Accidental Experts with Bryce Hamilton

Welcome to “Accidental Experts,” the podcast that empathizes with the chaos of everyday parenting and life. If you find yourself overwhelmed by car pools, friendship challenges, homework, childhood anxiety, neurodiversity, teen drivers and behavior challenges, you’re not alone. I’m your host, Bryce Hamilton, a seasoned licensed clinical social worker who has navigated the intricate challenges of family life firsthand. In each episode, we delve into the complexities of parenting alongside insightful guests, offering practical solutions and fresh perspectives on the daily struggles parents encounter. From the seemingly mundane to the intricately complex, “Accidental Experts” breaks down the challenges of parenting, equipping you with valuable tips and strategies to navigate the labyrinth of family dynamics. Join me as we take a moment to breathe and share stories, expertise, and humor, reassuring you that, indeed, it’s all going to work out. Parenting is an adventure, and “Accidental E

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Apr 22, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Learning to Love ADHD with Dr. Emily PhD
Former school psychologist and child psychologist, Dr. Emily King PhD, shares her 20+ year experience with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW as they talk all things ADHD. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Growing up with ADHD many children start to wear labels and negative beliefs about themselves and their diagnosis. Dr. Emily and Bryce discuss how to view ADHD as your superpower, embrace your neurodiversity, and avoid internalizing negative self talk about ADHD and the ways it commonly presents. Dr. Emily also uses her expertise to discuss how to be a more diverse educator and adapt the classroom environment for neurodiversity. She explains how parents and caregivers can help advocate for their children at school and best collaborate with instructors at home as well. Check out our video here! #executivefunction #adhd #audhd #neurodivergent #neurodivergentkids #elementaryschool #iep #504plan #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #teenadvice #parenting #therapytips #brycehamiltonlcsw #neurodiversity #adhdkids #autismkids #neurodiverse #neurodivergent #neurotypicalparent #adhd #autism #parentinghelp #iepkids #adhdkids #adhdparenting Dr. Emily King is a Child Psychologist and former School Psychologist who has worked with neurodivergent children and teens for over 20 years. She received a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she worked at Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute and the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities. She began her career as a School Psychologist in Houston, Texas specializing in providing school-based mental health in K-12 public schools. Dr. Emily now works in private practice in North Carolina supporting the mental health needs of neurodivergent youth, their families, and their teachers. Her new book, THE NEURODIVERGENT LEARNER, will be available for presale in early 2026. Dr. Emily hosts the Learn with Dr. Emily Substack where you can find her blogs and live workshops. She is also the creator of The Neurodiverse Classroom, a professional development curriculum for educators. Dr. Emily has been featured on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, quoted in The New York Times and The Washington Post, and has written for Parents.com. You can learn more with Dr. Emily by listening to her podcast or following her on Substack. Follow Dr. Emily: www.learnwithdremily.com www.learnwithdremily.substack.com Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Learning to Love ADHD with Dr. Emily PhD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Apr 15, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Navigating Challenging Child Behaviors with Dr. Ankhesenamun Ball
Executive Clinical Director and Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr. Ankhesenamun Ball, meets with Bryce Hamtilon LSCSW to delve into understanding our children’s behaviors, positive, and negative, and how to help address potentially problematic behavior. Dr. Ball helps parents understand why children struggle with challenging behaviors, explains how to stay consistent as a parent and recover from periods of inconsistency. Together they discuss and share ideas on how to help effectively minimize behavior that is less than ideal while encouraging more positive behaviors. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Dr. Ball brings understanding into child and teen psychology for parents so that they can better implement consequences for children, help teach and model self regulation, and understand what expectations are realistic for our children to achieve. Check out our video here! https://youtu.be/1zHnqbsPL3U #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #teenadvice #toddlersolutions #teenproblems #embracechange #copingskills #therapyadvice #parenting101 #parentingsolutions #problemchild #toddlertroubles #ODD Dr. Ball is not only the Founder of Being (beingmentalhealth.com) but also a highly experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist. In the summer of 2019, she opened the doors of Being A Psychological Corporation, driven by the pressing need for top-notch mental health services catering to youth and families, regardless of insurance coverage. The name “Being” was thoughtfully selected, reflecting Dr. Ball’s unwavering commitment to assisting individuals and families in navigating their unique