That's Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress

Send us Fan Mail Are you raising kids who can communicate confidently, make good decisions, and handle life's challenges without you stepping in? In this episode of That's Good Parenting , Dori Durbin talks with Gary Lundy, automotive sales leader, father, and founder of Whose Will Wins , about teaching children the communication skills, independence, and decision-making abilities they&a...

Send us Fan Mail When your teen is upset, pulling away, or facing a big decision… how do you help them feel understood while giving them room to grow? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting , Dori Durbin talks with teen and parent well-being coach, youth speaker, and podcast host Laura Ollinger about what teens wish you understood and how to support them without dismissing their feelings or taki...

Send us Fan Mail When the same parenting struggles keep happening over and over... how do you stop reacting in the moment and start changing the pattern? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting , Dori Durbin talks with parenting consultant, educator, author, and podcast host Sue Donnellan about stepping back from the daily parenting stress and looking at the bigger picture: the adult your child i...

Send us Fan Mail When the new school year "shine" has worn off and stuggles emerge... what can you expect from your student and school? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting , Dori Durbin talks with Tom Durbin, Superintendent of Hudson Area Schools (and Dori’s husband) about what families can do when school struggles begin showing up after the excitement of a new year wears off. With...

Send us Fan Mail Can cooking with your kids actually make mealtime less stressful? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting , Dori Durbin talks with Chef Dennis Littley , better known as Ask Chef Dennis, about taking some of the pressure out of family meals, helping kids feel comfortable in the kitchen, and turning everyday cooking into an opportunity for connection. Chef Dennis has spent decades...

Send us Fan Mail Can pursuing your own goals actually help your children? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting , Dori Durbin talks with Madison Friedman , founder of Elevated Minds Growth Center and a child and family development coach, about why parents do not have to choose between pursuing meaningful personal goals and raising children who feel loved, understood, and supported. Madison enco...

Send us Fan Mail Can play actually be a form of discipline? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting , Dori Durbin talks with Adriane Thompson , certified parent coach and founder of Raising Kids With Purpose, about how play can help parents connect with their children, support emotional regulation, teach important skills, and make difficult parenting moments feel a little lighter. Adriane works w...

Send us Fan Mail What if the parenting advice that works beautifully for one child simply isn’t what another child needs? In this solo episode of That’s Good Parenting , children's book illustrator, coach, and podcaster, Dori Durbin explores why hearing different parenting experts can be so valuable. Children aren’t identical. Even siblings raised in the same home can experience the world in...

Send us Fan Mail What if understanding why your child isn’t listening could make everyday parenting feel a little easier?   In this episode of That’s Good Parenting , Dori Durbin talks with Dr. Lindsay Emerson, clinical psychologist, mom of four, and founder of Parenting With Psychology, about how psychology can help parents feel more confident, reduce everyday power struggles, and respond to diff...

Send us Fan Mail What if your child isn’t being lazy or difficult…but is struggling with a brain skill that still needs to be taught? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting , Dori Durbin talks with Carrie Bonnett, veteran teacher and Executive Function coach, about the brain skills kids use to get important things done—and why understanding those skills can completely change the way adults respo...

Send us Fan Mail What if the parenting battle isn't really about your child? Every parent wants a peaceful home, yet many of us find ourselves having the same arguments over and over again. We tell ourselves that next time we'll stay calmer or respond differently and yet somehow we end up right back in the same cycle. What if the problem isn't the argument itself... but it was the p...

Send us Fan Mail What if your child doesn't need you to have all the answers? Parents often feel pressure to stay calm, fix problems quickly, and make sure nothing goes wrong. But what if the act of parents giving "the answers" all the time actually keeps our children from developing the skills themselves? In this conversation, parent coach and executive function specialist Alyssa S...

Send us Fan Mail Before your child's doctor says a single word, they've already noticed something important. It isn't your child's symptoms. It isn't your insurance. It's often whether you've already made up your mind. In this episode of That's Good Parenting , Dori Durbin chats with pediatric ENT surgeon Dr. Emily Boss to discuss one of the biggest challeng...

Send us Fan Mail Is Your Child's Self-Worth Tied to Achievement? What happens when a child's confidence depends on their performance? In this episode of That's Good Parenting , Dori Durbin sits down with Dr. Carla Caturia , elite mental performance coach, speaker, and founder of House of Rise, to explore how parents can help children build confidence without tying their worth to gra...

Send us Fan Mail Are You Accidentally Teaching Your Child That Everything Is an Emergency? In this episode of That's Good Parenting , Dori Durbin sits down with Angela Caldwell, MA, LMFT —licensed marriage and family therapist, professor, and Founder of the Caldwell Family Institute—to explore why so many families feel overwhelmed by conflict, anxiety, and everyday parenting challenges. Angel...

Send us Fan Mail Why does my child keep melting down, refusing to listen, or turning everyday routines into a battle ? In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin sits down with Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and founder of Confidently Momming, Melissa Schulz. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience working with children and families and her own experience pa...

Send us Fan Mail Every parent wants their child to be confident, resilient, independent, and happy. But how do we raise emotionally strong children without protecting them from the very experiences that help them grow? In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin and international speaker, certified coach in positive psychology and CBT-based methods, a lawyer, and the author of The E...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever brought home a new baby and wondered why no one prepared you for what comes next? In this episode, Dori Durbin chats with certified postpartum doula and founder of Lean On Me Westchester Doula, Jennifer Tawil, about one of the biggest transitions families experience: the postpartum season. Jennifer shares her personal journey from private investigator to postpartum d...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever reacted to your child and immediately thought, "SHOOT! I promised I'd never parent THIS way"? In this episode, Dori Durbin chats with parent coach, speaker, and Parent Toolbox founder Angie Weber to discuss why so many parents find themselves repeating patterns they never intended to pass on. Angie shares practical strategies for understanding emotiona...

Send us Fan Mail Words matter more than most parents realize. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting , Dori Durbin sits down with parenting educator, speaker, and author Jody Hill to explore how the everyday words parents use can shape a child’s confidence, identity, emotional resilience, and long-term self-worth. They discuss the hidden power behind common parenting phrases, why labels like “sh...

Send us Fan Mail Could some of the behaviors parents worry about most may not actually be “bad behavior” at all? It may be that they are signs that a child is overwhelmed, overstimulated, or struggling to process the world around them. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with author, advocate, and educator Jacki Edry about autism, sensory processing, neurodiversity, and the...

Send us Fan Mail Outdoor time doesn’t have to mean expensive gear, complicated adventures, or a full weekend camping trip. And, the smallest moments outside can make the biggest difference for our kids. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting , Dori Durbin talks with outdoor educator Scott Shepherd about how simple outdoor experiences help children build resilience, confidence, emotional regulati...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever reacted to your child in a way that surprised you? You meant to stay calm, but in the moment, something took over. In this episode Dori Durbin talks with Conscious Parenting Coach, Somatic Therapist,  Emily Hughes about why parents react instead of respond and how understanding their nervous system can help you stay calmer and more in control.  Parenting isn’t just a...

Send us Fan Mail When kids struggle with writing, parents often assume they just need more practice. But sometimes the real issue is something many families have never heard of: dysgraphia . In this episode of That’s Good Parenting , Dori Durbin talks with certified handwriting specialist Kelli Fetter , founder of Handwriting Solutions, about why writing can feel so difficult for some kids—even wh...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself standing in the closet eating cookies and wondering how parenting stress got the best of you . . . again? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with registered social worker Zoe Klein , who specializes in perinatal care, parenting support, and women’s health. Zoe shares what is really happening underneath everyday coping habits li...