Voices of Compassion

Voices of Compassion brings together teen perspectives on school pressure, mental health, and being heard.

The episode opens with CHC's Ellis, a chat-based resource for educators designed to offer evidence-aligned guidance quickly and help teachers respond with more clarity and consistency.

This episode discusses how AI impacts children's lives and introduces Ellis, an AI-powered chat resource for educators to provide evidence-based guidance on student challenges.

This episode explains what neuropsychological evaluations for children entail, how they differ from school testing, and how families can use the results to create actionable plans for issues like ADHD, autism, or learning differences.

This episode explores how hope science and universal design for learning (UDL) intersect to create flexible, barrier-free educational environments that foster student agency and belonging.

Experts discuss how students with learning differences can develop self-advocacy skills from elementary through high school.

This episode discusses mental health challenges facing young people, featuring an interview with CHC's CEO about accessible care and community support.

Psychologists explain executive function in neurodivergent youth, distinguishing defiance from genuine struggles, and offer practical strategies for support.

This episode explores the psychology of trusting your child from early independence to adolescence, distinguishing productive struggle from distress, and rebuilding after setbacks.

CHC experts discuss how children experience grief and loss, offering guidance for parents to support their kids through the grieving process.

Cindy Lopez sets the conversation around one question: what does it really mean to raise strong girls?

Experts discuss emotional dysregulation in young children with ADHD, exploring causes and strategies for parents and caregivers.

This episode discusses teen suicide prevention strategies, including risk factors like social media, LGBTQ identity, and academic pressure, with experts from Stanford and CHC.

CHC experts discuss the real state of teen mental health in 2025, moving beyond headlines to provide practical insights for parents.

Cindy Lopez welcomes CHC experts Dr.

This episode explores the connection between chronic illness and mental health in young people, featuring experts discussing emotional challenges, social impacts, and coping strategies.

This episode features psychologist Dr.

This episode features an interview with licensed clinical social worker Ariella Labeson, who shares practical advice for parents on using words to build their child's self-esteem, resilience, and emotional connection.

Cindy Lopez opens with a warm invitation centered on the realities of parenting a child with ADHD.

This episode discusses academic pressure on teens, its impact on mental health, and practical strategies for parents to help build resilience and balance.

Experts discuss the social challenges and strengths of autistic students in school settings.

This episode discusses supporting children through gender exploration, including terminology and resources for parents.

A conversation with a clinical psychology intern about identifying and preventing eating disorders in children, emphasizing modeling healthy body image.

This episode discusses helping students develop digital agency and responsible technology use with Common Sense Media's Isha Butch.

This episode discusses teen suicide prevention, including risk factors and strategies for parents to communicate with their teens.

A podcast episode providing parents with practical advice on supporting their children's mental health during puberty.

A discussion on mental health challenges and stigma in the Asian American community, featuring personal and professional insights from two clinicians.

Experts discuss parenting adolescents, offering strategies for navigating the challenges and joys of the teen years.

This episode features child psychiatrists discussing effective communication and co-parenting strategies to help children cope with divorce and maintain family stability.

This episode discusses mental health within the Latino community, addressing cultural barriers and treatment access.

This episode explores the strengths of bilingualism in child development and mental health, featuring a psychology intern's perspective.

A parent coach shares her journey raising a child with Asperger's, offering insights and support for parents of children with special needs.

An interview with Dr.