circumstances and fostering a sense of self-acceptance. She staunchly believes in the power of being present in the now, to shake up the drive to constantly do. As a whole she pushes people to think beyond their perceived limits to become a person being, instead of a person simply doing. Contentment is the name of the game! Dr. Ball believes learning to appreciate both positive experiences and challenges are tantamount to health. Dr. Ball supports her clients, their families, and organizations in finding the right balance that allows for healthy boundaries and positive growth. In her personal life, Dr. Ball and her husband are raising two girls (ages 6 and 9) and two fur babies ( a dog and cat). Dr. Ball wants to make sure people know that despite all of her accomplishments she is far from perfect and also just a human being. To learn more about Dr. Ball’s practice visit: www.beingmentalhealth.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Navigating Challenging Child Behaviors with Dr. Ankhesenamun Ball appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Apr 8, 2025 · 48 min
Challenging Negative Beliefs with Dr. Alison Bocquee
Clinical psychologist, Dr. Alison Bocquee, discusses with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, how parents can help their children cope with and challenge negative core beliefs and thought processes. She explains Schema therapy, the five core emotional needs, and how to help expand a child’s perspective on the world to help reduce and replace negative thought patterns and beliefs. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS A great episode for anyone looking for suggestions on how to help children, teens, and even themselves, navigate difficult life situations, emotional setbacks, and even just every day complications we face on a regular basis. She gives tips for how to identify when our children may be struggling with core negative beliefs and how to help them reframe their perspective. Check out our video here! #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #teenadvice #embracechange #newbeginnings #therapyadvice #SCHEMA #negativethoughts #breakthecycle #schematherapy #cbt #positiveparenting Dr. Alison Bocquee is a clinical psychologist, and advanced certified child and adolescent schema therapist, based in Brisbane, Australia. With over 20 years experience working in a range of public/government and private settings, including acute/hospital and community mental health, disability, medical and legal settings. In 2024 Ishe started her own solo practice, Bocquee Psychology, to afford flexibility as she and her husband raise their four school-aged children. Dr. Bocquee is skilled and passionate about providing intervention to younger clients (children, adolescents, young adults, and families) and is well educated in various psychological interventions, including CBT, ACT, mindfulness and compassion focused approaches, and play therapy where appropriate. Her passion is schema therapy and she is currently one of only two active and accredited child and adolescent schema therapists in Australia. She feels privileged to be able to support parents in their parenting journey. Additionally, Dr. Bocquee offers supervision and training to other allied health professionals. When not at work she enjoys her family life, bike riding, being outdoors, bushwalking, reading, baking, listening to music, dabbling in arts and craft, and dreaming about her next holiday adventure. For more information about Dr. Bocquee’s practice visit: dralisonbocquee.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Challenging Negative Beliefs with Dr. Alison Bocquee appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Apr 1, 2025 · 1 hr
The Art of Letting Go with Matt Hussey
Matt Hussey, journalist, therapist, and author of “Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily (No Matter What)”, sits down with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW to discuss how we can help our children apply principles of happiness to their, and our own lives. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS For teens especially, it can be difficult to release people and things that are no longer serving our children, or that for whatever reason can no longer be part of their life. Matt shares tips and advice for how we can help our children process the closing of these chapters and more positively and peacefully embrace change and new beginnings. Addressing fear of change, the process of finding ourselves, and the joy that can come from releasing what is no longer meant for us. Check out our video here! #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #teenadvice #matthussey #artoflettinggo #lovelife #embracechange #newbeginnings #therapyadvice #relationshipadvice Matt Hussey is an author, journalist and BACP-qualified therapist based in London. When not running his private therapy practice he writes articles about psychology, therapy and mental health over on his newsletter The Brink. The Brink: www.thebrink.me Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post The Art of Letting Go with Matt Hussey appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Mar 25, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
The Importance of Feeling Seen, Suicide Awareness with David Bartley
