Posts by Casey Davenport

In this week’s vlog, we’re looking at the four sneaky patterns—criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling—that can quietly unravel even the most loving, uniquely wired marriages and relationships. We all want to do our best to have a great relationship, but these sneaky dynamics, identified by researchers John and Julie Gottman, can take hold before we even realize it. Do these sound familiar in your closest relationships? If so, take a listen as I share how to spot them and what to do when you find them.

In this week’s vlog, we’re unpacking a big, juicy question: What does “normal” actually mean—and who gets to decide? Dr. Raffael Boccamazzo (Dr. B), a Seattle-based psychologist who works with twice exceptional families, joins me to explore how the idea of “normal” shapes our identities and our self-worth. He raises some excellent points.

Ever hit a wall and realize you skipped lunch… again? Or ate past the point of fullness? Or wonder why your child goes from “totally fine” to full-blown meltdown with no warning?You’re not alone—and there’s a name for what’s happening. In this week’s vlog, I sit down with occupational therapist and interoception expert Kelly Mahler to explore the hidden sense that helps us notice and understand what’s going on inside our bodies. It’s called interoception, and it plays a vital role in how we recognize and respond to our internal signals—like hunger, fatigue, stress, or the need to move or rest. For families, understanding interoception is key.

Does this sound familiar? You’re working on your laptop, you quickly glance at something on social media, and all of a sudden you’ve lost an hour? Social media is designed to do this! Kids and adults alike need quick and easy boundaries to avoid these types of distractions from online homework and work. Luckily Dr. Alok Kanojia, aka Dr. K, psychiatrist and creator of HealthyGamerGG, has some quick tips for you to try out, starting today.

In these uncertain, unpredictable times, it’s easy to get swept up in worry loops or moments of panic. But what if there were a quick, science-backed way to bring your anxious mind and body back to calm?
In this week’s short vlog, Dr. Jud Brewer—renowned psychiatrist, neuroscience researcher, and author of Unwinding Anxiety—shares a powerful grounding technique that helps interrupt anxious thought spirals and restore calm.

If you’re used to powering through, masking exhaustion, or “catching up” only when your body gives out… this might be the gentle nudge you didn’t know you needed.
In today’s short clip, two uniquely wired adults—Jessica McCabe and her partner, Dr. B—share something that completely restructured how they care for their brains and bodies:
Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Time.

According to Ross Greene, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of The Explosive Child, when we place expectations on our kids that they can’t meet, it’s a surefire recipe for friction. Focusing on grit or perseverance, without first helping them solve the problems standing in their way, is also not a recipe for success. The key to setting appropriate expectations comes down to just a few simple things.

How do you support your family members’ differing levels of energy, especially when some have high energy and others have low energy? According to Amy Laurent, PhD and Jacquelyn Fede, PhD, it’s helpful to talk about our energy needs and how to meet them. In this week’s quick vlog, you’ll get ideas on how to set up energy regulation spaces in your home so we can all get our energy needs met, especially siblings, for more family harmony.

So many with ADHD are told to stop dreaming and “stick to the plan.” But what if dreaming is exactly what you need? In this week’s vlog, Dr. Ned Hallowell shares a beautiful reminder: ✨ Dream, don’t plan. Stay persistent. Get the right help. Things will turn out.

Many people assume other people think like they do. Temple Grandin did too—until she realized… they don’t. In this week’s vlog, Dr. Grandin shares three types of thinkers 🧠and why this simple insight can transform how we understand ourselves and each other.