Prism Parenting: Looking at Behavior in a Different Light
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsParenting can be tough, especially when your kids are misbehaving. Join behavior expert and mother of two, Dr. Heather Maguire, each week as she looks at behavior through the lens of behavioral psychology. If you are struggling with issues like defiance and tantrums in your toddler, or if you just want to learn how to motivate your school-aged child, then this podcast is for you. No more parenting advice based on opinion or popular trend! Prism Parenting teaches practical strategies that actually work.
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Strategies to Help Your Child (and You!) Successfully Navigate Through Life’s Transitions with Elise Knox
April 26, 2023 15:50 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBThe only thing constant in parenting is change. Can I get an amen?! Whether your kids are about to start preschool or on the edge of the dreaded teenage years, chances are the next transition is coming sooner than you realize. Elise Knox provides insight regarding how she helps families walk through times of change as confidently and painlessly as possible.
Help! My Child is Being Bullied- Part 2 with Dr. Jennifer Fraser
March 29, 2023 03:35 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBWe all know that bullying is a big deal, but did you know it has a measurable impact on the brain? Dr. Fraser describes what a bullied brain looks like and how it can be repaired.
Help! My Child is Being Bullied- Part 1 with Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner
February 24, 2023 22:15 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThe term bully is thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? How is it different than being mean, and when does it cross the line into harassment? Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner answers these questions (and more!) on this episode.
Building Creativity in (and With) Your Kids with Dr. Jeff Fajans
January 27, 2023 22:28 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBAs parents we know that it’s important to encourage our kids to be creative, but sometimes it’s hard to know what this looks like at a practical level. This week Dr. Fajans provides insight about how he is doing this in his own home and provides insight about how to make this the norm in your own home.
Preventing and Responding to Self-Harm with Dr. J. J. Kelly, PsyD
September 27, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBAlthough parents of young kids might think cutting or other forms of self-harm is something they won't need to worry about until the teenage years, Dr. Kelly explains why this is not true. She explains how parents can actively work to prevent self-harm and how to respond if it does happen in their home.
Growing Happy Kids with Dr. Maureen Healy
August 31, 2022 22:03 - 43 minutes - 79.2 MBDr. Healy discusses practical (and fun!) ways to build grit and resilience within your kids to foster true happiness for parent and child.
Giving our Daughters the Gift of STEM- With Author Emma Jean
June 30, 2022 21:47 - 53 minutes - 61 MBChildren’s author Emma Jean is passionate about helping young girls (and boys) engage with all things science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). She shares why girls have historically shied away from STEM and what parents can do to change this paradigm.
Parenting in the Age of Social Media with Dr. Melanie McNally
June 10, 2022 20:50 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MBDr. McNally provides insight to help you make the best decisions for your family regarding social media. She also breaks down the ever changing list of the most common social media platforms that kids and teens are exposed to and provides suggestions of how parents can stay on top of new trends and apps.
The Multi-Passionate Mom with Lauren Barrett
June 03, 2022 22:44 - 38 minutes - 43.6 MBLauren is a multi-passionate mom working to help all parents become their best selves and build positive relationships with their kids through mindful parenting. She hits on several great topics including small changes parents can make to decrease the overwhelm that is all to common, how to teach your kids about disabilities (such as deafness) in a way that encourages them to befriend those with special needs, and so much more!
Strategies to End Bedwetting with Dr. Steve Hodges
May 20, 2022 04:12 - 45 minutes - 51.6 MBDr. Steve Hodges explains why bedwetting happens, and (more importantly!) how to help kids and families successfully address this common challenge. He also discusses the link between constipation and potty training difficulties.
The Mean Mom Dilemma
April 27, 2022 23:04 - 20 minutes - 23.2 MBWhen our kids tell us we are being “mean” or “not nice” it can really be hard to hear. This week we tackle a listener question related to the right (and wrong!) ways to react when our kids say this to us.
Playing to Your Child’s Strengths with Brandon Miller
March 10, 2022 22:09 - 52 minutes - 59.7 MBBrandon Miller discusses what happens when you focus on your child’s strengths (and your own!) rather than on deficits. He provides practical and step-by-step ways to start doing this in your home today.
Helping Stressed Kids Cope with Dr. Karin Jakubowski
February 17, 2022 19:37 - 47 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week’s guest provides evidence-based strategies in mindfulness to help kids manage and overcome stress and anxiety. Her simple and easy to use approach helps parents walk alongside their kids, teaching and modeling healthy coping skills.
ADHD Superpowers
February 01, 2022 01:51 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBWhile ADHD is clearly associated with challenges in areas like attention and hyperactivity, there is also something to be said for less discussed areas of strength that kids with ADHD often demonstrate. This week Dr. Andrea Bailey provides valuable insight from the perspective of a clinical psychologist and mother of a kiddo diagnosed with ADHD.
Parenting Smarter When Your Spouse Is (Constantly!) Traveling
January 13, 2022 23:36 - 16 minutes - 18.9 MBEventually this pandemic will fade to endemic status. For some parents, this may mean that work travel schedules of the past start up again. This week on the show we focus on simple things you can do to minimize stress and disruption when your partner travels for work.
How to be a Real Happy Mom- With Dr. Toni-Ann Mayembe
December 20, 2021 17:46 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MBWhat are some simple and practical things you can do to make being a mom easier and more enjoyable? This week Toni-Ann answers that question and more on the show.
Liar Liar Pants on Fire
December 03, 2021 16:58 - 15 minutes - 17.8 MBThis week on the show we discuss why your kids are lying to you, how their development impacts lying, and the best (and worst!) ways to respond when they lie.
Three Easy Things You Can Do to Motivate Your Child
November 12, 2021 19:33 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this 100th episode we discuss three strategies you can use with kids of various ages to get them to listen… the first time!
Supporting the Disintegrating Student- With Dr. Jeannine Jannot
October 20, 2021 21:56 - 51 minutes - 58.5 MBToday’s high achieving students often struggle with feeling overloaded and stressed out. Some even find themselves lost in periods of anxiety and depression as they attempt to navigate endless academics, sports, and other activities. This week Dr. Jannot provides tips to prevent this from occurring in the first place, but also manage it when it happens despite our best intentions.
ADHD Revisited
October 04, 2021 23:30 - 28 minutes - 32.5 MBIt’s been two years since the first episodes about ADHD aired on this podcast. At the time Heather’s son, Landon, had just been diagnosed with ADHD. Well a lot changes in two years! In this episode we will give a quick recap on the different types of ADHD, as well as go over non-medication and medication treatment options. We will end with an update on how Landon is doing currently, what treatments have worked for him, and which treatments were less than ideal.
Yoga, Birth, and Babies with Deb Flashenberg
September 23, 2021 00:52 - 51 minutes - 59.2 MBThis week Heather interviews Deb Flashenberg. She is the founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York, and she is the host of the Yoga | Birth | Babies podcast. Her mission is to “empower pregnant people to take an active role in their birth so they can emerge feeling heard, seen, understood and supported."
In this family we do hard things
September 15, 2021 23:33 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MBGrit is one of those things best taught through life experience. This week we dive into how to support our kids with the tools they need to work towards their goals, the best way to motivate them when they need an extra push, and the power of modeling determination for them in our own lives.
Still I Run with Sasha Wolff
September 08, 2021 23:34 - 50 minutes - 58.2 MBWhy is mental illness still stigmatized, and how can running improve the mental health of parents? This week Sasha answers these questions and shares her personal story about why she started the non-profit Still I Run. She also gives some practical advice to Heather who recently signed up for a half-marathon.
