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Q&A#5: What really matters in parenting? Part 1
What parenting decisions actually matter? Skip the worry and focus on the top 5 research-backed factors that truly impact development.
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202: How to Heal from Adverse Childhood Experiences with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris and Jackie Thu-Huong Wong
Most adults carry childhood trauma. Learn how Adverse Childhood Experiences affect health and how caring relationships create resilience.
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201: How to create a culture of consent in our families
Teaching consent starts with daily interactions. Learn how to honor your child’s autonomy while keeping them safe and healthy.
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200: Ask Alvin Anything (Part 1!)
For our 200th episode milestone, listeners interview my husband Alvin about our family, parenting journey, and how I’ve changed over the years.
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199: Digging Deeper into Parenting Beyond Power with Rachel Disney
Rachel asks the deep questions: Can we truly parent differently within current systems? How does parenting evolve as children grow older?
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198: The connection between your ideas about childhood and politics with Dr. Toby Rollo
“What if your ideas about politics were just your ideas about childhood, extrapolated?” Dr. Toby Rollo explores this provocative connection.
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197: What to do about reward and punishment systems at school with Denise Suarez
Starting our ‘back to basics’ series with classroom reward and punishment systems. Denise asks the questions; research provides the answers.
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196: How to do right by your child – and everyone else’s with Dr. Elizabeth Cripps
In ‘Parenting on Earth’ by Dr. Elizabeth Cripps, delve into the moral considerations surrounding parenting in the context of environmental challenges. Discover practical ways to navigate climate change and resource conservation while raising conscious children. This book offers a thoughtful guide to responsible parenting and collective action for a sustainable future.
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195: Raising Good Humans Every Day with Hunter Clarke-Fields
Explore Hunter Clarke-Fields’ new book, “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” a concise and actionable guide to everyday parenting. With short, practical chapters, it’s a valuable resource to help you apply positive practices in just a few minutes. Discover how this small but impactful book can make a difference in your daily parenting journey.
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194: Regulating for the kids…and for your marriage
Explore the story of Elizabeth and Marshall, a couple who embarked on the journey of self-discovery and parenting transformation together. They joined the Taming Your Triggers workshop and experienced profound shifts in their ability to be with their children and each other. Their story highlights the importance of investing in parenting education to create a more harmonious and mindful family life.
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193: You don’t have to believe everything you think
Discover a real magic trick to help you see that parenting challenges aren’t as dire as they seem. In this short episode, you’ll learn a practical technique that can boost your confidence and help you navigate difficult situations. Four listeners share their experiences with this magic trick, and you’ll get a step-by-step guide to use it when you need it. Don’t miss this empowering episode!
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192: What to do with the myth of Polyvagal Theory
Polyvagal Theory is all the rage, but how much scientific evidence supports it? In this episode, we delve into the foundational principles of Polyvagal Theory and question its legitimacy. Is there a better theory to understand our experiences as parents and individuals? Discover a path forward in this thought-provoking episode.
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