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Back to SearchAm I a helicopter parent? The science of overparenting.
Season 8 Episode 8
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In today’s episode, we dive into the science of overparenting and explore what research says about its impact on children’s mental health. I break down a recent meta-analysis that shows…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Why boredom is important for your child's development with Susie Allison
Season 8 Episode 7
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Boredom is not a problem to solve but an essential skill children must develop for emotional regulation and creative thinking. When parents constantly entertain their children or rescue…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why meaningful friendships are important for parental well-being with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
Season 8 Episode 6
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Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, clinical psychologist and friendship expert, joins Cindy to discuss the profound impact of friendships on our psychological well-being and how we can cultivate mean…
Published on 5 months ago
When you discipline your child are you also doing this one important thing?
Season 8 Episode 5
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The one mistake many parents make when disciplining their children is forgetting to teach the underlying skills needed for emotional regulation. Focusing only on consequences without ad…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Exploring Perimenopause with Dr. Kristina Calder
Season 8 Episode 4
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Dr's Cindy Hovington and Kristina Calder explore perimenopause, the hormonal transition that begins in women's 40s and significantly impacts mental health, energy, and body composition.…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
How to have emotionally intelligent arguments with your partner
Season 8 Episode 3
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Ever caught yourself rattling off an endless list of reminders to your partner before they take the kids somewhere? "Don't forget snacks, water bottles, jackets..." Sound familiar? In t…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
What the Dying Can Teach Us About Living More Fully with Dr. Kathy Zhang
Season 8 Episode 2
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What can the dying teach us about living? In this transformative conversation, Dr. Kathy Zhang, a palliative care physician, shares profound insights from her work with patients at the …
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Stop searching for parenting advice and try this instead
Season 8 Episode 1
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Have you ever felt crushed by the pressure to follow a specific parenting style perfectly? The weight of trying to fit into boxes labeled "positive parenting" or "conscious parenting" l…
Published on 6 months ago
How the connection recession is impacting parents with Rich Woo
Season 7 Episode 27
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Discover the importance of forging meaningful connections and the healing power of friendships, especially after periods of isolation. In today's episode, I chatted with author of The C…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
How to build resilience in children by allowing them to fail with Jessica Lahey
Season 7 Episode 26
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We discuss the essential balance of parenting, focusing on how allowing children to fail fosters resilience and independence. Jessica Leahy shares insights from her book, The Gift of Fa…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago