Raising Good Humans
390 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsAs a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not having all the answers? Well, that’s what I’m here for.
I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, parent educator, asst. clinical professor, and co-founder of both Mount Sinai Parenting Center and SeedlingsGroup. And I'm a mom... trying to raise two good humans myself, so I'm in this with you!
In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) with both experts and parents to share the most effective approaches and tools and talk about the important bigger picture of raising good humans. My goal is to make your parenting journey less overwhelming and a lot more joyful!
Please join me every Friday for new episodes of Raising Good Humans.
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S3 Ep 41: How To Talk (And Not Talk) About Body Image
October 14, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this week's episode, we delve into some conversations that can be awkward if we're not prepared, including what to do when friends or relatives comment on our kids' changing bodies. We explore how commenting on our kids' bodies can affect their self-image, even when we don't intend to do so. Our guests Vanessa Kroll Bennett and Dr. Cara Natterson, hosts of The Puberty Podcast, bring their expertise and insights to the forefront, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges of n...
S3 Ep 40: Vaping and Gummies - What Parents Need to Know
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week, we continue our conversation with Dr. Danielle Dick, digging deeper into the effects of smoking weed, vaping, and consuming edibles. Visit Carawayhome.com/HUMANS10 to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/RGH Daily Harvest: Go to DailyHarvest.com/humans to get up to $65 dollars off your first box. Nordic Naturals: Shop today at nordic.com. Use pr...
S3 Ep 39: Preventing Substance Misuse
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this insightful episode, we delve into a critical topic that concerns every parent and caregiver: preventing substance misuse in kids and teens. Join us as we sit down with the renowned expert, Dr. Danielle Dick, a leading researcher in the field of child and adolescent development, genetics, and substance use. Danielle Dick is the inaugural director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute. Sponsored by Liquid IV: I love this stuff! Grab y...
S3 Ep 38: Big Little Feelings - The Toddler Mamas are here!
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThis episode originally aired in December of 2020. Big Little Feelings duo Kristin and Deena are answering listener questions about toddlers. Topics include power struggles, hitting, biting, time-outs, feelings, talking about death and bath time struggles. Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in ...
S3 Ep 37: When Your Kid Makes A Mistake Online
September 15, 2023 20:55 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBYou won't want to miss this one. Continuing our fascinating conversation, Devorah Heitner joins me once again this week to dive deeper on our current reality: Our kids grow up online. We discuss college admissions, anonymous accounts, group chats, and evaluating our own expectations. Hero Bread: Visit hero.co and use code HUMANS at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/HUMANS Nordic Naturals: Shop today at nordic.com. Use promo code: RGH for 20%...
S3 Ep 36: Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up, w/ Dr. Ellen Braaten
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBJoin me for an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Ellen Braaten as we unlock the mysteries of motivation and discover how to create a nurturing environment for our children while respecting their unique strengths and interests. Dr. Ellen Braaten, a leading expert in child psychology and the director of The Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Massachusetts General Hospital, brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the table. With years of research and clini...
S3 Ep 35: Tools for Navigating Challenging Feelings with Dr. Caroline Leaf
September 01, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week, we're joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and clinical neuroscientist specializing in psychoneurobiology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/ Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting...
S3 Ep 34: Setting Your Middle Schooler Up For Success
August 25, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBI WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/ Middle school can be a time of immense change, growth, and challenges, both academically and emotionally. In this episode, we delve into the fraught world of middle schoolers and how parents can empower them for success with renowned author, school counselor, and parenting expert, Phyllis L. Fagell. Join us as we sit down with Ph...
S3 Ep 33: How to Cultivate A Healthy Sense of Achievement Within Your Kids
August 18, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week, we sit down with Jennifer Wallace, author of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic - And What We Can Do About It to discuss the culture of mattering and achievement culture in our schools. Understanding the impact that our praise can have on our children is crucial. We discuss healthy achievement, identity building, and more. Visit thematteringmovement.com for more information. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting:...
S3 Ep 32: Everything You Need to Know About Discipline
August 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis episode originally aired in July 2020. Best-selling author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson walks us through discipline from tots to teens! I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/ Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in produc...
S3 Ep 31: How to Turn Failures Into Character-Building Moments
August 04, 2023 14:49 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWorried about your kid and starting to spiral? Is the child in your life experiencing a major or even minor failure? Pause, take a deep breath- and start this episode! Michelle Icard, author and speaker whose work is regularly featured in CNN, is here to help. Her new book EIGHT SETBACKS THAT CAN MAKE A CHILD A SUCCESS is on sale on August 22nd. PLUS: I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://...
