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Raising Good Humans

As 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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Mattering: The Secret to Building a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose w/ Jennifer Wallace

In this episode, I sit down with award winning journalist and author Jennifer Wallace, to talk about her new work on mattering?the need to feel seen, valued, and needed. We explore how mattering emerged as a powerful protective factor for kids growing up in high-pressure, achievement-driven environments, and why so many adults today feel lonely, disengaged, or untethered. Jennifer shares the SAID framework?feeling significant, appreciated, invested in, and depended on?and we talk about what this looks like in real life, at home, at work, and in our communities. This conversation is about practical, doable ways to help our kids (and ourselves) feel like we matter?without more pressure, perfection, or performance.

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

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2026-01-16
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Listener Q&A: Biting, Potty Training, Separation Anxiety & Early Lying

I answer four listener questions?toddler biting, potty training pressure, emotional daycare drop-offs, and early ?lying? in preschoolers?breaking down what?s developmentally normal, what to do in the moment, and the practical, compassionate strategies that actually help (without shame, power struggles, or panic).

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

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2026-01-09
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Independent Play, Play Pockets, and What to Do When Your Child Says ?I?m Bored? with Lizzie Assa

In this week?s episode, I?m joined by education expert Lizzie Assa to talk about independent play?why it matters, what it actually builds in kids, and how to make it work in real life. We break down the difference between independent play and ignoring your child, how to respond when kids say ?I?m bored,? and simple ways to set up your home so play can happen more naturally. Lizzie shares practical strategies like play prompts, play pockets, and quiet time, along with reassurance for parents who feel guilty stepping back. This conversation is all about helping kids build confidence, resilience, and creativity?while giving parents a little more breathing room too.

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/

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2026-01-02
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The Tell: A Conversation About Healing and Re-Parenting Oneself with Amy Griffin

In this week?s episode, I?m joined by Amy Griffin for a deeply personal conversation about what it means to re-parent yourself?and how that inner work quietly transforms your parenting. We talk about the pressure to be perfect, the role of control and trust in family relationships, and how healing your own story can create more safety for your kids. Amy shares how telling the truth, setting boundaries, and staying in the light reshaped the way she shows up as a mother, partner, and person?and why parenting isn?t about having the answers, but about doing the work with honesty and compassion.

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/

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2025-12-26
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What Happens to Your Brain When You Become a Parent (Including Dads) w/ Dr. Darby Saxbe

In this week?s episode I am joined by Dr. Darby Saxby, a clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Southern California as we delve into the transition to parenthood, particularly focusing on fathers and the concept of the 'dad brain.' We discuss how fathers experience physiological and psychological changes despite not giving birth, the vulnerability and opportunities for growth these changes bring, and how societal structures often fail to support new parents adequately. Dr. Saxby shares insights from her research, including how caregiving impacts brain structure in both mothers and fathers and the importance of fathers being involved at various stages of a child's development. 

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/

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2025-12-19
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Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our Children Really Learn--and Why They Need to Play More with Professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

In this week?s episode, I sit down with professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to rethink what learning actually looks like?and why play is at the center of it. We break down the science behind playful learning, the Six Cs kids need to thrive in a rapidly changing world, and why pressure, perfectionism, and early achievement often get in the way. Kathy and I talk about how play builds resilience, creativity, and real problem-solving skills, and why boredom is not a crisis but a developmental gift.

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/

Follow me on Instagram for more:

@raisinggoodhumanspodcast 

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Avocado Green Mattress: With code humans, you?ll save an extra $25 on Crib and Kids Mattresses on top of their holiday sale! That?s an extra $25 off their current sale at AvocadoGreenMattress.com with the code humans

Please note that 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 this episode.

Produced by Dear Media.