Welcome to Season 3
September 08, 2021 23:25 - 4 minutes - 5.59 MBThe fall is upon us and winter is coming! In the upcoming season of the Prism Parenting podcast we will explore topics related to parenting, improving the behavior of our kids, and more through solo episodes and many great interviews. In this introduction, Heather gives a sneak peak about the topics that will be covered this season and also a quick update about her summer. Welcome back!
Parenting While Working From Home- With Shari Medini
June 09, 2021 15:45 - 53 minutes - 60.8 MBIt’s been over a year since the start of the pandemic, and a large number of parents continue to work from home. This has both its advantages as well as challenges. This week Shari Medini from Adore Them Parenting shares practical strategies to help parents effectively work from home while still being the supportive parents they desire to be.
Learning to Thrive Post-Divorce with Torrey Commisso
May 25, 2021 17:21 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MBThis week licensed therapist Torrey Commisso shares her personal journey of divorce, single-parenting, and remarriage. She provides insight for parents walking through these challenges to help them move from just trying to survive to truly thriving in their new normal.
The Best Way to Improve Communication With Your Children (and Spouse!) - With Amber Trueblood
May 13, 2021 20:11 - 53 minutes - 61 MBEvery strong relationship has at least one common thread: effective communication. But how do you make that happen in your own home?! This week Amber Trueblood, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares her wisdom on the best ways to improve family communication.
Back to the Basics: Fighting the Urge to Overreact or Give in When Your Kids Act Out
April 27, 2021 23:13 - 23 minutes - 26.5 MBOften our kids act out to communicate with us. In this episode we will work through the best (and worst) ways to react when our kids act out.
Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety as a Parent: With Dr. Sharyn Kennedy
April 11, 2021 16:04 - 35 minutes - 40.8 MBMany parents are tolerating rather than managing their anxiety, and this can make parenting even more challenging than it already is. This week, Dr. Kennedy gives practical strategies to manage and reduce anxiety as parents.
Back to the Basics: What is Triggering Your Child?
April 01, 2021 16:47 - 19 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week we start a mini-series dedicated to the fundamentals of understanding and changing your child’s behavior. In this first episode we uncover what’s triggering your child’s behavior and (more importantly!) how to make effective changes to prevent triggering it in the future.
Helping Your Children Manage Chronic Stress with Dr. Kjell Hovik
March 24, 2021 17:30 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MBAlthough stress is not a new phenomenon for kids, it’s definitely exacerbated in our current context. This week’s guest Dr. Hovik provides several practical strategies to help your child deal with long-term (as well as short-term) stress.
Helping Your Child (and You!) Sleep at Different Ages
March 17, 2021 14:24 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MBSleeping difficulties can occur at any age. This week we will cover how to help your child sleep during infancy, the toddler years, and into early childhood.
Helping Your Child Build Strong Communication Skills with Marci Melzer
March 09, 2021 06:17 - 46 minutes - 52.7 MBMarci discusses how to know if your kiddo is language delayed and also the best strategies to use to facilitate fast and steady language growth.
Three Ways to Survive Those Days When Thriving Isn't an Option
March 02, 2021 04:59 - 15 minutes - 17.5 MBBeing a parent is amazing, but it’s also challenging, even on the best days. On the hardest days, it sometimes feels impossible to check yourself in the moment and change course. To kick off season 2, we will discuss three ways to show up as a parent on those days that you just don’t feel like it.
Season 2 Sneak Peak
February 24, 2021 17:41 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBSeason two comes out March 1st, and I’m so excited to connect with you all again. Through solo episodes and interviews, we will continue to tackle all topics parenting and behavior. Stay tuned!
Understanding Lyme Disease with Dr. Roseann
January 05, 2021 03:22 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MBThis week on the show Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge discusses several topics including Lyme disease prevention and treatment, helping kids who suffer from chronic stomach aches, and managing night terrors during the toddler years.
How to Unapologetically Raise Strong Daughters
December 16, 2020 02:35 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MBCulture still finds ways to tell women that they are less than. This week we look at three quotes from Sheryl Sandberg’s book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. Based upon these quotes, we will consider the best way we can raise our daughters to become strong and independent young women.