S3 Ep 30: Understanding Temperament Will Change the Way You Parent
July 28, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThis week, Dr. Danielle Dick joins me for a fascinating conversation about temperament. She is the inaugural director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute. You may remember we covered temperament a bit in Raising Good Humans Premium. Today, we're going for a deeper dive. When does temperament become evident, and how should we approach parenting children with different temperaments? Introverts and extroverts alike will learn so much from this...
S3 Ep 29: How To Raise Antiracist Kids
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week, we're sitting down with Dr. Ibram Kendi and discussing antiracism, how to help your children understand the benefits or drawbacks they may encounter due to racism, and the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn affirmative action. Dr. Ibram is the author of How to Raise an Antiracist. In July 2020, he founded the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University where he serves as director. Kendi was included in Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2020. Sponsored ...
S3 Ep 28: All Things Pregnancy & Preparing for Baby with Professor Emily Oster
July 14, 2023 19:57 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIf you or a partner is expecting or planning for children, you won't want to miss this one! This week, I'm welcoming back Professor Emily Oster, the NYT Best-Selling author of Expecting Better. I LOVE her work. There's now a new edition of Expecting Better with updated and revised information which you can find here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310896/expecting-better-by-emily-oster/ Sponsored by ZocDoc: You need ZocDoc! Download the FREE app at zocdoc.com/humans Eve...
S3 Ep 27: Growing Up In Public: Approaching Screentime & Kids (Answering Your Questions!)
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBI'm answering your questions on this week's episode! This week, I'm joined by Dr. Devorah Heitner, an expert on young people's relationship to social media and privacy. We'll discuss public and private pages, things to consider when posting your child online, teaching digital consent, mentoring vs. monitoring, and more. Dr. Heitner is also the author of the acclaimed book Screenwise and the forthcoming Growing Up In Public. Sponsored by Mission MightyMe Puffs Mission MightyMe Puff...
S3 Ep 26: Have Better Sex After Kids: Boost Your Sex IQ and Your Own Pleasure
June 30, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBWarning: This episode is explicit! Join me in conversation with the brilliant Dr. Emily Morse about having better sex after you've had kids, planning pleasure, and more. We'll dive into sexual intelligence, understanding ourselves as sexual beings, and setting the stage for arousal. Sponsored by Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/HUMANS10 to take advantage of their Summer Refresh and get 10% off your next purchase. Quility: Quility has created a special Life Insurance guide just fo...
S3 Ep 25: How to Alleviate “False” Anxiety and Get Back into Balance
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBDr. Ellen Vora, author of The Anatomy of Anxiety, joins me this week to discuss how to identify avoidable anxiety and purposeful anxiety, as well as practical techniques for alleviating avoidable anxiety, and discerning anxiety caused by chemical imbalance from anxiety caused by circumstance. Sponsored by Quility: Quility has created a special Life Insurance guide just for Raising Good Humans listeners so visitquility.com/humans to learn more and match with your perfect poli...
S3 Ep 24: How Art (Even Doodling!) Supports Your Child's Development
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHow can doodling and daydreaming - when your child might otherwise be paying attention - be a good thing? How does art support our child's health? What skills do our kids acquire in art class that help them later in life? This week, join me in conversation with Susan Magsamen, author of Your Brain On Art. She serves as executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab, part of the Brain Science Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She also co-directs the Aspen I...
S3 Ep 23: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma in Your Family
June 09, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week we're joined by Dr. Mariel Buque to define and discuss intergenerational trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and systems that we can put in place to support ourselves and our family. We'll learn how to become a cycle breaker, as well as a practical technique that you can use in tough moments. Her new book, Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma, comes out in January. Sponsored by Ready, Set, Food! Visit readysetfood.com/HUMAN to learn more and g...
S3 Ep 22: The Psychology of Succession: Exploring the Complex Parenting Dynamics
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBSpoiler alert! This episode contains MAJOR spoilers for Succession up through the finale. This week, we're diving back into analyzing Succession through a psychological lens, focusing specifically on the parent-child relationships. Join us as we dissect the fascinating dynamics between the Roy family members and their partners, then unravel the psychological underpinnings that shape the characters' behaviors and decisions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...
