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Kids These Days

Kids These Days

著者： Dr. Courtney Lynn
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 Parenting is the most profound journey we ever take, but it’s also the one that exposes our deepest vulnerabilities and brings up our own “stuff.” Welcome to Kids These Days, a podcast hosted by Dr. Courtney Lynn, licensed psychologist and founder of Integrated Behavioral Health. This isn’t another parenting show telling you how to be perfect. Instead, we dive into the messy, complex reality of raising children, teens, and young adults in the modern world. Combining evidence-based practices with deep self-awareness, we explore the "why" behind your child’s behavior and the "source" of your own emotional triggers. From navigating the unique developmental challenges of every stage—from the foundational years of early childhood to the complex transitions of adolescence and young adulthood, Dr. Courtney and her team of specialists provide the practical tools and clinical insights you need to move from reactivity to calm, attuned presence. Whether you’re a parent, stepparent, or part of a complex family system, Kids These Days is your weekly permission slip to be imperfect while building a home where everyone feels seen, heard, and validated.Copyright 2026 Dr. Courtney Lynn 人間関係 子育て 心理学 心理学・心の健康 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • More Than a Mouth: Why Your Baby’s “Tension” Might Be an Oral Tie with Dr. Kayla Culbertson

    More Than a Mouth: Why Your Baby’s “Tension” Might Be an Oral Tie with Dr. Kayla Culbertson
    2026/03/31

    “I looked, and I don’t see a tie.”

    For many parents, this sentence is the beginning of a long, frustrating journey of chasing symptoms like fragmented sleep, chronic gas, and delayed motor milestones without ever finding the root cause.

    In this episode of Kids These Days, Dr. Courtney Lynn sits down with Dr. Kayla Culbertson, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and specialist in tethered oral ties. Dr. Kayla shares her own "in the trenches" story of how an oral tie release for her son resolved 8 days of constipation and changed his nervous system overnight.

    We move beyond the anatomy of a "string under the tongue" to explore the Inside-Out reality: how the fascia in our mouths is connected to a "Frontal Line" that travels all the way to our toes. If the system is tight at the top, the whole baby feels the flood.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    1. The Frontal Line: Why oral ties cause "fisted" hands, curled toes, and hiked-up shoulders.
    2. Function over Anatomy: Why a "posterior" tie can be invisible to the eye but devastating to a baby's regulation.
    3. The Vagus Nerve & GI Connection: How the tongue's position at the palate acts as the "off-switch" for the survival brain.
    4. Compensations vs. Growth: Why you don’t "grow out" of ties; you simply grow into lifelong workarounds (and the toll that takes).
    5. The Therapy Bridge: Why you should never "just cut the tie" without prepping the nervous system first.

    Remember: You don't have to be perfect to be a great parent, we are all learning about how to raise Kids These Days.

    Links & Resources:
    1. Dr. Kayla's website: https://www.thriveandshinetherapyllc.com/
    2. IBH Practice Website: www.integratedbhs.com
    3. Newsletter: Sign up for the Integrated Behavioral Health Newsletter for monthly parenting tips and tricks.
    4. Instagram: Follow @integratedbh for "Inside-Out" insights.

    Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.
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    41 分
  • Why Your Child Refuses School: Understanding School Avoidance and the SPACE Protocol

    Why Your Child Refuses School: Understanding School Avoidance and the SPACE Protocol
    2026/03/24

    Morning stress, "tummy aches," and the desperate plea to stay home—school refusal is one of the most taxing challenges a family system can face. In this episode of Kids These Days, Dr. Courtney Lynn is joined by Dr. Alex Littleton to discuss the "School Refusal Trap." They dive deep into why our well-intentioned efforts to ease a child's distress can inadvertently reinforce their anxiety. Using the framework of the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) protocol, they provide a roadmap for parents to move from "managing" the morning crisis to becoming a "Secure Base" for their child's resilience.

