• 46. Behavior Is Communication and a Clue
    Dec 15 2025

    Learn from psychologists Dr. Dan Siegel, Dr. Ross Green, Dr. Laura Markham, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, and Dr. Haim Ginott on how to view misbehavior. Today we cover when children are at their worst, that's when they need us the most. Kids do well if they can. All misbehavior is a cry for help. Every behavior is part of a child's way of striving for independence. Children act out because they cannot put their feelings into words.

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    9 mins
  • 45. The Five C's That Help Us Delight in Our Kids
    Dec 8 2025

    Today we discuss the many things that can block us from feeling delighted and that we compassionately realize we don't need to feel it all the time. But these 5 things can help us feel delight more: Capsure the moments, being Curious, saying Certain sincere phrases, Cherishing our kids, and Connecting with playful energy.

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    12 mins
  • 44. What if Delighting in Our Kids Was the Most Powerful Thing We Could Do
    Dec 1 2025

    Learn what Dr. Daniel Siegel, Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Mr. Rogers, Dr. Becky Kennedy, Brene Brown, Dr. Ross Greene, and Dr. John Gottman says about the importance of delighting in our kids.

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    15 mins
  • 43. Letting Go of Unnecessary Control
    Nov 24 2025

    Mel Robbins teaches we all have a need to control, but as we learn to let go as much as we feel able to and empower our kids our relationship and our children can better thrive.

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    8 mins
  • 42. All Feelings Are Welcome, All Behaviors Are Not
    Nov 17 2025

    Today we discuss Dr. Alisa Pressman (developmental psychologist and author of The Five Principles of Parenting) and the best advice she's ever heard.

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    7 mins
  • 41. Five Principles of Parenting
    Nov 10 2025

    Learn from Mel Robbin's interview with Dr. Alisa Pressman (developmental psychologist, professor, and podcaster) and her book Five Principles of Parenting. Today's episode condenses her 5 Rs: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair!

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    11 mins
  • 40. How to Keep House While Drowning
    Nov 3 2025

    Learn from KC Davis' book How to Keep House While Drowning on our mindset around the mess! Today we discuss the inner bully, the little self, and the compassionate observer voices in our brains.

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    9 mins
  • 39. Love Rituals and One on One Time
    Oct 27 2025

    Today we cover so many traditions and fun ways to communicate I love you as well as ideas for one on one time. I also include some ideas from the 5 Love Languages for Children book.

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    23 mins