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Latest Episodes & Transcripts
142: Division of Responsibility with Ellyn Satter
Join Ellyn Satter, author of “Child of Mine,” to explore her Division of Responsibility approach to child feeding, which empowers parents to guide eating without food policing. Learn how to address common concerns like picky eating and assess your own Eating Competence. This approach fosters a healthier and more enjoyable relationship with food for both parents and children.
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SYPM 014: The power of healing in community
Join Marci and Elizabeth on their journey of learning and self-improvement in respectful parenting, even across cultural differences and time zones. Discover the power of peer support as they navigate their challenges and build a strong friendship. Their story exemplifies the value of connection and shared growth on the path to becoming more respectful parents.
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141: The Body Keeps The Score with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Learn from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk how trauma affects us not just in the mind but also in the body. Discover how past traumatic experiences can manifest in your parenting and daily life, impacting your emotional and physical well-being. Gain insight and tools to navigate the effects of trauma and seek the support and accountability needed for healing and growth.
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SYPM 013: Triggered all the time to emotional safety
Learn how parent Chrystal transformed her approach, taking responsibility for her reactions instead of expecting change from her children and husband. Discover how she fostered her children’s agency, set boundaries, and achieved a more collaborative family dynamic. Explore her journey for parenting inspiration.
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140: Mythbusting about fat and BMI with Dr. Lindo Bacon
In this episode, Dr. Lindo Bacon challenges common beliefs about obesity and its health implications. Discover how the messaging around weight loss and health is influenced by various factors, and explore the alternative perspective that questions the negative perception of body fat. Join the discussion to gain a fresh outlook on this controversial topic.
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139: How to keep your child safe from guns (even if you don’t own one)
In this interview with Dr. Nina Agrawal, a pediatrician, we discuss essential topics like gun safety and violence against children. As children begin spending time indoors, parents should inquire about gun ownership and storage in homes where their kids visit. Dr. Agrawal also addresses the disparities in gun violence affecting children of color, emphasizing the need to confront this critical issue.
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138: Most of what you know about attachment is probably wrong
In this episode, common misconceptions about attachment theory and relationships are debunked. Dr. John Bowlby, the pioneer of attachment theory, initially associated issues like theft and low self-worth with separation from parents but later clarified that this research was flawed. The evidence does not support the fear that temporary separations can harm children. It’s time to reevaluate our beliefs about attachment.
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137: Psychological Flexibility through ACT with Dr. Diana Hill
Discover the power of psychological flexibility – a valuable trait associated with wellness and reduced anxiety. It’s about being fully present, aligning with your values, and making choices based on your values. Dr. Diana Hill, co-author of the book “ACT Daily Journal,” delves into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you enhance your psychological flexibility through practical exercises. Join us in this episode to unlock the potential of ACT for personal growth.
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136: Mother’s Day Momifesto
As we transition from the liminal space of COVID-19, it’s a chance to rethink the world we want to create. Do we simply return to the old “normal,” or can we envision something better? Explore the possibilities in this Mother’s Day Momifesto, from deeper connections to reevaluating priorities and supporting families. It’s time to shape a more meaningful future.
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135: 5 reasons respectful parenting is so hard
Discover the reasons why respectful parenting is challenging and what you can do about them in this episode. Learn why parents often feel exhausted despite adopting respectful parenting practices and how to overcome common obstacles in this approach to parenting. Gain insights from expert perspectives and real-life experiences to help you navigate the difficulties of respectful parenting.
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SYPM 012: From fear-filled conflict to parenting as a team
Nicole shares her journey of parenting from a place of fear and control, rooted in her own upbringing by a single parent who had a traumatic childhood. Despite her core values of empathy, constant learning, and justice, Nicole struggled with the fear of not being a good enough parent and constantly sought information to bridge the gap between her struggles and her desired parenting style.
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134: Beyond Sex Education with Dr. Nadine Thornhill
In this episode we build on our conversation with Charlotte Rose about sex for us parents to go (far) Beyond Sex Ed with sex educator Dr. Nadine Thornhill, whose direct, fun, engaging style will help you to see that you, too, can have conversations about sex and pleasure with your own children.
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