Kids These Days

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.

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  Episode #46

  Gifts Wrapped in Odd Packages: What Gifted Testing Actually Tells You About Your Child with Dr. Monica Corrado

  Sep 29, 202652 minS1

  Guest: Dr. Monica Corrado, licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychoeducational assessment. Dr. Monica sits down with Dr. Courtney to demystify gifted testing. From the signs that might prompt a parent to seek it out, to what those confusing percentile scores actually mean, to why a single test result is never the whole story. It's a candid, reassuring look at a process most parents feel completely unprepared for, especially during admission season. What You'll Learn: The early signs, both at home and at school, that might point toward giftedness Why "gifted" has no single definition, and how Colorado defines it for public school programming (95th percentile or above on one composite) What the three core composite areas (verbal comprehension, fluid reasoning, and visual spatial skills) actually measure Why testing your child around age three can sometimes be easier than waiting What percentiles really mean, explained through the bell curve Why gaps between composite scores are normal and what usually causes them What "twice-exceptional" (2e) means and how it complicates the picture Why scores change over time, and what that does (and doesn't) mean Why you should never try to prep your child for these tests How to decide whether gifted programming is actually the right fit for your child Resources & Links: Dr. Monica Corrado's practice Marigold Assessment and Psychotherapy Book mentioned: Living with Intensity (Susan Daniels & Michael Piechowski) Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral Health: Book here Integrated Behavioral Health website: integratedbhs.com Sign up for our newsletter: Subscribe here

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  Episode #45

  She's Just Quiet: What Parents Miss When Autism Shows Up Differently in Girls with Dr. Stephanie Pinch

  Sep 22, 202648 minS1

  Guest: Dr. Stephanie Pinch — Licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Pinch Psychology in Denver, specializing in autism evaluation, child development, and family relationships; former award-winning teacher. Episode Summary: Dr. Stephanie Pinch joins Dr. Courtney to unpack why autism so often gets missed in girls and women from the diagnostic criteria itself to the exhausting, invisible work of masking. They talk through the subtle early signs parents can watch for, why so many women aren't diagnosed until adulthood, and how to help a child (or yourself) start to unmask safely. What You'll Learn: Why the current autism diagnostic criteria were originally built around boys, and how that skews who gets diagnosed What masking actually looks like day to day, and why it's so exhausting Why girls are more likely to mask than boys The subtle early signs of autism in girls (toe walking, restricted interests that look "socially acceptable," scripted conversation, eye contact without communicative intent) Why 80% of autistic girls go undiagnosed by age 18 How undiagnosed autism can show up first as anxiety or depression What to ask for during a neuropsych evaluation, and how to advocate for your child Why a diagnosis can bring both grief and relief — and why that's normal The "spoon theory" and how to help kids track their own energy and avoid burnout Resources & Links: Learn more about Dr. Stephanie Pinch and Pinch Psychology Book a consult call with Integrated Behavioral Health: Schedule here Integrated Behavioral Health website: integratedbhs.com Sign up for the IBH newsletter: Subscribe here 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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  Episode #43

  Genuinely Trying: What ADHD Really Looks Like in Teens (and Why It's Not About Effort) with Dr. Kristin Edwards

  Sep 8, 202646 minS1

  Guest: Dr. Kristin Edwards, licensed psychologist and founder of Tampa Pediatric Psychology, specializing in evidence-based therapy and assessment for children, adolescents, and young adults, with a focus on ADHD, anxiety, and executive functioning. In this episode, Dr. Courtney sits down with fellow psychologist Dr. Kristin Edwards to unpack why ADHD often gets missed or misunderstood in teenagers — especially when a bright, capable kid seems to be trying but still falling short. They dig into the shame spiral this creates, how it quietly erodes trust between parents and teens, and how families can start shifting the pattern with more compassion and better systems. What You'll Learn: Why ADHD in teens often looks nothing like ADHD in younger kids The gap between effort and output — and why parents mistake it for laziness How executive function actually works, in plain language Why shame and low self-esteem so often travel alongside ADHD How the "checking the portal, missing assignment" cycle breaks down parent-teen trust How to shift executive functioning support away from the parent and into external systems The difference between intervention, accommodation, and treatment — and where to start Why more accommodations aren't always better (and can sometimes backfire) What to ask before considering medication One reframe that can change how you talk to your teen tonight Resources & Links: Dr. Kristin Edwards, Tampa Pediatric Psychology Integrated Behavioral Health: https://www.integratedbhs.com/ Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral Health Sign up for the Integrated Behavioral Health newsletter 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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  Episode #41

  Be Known: How to Bring Up Concerns Before Fall Conferences with Rachel Schopp

  Aug 27, 202638 minS1

  Guest: Rachel Schopp, Founder of Allied Education — a K-12 veteran teacher, administrator, and curriculum lead who helps families translate school confusion into confident, informed action. In the final episode of our back-to-school mini-series, Dr. Courtney and educational consultant Rachel Schopp tackle how to raise concerns with a new teacher — whether they're carrying over from a rough prior year or just starting to show up now — without waiting for Fall conferences. They cover what's worth flagging immediately, how to frame a hard history without blaming a former teacher, and how to tell if a teacher is truly receptive. What You'll Learn: Why six to eight weeks — the usual wait for Fall conferences — is often too long for certain concerns What needs to be raised immediately: documented plans (IEPs, 504s), behavior plans, safety issues, and academic gaps How to separate "the pattern" from "the person" when a prior year was genuinely difficult Why naming a previous teacher by name to this year's teacher tends to backfire The difference between vague concerns and specific, actionable ones — and why specificity is what actually gets results What to prepare before an in-person conversation: three concrete talking points, specific examples, documentation, and a clear ask Three signs a teacher is receptive: taking notes, asking follow-up questions, and naming concrete next steps What to do — and how to document and escalate — if a teacher isn't receptive Why "being known" on campus (by the principal, the teachers, even the lunch staff) benefits kids well beyond a single school year Resources & Links: Rachel Schopp / Allied Education: https://www.youreducationally.com/ Catch the full series: Part 1 (Transitions) , Part 2 (Routines) , Part 3 (Meeting a New Teacher) Kids These Days episode on IEPs and 504 Plans Integrated Behavioral Health website: https://www.integratedbhs.com/ Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral Health Sign up for the Integrated Behavioral Health newsletter This is Part 4, the final episode, of our 4-part back-to-school mini-series with Rachel Schopp. 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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  Episode #40

  Into the Great Wide Open: Building Executive Function Skills for the Transition to Adulthood with Carrie Visintainer, MS

  Aug 25, 202643 minS1

  Guest: Carrie Visintainer, MS, Certified Executive Function Coach Carrie helps teens and young adults (ages 15–24) build the self-management skills — planning, prioritizing, time management, and self-advocacy — that carry them through the transition from high school into college or the workforce. In this episode, Dr. Courtney and Carrie unpack what executive functioning actually is, why the "great wide open" of early adulthood exposes gaps parents didn't know were there, and what families can start doing when kids are still young to build these skills early. What You'll Learn: What executive functioning really means (hint: think "self-management," not just organization) Why the transition out of high school is often the first real test of these skills The top three EF skills that tend to get exposed hardest: prioritizing, time management, and self-advocacy How to tell the difference between a kid who's "lazy" and a kid with an executive function gap Simple strategies for task initiation, including the 5-minute timer trick Why doing a task with your child beats doing it for them Age-appropriate habits to start as early as elementary and middle school — chore checklists, family calendars, and packing a lunch How to let natural consequences do some of the teaching, even when it's hard to watch One small shift any parent can make this week, no matter their child's age Resources & Links: Carrie Visintainer, MS: Light My Way Coaching Integrated Behavioral Health: https://www.integratedbhs.com/ Book a consult with our team Sign up for our newsletter 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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