EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 57 MIN
Episode 271 | Talking to Kids About Mental Health with Kendall Concini-Moore
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kendall Concini-Moore about talking to kids about mental health. Kendall shares some of her own journey with mental health struggles and discusses her book Mom's Cloud and the Beach Adventure and what inspired her to write it. We speak about parenting with mental illness and why it is important to talk to kids about mental health. Kendall shares ways in which we can talk to kids about mental health in a way they understand, as well as how we can lessen the stigma and shame many parents feel about having a mental illness while showing up as a parent. We finish off the discussion with Kendall sharing words of advice and encouragement for parents who are currently struggling with mental illness.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Kendall:IG: @cloudydaychronicles Website: www.cloudydaychronicles.orgBook: Mom's Cloud and the Beach AdventureGet a discount on the book using code PODCASTLOVEConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kendall Concini-Moore about talking to kids about mental health. Kendall shares some of her own journey with mental health struggles and discusses her book Mom's Cloud and the Beach Adventure and what inspired her to write it. We speak about parenting with mental illness and why it is important to talk to kids about mental health. Kendall shares ways in which we can talk to kids about mental health in a way they understand, as well as how we can lessen the stigma and shame many parents feel about having a mental illness while showing up as a parent. We finish off the discussion with Kendall sharing words of advice and encouragement for parents who are currently struggling with mental illness.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Kendall:IG: @cloudydaychronicles Website: www.cloudydaychronicles.orgBook: Mom's Cloud and the Beach AdventureGet a discount on the book using code PODCASTLOVEConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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