Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan
416 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 260 ratingsFor anyone who has been parented, is a parent or dreams of being a parent, Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan teaches us all how to make the world a more loving, accepting and compassionate place -- one parent, one person and one child at a time. Every episode features a “Sitting Down with Dr. Dan” segment to help listeners discover ways to be the best version of themselves. With more than 25 years of experience as a psychologist, author and father, Dr. Dan Peters understands the key to raising happy and aware kids is for parents to seek the same joy and mindfulness in their own lives. Through diverse and timely discussions, every episode of Parent Footprint explores and explains how (and why) the way we were parented impacts the way we parent. Aimed at any parental figure in a child's life, Dr. Dan helps any caregiver lead with purpose.
With over 200 episodes, Dr. Dan has hosted adolescent and child development experts, mental health professionals and of course, parents. Plus, he takes listener questions! Submit yours to [email protected] and you may get an answer on a future episode.
Parent Footprint With Dr. Dan is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, I Said No Gifts! and more.
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Episodes
Rethinking Discipline with Your Child’s Brain in Mind
September 26, 2016 07:42 - 41 minutesDr. Dan is joined by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson to discuss her pioneering and revolutionary work in area of brain-based parenting. Dr. Tina Bryson is the co-author with Dr. Daniel Siegel of two New York Times bestsellers (The Whole Brain Child; No Drama Discipline) and is Executive Director of the Center for Connection in Pasadena. In 2000 Dr. Bryson was a new mother, immersed in studying the brain and simultaneously working on her Ph.D. with Dr. Daniel Siegel. Her work and real life learning reac...
Rethinking Discipline with Your Child’s Brain in Mind - Ep.8
September 26, 2016 07:42 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBDr. Dan is joined by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson to discuss her pioneering and revolutionary work in area of brain-based parenting. Dr. Tina Bryson is the co-author with Dr. Daniel Siegel of two New York Times bestsellers (The Whole Brain Child; No Drama Discipline) and is Executive Director of the Center for Connection in Pasadena. In 2000 Dr. Bryson was a new mother, immersed in studying the brain and simultaneously working on her Ph.D. with Dr. Daniel Siegel. Her work and real life learning r...
The Dyslexic Advantage - Ep.7
September 26, 2016 07:41 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBDr. Dan tackles a personal topic on today’s episode: Dyslexia. Dyslexia has personally touched Dr. Dan and his family and today he explores the diagnosis with the premiere expert on dyslexia and learning differences. In this interview with Dr. Fernette Eide (co-author of The Dyslexic Advantage and The Mislabeled Child) and founder (with her husband Dr. Brock Eide) of the nonprofit Dyslexic Advantage, Dr. Dan gives listeners access to the most important information about dyslexia and learning...
The Dyslexic Advantage
September 26, 2016 07:41 - 36 minutesDr. Dan tackles a personal topic on today’s episode: Dyslexia. Dyslexia has personally touched Dr. Dan and his family and today he explores the diagnosis with the premiere expert on dyslexia and learning differences. In this interview with Dr. Fernette Eide (co-author of The Dyslexic Advantage and The Mislabeled Child) and founder (with her husband Dr. Brock Eide) of the nonprofit Dyslexic Advantage, Dr. Dan gives listeners access to the most important information about dyslexia and learning ...
Make Social Learning Stick with Elizabeth Sautter - Ep.6
September 26, 2016 07:40 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBDr. Dan interviews Elizabeth Sautter co-director/owner of Communication Works and a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. Elizabeth is the author of Make Social Learning Stick who works with children and families to help them manage emotions and communicate effectively. These skills are critical for children and parents to live a satisfying life – skills needed for building meaningful relationships, working in groups, succeeding in school, living independently, and holding a jo...
Make Social Learning Stick with Elizabeth Sautter
September 26, 2016 07:40 - 35 minutesDr. Dan interviews Elizabeth Sautter co-director/owner of Communication Works and a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. Elizabeth is the author of Make Social Learning Stick who works with children and families to help them manage emotions and communicate effectively. These skills are critical for children and parents to live a satisfying life – skills needed for building meaningful relationships, working in groups, succeeding in school, living independently, and holding a job...
When 20/20 Eyesight Isn't Enough - Diagnosing Visual Challenges in Order to Reach a Child's Potential with Gary L. Etting, O.D., F.C.O.v.D. - Ep.5
September 26, 2016 07:39 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn today’s episode of The Parent Footprint Podcast with Dr. Dan Peters we hear from Dr. Gary Etting about vision and hearing challenges and how his own personal experience with vision problems as a child inspired his life’s work. http://visualprocessing.com/ Dr. Gary L. Etting is a developmental optometrist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of vision problems that interfere with reading and learning. Board certified in vision development, he just recently celebrated his 41st year ...
When 20/20 Eyesight Isn't Enough - Diagnosing Visual Challenges in Order to Reach a Child's Potential with Gary L. Etting, O.D., F.C.O.v.D.