S3 Ep 21: Your Brain During the Transition to Menopause
May 26, 2023 18:01 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBToday we continue our fascinating conversation with Dr. Sharon Malone. We dive into the association between perimenopause and brain functioning. We'll learn about the role estrogen plays in the brain, the link between estrogen declines and Alzheimer's risk, and the implications for developing brains. You don't want to miss this one! Sponsored by Seed: Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/RAISING and use code RAISING to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® ...
S3 Ep 20: The Price Women Pay to Be Good with Elise Loehnen
May 19, 2023 18:47 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Elise Loehnen to discuss the ways in which women have been conditioned to conform to societal expectations of "being good." Elise, author of On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and The Price Women Pay To Be Good, provides profound insights into the deep-rooted conditioning that has shaped women's behavior, choices, and self-perception. From upbringing to cultural influences, we explore the various forces that have shaped our noti...
S3 Ep 19: What You Need To Know About Perimenopause Now with Dr. Sharon Malone
May 12, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBJoin us for an enlightening conversation as we dive into the world of menopause and perimenopause with Dr. Sharon Malone, an expert in women's health and a passionate advocate for understanding and embracing menopause. Throughout the episode, Sharon delves into the physiological changes that occur during menopause and perimenopause, discussing the fluctuation of hormones, hot flashes, and other common symptoms. She offers fascinating insight into how understudied the process of meno...
S3 Ep 18: Supporting Your Kid's Mental Health (While You're Waiting for an Appointment)
May 05, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBStuck in the seemingly never-ending cycle of waiting lists for mental health care appointments? How can you support your kid's mental health today? Join me in conversation with Australia's foremost developmental pediatrician, Dr. Billy Garvey to discuss the essential steps caregivers can take to support their child's mental health. Throughout the episode, Billy offers practical advice on how parents can identify signs of distress in their children, create a safe and supportive envi...
S3 Ep 17: Screaming on the Inside with Jessica Grose
April 28, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWe are getting so many messages at all times from so many different sources on the "right" way to parent. It can be very overwhelming. But what does the data tell us about what really sticks? Join me in conversation with journalist, novelist, and editor Jessica Grose. Her writing has been featured consistently in the New York Times and her recent book, Screaming On The Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood is a must-read. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/screami...
S3 Ep 16: Analyzing Succession's Parent-Child and Sibling Relationships
April 21, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBSPOILER & CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains major spoilers for Season 4 of Succession. This episode also contains some explicit language. This week, we're doing something a little different. In this solo episode, I analyze the explosive third episode of Season 4 of Succession. We'll explore parent-child relationships, sibling dynamics, attachment styles, and coercive parenting as illustrated by Logan, Roman, Kendall, Shiv, Connor, and Willa. Sponsored by Sakara: Sakara is ...
S3 Ep 15: Helping Kids Through Mental Health Challenges and Diagnoses
April 14, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kelly Fradin, a board-certified pediatrician, mother of two, and author of the book, "Advanced Parenting: Advice for Helping Kids Through Diagnoses, Differences, and Mental Health Challenges." Dr. Fradin shares her insights on the added challenges of parenting in the context of mental health struggles and medical and mental health diagnoses. Dr. Fradin also discusses securing mental health resources for kids, the pros and cons of labels, how ...
S3 Ep 14: How to Become A Good Listener and Connect With Your Kids w/ Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb
April 07, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBTune in to this week’s episode with NYT best-selling author and host of Dear Therapist Lori Gottlieb, where we discuss how to become a better listener and better connect with our kids, how to distinguish between secrecy and privacy, and the difference between connection and codependence. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave a rating and a review, and check out the Raising Good Humans Premium podcast, available exclusively on the Apple app! Seed: Start a new healthy habit to...
S3 Ep 13: Unlocking the Intelligence of Autism
March 31, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel, a renowned expert in the field of autism and the Co-Director of the Koegel Autism Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr Koegel has had vast experience researching Autism Spectrum Disorders—ASD—and working with autistic people of all ages. We explore of the ways in which the intelligence and abilities of children and young adults with autism are often overlooked and misjudged, and discuss tried-and-true inter...
