Emotional Regulation
177: Three ways to be a good parent, even on bad days
In this episode I take a look at the main reasons why we have these hard days – from our child’s temperament to our temperament to attachment relationships, trauma, and neurodivergences – all of these intersect especially tightly on the hard days. Then we look at three ways to get through…
Listen to the full episodeQ&A #1: Should I let my child hit me, or a pillow?
This episode kicks off a series of new episodes that I’m very excited about, which is based on listeners’ questions. My goal is to produce shorter episodes that cut across the research base to help you answer the questions that are on your mind about your child’s behavior and development. Our first question comes…
Listen to the full episode174: Support for Neurodivergent Parents with Dr. Rahimeh Andalibian & Sara Goodrich
Most of the resources related to parenting and neurodiversity are geared toward helping neurodivergent children, not neurodivergent parents, so this episode aims to help close that gap. Whether you (or your partner, if you have one) have a diagnosis or you see yourself (or them) struggling but can’t quite figure out why, this episode may…
Listen to the full episode119: Aligning Your Parenting With Your Values
Uncover the dissonance between our values and parenting practices with the hosts of Upbringing. Explore how to break free from cultural conditioning and foster a parenting approach aligned with empathy, respect, and consent. Embrace compassionate conversations to build meaningful relationships with your children and honor your true values.
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