Introducing Val: OT Extraordinaire

Questions for the Doc From the Kids

Today the doc answers questions from real-live teenagers in the program as delivered by our very own fact-checker and group counselor, Angela.  Who knows what they'll ask next -- the suspense is real.

Introducing Val: OT Extraordinaire

We are pleased to introduce Valerie Boles to the show.  Val is an occupational therapist dynamo who will bring a whole new perspective to the podcast.  In this episode Duncan asks Valerie to explain exactly what occupational therapists are, where they come from, and how they work to help kids with all kinds of neuropsychiatric difficulties.

The Prozac Blues: Are Antidepressants Killing Our Kids?

Dunc and Vicki talk about antidepressants, kids, and the "black box warning" on many psychiatric medications now warning about increased risk of suicide for kids and young adults taking them.  They talk pros and cons of the warning and how these meds can still benefits lots of kids.

Intentional Family: Time Together Well Spent, Part 2

The highly-anticipated sequel to our last podcast.

Intentional Family: Time Together Well Spent, Part 1

Victoria introduces the concept of the "Intentional Family".  She talks with Duncan about proactively seeking to make spending time together a family habit, and ways to go about doing so that don't have to feel like forced marches.  The two talk about the returns on this "investment" and why they might be higher than you'd expect. Part 1 of a 2-part series.