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My 101-Year-Old Grandfather, Papa Jack, Shares His Holocaust Survival Story with us
Episode 105
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 …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
What Temperament Really Is—and Why It Matters for Parenting w/ Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar
Episode 104
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 ch…
Published on 2 months ago
Navigating Tantrums: Concrete Tools For Parents w/ Alyssa Campbell
Season 5 Episode 104
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 …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
What I Wish I’d Known About Aging Stronger and Better w/ Dr. Vonda Wright
Season 5 Episode 104
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, pa…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
College Mental Health 101 w/ Dr. Christopher Willard
Season 5 Episode 104
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-b…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Huge Impact of Environmental Neuroscience: Effective Ways to Grow Attention and Cognition with Dr. Marc Berman
Episode 103
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.…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Is 'Gentle Parenting' Actually Good? Here's the Truth
Episode 102
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 …
Published on 3 months ago
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy At Home get home (CBT): Practical Tools for Families with Dr. David Anderson
Season 5 Episode 103
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 h…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The Neurobiology of the Parent-Child Relationship — and What It Teaches Us with Yale Professor Dr. Dylan Gee
Season 5 Episode 102
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 delv…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Igniting Your Inner Spark: Finding Purpose and Community with Activist Shannon Watts
Season 5 Episode 102
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…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago