Ep. 33 [Revisited] - Finding your “Unicorn Space” with Eve Rodsky

Ep. 125 - The importance of parent-child talk with Dr. Harriet Tenenbaum: In this episode of Parenting Understood we speak with Dr. Harriet Tenenbaum about the importance of parent-child talk for a child's development. As we discuss, parents who speak more about emotions with their children help their children understand... by Parenting Understood

22 min listen

Ep. 124 - Preventing Turmoil with Your Toddler around Travel: In this episode, we discuss how a reward chart can support young children when traveling. More specifically, we walk through the key steps to using a reward chart, and the role of supporting positive behaviors. Traveling is a time of transition and... by Parenting Understood

15 min listen

Ep. 29 [Revisited] - Self-Regulation With Dr. Clancy Blair: We are thrilled to be re-releasing our episode with Dr. Clancy Blair as part of our four week back to school series before our reflection on the past 100 plus episodes in two weeks. Dr. Blair is a developmental psychologist and Professor at New York... by Parenting Understood

16 min listen

Ep. 90 [Revisited] - How to Build a Balanced Plate: Successfully Tackling Selective Eating in Children with Success with Dr. Holly Gover: In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Holly Gover, a board-certified behavior analyst with extensive experience working with children with developmental disabilities. Dr. Gover, currently a faculty member in pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical... by Parenting Understood

50 min listen

Ep 83 [Revisited] - The Fifth Trimester with Lauren Brody: In this episode, we are joined by Lauren Smith-Brody, founder of the Fifth Trimester movement and the author of . We discuss with Lauren how her work addresses the research and policy around early parenthood, as well as the practical. Lauren speaks... by Parenting Understood

42 min listen

Ep. 123 - How to Have Difficult Conversations with Children: In this episode, we discuss 9 key principles to consider when having conversations with children around difficult topics, such as illness. We discuss ways to be developmentally appropriate with one’s approach, especially for younger children. In... by Parenting Understood

21 min listen

Ep. 122 - Imagining Childhood: Navigating the World of Young Minds with Dr. Paul Harris: In this episode we are joined by Harvard Professor, Dr. Paul Harris, to delve into the intricate world of children's imagination and its developmental significance. Drawing on his research, Dr. Harris challenges historical views, notably those of... by Parenting Understood

29 min listen

Ep. 121 - Unlocking Children’s Creativity through Computer Programming: In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Felienne Hermans to delve into the world of programming and its significance in children's development. We explore why programming is vital for children, emphasizing their shift from being digital consumers to... by Parenting Understood

24 min listen

Ep. 120 How to Support Child Development through Nutrition: A Conversation with Danielle Duboise: In this episode, we are joined by Danielle DuBosie, co-Founder of Sakara Life, which merges modern science and ancient healing wisdom. We explore the intricate connection between nutrition, emotions, and childhood development. Danielle, who had a... by Parenting Understood

31 min listen

Ep. 119 - How to Navigate the Crisis of Connection with our Children: Insights from Professor Pedro Noguera: In this latest episode, Professor Noguera argues for a shift in education, prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development. He highlights how schools often neglect fostering positive student-adult relationships, which are... by Parenting Understood

23 min listen

Ep. 75 [Revisited] - Correlates and Consequences of Human Connection: A Conversation with Dr. Marc Brackett and Dr. Niobe Way: In this episode, we are joined by Drs Marc Brackett and Niobe Way to discuss the importance of human connection for children, teenagers, and adults. We talk about the significance of supportive relationships for healthy social emotional development,... by Parenting Understood

42 min listen

Ep. 118 - Dialectical behavioral therapy: What it is and what it can teach us about interacting with our children: In this episode we speak with Dr. Keegan Tangeman about the use of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to support children and adults in overcoming difficult thoughts and behaviors. We speak about the use of this type of therapy in general, as well... by Parenting Understood

26 min listen

Ep. 70 [Revisited] - Motherhood in America with Jessica Grose: We are thrilled to be joined in our first episode of the New Year by Jessica Grose. Jessica is an opinion writer at The New York Times who writes a popular newsletter on parenting. Jessica was the founding editor of Lenny, the email... by Parenting Understood

29 min listen

Ep. 117 - Doing it all with Dr. Whitney Casares: In this episode, Dr. Whitney discusses her book "Doing It All: Stop Over-Functioning and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be." She addresses the challenges faced by mothers who feel overwhelmed and pulled in multiple directions, offering... by Parenting Understood

26 min listen

Ep. 116 - What are key elements of early literacy: A conversation with Professor Susan Neuman: In this episode, we are joined by Professor Susan Neuman to explore early literacy and how parents can best support their young children. Susan emphasizes the importance of understanding the science of reading and highlights key skills that contribute... by Parenting Understood