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2025-12-12
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The Stories We Tell Ourselves and How To Let Go Of The Ones That Don?t Serve Us w/ Elise Loehnen

In this week?s episode, I?m joined by NY Times bestselling author and host of Pulling The Thread Podcast Elise Loehnen for a conversation about the stories women absorb?about being good, selfless, agreeable?and how those narratives shape our lives in ways we rarely notice. We talk about the difference between feelings and facts, why so many of us default to over-functioning, and how these inherited scripts show up during big transitions like pregnancy and early motherhood. Elise and I unpack what it takes to step out of the drama triangle, why martyrdom feels familiar but unsustainable, and how to build a more spacious inner voice that lets you respond instead of react. 

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/

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Please note that 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 this episode.

Produced by Dear Media.

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2025-12-05
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10 Tips to Decrease Entitlement and Increase Gratitude

In this solo episode, I?m sharing 10 science-backed, practical ways to foster gratitude and prevent entitlement in kids. As the season of giving approaches, it?s the perfect time to reflect on how we can help our children appreciate what they have while staying grounded. I?ll cover everything from modeling gratitude in everyday moments to teaching kids the value of chores, delayed gratification, and empathy.

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

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2025-11-28
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Practical Tools to Protect Your Kids in the Digital Age: Phones, AI Chatbots & Online Safety w/ Founder of Aura Hari Ravichandran

In this episode, we take a clear-eyed look at how parents can protect their kids in a fast-moving digital world. After a recent conversation about AI left many listeners worried, I wanted to offer practical guidance?not panic. I?m joined by Hari Ravichandran, founder of a leading digital safety platform Aura, to talk about what kids are actually doing on their devices, how AI chatbots are being used, and why so much of it happens out of parents? view. We break down simple, transparent ways to keep young people safe online without spying, how to set expectations when introducing a device, and what to watch for as kids navigate phones, apps, and AI. This is a grounded, actionable conversation for any parent trying to stay ahead of a rapidly changing digital landscape.

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2025-11-24
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Adolescence Isn?t What We Think: The Real Reason Your Teen Isn?t Listening to You, Why They Push Back, and More w/ New York Times Journalist Matt Richtel

In this week?s episode, I talk with New York Times reporter Matt Richtel about what adolescence actually is?and why so much of what we think we know about teens is outdated. We discuss an entirely new framework for understanding the adolescent brain: a period designed for intense information processing, where kids are constantly reconciling what they?ve been taught with a fast-changing world. We unpack why teens don?t listen (and why it?s not personal), why overwhelm shows up as emotional explosions or rumination, and how parents can help their kids ?reboot? instead of pushing more information into an already overloaded system. We also explore what adults can model?curiosity, coping skills, and the ability to live with ambiguity?to support teens through this challenging, necessary, and deeply meaningful developmental stage.

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: draliza.substack.com 

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2025-11-21
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Is Your Child "Sensitive"? Tools, Truths, and What the Research Really Shows w/ Renowned Temperament Researcher Professor Michael Pluess

In this week?s episode, I speak with Professor Michael Pluess, renowned temperament researcher, to explore what it really means to have a "sensitive" child. We break down the science behind sensitivity as a key part of temperament, why some kids are more reactive to both positive and negative experiences, and how parenting can shape their outcomes. We discuss the genetic and environmental roots of sensitivity, common misunderstandings around the trait, and what parents can do to support emotional regulation.

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: draliza.substack.com 

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Gruns: Visit gruns.co and use code HUMANS at checkout for up to 52% off your first order

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Suvie: Check out Suvie?s Black Friday Sale for extra savings while it lasts. Go to Suvie.com/Humans to get $150 off plus 16 free meals when you order during their sale

Please note that 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 this episode.

Produced by Dear Media.

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2025-11-14
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The Dark Side of ChatGPT: What Parents Must Know Now w/ Imran Ahmed

In this week?s episode I engage in a critical discussion with Imran Ahmed, Head of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, about their alarming study on how teens are using AI chatbots like Chat GPT as companions. We discuss the staggering statistics revealing that over 70% of adolescents use Chat GPT for companionship, with over 50% doing so regularly. We go into the details of the potential dangers, including AI's encouragement of harmful behaviors and how current safeguards are failing and discuss what parents can do to help kids stay safe and connected in the age of AI. 