The Cell Phone Dilemma with Isaiah McPeak
December 09, 2020 04:42 - 52 minutes - 60.2 MBWhat age should kids get cell phones, and what are the risk and benefits that parents should be aware of? This week Isaiah McPeak shares invaluable information and perspective about this important topic.
The Key to Less Picky Eating This Holiday Season
December 02, 2020 03:42 - 15 minutes - 17.3 MBThe holidays are a good opportunity to introduce your kids to new food and help them move past picky eating habits. In this episode we cover three simple (and painless!) things you can try with your kids.
Replay: Raising Grateful Little Humans
November 25, 2020 03:44 - 23 minutes - 27.4 MBEver wonder what you can you do to raise grateful little humans?! This week is Thanksgiving, and I think it is the perfect time to contemplate this topic. In this episode I’ll go over three practical ways to do just this. For the fun of it, I’ve also included a short interview with my daughter, Ady.
Siblings: Sometimes Fair is Not Equal
November 17, 2020 23:09 - 20 minutes - 23.5 MBDo my kids need to be parented differently than one another? How can I do this without making my kids think I’m playing favorites? This week we cover what to do to guard against the perception of favoritism while still meeting the unique needs of each child.
How to Create Calm, Joy, and Confidence Within the Chaos of Motherhood with Dr. Claire Nicogossian
November 10, 2020 03:48 - 46 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week Dr. Claire Nicogossian provides practical tips on how moms can set themselves up for success to proactively manage their feelings of anger and frustration.
The Four Things Your Child’s Tantrum Could Be Telling You
November 03, 2020 04:41 - 15 minutes - 18 MBSometimes it seems like our kids act out for no reason, but behavior always has a cause! This week we will chat about four things your child’s tantrum could be telling you.
The Happy Child with Matt Larson
October 26, 2020 21:39 - 50 minutes - 58.1 MBSometimes it seems like we need to choose between keeping our kids happy and doing what we know is best for them in the long-term. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be one or the other. This week Matt Larson gives us several practical and proven ways to help our kids (and us!) find lasting happiness.
Supporting Your Kids From The Inside Out- With Dr. Rebecca Branstetter
October 19, 2020 22:47 - 51 minutes - 58.9 MBThis week Dr. Rebecca Branstetter will give insight on how to help your kids emotionally thrive rather than just survive in our current context. She will explain how mental health professionals in the schools are currently helping students and how to access their support if your child needs it.
How to (And NOT to) Talk Politics With Your Kids
October 13, 2020 03:07 - 16 minutes - 19.3 MBThis political season has been challenging for so many reasons. Likely your kids have picked up on some of the high emotions and stress so many are feeling. This week we break down the DO’s and DO NOT’s of discussing politics with our kids.
Thriving as a Family in Challenging Times
October 06, 2020 04:45 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBThis week Prism Parenting teams up with Generation Mom to dish out practical insight and resources. The focus is on helping all the moms out there thrive despite the continued chaos that 2020 has (and continues to!) dish out.
Giving Your Kids the Gift of Failure
September 27, 2020 22:02 - 15 minutes - 17.6 MBFailure is important because it’s tied to resilience. While we all know this, it’s so tempting in the moment to shelter our kids. This week we will talk about what to do instead of rescuing them.
A Colorful Library with Mijha Godfrey
September 22, 2020 21:52 - 40 minutes - 46.6 MBAlthough most parents agree that teaching kids about diversity is important, it is hard to know the best way to do this. In this episode, Mijha Godfrey from Jambo Books shares how to do this in an easy and fun way with the help of children’s literature.
Break The Cycle and Stop Giving In
September 14, 2020 16:28 - 22 minutes - 25.5 MBAs parents, it’s hard to be consistent. So often we say something, our kids protest, and we just give in. This week we will go over why we give in as parents and the easiest way to break the cycle.