21 min listen

Ep: 115 Building Resilience over Resumes: In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Richard Weissbourd to speak about achievement pressure. We discuss how parents can be mindful of the messages they send and how to prioritize children’s well-being over external validation. Dr. Weissbourd speaks... by Parenting Understood

32 min listen

Ep. 94 [Revisited] - How to Create a Safe, Loving, Nurturing, and Responsive Environment from Toddler To Teen with Dr. Jeanne Donaldson: In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Dr. Jeanne Donaldson to speak with her on the topic of behavior basics and creating a foundation of a warm, loving, safe, nurturing environment in our homes. We take on a variety of topics including... by Parenting Understood

68 min listen

Ep. 105 [Revisited] - Gender, Emotion and Perfectionism: A conversation with Lisa Damour: In this episode, we speak with Dr. Damour about the emotional lives of teenagers. We pay especial attention to the pressures that both genders feel yet how those may be manifested differently across genders, at times. Dr. Damour unpacks parent-child... by Parenting Understood

30 min listen

Ep. 114. - How to be heard by your young child: In this brief episode, Michelle and I discuss techniques to support young children in their listening. This is our last episode of the year as we take a month break. During our break, we will be re-airing episodes on selective eating, the emotional... by Parenting Understood

16 min listen

Ep. 113 - Supporting Your Child as Social & Academic Challenges Emerge: In this episode, we discuss with Chloe Massey, Cooper Education Team Parenting Expert and Doctoral Candidate- parenting, teaching, and learning challenges. We dig into some of the behavioral, social, and academic challenges that might surface around... by Parenting Understood

27 min listen

Ep. 112 - Raising Good Humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman: In this episode we speak with Dr. Aliza Pressman about her new book, The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans. Aliza outlines what those five science backed principles are, and what they look like in parenting. We... by Parenting Understood

33 min listen

Ep. 33 [Revisited] - Finding your “Unicorn Space” with Eve Rodsky: As we head into the holiday season, we are re-airing our interview with Eve Rodsky, a mom of 3, an attorney, an activist, and NY Times Best Seller Author of “Fair Play” and “Find Your Unicorn Space.” In this episode, we discuss what “Unicorn... by Parenting Understood

31 min listen

Ep. 111 - Childhood anxiety: the whats, whys and hows: In this episode, we have a slightly different format, as we bring my class to the podcast. Michelle guest lectures on anxiety in childhood. She outlines what childhood anxiety is, how it manifests, and ways to support children experiencing anxiety.... by Parenting Understood

40 min listen

Ep. 110 - How is a toy made: A conversation with the product development team at Fisher Price: In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by members of the Fisher Price development team. We discuss the research and development that goes into the making of a toy. As we learn, it takes a lot to get a toy to completion! We also talk about the... by Parenting Understood

32 min listen

Ep. 109 - When recess is used as punishment: A follow up: In this episode, we follow up from episode 106 where we discussed a situation in which recess was taken away from a kindergarten class in response to the behavior of a few children. We speak about the importance of caregiver-school communication to... by Parenting Understood

22 min listen

Ep. 108 - Re-writing Our Narratives: The Role of Therapy in Breaking Cycles of Trauma: In this episode, we speak with Duygu Balan about intergenerational trauma, and ways to break the cycle. Duygu discusses how the therapeutic relationship can support one in rewriting one’s narrative in a healthy manner. We also speak about how... by Parenting Understood

18 min listen

Ep. 107 - Windows and Mirrors: Supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Play: In this episode, we discuss with Dr Heather Woodley, the roles of play and toys in teaching children about diversity, equity and inclusion. Heather outlines how toys and children’s programming can act as both windows and mirrors for children -... by Parenting Understood

23 min listen

Ep. 106 - When recess time is used as punishment: In this episode, we discuss a situation in which kindergarten children were denied recess time as a consequence of a few children. We talk about what taking away recess time can mean for young children, as well as the implications of relying on... by Parenting Understood

24 min listen

Ep. 105 - Gender, Emotion and Perfectionism: A conversation with Lisa Damour: In this episode, we speak with Dr. Damour about the emotional lives of teenagers. We pay especial attention to the pressures that both genders feel yet how those may be manifested differently across genders, at times. Dr. Damour unpacks parent-child... by Parenting Understood

30 min listen

Ep. 20 [Revisited] - Making Parental Decisions through Data with Professor Emily Oster: We are thrilled to be re-airing our episode with Emily Oster on making parenting decisions through data. Emily is a Professor of Economics at Brown University and the author of Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Firm. She holds a PhD in... by Parenting Understood

28 min listen

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