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: draliza.substack.com 

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Gruns: Visit gruns.co and use code HUMANS at checkout for up to 52% off your first order

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2025-11-07
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10 Science-Backed Ways to Build a Closer Relationship with Your Child

In today's episode, I dive into the critical importance of close relationships and share 10 research-backed strategies to cultivate them. From practicing emotional co-regulation and engaging in 'serve and return' interactions to fostering shared joy and laughter, I discuss practical ways you can improve your connections with your children, partners, and others. You'll learn how predictable routines, authentic vulnerability, physical touch, mindful listening, and celebrating individuality can strengthen bonds. 

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: draliza.substack.com 

Follow me on Instagram for more:

@raisinggoodhumanspodcast 

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FlavCity: Visit Shop FlavCity.com and use code GOODHUMAN15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase

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2025-10-31
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ARFID, Anorexia, Bulimia & Binge Eating: What Parents Need to Know with Dr. Erin Parks

In this episode, I?m joined by clinical psychologist and Equip co-founder Dr. Erin Parks for a clear, compassionate guide to eating disorders. We sort through ARFID vs. picky eating, anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating; early signs to watch for (and what?s normal); how to talk about food and bodies at home; and when to step in and get help?so you know what to worry about, what to let go, and exactly where to start.

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I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

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2025-10-28
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Picky Eating, Sleep Training & Potty Training: Parenting Myths Debunked w/ Professor Emily Oster

In this episode, I?m joined by economist and bestselling author Emily Oster for a myth-busting conversation about the science (and sanity) of parenting. We unpack everything from picky eating and sleep training to praise, rewards, and toddler tantrums?exploring what the data actually says and what parents can finally stop worrying about. We also talk about co-sleeping, potty training, and the myth that every small decision can ruin your child.

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

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2025-10-24
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The Powerful Ways Siblings Influence Success w/ Susan Dominus

In this episode, I?m joined by journalist and author Susan Dominus for a deep dive into the science of temperament, sibling relationships, and what high-achieving families can teach us about raising children. We talk about how two kids raised in the same home can turn out completely different, the limits of parenting, and why temperament may be more hardwired than we think. We also explore how purpose, family culture, and sibling dynamics can shape long-term outcomes?and why letting go of control might be the most powerful parenting tool we have.

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL

Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: draliza.substack.com 

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2025-10-17
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School Gets the Best of Them, We Get the Rest of Them with Dr. Lisa Damour

In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite guests, Dr. Lisa Damour?psychologist, teen whisperer, and New York Times bestselling author?to talk about what?s really going on when your tween or teen turns you into their emotional dumping ground. We break down what?s typical versus when to worry, how to respond without absorbing it all, and simple scripts that actually help. We also explore Dr. Lisa?s signature ideas like ?school gets the best of them, we get the rest of them,? how to spot rumination, and ways to listen without fixing?so you can stay steady while your teen works through the ups and downs of growing up.

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2025-10-10
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Your Questions, Answered: Tantrums, Bullying & Screen Time with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting!

I?m joined this week by Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting for a special listener Q&A. We?re digging into your most common parenting questions?from knowing when to push kids to try hard things, to handling tantrums without losing it, to navigating bullying and screen time. Caitlin brings her humor and honesty, and I bring the developmental psychologist?s lens, so you?ll walk away with strategies that are both practical and real.

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2025-10-03
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Ending the Feeding Stigma with Laura Modi, Founder & CEO of Bobbie

In this episode of Raising Good Humans, I interview Laura Modi, founder and CEO of Bobbie. Laura shares her inspiring journey and mission to revolutionize the infant formula industry by setting higher nutritional standards, increasing transparency, and driving accountability. We discuss the emotional and practical challenges of feeding infants, the evolving science behind nutrition, and the importance of supporting all feeding choices in a non-judgmental way. 

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2025-09-29
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Hope for Cynics: How to Cultivate Kindness w/ Dr. Jamil Zaki

In today?s episode, I sit down with Dr. Jamil Zaki, a psychology professor at Stanford University and director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. We discuss the critical role of empathy and kindness in today's world, the importance of narrative in driving empathy, and the distinction between hope and optimism. We also explore how empathy can be a double-edged sword, leading to burnout if not managed properly. We then dive into temperament differences, the role of self-compassion, and even family practices like ?positive gossip? that make kindness contagious.

