Season 2 | Episode 5 | Help Your Kids with Comparison | Help Your Kids Podcast

Welcome to Help Your Kids, the parenting podcast that’s here to walk alongside you through all the challenges and joys of raising emotionally healthy kids.

This week, your hosts, Dr. Mish Seabrook and Shelley Smith, dive into a topic that many children and young people struggle with: comparison.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why children naturally compare themselves to others and how this can affect their confidence and self-esteem

• The impact of social media, friendships, and everyday pressures on the way children see themselves

• What you can do to help your child build self-worth and appreciate their own unique strengths

Mish and Shelley bring their unique perspective as both therapists and parents, sharing practical strategies, gentle mindset shifts, and real-life insights to help families navigate comparison with compassion and confidence.

Whether your child is comparing their appearance, friendships, achievements, or abilities, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, reassured, and equipped to support them in a world that often encourages comparison.

Our episodes drop every other Monday, to set you up well and offer some gentle reminders for the week ahead. Catch us wherever you stream your podcasts!

Produced by Paragon Creative Studios

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 | Episode 5 | Help Your Kids with Therapy | Help Your Kids Podcast

Welcome to Help Your Kids, the parenting podcast that’s here to walk alongside you through all the challenges and joys of raising emotionally healthy kids.

Your hosts, Dr. Mish Seabrook and Shelley Smith, dive into a topic that many parents are curious about but often feel unsure of: therapy.

In this episode, we explore:

• What therapy for children actually looks like and how it works

• Some of the signs that your child may benefit from additional support

• Where to find support

• How to de-stigmatise the idea of therpay

• How therapy can help children understand their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies

Mish and Shelley bring their unique perspective as both therapists and parents, sharing practical insights, gentle reassurance, and real-life experiences to help take the mystery out of therapy and answer some of the questions families often have.

Whether you're considering therapy for your child, wondering if now is the right time to seek support, or simply wanting to understand more about the therapeutic process, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, reassured, and confident in your parenting journey.

Our episodes drop every other Monday, to set you up well and offer some gentle reminders for the week ahead. Catch us wherever you stream your podcasts.

Produced by Paragon Creative Studios

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 | Episode 4 | Help Your Kids with Body Image | Help Your Kids Podcast

Welcome to Help Your Kids, the parenting podcast that’s here to walk alongside you through all the challenges and joys of raising emotionally healthy kids.

Your hosts, Dr. Mish Seabrook and Shelley Smith, dive into a topic that affects children and young people more than ever before: body image.

In this episode, we explore:

• How children develop beliefs about their bodies and appearance

• The impact of social media, peers, and everyday conversations

• What parents can do to help build confidence, self-worth, and a positive body image

Mish and Shelley bring their unique perspective as both therapists and parents, sharing practical strategies, gentle mindset shifts, and real-life insights to help families navigate this important topic with confidence and compassion.

Whether your child is becoming more aware of their appearance, comparing themselves to others, or struggling with self-esteem, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, reassured, and equipped to support them.

Our episodes drop every other Monday, to set you up well and offer some gentle reminders for the week ahead. Catch us wherever you stream your podcasts.

Produced by Paragon Creative Studios.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.