Two-time TEDx speaker, credentialed international mental health presenter, and suicide attempt survivor, David Bartley joins Bryce Hamilton LSCSW to share powerful messages about cultivating resiliency, understanding severe mental illness, suicidal thoughts, ideation, and giving insight into mental wellness. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS David shares his story with his personal experience with suicide, healing, and what has made the most difference in his life on his journey post suicide attempt. Parents can hear first-hand from David what experiences led him to where he is, where he was, and how he found hope to continue forward and what they can do to help support their loved ones who struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts. Check out our video here! #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #depressioninkids #teensuicide #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #suicidestories #resiliency #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #parentingtips #ect #zerosuicideintiative #davidwoodsbartley #tedx #tedtalks #teenadvice #depressioninteens #depression #anxiety #wellness #mentalhealthawareness #zerosuicide Resources: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 For more resources, free guides and training please visit: https://zerosuicide.edc.org/resources-parents David Bartley is a TEDx Speaker and International Mental Health Storyteller. He is renowned for his ability to make daunting topics such as mental illness, trauma, and suicide approachable and understandable. Through his work, Bartley has made it his mission to help break the stigma surrounding these issues and show that recovery and prevention are achievable goals. His presentations emphasize practical tools and approaches for preventing suicide and supporting those struggling with mental illness, inspiring individuals and communities to take action. David is available to be booked for speaking engagements through his website: https://www.davidwoodsbartley.com Listen to his TEDx Talks: Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post The Importance of Feeling Seen, Suicide Awareness with David Bartley appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Mar 18, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Business and Babies, Family Rearing in Corporate America with Grace Carter
Mother and business owner, Grace Carter sits down with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW to discuss how corporate America, and other countries, fail working families, and what we can do about it. Together they discuss what keeps women especially from entering business and entrepreneurship. Join us as we discuss the power of community, how to support one another, and how to connect with resources and networks around you. A great resource for anyone struggling with raising their family while navigating a career or wanting to start a business. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Check out our video here! #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlscsw #parenting #therapytips #parentinghelp #parentingstruggles #wahm #sahm #workingmom #careermom #girlboss #womeninmalefields Grace Carter is a dynamic entrepreneur, visionary leader and mum of two, renowned for her innovative approach to business and her steadfast commitment to empowering women and advocating for gender equality. With over a decade of experience in brand development and strategic consultancy, an English Master’s degree with Distinction and formative experience at British Vogue, Grace has established herself as a trailblazer in her field. Having built and led her own brand agency, Aphra, since 2015, Grace has since expanded into ownership of a range of brands, housed under The Metamorphose Group. This venture curates a varied collection of brands that intertwine creativity, storytelling, purpose, and passion to ignite growth, foster innovation, encourage collaboration to shape a brighter world. Keep up with Grace by following: https://www.agirlcalledgrace.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-carter-aphra https://metamorphosegroup.co.uk Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Business and Babies, Family Rearing in Corporate America with Grace Carter appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Mar 11, 2025 · 49 min
Encouraging Resilience in Children
Author, mental health advocate, and father, Chris Coulter talks with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW about how to help protect our children from negativity spirals and be aware of their mindset. They discuss how to help build emotional resilience in children to prepare them for the inevitable setbacks we all experience in life, as well as how to foster safe spaces for children to share their feelings and emotions in all aspects of life from within the home to at school and with friends. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Check out our video here! #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #teenadvice #parenting #therapytips #brycehamiltonlcsw #suicideprevention #emotionalregulation #copingskills #parentinghelp Chris Coulter is a dedicated advocate for youth mental health, a compassionate father, and a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. Having faced both personal and professional challenges—including the profound loss of his daughter Maddie—he has transformed his pain into purpose by championing initiatives that prioritize emotional well-being and resilience for the next generation. As the author of Wake Up: You Could Lose Your Teen to Suicide, popular blog writer and a writer for Healthing.ca, Chris leverages his voice to raise awareness about the mental health crisis and drive meaningful change. His work includes creating accountability frameworks for school mental health programs through groundbreaking