September 26, 2016 07:39 - 36 minutesIn today’s episode of The Parent Footprint Podcast with Dr. Dan Peters we hear from Dr. Gary Etting about vision and hearing challenges and how his own personal experience with vision problems as a child inspired his life’s work. http://visualprocessing.com/ Dr. Gary L. Etting is a developmental optometrist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of vision problems that interfere with reading and learning. Board certified in vision development, he just recently celebrated his 41st year p...
What if Your Child Can’t be a Good Listener? Exploring Auditory Processing with Dr. Debra Swain - Ep.4
September 26, 2016 07:38 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBDr. Dan and Dr. Swain talk about hearing and listening on this episode. It’s all about “what we do with what we hear” and “how the ear speaks to the brain” and that some children simply don’t have the innate ability to be a good listener and behavior is the only clue that a child is struggling. Dr. Deborah Ross-Swain is the former Chief of Speech Pathology at the University of California Davis Medical Center and the owner and Clinical Director of The Swain Center for Listening, Communicating...
What if Your Child Can’t be a Good Listener? Exploring Auditory Processing with Dr. Debra Swain
September 26, 2016 07:38 - 40 minutesDr. Dan and Dr. Swain talk about hearing and listening on this episode. It’s all about “what we do with what we hear” and “how the ear speaks to the brain” and that some children simply don’t have the innate ability to be a good listener and behavior is the only clue that a child is struggling. Dr. Deborah Ross-Swain is the former Chief of Speech Pathology at the University of California Davis Medical Center and the owner and Clinical Director of The Swain Center for Listening, Communicating ...
Bringing Mindfulness to your Marriage with Megan Eierman
September 26, 2016 07:37 - 34 minutesToday Dr. Dan interviews family and marriage therapist Megan Eierman. A skilled and gifted therapist, Megan specializes in all aspects of communication and talks to Dr. Dan about what is essential to a positive and healthy relationship -- and how modeling solid and meaningful relationships can help parents raise happy and healthy kids. Listeners will instantly connect with Megan’s warm, engaged and interactive approach and will take away important advice from Dr. Dan’s discussion with her a...
Bringing Mindfulness to your Marriage with Megan Eierman - Ep.3
September 26, 2016 07:37 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBToday Dr. Dan interviews family and marriage therapist Megan Eierman. A skilled and gifted therapist, Megan specializes in all aspects of communication and talks to Dr. Dan about what is essential to a positive and healthy relationship -- and how modeling solid and meaningful relationships can help parents raise happy and healthy kids. Listeners will instantly connect with Megan’s warm, engaged and interactive approach and will take away important advice from Dr. Dan’s discussion with her ...
Raising Creative Kids with Dr. Susan Daniels
September 26, 2016 07:36 - 35 minutesDr. Dan interviews his colleague and friend Dr. Susan Daniels about creativity, imagination, passion, and ultimately happiness – for ourselves and for our children. Dr. Daniels is co-founder and Educational Director of the Summit Center as well as Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling at California State University – San Bernardino. Her book Raising Creative Kids (co-written with Dr. Dan) is the go-to resource for cultivating the creative spirit at school and at home. In this pod...
Raising Creative Kids with Dr. Susan Daniels - Ep.2
September 26, 2016 07:36 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBDr. Dan interviews his colleague and friend Dr. Susan Daniels about creativity, imagination, passion, and ultimately happiness – for ourselves and for our children. Dr. Daniels is co-founder and Educational Director of the Summit Center as well as Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling at California State University – San Bernardino. Her book Raising Creative Kids (co-written with Dr. Dan) is the go-to resource for cultivating the creative spirit at school and at home. In this ...
From Surviving to Thriving: Finding your Child’s Sweet Spot at School, Home and in Life with Larry Davis
September 26, 2016 07:35 - 46 minutesDr. Dan welcomes his inspiring friend, collaborator, and colleague Larry Davis. Dr. Dan and Larry believe in the foundation of love and understanding to helping children learn and thrive. Larry Davis is an educational consultant, advocate, author, trainer and award winning educator. His nationally recognized practice helps families find balance and the “sweet spot” for their children. He has collaborated with Dr. Dan Peters on many projects and is the author of Love, Understanding, and O...
From Surviving to Thriving: Finding your Child’s Sweet Spot at School, Home and in Life with Larry Davis - Ep.1
September 26, 2016 07:35 - 41 minutes - 38 MBDr. Dan welcomes his inspiring friend, collaborator, and colleague Larry Davis. Dr. Dan and Larry believe in the foundation of love and understanding to helping children learn and thrive. Larry Davis is an educational consultant, advocate, author, trainer and award winning educator. His nationally recognized practice helps families find balance and the “sweet spot” for their children. He has collaborated with Dr. Dan Peters on many projects and is the author of Love, Understanding, and ...