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“How can I tell if a child needs legal help?” “Who speaks up for children who can’t speak for themselves?” “What happens when the system fails a child?” – Sadly, the foster care and legal systems are imperfect. Both have countless faults and could be improved a million times over, and yet the kids who are unwillingly thrown around and abused in all of it often cannot speak up for themselves. Thankfully, today Rylie Heck and Sofia Scher sit down with Paul McBride, who shares his story growing up in the foster care system and then becoming a defender of children’s rights.

Paul is a fierce attorney, specializing in wrongful death and sexual assault, both very common in the foster care system, as well as a passionate advocate for youth who face these challenging situations, being a board member both at AMIkids and right here at Speak Up For Kids. He gives his insight on how legal advocacy protects vulnerable children, how families can ensure that their children’s rights are protected, and ways to advocate for children in your community. He also discusses the largest legal challenges faced by youth, and how to find proper and good representation. Despite this broken system, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it all may start through simple, passionate advocacy. Click play to learn countless tips and tricks and receive additional resources. It’s time to bring justice to the voiceless!

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“Is my teen using drugs?” “How can I talk to my teen about drugs and alcohol without facing a wall?” “Is there a secret to protecting my teen from peer pressure?” — Do you feel helpless watching your teens make choices that could have lasting consequences? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. In our Heart to Heart today, Tonya tells us how we can address risky behaviors such as substance abuse and sexual activity in our teens. Through the story of 15-year-old Roger, we discover some practical tools to avoid conflict, such as fostering honest communication, setting clear expectations, modeling healthy behaviors, and promoting informed decision making. We learn how to help our teens—not by control, but by guidance and love. Tune in today for some invaluable information and help your teens thrive without worrying about the consequences of risky behaviors.

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“Can music help my children heal from trauma?” “Are there any good alternatives to talk therapy?” “We’ve tried so much, but nothing seems to stick. What’s next?” — When a child’s behavior and tendencies of crossing the line keep escalating, what are you supposed to do? Many parents must decide the next step to take to reconnect and end their child’s bad behavior, which can oftentimes feel overwhelming. The wrong choice could lead to a worsening in behavior, and you just don’t have the energy to deal with that. If that’s you, you’ve found the right episode of Healing Hearts. Today, Sophia Mills sits down with Crystal Luk-Worall, a registered music therapist, EMDR practitioner, and founder of Clap and Toot. Crystal explains why music therapy is likely a great choice and how children often heal better from trauma through creative expression in music, play, and movement. Together, they discuss how trauma-informed music therapy builds trustworthy connections and emotional safety and why traditional therapy isn’t always enough. In this episode, you’ll find invaluable advice that actually heals trauma, small daily rituals you can do to build connections and feelings of safety, and practical ways to support healing from trauma. Tune in, and let’s learn to heal trauma together!

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“Can music help my children heal from trauma?” “Are there any good alternatives to talk therapy?” “We’ve tried so much, but nothing seems to stick. What’s next?” — When a child’s behavior and tendencies of crossing the line keep escalating, what are you supposed to do? Many parents must decide the next step to take to reconnect and end their child’s bad behavior, which can oftentimes feel overwhelming. The wrong choice could lead to a worsening in behavior, and you just don’t have the energy to deal with that. If that’s you, you’ve found the right episode of Healing Hearts. Today, Sophia Mills sits down with Crystal Luk-Worall, a registered music therapist, EMDR practitioner, and founder of Clap and Toot. Crystal explains why music therapy is likely a great choice and how children often heal better from trauma through creative expression in music, play, and movement. Together, they discuss how trauma-informed music therapy builds trustworthy connections and emotional safety and why traditional therapy isn’t always enough. In this episode, you’ll find invaluable advice that actually heals trauma, small daily rituals you can do to build connections and feelings of safety, and practical ways to support healing from trauma. Tune in, and let’s learn to heal trauma together!