initiatives like MindGrade, where student feedback becomes a catalyst for improvement. He’s also passionate about mentoring young minds to build confidence, define direction and emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence through initiatives like The Mentor Well. This is an important step in recognizing this rebellious and challenging stage in teens represents an opportunity for emotional growth. Rooted in the philosophy of “measuring backwards,” Chris believes that celebrating progress over perfection is the key to building confidence and cultivating happiness. A firm believer in resilience, forgiveness, and finding meaning in adversity, Chris inspires others to embrace growth and leave behind legacies of compassion, purpose, and hope. Learn more about Chris on his website: thefinishlinegroup.com Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Encouraging Resilience in Children appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Mar 4, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Teaching Executive Function Skills to Children with Seth Perler
Executive Function coach Seth Perler joins Bryce to talk about the opportunities presented when raising an ADHD or otherwise neurodivergent child. He explains the metrics you can use to evaluate your child’s executive functioning to determine if they need extra support, as well as how to provide that support. He lays out the 3 most important skill sets to teach children who experience executive dysfunction and most importantly gives us tips and tricks on how to teach them. Including giving valuable feedback on how we can self-evaluate to determine if the support we’re offering our children is effective. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Check out our video here! #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #teenadvice #parenting #therapytips #brycehamiltonlcsw #adhdkids #executivedysfunction #autismkids #neurodiverse #neurodivergent #neurotypicalparent #adhd #autism #adhdparenting#executivefunction #adhd #audhd #neurodivergent #sethperler #twiceexceptional #neurodivergentkids Seth Perler M.Ed. is a self described “renegade teacher turned Executive function Expert Nerd”. He uses his 12 years of teaching experience to work as an executive function coach for children and parents, leading an educational platform, “Executive Function Summit” offering free tools, coaching and resources for students and families. His life’s work is to empower children to navigate education successfully so that they can craft a great future. https://sethperler.com TEFOS 24 – The Executive Function Online Summit Summer 2024 https://www.instagram.com/executivefunctionlab https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3g805SGGjuUY3OmPJ25yRQ Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Teaching Executive Function Skills to Children with Seth Perler appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Feb 25, 2025 · 1 hr
Keeping Romance Alive with Amanda Liñan
Relationship and Sex Therapist, Amanda Liñan LCSW, talks love and romance with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW. As a parent it’s easy to get caught up in child rearing and the business of life. Amanda is here to share her experienced advice and wisdom on how to help rekindle or keep the spark in your relationship, even while parenting growing children. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Check out our video here! #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #relationshipadvice #valentinesday #romance #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #teenadvice Amanda Liñan is a Relationship and Sex Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Therapist, Level 3 Gottman trained, and Emotion Coaching professional. Born and raised in Colorado, she graduated Summa Cum Laude in Psychology with a double major in Sociology. After graduating with her master’s in social work from University of Denver, she worked with Child Protective Services in Arapahoe County. Since then Amanda has found her passion working with couples and specifically helping strengthen relationship dynamics for couples. She loves working at Principle Skills Relationship Center because of the compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable collaborative environment. Amanda knows that every individual has strengths that they can build upon and bring to the relationships with those around them. She wants to help them reach that potential, to motivate them beyond their comfort zone and help them reach new heights. For more information about Amanda’s practice or to request a consultation visit: principleskills.com Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Keeping Romance Alive with Amanda Liñan appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Feb 18, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation For Kids with Kiara Luna LMHC
