and plastic baby gear, listen to this episode! Pediatric Occupational Therapists Pam and Kelly discuss how modern "baby containers" might be contributing to tight neck muscles and fla...
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Can My Child with Autism Do Virtual Therapy?
If you’ve ever wondered, "Can my child with autism actually do virtual therapy?" you are not alone. It’s one of the biggest questions parents ask when considering telehealth.In this episode of Help! I Have Kids, guest h...
Navigating Your Child’s Health Insurance: Tips for All Parents
Does opening a medical bill give you an immediate pit in your stomach? 💸It shouldn’t have to. For many parents, navigating health insurance feels like a second full-time job—one that's confusing, stressful, and full of hidden rules. But...
Bumblebees in My Head: Navigating ADHD/Autism as a Neurodivergent Mom
“Mommy, it feels like I have bumblebees in my head.” 🐝In this powerful and moving episode, host Pam Marshall (Pediatric OT) sits down with Sarah and Carolyn, two moms who are navigating the beautiful, "spicy," and often complex world of...
Teen Mental Health Part 3: Depression & Suicidal Thoughts | with Heather Whitis, LMFT
In this important episode, licensed therapist Heather Whitis returns to help us navigate one of the most difficult topics a parent can face—teen depression and suicidal thoughts. If your teen seems withdrawn, hopeless, unusually quiet, or like ...
Teen Mental Health Part 2: Understanding Anxiety in Teens | with Heather Whitis, LMFT
In this encouraging episode, licensed therapist Heather Whitis joins us to talk about teen anxiety and what it can really look like in everyday life. If your teen seems overwhelmed, easily frustrated, avoidant, or constantly worried, this episo...
Teen Mental Health Part 1: Identifying & Addressing When Your Teen is Struggling | with Heather Whitis, LMFT
In this heartfelt episode, licensed therapist Heather Whitis joins us to talk about teen mental health and how parents can recognize early warning signs that something might be off. If you’ve ever felt caught off guard by your teen’s mood swing...
Raising a Toddler with Cerebral Palsy: Emily’s Experience as a Medical Mom
In this inspiring episode, Emily Hinkle shares her personal journey as a medical mom raising her daughter, Caroline, a toddler with Cerebral Palsy. She opens up about the challenges of NICU life, G-tubes, therapies, and managing appointments, w...
6 Ways Moms Can Take Back Their Health
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah Schuetz and Dr. Katherine Dotson—both moms and lifestyle medicine physicians—for an honest and empowering conversation about what it really means to take care of your health.We’re breaking down ...
Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy: The Hidden Cause of Constipation & Bedwetting
In this episode, we’re talking about something every parent deals with at some point but no one really wants to talk about… poop and pee.Ashley Leach M.S., OTR/L, lead clinician and occupational therapist at Marshall Pediatric Therapy’s ...
Obstacles are Opportunities: Maddi Niebanck on Stroke Recovery & NeuroAnimation
Maddi Niebanck was 22 years old when a scheduled brain surgery turned into an emergency stroke.What followed was a journey most people couldn't imagine — waking up completely paralyzed on her dominant side, unable to speak, swallow, or see ...
ABA Therapy: A Collaborative Approach with BCBA Jill Moore
ABA therapy has evolved — and so has the conversation around it.In this episode, we break down: ✔ Where ABA started ✔ How it’s changed over time ✔ Common misconceptions ✔ What collaborative, child-cent...
Teaching Kids Empathy, Inclusion, & Self-Awareness Through Storytelling | Susan Mills
We talk about Susan’s path into autism advocacy and the passion behind her award-winning DinoSprout Educational Book Series—stories that use lovable dinosaur characters to teach empathy, inclusion, self-awareness, and acceptance. These b...