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2025-09-26
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How to Actually Handle Feelings with Dr. Marc Brackett

In today?s episode I sit down with Dr. Marc Brackett, Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel and Dealing with Feeling, to get precise about what emotion regulation actually is. We break down the PRIME framework (prevent, reduce, initiate, maintain, enhance), and the Meta-Moment: a brief attentional and physiological reset (pause + breath + values cue) that widens the stimulus?response gap and supports values-congruent behavior. We differentiate co-regulation from co-dysregulation, explore anticipatory strategies for high-stress routines, and dig into the impact of ?positive empathy.?

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2025-09-19
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My 101-Year-Old Grandfather, Papa Jack, Shares His Holocaust Survival Story with us

This week, I sit down with my 101-year-old grandfather, Papa Jack, to hear his extraordinary story of survival and love. Born in Poland in 1924, he describes the beauty of his childhood, the rise of antisemitism, and the devastation that followed when Nazi Germany invaded. He shares what it was like to be forced into a ghetto, separated from family, and pushed into camps where survival often came down to instinct and impossible choices.

Papa Jack?s story and his love story with my grandmother, is the origin of my interest in understanding resilience, the human condition and how we come to be who we are. Their story is one of loss, courage, and hope. In this conversation, you?ll hear not just about the horrors he endured, but also about the love and laughter that carried him forward, and why he feels so strongly that his story must never be forgotten. For his birthday this weekend, I?m going to make sure that I do my part and sharing his story with all of you. 

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2025-09-12
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What Temperament Really Is?and Why It Matters for Parenting w/ Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar

In today?s episode developmental psychologist and temperament expert Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar joins us to talk all about temperament. We dive into the science of temperament?how it develops in early childhood, how it shapes the way kids experience the world, and what it means for parenting. We cover the biological basis of temperament, the difference between shyness and social anxiety, and how parents can support children?s unique traits without trying to ?fix? them. We also discuss new research on parent-child synchrony and what it reveals about how children borrow regulation from their caregivers.

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2025-09-05
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Navigating Tantrums: Concrete Tools For Parents w/ Alyssa Campbell

In today's episode I'm joined by Alyssa Campbell, co-author of 'Tiny Humans, Big Emotions' and author of the upcoming book 'Big Kids, Bigger Feelings to dive into practical strategies for responding to tantrums across various child age groups, from 18 months to school age. We explore how to handle tantrums based on different temperaments and provide developmentally appropriate expectations. Through real-life examples, we discuss sensory systems and the foundational needs that often underlie tantrums. Listen in for simple tips on how to handle tantrums and understand what?s going on for your child.

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2025-08-29
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What I Wish I?d Known About Aging Stronger and Better w/ Dr. Vonda Wright

In today?s episode I sit down with Dr. Vonda Wright, author of 'Unbreakable: A Woman?s Guide to Aging with Power.' We discuss the importance of bone health, muscle building, and lifelong mobility, particularly for women in their thirties and forties. Dr. Wright emphasizes the need to start addressing bone density and strength early in life to prevent issues in later years. We discuss practical tips for integrating muscle and bone-strengthening activities into daily routines, the impact of estrogen on bone and joint health, and underscores the importance of adequate protein intake.

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2025-08-22
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College Mental Health 101 w/ Dr. Christopher Willard

In today?s episode, I sit down with Dr. Christopher Willard, a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and co-author of College Mental Health 101, to explore how parents can support college-bound teens through the transition to campus life. We get practical with research-backed basics like sleep, movement, medication management, and executive function supports, along with a simple ?support map? for finding the right people and resources on campus. We also clarify how to tell crisis from ?just crummy? and discuss practical advice for parents on how to support their children's transition to autonomy without overstepping.

