Parenting the Mental Health Generation
Hosted by:
Amy Oberholtzer, CATCH Founder
Listen to honest conversations with parents, professionals, and community members that help caregivers feel seen, less alone, and more equipped.
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When the World Feels Like too Much
A grounding parenting conversation with host Amy O. and therapist Karen Cloyd on helping kids make sense of overwhelming news and nonstop information.
Season 4: 2025-2026
New conversations about parenting, connection and children’s emotional well-being.
Therapist Karen Cloyd shares practical ways parents can help kids process distressing headlines, misinformation, social media, and information overload.
Amy O. and her daughter Shawn discuss anxiety, achievement pressure, validation, repair, and staying connected when parenting gets messy.
Amy O. and Anne Neumann share real-life strategies for noticing children’s needs, making space for feelings, and balancing structure with free time.
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From the team that brings you Parenting the Mental Health Generation…
Real Talk: Essays from Real Life
Parenting can feel isolating, especially when families only see the polished parts of other people’s lives.
In our essay series, In Real Life, parents and others share stories about the challenges of raising a child with mental health struggles.
Prefer to listen? Hear parents and community members share honest stories about raising and supporting children through mental health challenges.
When you hear others share their most vulnerable moments, you’ll know you are not alone.
Keep Learning. Keep the Conversation Going.
Sometimes you know you need support—you’re just not sure where to start. Explore CATCH’s Resource Hub for practical tools, trusted information, expert guidance, and real-life perspectives to help support children, teens, and families.