Published author and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Kiara Luna, sat down with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, to share helpful tips to parents on how to help teach our children from toddler to teens emotional regulation skills. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS They systematically go through each developmental age range and give tangible, helpful techniques and activities you can use with your children to help them learn coping skills for stress and emotional regulation. Check out our video here! #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #parenting #therapytips #brycehamiltonlcsw #adhdkids #autismkids #parentinghelp #emotionalregulation #emotionalregulationskills #copingskills #copingstrategies Knew You Psychotherapy Mental Health Counseling CEO and Founder Kiara Luna is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the visionary Founder and CEO of Knew You Psychotherapy. Her group practice is dedicated to helping ambitious individuals and couples achieve emotional connection, self-awareness, and meaningful transformation through personalized, high-quality care. Her influence extends through features in publications like Fatherly, Psych Central, NY1 and Bustle, along with her bestselling book, “Becoming a Knew You.” Renowned for her engaging speaking engagements and workshops, Kiara inspires audiences to embrace change and live authentically. With a holistic approach, she blends empathy and expertise to guide clients toward healing and self-discovery. Through her dedication, Kiara is shaping the future of mental health care and encouraging transformative journeys for others. For more information or to contact Kiara’s practice you can visit: https://knewyoupsychotherapy.com Follow Accidental Experts on: Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation For Kids with Kiara Luna LMHC appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Feb 11, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Preventing Sexual Violence Among Youth
Sociologist Dr. Nicole Bedera PhD has spent her career researching sexual violence. In this important episode, she shares the research and patterns she discovered on the common factors that contribute to sexual violence in a community and why it is predictable and ordinary. She also shares what demographics are most at risk and why, and effective and ineffective prevention and response measures. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Dr. Bedera shares what parents of any gender can do both within their communities and families, to help reduce sexual violence for their children and others. Check out our video here! #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #teenadvice #teenviolence #domesticviolence #endteenviolence #enddomesticviolence #beyondcompliance Dr. Nicole Bedera’s decade-long research on how social structures, organizations, and culture create a world where violence is predictable and ordinary. By identifying how violence is produced, we identify interventions to make our society safer. Her work has been published in leading academic journals and featured in The New York Times, NPR, Time Magazine, Slate, and Teen Vogue. She is an affiliated Educator at the Center for Institutional Courage. Dr. Bedera is the co-founder of Beyond Compliance with Dr. Jacqueline Cruz. Follow Dr. Bedera on social media: Tweets by NBedera Get her book “On The Wrong Side: How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence” here. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Preventing Sexual Violence Among Youth appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Feb 4, 2025 · 59 min
Evolving as Parents with Luke Kujacznski
Helping children grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults often requires us as parents to also continue to grow and develop. Father and business owner, Luke Kujacznski, SVP of the family wellness app Lucero for tweens and teens, recently met with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW to discuss the importance of evolving as a parent. Luke shares ways we can connect with our children and help them feel like priorities despite the busy, hectic, chaos of life. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Together they discuss how to stay grounded and open-minded to different parenting techniques and the different challenges that will arise with each child and each age range. Luke shares his insight as a father to both young children and adult children and the lessons he has learned along the way. Check out our video here! #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #teenadvice #tweens #parentingtweens #lucero #parentingapps #prioritizingkids #mentalwellness #selfcareapp #lucerospeaks Multiple time business owner, former CEO of a nonprofit, and currently an executive at a startup, Luke Kujacznski asserts his greatest accomplishment and most cherished role is that of a husband and father. A proponent of mental health awareness and self described Kindness Advocate, Luke has 4 children, three of which are still here and one always in memory. He has been married 23 years and counting. He enjoys riding bikes, fishing and hiking with his children and friends. He also enjoys reading “deep fiction with a lot of history thrown in.” He credits his two cats to being pivotal in helping him stay emotionally regulated each day. Luke is the SVP of Lucero, a family wellness app for tweens and teens. With a sprinkle of game-based fun, Lucero is here to help you learn new ways to feel more connected and have more good times. For more information visit: Tweens & Teens Book recommendations:Slumberkins Social Emotional Learning Books for children: Social Emotional Learning Books Bryce’s Recommendations: Color with Me, Mom! By Jasmine Narayan PSYD My First Mom and Daughter Journal Just Between Us by Meredith & Sofia Jacobs Draw With Dad! Father & Son Journal By Brit A. Anderson Unpack Your Day conversation kit by Learning Resources A Year of Building Resilience for Life Beyond School conversation cards for kids The Feelings Book by Todd Parr The Color Monster by Anna Llenas The Boy Who Makes A Million Mistakes by Brenda Li Little Monkey Calms Down by Michael Dahl Luke’s recommendations for parents of teens: https://drlisadamour.com/books Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Evolving as Parents with Luke Kujacznski appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Jan 28, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Alcohol Awareness For Teens
