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Latest Episodes & Transcripts

Perimenopause with Dr. Louise Newson

216: Am I in Perimenopause? with Dr. Louise Newson

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 14, 2024

Discover the journey of perimenopause with Dr. Louise Newson. Learn about common symptoms, hormone roles, the benefits and risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and cultural impacts. Get insights and answers to your pressing questions.

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Child playing alone

215: Why will no-one play with me?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jun 30, 2024

Discover insights on why no one will play with your child and explore effective strategies for building social skills in children. Learn from the book ‘Why Will No One Play With Me’ and find practical advice for helping little children make friends and enhance their social interactions.

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214: Ask Alvin Anything: Part 2

By Jen Lumanlan | May 26, 2024

Discover how autism, race, and parenting influence Jen and Alvin’s relationship. Insightful stories and heartfelt lessons await in this engaging episode!

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213: How to stop using power over your child (and still get things done)

By Jen Lumanlan | May 12, 2024

Learn how Dr. Houri Parsi transformed her family relationships by moving beyond punishments and rewards to build deep trust and cooperation

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How to make sustainable change you want to see in your family

212: How to make the sustainable change you want to see in your family

By Jen Lumanlan | May 5, 2024

Stop the cycle of trying parenting tips that don’t stick. Learn the five-element framework for sustainable family change that actually lasts.

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211: How to raise a child who doesn’t experience shame

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 28, 2024

Meet Dee, who grew up without shame. Learn her three strategies for raising children in a shame-free environment.

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210: The power of learning in community

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 21, 2024

Six parents from different continents built deep friendships through weekly five-minute check-ins. Discover how supportive community transforms parenting.

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209: How to get on the same page as your parenting partner

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 14, 2024

Tired of fighting with your partner about parenting? Learn to spot the Four Horsemen and communicate as a team instead.

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208: Three reasons why setting limits is hard (and what to do about each of them)

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 7, 2024

Stop searching for the perfect logical consequence. Learn why setting limits is hard and discover better ways to guide your child’s behavior.

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A picture of a father teaching a young child on how to ride a bike and not being a permissive parent

207: How to not be a permissive parent

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 31, 2024

Learn about permissive parenting styles, their characteristics, and effects on children. Discover how to practice respectful parenting by being gentle yet firm, setting clear boundaries, and fostering a healthy parent-child relationship.

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206: How to find yourself as a parent

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 24, 2024

Struggling to find your groove as a parent? Join a group coaching call to see how other parents navigate tough situations.

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205: How patriarchy hurts us…all of us

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 10, 2024

How does patriarchy show up in your parenting? Iris shares her journey from the Philippines to raising her daughter differently.

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