S3 Ep 12: How Our Unconscious Experiences Shape Us (And Our Kids) with Dr. Gabor Maté
March 24, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week, we're doing something a little different: I'm sharing my personal conversation with Dr. Gabor. Sponsors: Stir: Stir is the app designed for parents who just happen to be single. Download Stir or tell your single friends to try it out! Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbranch.com Nutrafol: Visit Nutrafol.com promo code HUMANS to save $15 off your first month’s subscription InsideTracker: Get 20% off the ent...
S3 Ep 11: The Myth of Normal with Dr. Gabor Maté
March 17, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBStress within our culture can affect us all in so many ways. Is it healthy to be well-adjusted to a toxic society? This week, join me in conversation with renowned addiction expert, speaker, and author Dr. Gabor Maté. Dr. Gabor has written 5 excellent books, and the latest is titled The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Society. Sponsors: Stir: Stir is the app designed for parents who just happen to be single. Download Stir or tell your single friends to try...
S3 Ep 10: Real Self Care - Minus the Bubbles and Crystals with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
March 10, 2023 15:37 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBSelf-care has been marketed as something you can buy, but that's not often the case. Join me in conversation with my friend Dr. Pooja Lakshmin about the importance of true self-care as a caregiver. Check out Dr. Lakshmin's book, Real Self-Care, below! https://www.poojalakshmin.com/realselfcare Sponsored by Sakara: Busy parents deserve great, easy nutrition Get 20% off your first order at sakara.com/humans InsideTracker: Get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you s...
S3 Ep 9: Bullying: What It is, What It isn’t and What To Do
March 03, 2023 16:55 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week it's just us! Join me for a look into bullying and what behaviors to look for when identifying it, what to do when your child is being bullied, and what to do when you suspect - or know - your child is the bully. ZocDoc: Zocdoc is a MUST! Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and schedule your appointments in seconds! BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/HUMANS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbran...
S3 Ep 8: Understanding Teen Distress: When to Worry and What to Do
February 24, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBUnderstanding teens opens up a new world for parents. Join me in continuing the conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour about when to worry about our adolescents - This includes the issues that teens are struggling with and how to respond, understanding the way teens use extreme language, broaching heavy conversations, and more. Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbranch.com InsideTracker: Get 20% off the entire InsideTracker sto...
S3 Ep 7: Understanding the Social & Emotional Lives of Teenagers with Dr. Lisa Damour
February 17, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBFor teenagers, intense emotions are par for the course; oftentimes, this means that life gets sorted into two categories: things they like, and things that are a full-blown crisis. Are you unsure of how to respond to your teen's distress? Help is on the way: Join me in conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour on understanding the emotional interiors of the teens in our lives. Pick up a copy of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents tod...
S3 Ep 6: Anti-Fragility - Raise Kids Who Grow From Challenges
February 10, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MBThis week we continue our conversation with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary. We dive into anti-fragility and how to raise kids that don't just "bounce back" from stress, but actively grow from it. We cover the consequences of well-intentioned exposure therapy and the benefits of creating appropriate, safe challenges to their fears. Sponsored by ZocDoc: Zocdoc is a MUST! Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and schedule your appointments in seconds! InsideTracker: Get 20% off the...
S3 Ep 6: Anti-Fragility: Raise Kids Who Grow From Challenges
February 10, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBThis week we continue our conversation with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary. We dive into anti-fragility and how to raise kids that don't just "bounce back" from stress, but actively grow from it. We cover the consequences of well-intentioned exposure therapy and the benefits of creating appropriate, safe challenges to their fears. Sponsored by ZocDoc: Zocdoc is a MUST! Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and schedule your appointments in seconds! InsideTracker: Get 20...
S3 Ep 5: Why Anxiety is Good For You (Even Though It Feels Bad)
February 03, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBJoin us for this week's episode of Raising Good Humans as we sit down with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary, author of Why Anxiety is Good For You (Even Though It Feels Bad). Dr. Tiwary will share her expertise and insights on how anxiety can actually be beneficial for children and parents alike, and help us understand the positive impact it can have on growth and development. You'll learn why it's important to embrace and regulate our anxieties, and how to do so in a healthy and effective w...
S3 Ep 4: Present, Not Perfect with Dr. Dan Siegel
January 27, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBJoin us in further conversation with renowned neuropsychiatrist and author Dr. Dan Siegel as he shades more light on how Self, intraconnectedness, and parenting fit together. Get Dr. Siegel's latest book, Intraconnected, here: https://drdansiegel.com/book/intraconnected-mwe-me-we-as-the-integration-of-self-identity-and-belonging/ Sponsored by Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbranch.com InsideTracker: Get 20% off th...