Bryce Hamilton LSCSW and Regional Executive Director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Jerod Breit sit down to share how to talk to our teens and children about safety and responsibility around alcohol, driving safety, and sobriety. They share tips on how to have conversations about the risks associated with consumption of alcohol and drugs, how to model responsible consumption for our children, the dangers of drinking and driving and where to access resources and information aimed toward empowering youth, risk avoidance and sobriety. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS A great listen for any parent to prepare for themselves for how to start these conversations with their children to empower them to make smart choices around substances, help keep them and their friends safe, and instill trust with them as their caregiver. Check out our video here! #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #teenadvice #MADD #sobriety #enddrunkdriving Jerod Breit is the Regional Executive Director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Heartland Region. For more information and to access the resources discussed in this episode please visit: MADD.org http://www.madd.org/volunteer http://www.madd.org/donate Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Alcohol Awareness For Teens appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Jan 21, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Parenting Children with Chronic Illness
Clinical child psychologist, Dr. Erin Hambrick PhD, meets with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, to discuss the impact of chronic illness in families. They talk about how sibling and parental relationships can be affected, how to cope with strains on relationships, missed developmental and educational opportunities and burnout. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Dr. Hambrick shares tips for dealing with burnout, staying consistent with boundaries and how to support and empower children through their diagnosis and understanding their illness. Check out our video here! #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #parenting #therapytips #parentinghelp #cysticfibrosis #parentingchronicillness #childrenwithchronicillness #parentingstruggles #caregiverburnout Dr. Hambrick, a Clinical Child Psychologist, is the owner of Delta Child Behavioral Health, LLC where she is a consultant and clinician in the area of trauma-responsive research, practice, and systems change. Formerly an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri – Kansas City in the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences and the Director of Research for the ChildTrauma Academy, she has years of experience in child mental health research, editorship, teaching, consulting, federal and local advocacy, clinical practice, media psychology, and prevention endeavors. Dr. Hambrick believes that trauma-responsiveness requires a focus on equity and cultural competence and does not believe there is a line between mental and physical health. She is an avid tennis player and believes that play can develop discipline and inner peace. Dr. Hambrick received her Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Kansas and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Developmental Psychobiology Research Group at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She has written over 30 peer-reviewed publications in the fields of child trauma and school-based mental health and works to freely disseminate wisdom on best practices in the field of child mental health. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Parenting Children with Chronic Illness appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Jan 14, 2025 · 42 min
Helping Neurodivergent Kids Make Friends
Host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, licensed professional counselor, and author Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, joins us to talk about how to help parents of neurodiverse children (those with autism, ADHD or other spectrum disorders), socialized and make friends. Emily defines neurodiversity explains how neurodiverse traits manifest and appear toward others and how these manifestations may impact relationships. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS She also shares how to tackle some issues that may arise for your neurodiverse children socially and what to do about them. A must listen for anyone wondering if their child is doing alright socially, how to determine their social battery needs, and encourage them to make friendships, and safely help push them out of their comfort zone. Check out our video here! #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #parenting #therapytips #brycehamiltonlcsw #neurodiversitypodcast #adhdkids #autismkids #neurodiverse #neurodivergent #neurotypicalparent #adhd #autism #parentinghelp #helpingkidsmakefriends #socializechildren Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, is a licensed professional counselor, author, and podcast host with a passion for neurodiversity. Inspired by her own neurodivergent journey, she has authored several books related to supporting neurodivergent people and hosts The Neurodiversity Podcast. Emily provides professional development worldwide, with many of her resources available on the Neurodiversity University online platform. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, she specializes in mental health support for neurodivergent individuals and their families. As a seasoned speaker, she regularly addresses conferences on fostering neurodiversity-affirming workplaces, making her a key resource for businesses seeking to promote inclusivity. Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC https://emilykirchermorris.com The Neurodiversity Podcast https://neurodiversitypodcast.com Neurodiversity University https://neurodiversity.university Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools https://neurodiversityaffirmingschools.com Emily’s Publications: Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted and Supported https://www.amazon.com/Neurodiversity-Affirming-Schools-Transforming-Practices-Supported/dp/B0D81QWSX8 Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today’s Classroom https://www.freespirit.com/teaching-strategies-and-professional-development/teaching-twice-exceptional-learners-in-todays-classroom-emily-kircher-morris-2e-learners Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids https://www.routledge.com/Raising-Twice-Exceptional-Children-A-Handbook-for-Parents-of-Neurodivergent/Kircher-Morris/p/book/9781646322145 Follow Emily on Facebook: Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmilyKircherMorris Podcast Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/NeurodiversityPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Helping Neurodivergent Kids Make Friends appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Jan 7, 2025 · 52 min
Addressing Suicidal Thoughts in Children with Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet PhD
Director of the Zero Suicide Institute, Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet PhD, shares essential tips for parents who have a child or teen that struggles with suicidal thoughts. An expert in behavioral health transformations, Julie lays out a guide on how to talk to children about suicide, what type of words to use, developing a good check in system for keeping our children safe. Safety tips on what protective steps to take if you find out your child has been having thoughts of suicide, when to go to the hospital, choosing a medical professional and how to seek outside support. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Check out our video here! #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #depressioninkids #teensuicide #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #parentingtips #edc #zerosuicideintiative #juliegoldstein #digitalparenting #teenadvice #depressioninteens #depression #anxiety #wellness #mentalhealthawareness #zerosuicide Resources: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 For more resources, free guides and training please visit: https://zerosuicide.edc.org/resources-parents Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet PhD, EDC vice president, is an expert in behavioral health transformation, state and local community suicide prevention, and the use of evidence-based practices for suicide care in clinical settings. As director of the Zero Suicide Institute, Goldstein Grumet provides strategic direction and leadership for the Zero Suicide framework nationwide. A highly acclaimed trainer and speaker, her work has been spotlighted in the Washington Post, Science Magazine, and Military Times. To learn more about Julie’s work and initiatives visit: www.edc.org Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Addressing Suicidal Thoughts in Children with Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet PhD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Dec 31, 2024 · 30 min
Unlocking the Joys of Reading with Dr. Dan Wuori Ph.D.
With more than 30 years of leadership in early childhood education and policy, Dr. Dan Wuori Ph.D, sits down with Bryce Hamilton to share his knowledge on child development, literacy and encouraging and supporting our children to read. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS He gives tips for young readers as well as how to help older children develop a passion and interest in literacy. They discuss the science and evidence linked to literacy in young children and early adolescents and how it helps them developmentally. A great listen for any parent wanting to understand the importance of childhood reading, and anyone looking for ways to help encourage their children to read more. Check out our video here! #childhoodliteracy #earlychildhooddevelopment #reading #readingwithchildren #readingtochildren #newyear #newyeargoals #newyearresolutions #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #parentingtips #teenadvice #earlyreader #earlyreaders #teensread Dan’s book “The Daycare Myth What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It) is available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/mw8kyt25 For more information about Dan and his advocacy visit his website https://danwuori.com/ or follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560432244491 Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Unlocking the Joys of Reading with Dr. Dan Wuori Ph.D. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Dec 24, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Grieving the Loss of a Parent with Beth Tyson, MA
