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Leaving Our Baggage at the Door
Season 4 Episode 136
In this Season 1 re-release: Our own puberty stories are seared into our brains and the temptation is to share those experiences, the good and the bad, with the kids in our lives. Except, kids need t…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
When We Care and They Don't
Season 4 Episode 135
Parents know better, right? Maybe. While we may have brains mature enough to anticipate what’s coming down the road 5, 10, 20 years from now (and the lived experiences to back it up), we can’t force …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Parenting the Emotional Roller Coaster with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Season 4 Episode 134
We’re rereleasing one of the very first episodes we ever recorded because it’s also one of the best. Developmental psychologist, Dr. Aliza Pressman, joins us to discuss the ways to respond to the emo…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Setting Boundaries with Other Adults
Season 4 Episode 133
Setting boundaries takes practice: kids need to learn this skill and most adults need to evolve it. Practically speaking, boundary-setting starts with drawing lines on our kids’ behalf. In doing so, …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Deep Dive on Periods
Season 4 Episode 132
Dr. Hina Talib, adolescent medicine specialist, joins us for a deep dive on periods. We discuss menstruation as a vital sign, what’s considered normal for teen menstruation and what’s not, when to wo…
Published on 4 months ago
How to be a Friend
Season 4 Episode 131
Human connection is critical to wellbeing for people of all ages. But it's also a skill that can be taught and honed. We’re big believers in not glossing over conversations with kids about how to be …
Published on 4 months ago
How to Respond When Kids Treat Us Like Crap
Season 4 Episode 130
We’re rereleasing this episode because a heartfelt listener question offered up a common parenting challenge: My teen daughter treats me so badly that I just want to pull away from her. Our advice st…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
How to Give Information in a Way Kids Can Hear It
Season 4 Episode 129
Successfully imparting information to kids is more art than science. Often it’s as much about tone and approach as it is about the content itself. Plus, there are so many variables that can impact ho…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
The Gambling Talk
Season 4 Episode 128
We’re rereleasing this episode because it’s gotten even more important since we first recorded it. Move over sex and drugs, there’s a new hot topic to add to the list of the zillion talks you’ll have…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
What it Means to be Body Literate
Season 4 Episode 127
There’s knowing your body parts and then there’s body literacy. It turns out, both are key to health and safety. If knowing your body parts is like having a map, being body literate is like being abl…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago