Mondays at 1 pm during The Mix (repeats at 9 am Sundays) No jargon, no talking over your head—just good, solid, tested parenting advice from child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas. Have a question for Rachel? Send it to kidsinmind@worldradio.ch. Kids in Mind podcast feed   twitter.com/wrskidsinmind Mondays at 1 pm during The Mix (repeats at 9 am Sundays) No jargon, no talking over your head—just good, solid, tested parenting advice from child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas. Have a question for Rachel? Send it to kidsinmind@worldradio.ch. Kids in Mind podcast feed   twitter.com/wrskidsinmind WRS WRS web@wrs.ch en Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:18 UT Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:29:13 GMT Big Medium 2.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/index.shtml (C) WRS 2009 children no Child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas discusses bad nerves, depression and even suicidal thoughts for kids taking exams. She says there’s an enormous amount of pressure on kids and parents also feel anxious. And Rachel has tips for successfully getting the whole family through this stressful time: Mon, 14 May 2012 11:54:58 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-relieving-stress-during-test-time.shtml?30627 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20627 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/CareersandTransitions/CareerDevelopment/Resources/Documents/SchoolSubjectsJobs.pdf Child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas talks about the stress of managing time, both in our own and our children’s lives. She discusses how kids learn about the rhythms of time from babyhood on. They only get an idea of how long, say, five minutes is, when they are about six or seven years old. She elaborates on the concept of children connecting time with things like distance in space or with their own bodies:  Mon, 07 May 2012 11:38:36 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-helping-kids-learn-how-to-manage-time.shtml?30500 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20500 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix WRS’s Hansine Johnston talks to child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas about how to help kids choose friends who are good influences on them. She discusses what to do about behavior issues, such as when your child’s friends aren’t respectful towards others or if they bully your child: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:23:57 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-how-to-help-children-choose-good-frie.shtml?30360 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20360 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix Child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas talks about the demands of being a single parent, including questions like “where’s mommy?” or “where’s daddy?” She says the number one challenge for single parents is economic, followed by the issue of discipline—and she has tips to make it easier: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:30:01 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-talking-about-the-demands-of-single-p.shtml?30243 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20243 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix Child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas talks about kids’ bad habits involving the body. She says toddlers are very “body-based” in their efforts to discover the world around them, such as putting things in their mouths or up their noses. Our job as parents is to encourage kids, as they get older, to use words rather than acting out with their bodies when they want to communicate:  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:22:14 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-how-to-help-kids-curb-bad-habits.shtml?30131 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20131 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix All brothers and sisters are going to fight now and then—and compete for your and others’ attention—but there are some patterns to look out for so that childhood rivalries don’t turn into lifelong resentments. Child pyschotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas has advice for parents: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:23:57 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-sibling-rivalry.shtml?29947 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19947 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The National There are times during parenting when the demands can feel overwhelming. Child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas discusses the signs of stress and how to sort it out. She adds it’s okay to to admit that you may not enjoy a certain period on the long journey of parenthood. The main thing to do is make time for yourself and have adult social time. And she counsels that you should get professional help if you need it: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:33:34 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-taking-care-of-yourself-as-a-parent.shtml?29838 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19838 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix http://livinginnyon.com/ http://livinginnyon.com/2011/01/trudging-to-migros-and-entertaining-the-kids-in-rain-and-snow-life-as-a-male-trailing-spouse-in-vaud/ In the wake of the tragic bus accident in Sierre last week in which 28 people died, including 22 children, child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas talks about how to help kids deal with bad news. She says it’s important to make sure kids feel safe and allow them to feel their feelings: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:43:18 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-helping-children-deal-with-bad-news.shtml?29708 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19708 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix Child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas discusses the attachment bond between mothers and babies with special guest, the American child psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Schechter. They discuss what it is and why it’s so important for babies to know their mothers are reliable and there for them. He also discusses how parents’ brains actually change after the birth of a child—plus what happens if the attachment bond isn’t working so well: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:01:51 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-how-the-attachment-bond-works.shtml?29562 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19562 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-helping-traumatized-moms-to-bond-bett.shtml Child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas has advice for the parents of a newly blended family. In this second part on the topic, she focuses on the adults’ roles. She starts by saying newly blended families have quite a high rate of success—but that a new stepparent can never replace the natural one. Remember that it takes about two years for a new family to settle down and that it’s important to slow down and get to know the new children as individuals: Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:10:51 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-advice-for-adults-in-blended-families.shtml?29439 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19439 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-helping-kids-adjust-after-remarriage.shtml?29321 Research shows that children can have behavior problems long before a divorce actually happens. And that behavior can continue for up to two years after a remarriage. Child pyschotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas talks about how kids react when families break up and what parents can do to help them adjust to the new, blended family: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:28:28 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-helping-kids-adjust-after-remarriage.shtml?29321 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19321 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix Child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas talks about the difficult subject of coping with sudden death, whether due to an accident or suicide. She says it’s better to be direct and say the person died, rather than using terms like “gone away,” and adds that the suddenness of a death puts everyone, adults and children alike, in a post-traumatic state at first:  Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:01:19 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-coping-with-sudden-death.shtml?29192 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19192 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix Child pyschotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas takes questions directly from kids about issues like what to do about a “really annoying brother” who calls his sister names or the “smarter” brother who gets all the attention. Plus, what to do when a mom doesn’t seem to want to give her 14-year-old any independence. One piece of advice Rachel gives over and over—try to negotiate with parents rather than yelling and screaming at them: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:30:01 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-answering-childrens-questions.shtml?29050 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19050 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix http://www.youngminds.org.uk/ Child pyschotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas talks about the curiosities, fears and iron wills of toddlers, aged 18 months to 2.5 years. She says at this age they are growing up but they still remember being babies. Many moms of toddlers may be going back to work or even having another baby, which can complicate life with toddlers. She offers support to parents by saying firstly “trust your instincts”: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:18:22 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-dealing-with-toddlers-fears-curiositi.shtml?28922 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18922 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix Child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas talks about tween time—the age just before kids becomes teens. She discusses how you can help your budding teenager transition with some sanity saving tips: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:23:07 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/kids-in-mind-helping-tweens-transition-to-full-tee.shtml?28801 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18801 Programmes/Kids in Mind Daily Shows/The Mix