Talkaboutable with Dr. Susan Swick

What’s the best way to tell your kid about their genetic origins? In this episode, Dr. Swick talks with Lisa Schuman, a reproductive therapist and Founding Director of The Center for Family Building in New York, about the best way to open up the conversation with kids of all ages who were donor conceived. We’ll get into the best children’s books about the topic, how to decide which family members and friends to tell, and what parents can do to make their child feel special and loved – no matter how they became part of the family.

Talkaboutable is produced by Lemonada Media, in partnership with the Ohana Center for Child and Family Mental Health at Montage Health, and made possible through funding from the Montage Health Foundation. Together, we are committed to helping families talk about the issues children, teens, and young adults are facing today. We believe that when these conversations happen at home — even about the most challenging subjects — children build the skills they need to flourish. Because when families are connected, the hard moments become more bearable, the good moments become even better, and it all becomes Talkaboutable. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.

When is it ok to tell your children about some of the grownup things in life? In this episode we are talking to a couple who conceived their daughter using a third-party donor. She’s starting to be old enough to understand what this means, and the parents are worried about how much they should tell her. This is a conversation about non-traditional families, and how—when it comes to knowing how much information is too much—it might be best to let your child lead the way. 

Talkaboutable is produced by Lemonada Media, in partnership with the Ohana Center for Child and Family Mental Health at Montage Health, and made possible through funding from the Montage Health Foundation. Together, we are committed to helping families talk about the issues children, teens, and young adults are facing today. We believe that when these conversations happen at home — even about the most challenging subjects — children build the skills they need to flourish. Because when families are connected, the hard moments become more bearable, the good moments become even better, and it all becomes Talkaboutable. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.

What do kids with ADHD need to truly thrive? In this episode, Dr. Swick explores thoughtful, practical strategies with Dr. Carrie Jackson, a licensed clinical child psychologist specializing in ADHD and the founder of SoCal Child Psychology. Carrie has been diagnosed with ADHD herself, so she also has a personal window into what works. Together, they unpack how parents can help their kids navigate everyday challenges, from impulsivity to defiance to sibling conflicts.

Talkaboutable is produced by Lemonada Media, in partnership with the Ohana Center for Child and Family Mental Health at Montage Health, and made possible through funding from the Montage Health Foundation. Together, we are committed to helping families talk about the issues children, teens, and young adults are facing today. We believe that when these conversations happen at home — even about the most challenging subjects — children build the skills they need to flourish. Because when families are connected, the hard moments become more bearable, the good moments become even better, and it all becomes Talkaboutable. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.

What do you do when your kids can go from best friends to fighting, yelling and getting physical? In this episode, we’re talking to a dad with two boys who are navigating ADHD, anxiety, and the frequent transitions of a 50/50 custody arrangement. This is a conversation about breaking the conflict cycle and building rituals that actually stick.

Talkaboutable is produced by Lemonada Media, in partnership with the Ohana Center for Child and Family Mental Health at Montage Health, and made possible through funding from the Montage Health Foundation. Together, we are committed to helping families talk about the issues children, teens, and young adults are facing today. We believe that when these conversations happen at home — even about the most challenging subjects — children build the skills they need to flourish. Because when families are connected, the hard moments become more bearable, the good moments become even better, and it all becomes Talkaboutable.

In this episode we take a deeper dive into the topic of picky eating with Dr. Nimali Fernando, the founder of the Dr. Yum project, a nonprofit with a mission to help families and communities overcome barriers to eating well. We talk to Dr. Fernando about some of the techniques she uses to help kids practice eating new foods. And we also discuss worries about nutritional deficiencies, whether rewards are a good tactic, and if we should be calling it “picky eating” at all.

Talkaboutable is produced by Lemonada Media, in partnership with the Ohana Center for Child and Family Mental Health at Montage Health, and made possible through funding from the Montage Health Foundation. Together, we are committed to helping families talk about the issues children, teens, and young adults are facing today. We believe that when these conversations happen at home — even about the most challenging subjects — children build the skills they need to flourish. Because when families are connected, the hard moments become more bearable, the good moments become even better, and it all becomes Talkaboutable. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.