Childhood trauma expert, Beth Tyson, MA, returns to Accidental Experts to speak with Bryce about coping with the loss of a parent. Beth shares how grief can be a comfort, and how we can lean into our grief to help process the loss we are experiencing. Together, they discuss how to explain the death of a loved one to our children, how to help keep their memory alive, finding new beginnings, and what to expect as we navigate life after a significant loss. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Check out our video here! #grief #holidaygrief #lossofaparent #parentalloss #griefsupport #parenting #parentingteens #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #parenting #therapytips #brycehamiltonlcsw Beth Tyson, MA, is a childhood trauma consultant, author, and keynote speaker passionate about creating a world where children heal and thrive. As the Founder of Beth Tyson Trauma Consulting, she educates professionals and caregivers on trauma-informed care. Her work bridges neuroscience, trust-building, empathy, and practical tools to reduce suffering and foster resilience in children and families worldwide. Purchase Beth’s Book: https://amzn.to/2q5JCoJ Join her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/emotiminds Subscribe to Beth’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bethtysontraumaconsulting Other Resources: All Connected: https://youtube.com/@all_connected?si=ym4uiSYO1-nW3LpK Motherless Daughters by Hope Edelman https://tinyurl.com/ytwhj5d2 The AfterGrief by Hope Edelman https://tinyurl.com/sztabb57 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Grieving the Loss of a Parent with Beth Tyson, MA appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Dec 17, 2024 · 52 min
Screen Sanity with Jamie Gordon
Proprietor of “Screen Sanity, a global organization aimed at helping families and communities achieve digital health to reduce loneliness, depression, anxiety and suicide, Jamie Gordon LMSW, sits down with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW to discuss the challenges of raising children in a digital age. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS They have direct conversations about the dangers children are exposed to online today, including predatory behavior, grooming, exposure to pornography, and how to talk to our children and teens about these issues. Jamie gives parents helpful tips on how to manage our children’s screen time, online activity, and create ongoing conversations and support around difficult topics. Check out our video here! #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #parentingtips #screensanity #jamiegordonLMSW #digitalparenting #teenadvice #screentime #digitalhygeine #depressioninteens #depression #anxiety #wellness #mentalhealthawareness Jamie Gordon is a licensed master’s level social worker. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Nebraska earning her Bachelors of Science degree in psychology. She went on to the University of Kansas where she earned her master’s in social work in 2008. Jamie has worked in several different settings, with her work primarily serving youth and families. She has worked in residential treatment, an inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents, a domestic violence shelter, and a school setting. Jamie currently serves as the intake coordinator at Husch Blackwell’s human trafficking clinic, where pro bono legal aid is provided for survivors of human trafficking. Jamie has been the lead designer of the Screen Sanity social work program. She is also a mother of 3 kids, and is also learning how to navigate the digital world as a parent. For more information and additional resources visit screensanity.org Check out Jamie’s recommendation the “Social Media Playbook” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Social-Media-Playbook-Krista-Boan/dp/0578897601/ Follow “Screen Sanity” on Facebook or @screensanity on Instagram Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Screen Sanity with Jamie Gordon appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Dec 10, 2024 · 32 min
Sleep Solutions for Kids & Teens with Sleep Specialist Courtney Zentz
Even older children struggle with their sleep schedule and maintaining healthy sleep hygiene. Sleep specialist Courtney Zentz visits with Bryce Hamilton, LCSW to discuss how parents and caregivers can encourage healthy sleep habits and structure for their growing children. As an experienced pediatric sleep coach, Courtney has tons of tips and advice from how to handle electronics to laying out how many hours of sleep children should be getting at each age. She shares how you can tell if your children are getting enough sleep and tackles common issues parents of teens may face when trying to encourage healthy sleep habits for their children. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple PodcastsAndroidRSS Check out our video here! #parenting #parentingteens #teentalk #recovery #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #parenting #sleeptraining ##sleeptrainingmethods #nightterrors #bedtime #bedtimeroutine #helpingkidssleep #sleepstrugglessolved #mindfulparenting #mindfulparentingtips #insomnia #nightmares #teennightmares #anxietyreliefforkids #parentingwithpatience #parentingananxiouschild #sleeptips #sleepexpert #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw Courtney Zentz is a pediatric sleep expert, lactation counselor, CEO of tinytransitions.com and host of The Kids Sleep Show. Her website offers free sleep training resources for infants, toddlers, and neurodivergent children. Learn more and get more resources at tinytransitions.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com The post Sleep Solutions for Kids & Teens with Sleep Specialist Courtney Zentz appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.