Between the Bells: School Based Mental Health Podcast
By Thomas LaRue Publishing
About Between the Bells School isn’t just about what happens during lessons; the moments between the bells can shape a child’s entire day. Hosted by clinical psychotherapist and school-based mental health expert C.C. Thomas, Between the Bells is your trusted space for real conversations about helping kids thrive at school and at home. Each episode offers practical strategies, relatable stories, and expert insights for parents, teachers, and caregivers navigating ADHD, anxiety, behavior challenges, social skills, and emotional regulation. You’ll hear advice you can use right away, along with encouragement for the emotional side of supporting kids. Whether you’re guiding a classroom, parenting through homework battles, or simply looking for ways to connect better with a child in your life, Between the Bells brings you support, solutions, and hope one conversation at a time.
Why do kids melt down after school? In this short episode, we explore the emotional crash behind the behavior—and how to help kids calm down without making it worse.
Anxiety in the classroom is on the rise. In this episode, I share 5 practical strategies teachers can use to support anxious students — from building predictability to creating safe spaces. Parents will also learn ideas they can share with their child’s school to make the classroom feel calmer and more supportive.
Mornings with kids who have ADHD can feel chaotic, but they don’t have to. In this episode, I share 7 simple hacks to help families start the school day with less stress and more success. From visual schedules to “launch pads,” you’ll learn practical tips you can try tomorrow morning.
ADHD is one of the most misunderstood childhood conditions. In this first full episode of Between the Bells, I’m breaking down what ADHD really is — and what it isn’t.
A school-based mental health podcast for parents and teachers who want to help kids thrive. Hosted by clinical psychotherapist C.C. Thomas, Between the Bells offers practical tips, real stories, and expert strategies for ADHD, anxiety, behavior challenges, and more. Support, solutions, and hope, one conversation at a time.