Podcast Episodes

Especially during a time like this, it’s so important for kids and teens to connect with their friends and family. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s Senior Director of Planning Todd Krieger discusses safe ways for kids to engage online with Julie Fisher, M.Ed. For young kids, Julie recommends arranging secure ways for kids to connect… Read more »

Todd Krieger is again joined by Julie Fisher, M.Ed. to advise parents on how to help children and teens make sense of the pandemic and the changes in their lives. Giving kids support and sharing hope during this time is crucial. Parents should also consider adjusting expectations for their children’s behavior, screen time, and academic… Read more »

In this episode, Todd Krieger, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s Senior Director of Planning, and Julie Fisher, M.Ed., author of The Resiliency Puzzle, discuss how to support children with managing their stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Julie suggests tools to promote resiliency in kids such as maintaining routines and practicing mindfulness and gratitude.… Read more »

What is a growth mindset, how can our kids develop one and what is the connection to mental wellness? In this episode, Todd Krieger and Julie Fisher, M.Ed. explore the difference between a fixed and growth mindset and talk about the how the latter can help kids maintain their positivity and emotional well-being, even in trying times.​

There is a strong connection between confidence, competency and mental wellness but teaching our kids to be confident and competent can be very difficult. In this episode, Todd Krieger and Julie Fisher, M.Ed. discuss parenting strategies that promote these important traits.​

Too many young people are having trouble coping with the challenges they are facing and that is often a precursor to mental illness. In this episode, Todd Krieger and Julie Fisher, M.Ed. discuss the pressure kids are feeling and how parents can help them learn to express themselves and their emotions in a way that is both age appropriate and healthy.

Evidence suggests a strong connection between support networks and emotional well-being. In this episode, Todd Krieger and Julie Fisher, M.Ed. talk about how we can teach kids to value and nurture relationships and how we can help create support networks with them that promote mental wellness.​

Evidence suggests a strong connection between support networks and emotional well-being. In this episode, Todd Krieger and Julie Fisher, M.Ed. talk about how we can teach kids to value and nurture relationships and how we can help create support networks with them that promote mental wellness.​

Technology can help us connect with others and be more productive at school and in the workplace. But is there a link between technology and youth mental illness? In this episode, Todd Krieger and Julie Fisher, M.Ed. explore how screen time is taking a toll on our kids and how parents can set appropriate limits, understanding that technology is here to stay.​

Is resiliency the key to preventing childhood mental illness? In this episode, Todd Krieger and Julie Fisher, M.Ed. discuss why so many young people lack resiliency and why learning to fail – and cope with failure – is so important for kids.