Explaining Ukraine to Kids

Why are they bombing those people? Will we have to move, too? Is there going to be a nuclear war? Kids are stressed and anxious about the invasion of Ukraine just like adults, and Jordan Friedman talks with psychologist Amanda Baden about how to notice and respond to their worries. After the conversation, we’ve got a new and cool way to give some peace to Ukrainians and their families.

How are You Coping?

Share something you’re doing or thinking that’s helping you cope with the stress of the catastrophe in Ukraine. Go to The Chill Factory website and tap the blue tab on the right side of any site page to leave a voice comment. We’ll share some of the comments on future episodes as a way to help all of us during this enormously stressful time. Thank you.

About Guest Amanda Baden

Amanda Baden is a Full Professor in the graduate Counseling Program at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey and a licensed psychologist with a clinical practice in New York City. She focuses her research and clinical practice on adoption triad members, transracial/international adoption issues, racial and cultural identity, and multicultural counseling. Amanda is a Fellow for Division 17 of the American Psychological Association, Board Member of the New York State Board of Psychology, Advisory Board Member for the Rudd Adoption Research Program at the UMAss-Amherst, Board Member of Creating a Family, and co-chair of the Adoption Initiative Biennial Conferences.

Contact Amanda Baden on LinkedIn

The Chill Factory App

Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password unity for free access to all the app’s features through 3/17/23 (offer good for the first 25 takers).

Quick Calm Video Workshop

Make your life smoother with fast-acting ways to get focused, boost your mood, feel less overwhelmed and fall asleep easier. The Chill Factory host Jordan Friedman’s Quick Calm self-paced video workshop does exactly this by teaching you 10 data-driven stress and anxiety reduction techniques that he’s been teaching his stressed audiences for years. Learn more at quickcalm.net.

Organizations Supporting Ukrainians

Direct Relief provides direct medical assistance

Mercy Corps provides humanitarian assistance

International Medical Corps provides medical services and prescription medicines

Save The Children provides eduction, food, water and cash grants

Ukrainian Red Cross is dedicated to disaster management, healthcare and more

International Rescue Committee helps people survive and rebuild from humanitarian crises

UN Refugee Agency works to save the lives and support the rights of refugees

Why are they bombing those people? Will we have to move, too? Is there going to be a nuclear war? Kids are stressed and anxious about the invasion of Ukraine just like adults, and Jordan Friedman talks with psychologist Amanda Baden about how to notice and respond to their worries. After the conversation, we’ve got a new and cool way to give some peace to Ukrainians and their families.

How are You Coping?

Share something you’re doing or thinking that’s helping you cope with the stress of the catastrophe in Ukraine. Go to The Chill Factory website and tap the blue tab on the right side of any site page to leave a voice comment. We’ll share some of the comments on future episodes as a way to help all of us during this enormously stressful time. Thank you.

About Guest Amanda Baden

Amanda Baden is a Full Professor in the graduate Counseling Program at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey and a licensed psychologist with a clinical practice in New York City. She focuses her research and clinical practice on adoption triad members, transracial/international adoption issues, racial and cultural identity, and multicultural counseling. Amanda is a Fellow for Division 17 of the American Psychological Association, Board Member of the New York State Board of Psychology, Advisory Board Member for the Rudd Adoption Research Program at the UMAss-Amherst, Board Member of Creating a Family, and co-chair of the Adoption Initiative Biennial Conferences.

Contact Amanda Baden on LinkedIn

The Chill Factory App

Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password unity for free access to all the app’s features through 3/17/23 (offer good for the first 25 takers).

Quick Calm Video Workshop

Make your life smoother with fast-acting ways to get focused, boost your mood, feel less overwhelmed and fall asleep easier. The Chill Factory host Jordan Friedman’s Quick Calm self-paced video workshop does exactly this by teaching you 10 data-driven stress and anxiety reduction techniques that he’s been teaching his stressed audiences for years. Learn more at quickcalm.net.

Organizations Supporting Ukrainians

Direct Relief provides direct medical assistance

Mercy Corps provides humanitarian assistance

International Medical Corps provides medical services and prescription medicines

Save The Children provides eduction, food, water and cash grants

Ukrainian Red Cross is dedicated to disaster management, healthcare and more

International Rescue Committee helps people survive and rebuild from humanitarian crises

UN Refugee Agency works to save the lives and support the rights of refugees