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0345 | The Psychology of Parental Guilt Apr 27, 2022

If you're a parent and you've ever felt guilty for taking a break, raise your hand! (April raises her hand.)

Parental guilt is all too familiar for so many of us. Taking care of our little ones is challenging, and sometimes, you just need a break. But, the second you get one, the guilt creeps in....

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0337 | Using Brain Science to Become a Better Parent Mar 02, 2022

Being a parent is tough. There's no doubting that. Helping children grow and develop into resilient, resourceful, independent adults is no easy task.

But, have you ever stopped to think about the role that brain development plays in the way in which you parent your children?

As it turns out, much...

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0324 | Cultivating the Mother-Daughter Relationship with Dr. Michelle Deering Nov 24, 2021

Being a parent is hard. It's a fact. If there's one relationship that requires us to be psychologically strong, it's the relationship we cultivate with our kids.

This week, we're diving deep into the Mother-Daughter relationship. Specifically, we're talking about how we can cultivate the type of...

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0287 [LIFE] How to help your kids THRIVE with Dr. Michele Borba Jul 14, 2021


There hasn't been a day that's gone by during the pandemic when I haven't heard a parent question the impact the pandemic has had on their kids. What's at the heart of that concern is the desire to raise kids who are resilient. Kids who can stand up to life's challenges, pandemic or otherwise.

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0245 [LIFE] The Next Best Thing to a Parenting Owner’s Manual with Mattis Miller Apr 07, 2021


Parenting is hard. It’s a fact. But, the field of Psychology has so many tools and tips to help us be more confident effective parents. Selfishly, as a mom of 2 young children, I am absolutely thrilled to dive into this week’s topic! 

This week, we’re...

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How to Build Psychological Strength Through Parenting Jan 01, 2021


Hey, parents out there, this week’s episode is one you won’t want to miss.  

During a challenging time with your child, have you ever questioned yourself and wondered whether you were doing the right thing? Wondered whether it is better to engage with my child in this...

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Parenting During a Pandemic Apr 08, 2020


If you’re a parent, I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that these are very difficult times. During this global pandemic, parents are being asked to simultaneously do multiple different jobs at the same time, and the expectations and evaluations we’re placing on...

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Creating a Life of Meaning after Adversity Oct 30, 2019


It is a fact of life that we are all going to experience adversity at times. Life hands us circumstances in the form of hardship, trauma, or other difficulty, and we’re left to try to figure out how to move through it and pick up the pieces.  

This week on the podcast,...

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Nurturing a Growth Mindset to Help Our Children Learn with Teru Clavel Aug 21, 2019


We all want the best for our kids; that goes without saying. But, sometimes, our best intentions actually get in the way of our kids making the mistakes they need to make to grow and develop into educated, high-functioning adults. 

In today’s episode, we’re talking with ...

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