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2025-08-15
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The Huge Impact of Environmental Neuroscience: Effective Ways to Grow Attention and Cognition with Dr. Marc Berman

In today?s episode, I sit down with Dr. Marc Berman, the pioneer of environmental neuroscience, to explore the surprising science behind how nature enhances cognitive, physical, and social wellbeing. We dive into how spending time in nature?whether it?s a walk in the park or simply looking at nature photos?can boost attention, memory, and mood. Dr. Berman also shares practical tips for how to incorporate nature?s benefits into your daily routine, even if you don't have easy access to green spaces.

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2025-08-08
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Is 'Gentle Parenting' Actually Good? Here's the Truth

What is gentle parenting, really? And why is it annoying so many parents? I?m joined by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson to unpack the truth behind the trend, clear up major misconceptions, and explain why the real gold standard?authoritative parenting?still matters most.

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2025-08-01
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy At Home get home (CBT): Practical Tools for Families with Dr. David Anderson

In today's episode I sit down with Dr. Dave Anderson from the Child Mind Institute to discuss cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). We delve into the misconceptions, tools, and techniques of CBT, and how parents and children can benefit from these strategies. Dr. Anderson explains the importance of understanding emotions, practicing mindfulness, and cognitive restructuring. We also share practical advice for incorporating CBT principles into everyday life (with some tips for those with flight anxiety!)

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2025-07-25
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The Neurobiology of the Parent-Child Relationship ? and What It Teaches Us with Yale Professor Dr. Dylan Gee

In today?s episode I am joined by Yale neuroscientist Dr. Dylan Gee for a fascinating look at what?s actually happening in our children?s brains when we offer support, warmth, and connection. We delve into the neurobiology and neurobiological mechanisms that underpin parent-child interactions, particularly focusing on emotional development. We also dive into the individual differences in children's needs, the concept of 'safety signals,' and the balance between parental support and fostering independence.

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2025-07-18
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Igniting Your Inner Spark: Finding Purpose and Community with Activist Shannon Watts

In today's episode I speak with activist Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, about her new book 'Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age'. Shannon shares her journey from corporate PR to leading a grassroots movement against gun violence and discusses how women can discover their core values, ignite personal and professional transformations, and find a sense of belonging. We talk about the importance of taking small, consistent actions, identifying personal values and abilities, and building supportive communities. This episode serves as a reminder that purpose is always evolving and to live authentically and audaciously at every stage of life.

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2025-07-11
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Parenting Experts In The Wild: Our Mistakes And What We?d Do Differently w/ Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

In this episode, Tina and I discuss personal moments of our parenting missteps, explore instances where our reactions didn't align with my expertise and what we might have done differently. We discuss the benefits of imperfections, the power of repair, and the importance of modeling self-compassion for our children. Through our real-life anecdotes, we highlight the challenges and lessons learned from our experiences, and offer practical takeaways on setting boundaries, managing fear-based parenting, and the pivotal role of repair in maintaining strong, trusting relationships with our kids. 

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2025-07-04
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The Science of Revenge: Understanding and Overcoming Grievances to Raise More Forgiving Kids

In this episode, I?m joined by James Kimmel Jr. JD, a lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and author of The Science of Revenge, to explore what the latest neuroscience tells us about revenge, grievance, and retaliation. We discuss how the brain?s reward system becomes activated in response to perceived harm?often fueling cycles of conflict that begin in childhood. Together, we examine how understanding these mechanisms can help us teach our children to reframe grievances, regulate emotional responses, and move toward forgiveness, both in everyday sibling conflicts and larger social dynamics.

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2025-06-27
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10 Ways to Respond to Backtalk Without Damaging Your Relationship

In today's episode I dive into one of the most triggering parenting challenges: backtalk. From eye rolls to attitude, I?m sharing 10 practical, research-backed ways to respond to backtalk without damaging your connection with your child. From toddlers asserting independence to teens testing boundaries, I?ll share developmentally informed approaches to help you regulate your response, set respectful limits, and foster more effective communication. Let?s turn those moments of sass into opportunities for teaching respect and emotional regulation?for both of you.