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“How do I protect my child from online hate and cyberbullying?” “My child seems different lately—how do I know if they’re being bullied?” “Our family feels helpless—how do we support each other through this?” - In this modern age, bullying isn’t just in school anymore. We often bring it home with us on our phones; through social media and the internet. Today, Tonya tells the story of Ava, a talented young artist, whose dreams are crushed by bullies. Jenna and Tom, her parents, travel this rocky emotional road to supporting her, which teaches us valuable lessons. Hear how you can prevent bullying, consider options for recovery, and ask what steps you should be taking. Both for parents with children experiencing bullying and those simply weary of the dangers of bullying, this episode will provide valuable insights and tips to take steps to a healthier, happier life.

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“How can I tell if my teenager is depressed?” “Is my teen just moody, or is it something worse?” “I feel helpless, what do I do?” “How can I find help?” – In modern society, mental health is unfortunately a pressing issue. Suicide is the leading cause of death in teenagers, but it can all be prevented.

Today, Sophia Mills sits down with Elliot Kallen, President and Co-Founder of A Brighter Day, who tells his story of transforming his own grief into an invigorating mission to save countless lives by supporting teens who suffer from depression and suicidal thoughts. Recognizing warnings and signs is the crucial first step to take, but there is so much more, including breaking down communication barriers, and supporting your teen through it all. Elliot also discusses social media and its own negative impacts on mental health, despite society’s reliance on it, and how we should navigate it to ensure safety and hinder its negative effects. Together, we can work to bring down suicide rates and increase mental health, and the first step that might just be tuning in to this episode of healing hearts.

So press play, learn how to support your teens to cultivate positivity and mental fortitude, and discover resources and tools provided by A Brighter Day that take necessary steps towards ending mental health issues. Let’s save lives! This is Part 2! Be sure to tune in to get the full story and all the wonderful information shared! (This is Part 2, if you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, we recommend you tune in to that first!)

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“How can I tell if my teenager is depressed?” “Is my teen just moody, or is it something worse?” “I feel helpless, what do I do?” “How can I find help?” – In modern society, mental health is unfortunately a pressing issue. Suicide is the leading cause of death in teenagers, but it can all be prevented.

Today, Sophia Mills sits down with Elliot Kallen, President and Co-Founder of A Brighter Day, who tells his story of transforming his own grief into an invigorating mission to save countless lives by supporting teens who suffer from depression and suicidal thoughts. Recognizing warnings and signs is the crucial first step to take, but there is so much more, including breaking down communication barriers, and supporting your teen through it all. Elliot also discusses social media and its own negative impacts on mental health, despite society’s reliance on it, and how we should navigate it to ensure safety and hinder its negative effects. Together, we can work to bring down suicide rates and increase mental health, and the first step that might just be tuning in to this episode of healing hearts.

So press play, learn how to support your teens to cultivate positivity and mental fortitude, and discover resources and tools provided by A Brighter Day that take necessary steps towards ending mental health issues. Let’s save lives! This is Part 1, Part 2 is out now! Be sure to tune in to get the full story and all the wonderful information shared!

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“Am I a horrible parent?” “Why does my child have constant meltdowns?” “How can I rebuild my relationship with my child?” – Everyday, parents worldwide ask themselves these questions as they struggle to navigate their childrens’ behavioral challenges. Today, Sophia Mills sits down with Lisa Chan, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and parent coach. Ms. Chan shares invaluable expertise on sailing the rough seas of high-conflict family dynamics and how we can address difficult behavior in our children. She presents effective strategies for parents, explains how important it is to change from a mindset of fixing to a mindset of supporting, and gives tips on building authentic connections with your children that allow you to empower emotional regulation and resilience. This episode is truly invaluable for each and every parent, whether your children have behavioral challenges or you just have teenagers who love to ignore authority. Click play to receive practical tools and resources to strengthen your family’s bond in the most challenging times you will face.

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