Jillian Best Adler

Connecting the Dots: Not Just Another Parenting Podcast

Kids EN ↓ 33 episodes

This is not parenting advice.  This is my well-informed parenting perspective.   A little bit autobiographical, a little bit cultural reflection, a whole lot of talking about parenting and its role in creating social change. 

Author

Jillian Best Adler

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

May 5, 2026

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Episodes

Interview with Lisa 11.04.2023

In this episode, you'll hear me in conversation with my friend, Lisa Browne, an early childhood educator, activist, and mom of two beautiful Black boys.   We discuss the creative burst that happened for both of us as we became parents, the complexity of raising children to be aware of race and racism,  and the amazing projects that Lisa is doing that build justice and community. Learn more ab...

Change Yourself, Change Your Parenting 04.04.2023

In this episode, I share some of the things I've learned that have helped me change myself, which in turn changes my parenting, which then helps my kids.  I offer this as an alternative to attempting to change your children's behavior as a way of making parenting easier. The resources that I reference are: KC Davis How To Keep House While Drowning  https://www.strugglecare.com/book Trici...

Yes Environment and Values-Based Rules 04.04.2023

In this episode, I offer a glimpse into how I manage my energy so that my focus can be on the values that really matter to me: kindness, respecting boundaries, and seeing the humanity in others.

Why Do We Build on Shaky Foundations? 04.04.2023

This episode offers a meandering analysis of the title question  "Why Do We Build on Shaky Foundations?"  We're all busy and stressed, but we're all still striving for growth, whether it be the scope of a project, financial gain, or personal satisfaction.  Why?  What or who made us like this?

Interview with Breonna 27.03.2023

In this inaugural interview, I’m speaking with my life-long friend, Breonna, about parenting.   Breonna is an educator who downshifted her career in order to be more present with her family as she adjusts to life as a parent.  Listen in to hear us explore themes related to cultural identity, parent vs/and professional identity, seeking wholeness, co-parenting, and savoring sleep.

You are not failing 24.03.2023

A love letter to parents of young children Resources mentioned: Sonya Renee Taylor https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/ Dr. Becky https://www.goodinside.com/ Tricia Hersey https://thenapministry.com/ Nedra Tawwab https://www.nedratawwab.com/ Prentis Hemphill  https://prentishemphill.com/

I am the Thermostat 24.03.2023

In this episode, I share how I turned a professional skill into one of my most valuable parenting tools.  It's a simple perspective shift that any person can use, but that parents of young children may find especially valuable! Resources mentioned: Powerful Interactions https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/books/powerful-interactions-2 Coaching with Powerful Interactions   https://www.naeyc.o...

Somewhere All Bright and New Introduction 24.03.2023

In this episode, you'll hear an introduction to this new podcast, which seeks to offer parenting insights, not advice, to help listeners rethink the role of parenting in creating social change.

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