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2025-06-20
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The Practical Strategies for Parenting Highly Sensitive Children

Today I sit down with Claire Lerner to discuss practical approaches for parents managing highly sensitive, highly reactive, or 'orchid' children. We address common struggles parents face, such as interpreting sensitive caregiving, setting boundaries, and dealing with tantrums. Using real-life case studies, the importance of creating 'positive discomfort' for growth is emphasized. Tips include setting firm limits, using 'mommy/daddy moments' for decision-making, and the concept of sensitive caregiving that balances meeting children's needs with family dynamics.

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2025-06-13
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Choosing The Best Baby Wipe and The Chemistry Behind Sensitive Skin Solutions w/ Chemist Confessions

In today?s episode, brought to you by WaterWipes, co-founders, authors and chemists, Gloria Lu and Victoria Fu of Chemist Confessions crack the case on hidden ingredients that may be found in a parent?s most used product, Baby Wipes. Victoria and Gloria share their expertise from nearly 20 years in the skin care industry and discuss the benefits of leaning towards products with minimal ingredients to protect the baby?s delicate skin microbiome. We conducted a few scientific demonstrations, investigating the ingredients found in other wipes that may get left behind on the skin.

 

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2025-06-11
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Understanding Orchids and Dandelions: A Deeper Dive into Human Temperament with Dr. Thomas Boyce

In today?s episode I sit down with Dr. Thomas Boyce, professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at UCSF, about his 40 years of research on temperamental differences in children, specifically focusing on his concept of 'orchid' and 'dandelion' children. Dr. Boyce explains how while most children are resilient like dandelions, a significant minority are sensitive 'orchids' who react more strongly to their environments. We discuss Boyce's research, the biological underpinnings of these temperamental differences, and how different environments impact these children.

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2025-06-06
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Teen Drinking: What You Need to Know with Professor Rob Turrisi

In today?s episode, we sit down with Professor Rob Turrisi, a leading expert in behavioral decision-making and substance misuse prevention, to discuss teen drinking. With decades of research, Turrisi shares insights on the developmental factors influencing alcohol use among adolescents and emerging adults, exploring the transition from high school to college, peer environments, and alarming data on blackout drinking and alcohol use disorder. We discuss the impact of positive communication, effective monitoring, and setting clear household rules. We also dive into common misconceptions, such as the belief that allowing teens to drink at home prevents binge drinking in college. 

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2025-05-30
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Terrifying Times, Terrific Kids: What Actually Helps with New York Times Bestselling Author Melinda Wenner Moyer

This week I sat down with New York Times bestselling author Melinda Wenner Moyer about her new book Hello, Cruel World. We explore the fear that drives so much of modern parenting, how to help kids build self-compassion, what the research really says about tech and substance use, and why a little discomfort might be exactly what our kids need to grow.

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2025-05-23
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The Science of Happiness with Professor Laurie Santos

In today?s episode Yale professor and The Happiness Lab host Dr. Laurie Santos breaks down the science of happiness, sharing what research actually shows boosts our wellbeing?and what doesn?t. We explore the difference between feeling good in your life and feeling good about your life, and how strategies like social connection, movement, sleep, time affluence, and self-compassion can make a measurable impact. We also dive into helpful insights for parents, explaining how well-intentioned efforts to help can sometimes backfire, and what we can do instead to foster happiness in our children.

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2025-05-16
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Leakage, Painful Sex, Pelvic Floor Health and How to teach your Daughter to Insert her First Tampon with Dr. Sara Reardon aka The Vagina Whisperer

Pelvic health is often ignored until something goes wrong?but it?s essential at every stage of a woman?s life. In this episode, Dr. Sara Reardon, also known as the Vagina Whisperer, breaks down what every woman needs to know about her pelvic floor. From painful sex and postpartum recovery to perimenopause, proper toilet habits, and how we talk to our kids about their bodies.

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2025-05-09
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Why Play is so Crucial for Development & The Science Behind it with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

In this powerful and refreshingly playful conversation, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson returns to talk about The Way of Play?her newest book and a much-needed reminder that play isn't just fun, it's foundational. We dive into the science and soul of play?from its impact on brain development and emotional intelligence to how it builds lifelong connection and resilience. We also discuss why roughhousing isn?t risky, how to play when you?re too tired to try, and why letting kids lead the way in play is so important.

