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Help! I Have Kids!

Help! I Have Kids! is the podcast for moms who are doing their best, asking all the right questions, and still wondering if something’s being missed. Hosted by Pam—a mom of five and pediatric occupational therapist with 35 years of experience—this show helps you trust your gut, advocate for your child, and partner with professionals without the overwhelm.Each week, you’ll get practical tips, real-life stories, and heartfelt encouragement from experts and fellow moms who’ve been in your shoes

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30:26

Teen Mental Health Part 3: Depression & Suicidal...

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2026/04/22

Send us Fan Mail In this important episode, licensed therapist Heather Whitis returns to help us navigate one of the most difficult topics a parent can face—teen depression and suicidal thoughts. If your teen seems withdrawn, hopeless, unusually quiet, or like they've just lost interest in things they used to love, this episode will help you recognize and respond appropriately. Heather brings her expertise as both a therapist and a mom to offer honest, grounded guidance on how depressi...

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Teen Mental Health (Part 2): Understanding Anxiety in...

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2026/04/15

Send us Fan Mail In this encouraging episode, licensed therapist Heather Whitis joins us to talk about teen anxiety and what it can really look like in everyday life. If your teen seems overwhelmed, easily frustrated, avoidant, or constantly worried, this episode will help you better understand what may be going on beneath the surface. Heather shares her perspective as both a therapist and a mom, offering practical insight into how anxiety shows up in teens, how to support your child through ...

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Teen Mental Health: How to Know When Your Teen is...

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2026/04/08

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, licensed therapist Heather Whitis joins us to talk about teen mental health and how parents can recognize early warning signs that something might be off. If you’ve ever felt caught off guard by your teen’s mood swings, withdrawal, or changes in sleep, appetite, or school performance, this episode is for you. Heather shares her experience as both a therapist and a mom, giving practical advice on trusting your gut, starting supportive conversations, ...

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40:16

Raising a Toddler with Cerebral Palsy: Emily’s...

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2026/04/01

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Emily Hinkle shares her personal journey as a medical mom raising her daughter, Caroline, a toddler with Cerebral Palsy. She opens up about the challenges of NICU life, G-tubes, therapies, and managing appointments, while also celebrating the small victories that make motherhood so special. Emily gives her heartfelt advice on advocating for your child, trusting your mom instincts, and finding your voice with doctors and care teams. She also shares t...

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62:33

5 Ways Moms Can Take Back Their Health

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2026/03/25

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah Schuetz and Dr. Katherine Dotson—both moms and lifestyle medicine physicians—for an honest, empowering conversation about what it really means to take care of your health. We explore the core pillars of health and how small, realistic changes can make a big impact—not just for you, but for your entire family. Because the truth is, when moms are running on empty, it affects everything. If you’ve ever felt like your own health gets p...

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34:40

Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy: The Hidden Cause of...

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2026/03/19

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re talking about something every parent deals with at some point but no one really wants to talk about… poop and pee. Ashley Leach M.S., OTR/L, lead clinician and occupational therapist at Marshall Pediatric Therapy’s Richmond location, joins us to break down pediatric pelvic floor therapy and how it helps with things like constipation, bedwetting, and accidents. It’s way more common than you think. Some research shows up to 30 percent of kids deal with co...

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32:42

Obstacles are Opportunities: Maddi Niebanck on Stroke...

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2026/02/19

Send a text Maddi Niebanck was 22 years old when a scheduled brain surgery turned into an emergency stroke. What followed was a journey most people couldn't imagine — waking up completely paralyzed on her dominant side, unable to speak, swallow, or see out of the left half of both eyes. Now nearly nine years later, she's living independently, traveling the world, and still making real gains through neuroplasticity therapy at NeuroAnimation of Lexington. In this episode, Maddi shares her stor...

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53:32

ABA Therapy: A Collaborative Approach with BCBA Jill...

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2026/02/12

Send a text ABA therapy has evolved — and so has the conversation around it. In this episode, we break down: ✔ Where ABA started ✔ How it’s changed over time ✔ Common misconceptions ✔ What collaborative, child-centered ABA looks like today ✔ How our program integrates ABA with OT, Speech & PT Modern ABA isn’t about compliance or changing a child’s personality. It’s about building communication, independence, and real-life skills in supportive, meaningful ways...

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53:02

Teaching Kids Empathy, Inclusion, & Self-Awareness...

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2026/02/05

Send us a text We talk about Susan’s path into autism advocacy and the passion behind her award-winning DinoSprout Educational Book Series—stories that use lovable dinosaur characters to teach empathy, inclusion, self-awareness, and acceptance. These books are designed to help kids, parents, and educators start healthy conversations around differences and emotions. Explore Susan’s books and learn more: 📘 DinoSprout Book Series:

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29:51

From High Risk Pregnancy, CP Diagnosis, to First...

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2026/01/29

Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Kelsey Brooks shares her personal journey from a high-risk pregnancy and a CP diagnosis to celebrating her son’s first steps. She gives her testimony on what it truly means to be the head of your child’s medical team and advocate for the best care. Kelsey opens up about navigating therapies, celebrating small victories, and finding the strength to keep going. Her story is a powerful reminder that advocacy and love can create a better quality of life f...

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28:11

AAC Devices: Creating Connection with Your Child |...

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2026/01/21

Send us a text AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) can be the next step in helping your child find their voice and deepen connection with your family. Pediatric speech therapist Taylor Denney breaks down how AAC devices work, busts common myths, and shares real stories of children and families whose worlds opened up through communication. You will hear practical tips for getting started, supporting their child at home, and celebrating every win — because progress looks different ...

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59:37

What Your Primary Care Doctor Really Wants Parents to...

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2025/12/18

Send us a text In this episode of Help! I Have Kids, host Pam Marshall sits down with Dr. Erin Cooper and Dr. Geoff Cooper, primary care physicians and co-owners of Olive Health Direct Primary Care, for an honest, behind-the-exam-room conversation about what parents really need to know. As both doctors and parents, Dr. Erin and Dr. Geoff share what they see every day in primary care—and what often goes unsaid. From pregnancy and newborn life to toddlerhood, mental health, screen time, an...

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39:32

Friendship, Inclusion & Hope: How E’s Club Is...

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2025/12/10

Send us a text In this episode, Pam sits down with Morgan Minter, Program Director for Erin’s Hope for Friends (E’s Club)—a nonprofit creating safe, judgment-free spaces where autistic teens and young adults can build real friendships and experience true belonging. Morgan shares how her own brother’s journey with autism led her into occupational therapy and eventually to E’s Club. She explains the heartbreaking story that sparked the nonprofit’s creation, why social isolation is so comm...

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70:15

ADHD is a Superpower: Parenting, Routines &...

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2025/12/04

Send us a text In today’s episode, Pam sits down with Tyler Dorsey, Founder & Executive Director of Focus Forward ADHD, to talk about one of the most common struggles families face—ADHD in kids, teens, and even in parents themselves. Tyler brings her personal story, clinical insight, and mom-of-four perspective to one of the most hope-filled and practical conversations we’ve ever recorded. You’ll hear Tyler’s honest journey from being an overwhelmed child with ADHD to becoming a nat...

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39:11

Intensive Therapy: Why It Works & Who It Helps with...

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2025/11/27

Send us a text In today’s episode, Meredith Proctor, MSOT, OTR/L, CIMC and Chloe Isaacs, PT, DPT, CIMI-2 break down one of the most exciting services we offer at Marshall Pediatric Therapy — Intensive Therapy. If you’ve ever wondered what intensives are, who they’re for, and why they lead to such fast, meaningful progress, this conversation is full of hope, science, and so many heartwarming stories. We talk about: ✨ What intensive therapy actually is and how it’s different from weekly session...

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54:22

Helping Your Child Overcome Medical Anxiety through...

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2025/11/20

Send us a text If your child has ever felt scared at the doctor’s office, nervous before a procedure, or overwhelmed by medical experiences — this episode is a breath of fresh air. 💜 Today, Meredith sits down with Mary Jenner, nurse, mom, and founder of The Butterfly Pig, an organization transforming how kids experience healthcare through play and emotional safety. Mary has trained over 100 hospitals worldwide and is on a mission to ensure that healing never causes harm. In this

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🥤Snack Break: Ep. 17 | Helping Your ADHD Child Thrive...

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2025/11/13

Send us a text 🎒 When your child holds it together all day at school… and then falls apart at home — you’re not alone. In this Snack Break, Occupational Therapist and mom Caitlin Brown shares practical ways to help your child decompress after school, build calming routines, and set up a smoother morning rhythm. From sensory-friendly transitions to visual schedules, these simple tools can make a big difference in your home. 💡 Catch the full conversation in Episode 3: “Backpacks, Routines

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Snack Break: Episode 16 | “You Don’t Have to Go...

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2025/11/06

Send us a text In this Snack Break replay, we revisit one of our most talked-about conversations on tongue and lip ties, featuring real insight from a lactation consultant and provider who’s walked both sides of the journey—as a mom and as a professional. You’ll hear: 💬 The emotional and practical realities of navigating a tongue-tie diagnosis 👶 Why function matters more than how a tie “looks” 🩺 The importance of seeing the right specialists—from lactation to OT and speech 💡 How teamwork

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🥤Snack Break: Expert Advice from OTs & SLPs on...

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2025/10/29

Send us a text You’ve tried everything — different sides, new positions, more hydration — and it still feels hard. You’re not alone. In this short episode, our team breaks down what might really be going on — from tongue ties to body tension — and how OTs and SLPs can help make feeding easier for both you and your baby. Because sometimes, a little knowledge (and a lot of grace) changes everything 💜 🎧 Listen to the full episode “Let’s Talk About Breastfeeding” for even more mom-to-mom wisdom.

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42:38

Flashbacks and Fazoli Nights: Parenting and Marriage...

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2025/10/15

Send us a text Ever left your kid at home by accident? 😅 Pam and Jim Marshall get real about 30 years of parenting—the funny, humbling, and faith-filled moments that shaped their marriage and family of five. From Fazoli’s “kids-eat-free” nights to community dinners that kept everyone sane, they share stories of grace, laughter, and learning to let go of perfection. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing this parenting thing “right,” this episode will remind you that you’re not

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