S3 Ep 4: Present, Not Perfect with Dr. Dan Siegel
January 27, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MBJoin us in further conversation with renowned neuropsychiatrist and author Dr. Dan Siegel as he shades more light on how Self, intraconnectedness, and parenting fit together. Get Dr. Siegel's latest book, Intraconnected, here: https://drdansiegel.com/book/intraconnected-mwe-me-we-as-the-integration-of-self-identity-and-belonging/ Sponsored by Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbranch.com InsideTracker: Get 20% off the entire ...
S3 Ep 3: Retraining Your Awareness
January 20, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dan Siegel, renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, as he delves into the mysteries of the self and inner awareness and what role they play in parenting. Dr. Siegel's unique blend of science and mindfulness offers a deeper understanding of how the brain shapes our experience and how we can use this knowledge to lead more fulfilling lives. In this episode, we explore how words inform meaning, the power of inner awareness, and more. Don'...
S3 Ep 2: How To Build A Happy Life
January 13, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week, join me in conversation with Dr. Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and the director of the longest-running study on happiness and well-being, to discuss the secrets to building a happy life and raising happy kids. Dr. Waldinger shares insights from the study and offers practical advice on how to cultivate strong relationships, find purpose and meaning in life, and create a positive environment for children to thrive in. This is an episode you won't want to m...
S3 Ep 1: Emotional Intelligence: Giving Ourselves and Our Kids Permission to Feel with Dr. Marc Brackett
January 06, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marc Brackett, the Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel. Dr. Brackett discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, and how we can teach our children to understand and manage their emotions. We explore the common misconceptions about emotions and how to reframe our thinking about them, as well as the benefits of allowing ourselves and our kids to fully experience and express th...
S2 Ep 101: Practical Tools for Tricky Toddler Transitions
January 02, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis episode originally aired on October 15, 2021. Today, we're getting into the practical weeds of toddler scenarios using a scientific lens with friend of the show and NYTimes best selling author and child psychologist Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. www.tinabryson.com Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 Ep 100: Big Little Feelings — Toddler Experts Talking Toddlers
December 30, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis episode originally aired on December 25th, 2020. Big Little Feelings duo Kristin and Deena are answering listener questions about toddlers. Topics include power struggles, hitting, biting, time-outs, feelings, talking about death and bath time struggles. Instagram: @biglittlefeelings website: biglittlefeelings.com Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 Ep 99: The Bottom Line For Baby with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
December 23, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis episode originally aired on September 4th, 2020. This is a re-air. This week, we're diving into the science of babies and parenting and talking with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson! https://www.tinabryson.com Happy Holidays! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 Ep 98: Understanding Secure Attachment with Professor Alan Sroufe
December 16, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode, we sit down with renowned child development expert Professor Alan Sroufe to discuss the concept of secure attachment relationships. We explore what it means for a child to have a secure attachment relationship with their primary caregivers, and the impact this can have on their overall development. Professor Sroufe shares his insights and findings from decades of research in the field, and provides practical advice for parents and caregivers looking to foster secure...
S2 Ep 97: Your Daughter Has Superpowers
December 09, 2022 20:20 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode, we sit down again with bestselling author and social media expert Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Donna shares her strategies for overcoming the damaging effects of constant comparison and unrealistic beauty standards on social media, and offers practical advice for parents looking to improve their children's mental health and well-being in the digital age. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the challenges and opportunities of navigating social media as a young...
S2 Ep 97: Your Daughter Has Superpowers
December 09, 2022 20:20 - 41 minutes - 95.8 MBIn this episode, we sit down again with bestselling author and social media expert Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Donna shares her strategies for overcoming the damaging effects of constant comparison and unrealistic beauty standards on social media, and offers practical advice for parents looking to improve their children's mental health and well-being in the digital age. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the challenges and opportunities of navigating social media as a young woman. ...
S2 Ep 96: Poised to Flourish: What New Science Tells Us About the Developing Female Brain
December 05, 2022 19:26 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBHow is social media affecting our daughter's brains? What does new research tell us? Join me in conversation with Donna Jackson Nakazawa, award-winning science journalist, internationally recognized speaker, and author of Girls On The Brink: Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media. Sponsors Caraway: Visit www.Carawayhome.com/humans or use code humans at checkout for 10% off your next purchase! Skylight Frame: This has been SUCH...