EP38: How Shining Star, Emily, Overcame Selective Mutism
In this episode, Dr. E and Emily’s mom, Jenny, to discuss Emily’s SM journey, the importance of parental involvement, embracing our children’s unique gifts, and much, much more.
EP37: Ways Parents & Caregivers Can Better Manage Stress w/ Kati Morton
In this episode, Dr. E and Kati Morton discuss parent and caregiver stress, the importance of self-care for parents and caregivers, why modeling healthy behaviors to your children is so important and more.
EP36: How to Become an Authoritative Parent
Dr. E and Dr. Jenna discuss the importance of authoritative parenting, why authoritative parenting is the most ideal type of parenting style during treatment, ways to become an authoritative parent, and more.
EP35: Ask Dr E – Ways to help a home-schooled child make friends, how to deal with SM as an adult, the concept of “parental expectations” & more
In the episode, we answer five listener questions, including ways to help a home-schooled child make friends, how to deal with SM as an adult, the concept of “parental expectations” and more.
EP34: Live Chat with Parents at CommuniCamp™ – Back to School
In the episode, Dr. E and four participating parents discuss unlearning old parenting habits, tips for acclimating to a new school year, balancing structure and flexibility as a parent and much, much more.
EP33: The Four Different Parenting Styles w/ Dr. Jenna Blum
In the episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna dive into the four main parenting styles – permissive, authoritarian, uninvolved and authoritative – highlighting their characteristics and impact on treatment.
EP32: Live Chat with Parents at CommuniCamp™
Dr. E discusses with the participating parents their experiences and concerns, particularly how their children become non-verbal in certain social situations such as meeting school peers.
BONUS EP: Introducing Jenna Blum, Psy.D!
Dr. E. introduces Dr. Jenna to the SMart Center’s podcast audience. Dr. Jenna received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is now working full-time at the SMart Center!
EP31: Navigating College Accommodations w/ Dr. Eric Endlich
Dr. E and Dr. Endlich discuss the differences between K-12 and college accommodations, the role of self-advocacy, types of accommodations available, the importance of early preparation and parental involvement and more.
EP30 (Ask Dr. E): Is private school the answer? Why your teen won’t leave their room, resources for parents & more
Dr. E answers five teen-related listener questions, including whether changing schools can serve as a fresh start for your teen, how to handle a teen who won’t leave their room, and more.