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2025-05-02
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What to Do When Your Kid Says ?I Hate Myself? and How to Build Self-Compassion With Renowned Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. Blaise Aguirre

In today?s episode I sit down with Dr. Blaise Aguirre, renowned Harvard psychiatrist to explore the roots of self-hatred and how it differs from everyday self-criticism. We unpack how early experiences?often subtle and unintentional?can shape a child?s sense of worth, and what it takes to unlearn those damaging lessons. We talk about how to respond when your child says ?I hate myself,? why curiosity matters more than reassurance, and how to help sensitive kids build emotional resilience. Plus: the problem with well-meaning praise, how temperament plays a role, and the metaphor of the ?emotional peanut? that every parent should know.

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2025-04-25
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How to Prevent Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating w/ Dr. Tom Hildebrandt

In today?s episode I sit down with with Dr. Tom Hildebrandt, clinical psychologist and director at Mount Sinai?s Center for Excellence in Eating and Weight Disorders, to unpack the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders?and why that distinction matters. We dive into how to foster healthy food environments at home, when (and how) to talk to your kids about food and body image, and why regular family meals might be your best defense against future struggles. Plus: the impact of food delivery culture, what to do when kids self-soothe with snacks, and how to respond if you suspect something deeper is going on.

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2025-04-18
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How to Help Kids (And Ourselves) Tame the Inner Voice and Clear the Chatter w/ Dr. Ethan Kross

I?m so excited to welcome back Dr. Ethan Kross, psychologist, neuroscientist, and author of Chatter, for a fascinating conversation about the inner voice we all live with?and how it can help or hurt us. We talk about how to support our kids (and ourselves) when that voice gets loud, critical, or overwhelming. Ethan shares incredibly helpful, science-backed tools for calming the chatter, building resilience, and knowing when support turns into co-rumination.

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2025-04-11
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Your Brain on Art: Why Creativity Is Essential for Kids (And for You!)

How 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 Institute's NeuroArts BluePrint. 

This episode originally aired June 2023.

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2025-04-04
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How to Raise Self-Driven Children with Dr. William Stixrud

In this week?s episode, I?m joined by clinical neuropsychologist Dr. William Stixrud, co-author of The Self-Driven Child and the brand new Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child workbook. We talk about how to nurture internal motivation, what it really means to be autonomy-supportive, and how to step back without checking out. We also explore the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, how to support kids with executive function challenges, and why doing less as a parent can sometimes mean giving more.

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2025-03-28
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The Secrets of Adulthood & How to Teach Them to Our Children w/ Gretchen Rubin

In today's episode I sit down with bestselling author Gretchen Rubin to talk about her new book, The Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives. We dive into the power of short, impactful wisdom, how to pass life lessons to our kids without sounding like we?re lecturing, and why accepting ourselves while still expecting more of ourselves is the key to growth. Gretchen shares some of her favorite aphorisms?those quick, thought-provoking truths that can change the way we parent, work, and live.

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2025-03-21
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The Unambiguous Science of How to Use the Language of Emotion to Bolster Emotion Regulation with Professor Kristen Lindquist

How do children learn to understand and regulate the emotions? In this episode, I sit down with professor and psychologist Kristen Lindquist to explore how kids develop the ability to recognize, label, and regulate their emotions. We talk about the power of language in shaping emotional growth, the fine line between validating feelings and overwhelming kids with labels, and how temperament plays a role in emotional development.

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2025-03-14
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10 Ways to Encourage Collaboration and Teamwork

In this solo episode, I?m diving into the different ways you can help your child develop collaboration and teamwork skills. I break down ten actionable strategies that encourage kids to work together, navigate group dynamics, and build a sense of community. From engaging in team sports and group projects to practicing conflict resolution and celebrating shared achievements, I go through simple yet powerful ways to foster these essential life skills.

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2025-03-07
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