    In this episode, we cover:

    1. Defining School Refusal: The difference between a "bad morning" and a persistent pattern of avoidance.
    2. The Accommodation Trap: How "rescuing" our kids from discomfort tells the brain that school is actually dangerous.
    3. The SPACE Protocol: Why treating child anxiety through the parents is often more effective than traditional therapy.
    4. Supportive Statements: The two-ingredient formula (Validation + Confidence) that shifts the internal narrative.
    5. Red Light vs. Yellow Light: Why negotiating with an anxious child only "speeds up" the anxiety.
    6. Home as "School": Practical steps for changing the home environment when a child stays home.
    7. The Snowball Effect: Why building resilience in one small area helps the rest of the accommodations "melt away."

    Links & Resources:

    1. Guest Info: Dr. Alex Littleton's Practice Link
    2. Clinical Resource: The SPACE Treatment Official Site
    3. Support: Integrated Behavioral Health - Anxiety & School Refusal Support
    4. Podcast: Subscribe to Kids These Days on Apple and Spotify.
    5. Instagram: Follow @integratedbh for "Inside-Out" parenting insights.
    6. Newsletter: Sign up for the Integrated Behavioral Health Newsletter for weekly reflections on building a Secure Base and practical clinical tools.

    Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.
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    45 分
  • The Insider-Outsider Trap: Why Blended Families Feel “Stuck” and How to Find Your Groove with Alex Harrison, LCSW

    The Insider-Outsider Trap: Why Blended Families Feel “Stuck” and How to Find Your Groove with Alex Harrison, LCSW
    2026/03/17
    “I feel like I’m failing on all fronts.” “I’m always the one left out.”If you are a member of a stepfamily, you know that the word "step" often carries a heavy weight. Between the Disney stereotypes of evil step-parents and the internal feeling that your family was born from a place of "brokenness," it is incredibly easy to get stuck in a state of high-alert. We try to "manage" the dishes and the schedules, but we often forget to look at the Human Being right in front of us.In this episode of Kids These Days, Dr. Courtney Lynn sits down with Alex Harrison, LCSW—a stepfamily coach and card-carrying member of the "Bonus Mom Club." They peel back the layers of the "Inside-Out" stepfamily experience, exploring why repartnering feels like a redemptive joy for adults but a series of losses for children. Whether you are a "Stuck Insider" feeling pulled in two directions or a "Stuck Outsider" feeling overlooked, this conversation provides the clinical anchors you need to move from chaos to calm.In this episode, we discuss:The "Disney" Narrative: Why we need to acknowledge the "implication of brokenness" baked into the step-parent identity.The Insider-Outsider Dynamic: A deep dive into the universal feeling of being either ganged up on or completely overlooked in decision-making.The "Stuck Insider" Tension: Trying to decide who comes first—the marriage or the kids? You feel pulled because you are. We discuss why you have to hold both with equal tension.The "Nail in the Coffin": Understanding the grief and "magical thinking" kids experience when a parent repartners.The Polarization Trap: Why biological parents want more warmth while step-parents want more structure—and how to bridge that gap.The Gymnast on the Rings: A powerful visual for balancing the needs of your partnership and your children without letting either go.The 3-to-7 Year Groove: Why your family isn't "clicking" yet and why the research says you are actually right on schedule.Remember: you don't have to be perfect to be a great parent, we are all learning about how to raise kids these days. Links & Resources:Alex Harrison, LCSW: Learn more about Alex’s coaching and clinical work at https://www.stepfamilyreset.com/.Stepfamily Support: Explore our IBH stepparent support groups at www.integratedbhs.com.The Internal U-Turn Workbook: A resource for navigating the "messy middle" of family transitions.Newsletter: Sign up for the Kids These Days Newsletter for monthly reflections on building a Secure Base.Instagram: Follow @integratedbh for more "Inside-Out" insights.Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.
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    53 分
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