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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!
Help! I Have Kids!
Teen Mental Health Part 2: Understanding Anxiety in Teens | with Heather Whitis, LMFT
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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 episode will help you better understand what may be going on beneath the surface.
Heather shares her perspective as both a therapist and a mom, offering practical insight into how anxiety shows up in teens, how to support your child through it, and how to respond in a way that builds trust instead of pressure. She also walks through ways to create safe, supportive conversations—especially when your child has a hard time opening up.
This episode will remind you that anxiety is common, support is available, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
This is part 2 of our teen mental health series. Stay tuned for the final episode:
Part 1: How to Know When Your Teen is Struggling
Part 2: Understanding Anxiety in Teens
Part 3: Recognizing and Responding to Depression & Suicidal Thoughts
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