Recognizing Mental Health Struggles in Your Child

Recognizing Mental Health Struggles in Your Child

Author: Kristina Kuzmic February 10, 2026 Duration: 42:42
In this episode, we discuss what we as parents need to do to recognize mental health struggles in our kids and how to approach them in ways that don’t cause them to shut down. We talk about how some kids are often mislabeled as “bad” or rebellious, when in reality they’re kids who are in pain. We also explore how creating an environment rooted in genuine curiosity helps our children feel safe opening up and accepting our support.

You'll find a genuine sense of community in Hope & Humor Video Podcast, where Kristina Kuzmic hosts conversations that feel like a deep breath of fresh air. This isn't about presenting a perfect life; it's about the real, often messy work of raising kids, nurturing relationships, and remembering to care for yourself in the process. Kristina brings her signature blend of heartfelt honesty and disarming humor to every discussion, whether she's facilitating a recorded live support group or sitting down for a candid talk with a guest who has truly been through it. These are people who have struggled, loved, lost, and grown, sharing their stories without pretense. Tuning into this podcast feels like grabbing coffee with a friend who gets it-one who offers practical guidance without judgment and finds the laughter hidden in the daily chaos. It’s that specific mix of hope and humor that makes the challenges of parenting and personal growth feel more manageable and far less lonely. You can expect episodes that are both refreshingly uplifting and grounded in the realities of family life, all delivered with Kristina's relatable and encouraging voice.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 11

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Fun Family Traditions and the Importance of Creating Joy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:53
Life can be hard, which is why the little things matter. In this episode, Kristina and her producer share fun family traditions that help create connection, bring laughter, and give the family something to look forward t…
Parenting Guilt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:16
In this episode, Kristina talks about one of the heaviest things so many parents, especially moms, carry: guilt. The constant feeling that you’re not doing enough, not being enough, or completely screwing up. She unpacks…
Supporting a Child with Mental Health Struggles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:09
Supporting a child who is struggling with mental health can feel overwhelming, confusing, and at times, heartbreaking. In this episode, Kristina shares simple, everyday actions that helped her support her own son through…
Cougar Puberty! (a.k.a. Perimenopause/Menopause) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:37
Kristina sits down with her friend Amy for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the things no one warns women about when it comes to perimenopause and menopause. From lesser-known (and rarely discussed) symptoms to t…
Answering your questions! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:07
Kristina answers questions listeners have sent in. Should teenagers earn or be gifted a car? Should we be taking our child’s phone away as a consequence? How to help a child who worries a lot? How to best support a frien…
I'm Struggling With My Mental Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:16
Kristina opens up about something many of us are feeling but don’t always say out loud: life has been heavy lately. She shares honestly about her recent mental health struggles with depression and anxiety, what it’s look…
Relationships and Marriage Are Hard! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:05
In this episode, we talk honestly about marriage - why many single women are losing interest in it, how the mental load in relationships often goes unshared, and what it takes to have a truly healthy partnership. Kristin…
Parenting After Kids Turn 18: Navigating the Transition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:09
In this episode, we talk about the difficult transition from raising children to parenting adult kids. How do we support them while respecting their independence? How do we respond when our adult children bring up ways w…
Why are we so cruel to ourselves? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:02
In this episode, we discuss how we’re our own worst bullies, why putting ourselves down feels more natural than complimenting ourselves, and how to shift our self-talk out of self-hatred mode in order to become more conf…
The Pressure To Get Parenting Perfect [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:55
So many parents feel like they’re constantly falling short. This episode explores the unhealthy expectations placed on parents, the comparison and fear that creeps in, and why “good enough” parenting is actually more tha…