159: Supporting Girls’ Relationships with Dr. Marnina Gonick

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Explore the intricacies of girls’ relationships in our culture with Dr. Marnina Gonick. In this episode, we discuss why girls may sometimes exhibit “mean” behaviors and whether these are choices or influenced by societal pressures. Gain valuable insights from Dr. Gonick, a Canada Research Chair in Gender, as she delves into girls’ roles in our society and their potential to bring about change. Stay tuned for more on boys’ relationships in upcoming episodes.

158: Deconstructing Developmental Psychology with Dr. Erica Burman

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In the world of child development, Dr. Erica Burman’s book “Deconstructing Developmental Psychology” challenges conventional research by revealing hidden influences in studies. She encourages us to dig deeper and question if we’re reinforcing outdated ideas of “success” that no longer serve us or our children. Explore her thought-provoking insights and redefine how we approach child development.

157: How to find your village

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In a special episode, listeners Jenny and Emma share their transformative journey of support. They started with different challenges but found solutions through connection within a parent community. Emma and her husband improved their communication, and Jenny resolved sleep and behavior issues with her son. Discover the power of collective support within the Parenting Membership.

156: From desperation to collaboration

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Adrianna and Tim, seasoned parents, struggled to find effective solutions for their kids’ constant rivalry. Joining the Parenting Membership sparked a transformative journey. They discovered new approaches through community support, engaging in explicit conversations about their children’s needs and their own. Celebrate their remarkable transformation with us!

‘Authoritative’ isn’t the best parenting style

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“On average, authoritative parents spanked just as much as the average of all other parents.  Undoubtedly, some parents can be authoritative without using spanking but we have no evidence that all or even most parents can achieve authoritative parenting without an occasional spank.”    Perhaps you won’t even believe the origin of that quote: it’s…

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