Out Here With Kids

Parenting in public can be stressful, especially when parents feel judged instead of supported. In this episode of Out Here With Kids, Nancy Weaver explores parenting stress, bystander support, empathy, and simple ways to support parents in difficult public moments. Nancy challenges us to rethink how we respond when we see a parent struggling. Instead of asking, “Is it bad enough to intervene?” wh...

Modern parenting, psychology, neuroscience, and child development all point to the same conclusion: helping children build autonomy is one of the most powerful ways to support their mental health, brain health, emotional regulation, and long-term safety. In this episode of Out Here With Kids, Support Over Silence explores how self-determination theory can reshape our parenting mindset through posi...

What if one small act of kindness could improve someone else's day, and your own brain health too? In this episode of Out Here With Kids, Dr. Nancy Weaver explores the neurobiology of kindness and why everyday moments of connection matter more than we realize. From helping a parent whose hands are full to simply greeting a stranger, she explains how these interactions calm our nervous system,...

Why do kids kick airplane seats, melt down in public, or seem to ignore parents? In this episode, child psychology expert Dr. Nancy Weaver explains how neurobiology, emotional regulation, and modern parenting reveal why yelling doesn't stop challenging child behavior. Ever been on a flight with a child kicking the seat in front of them? Or watched a family struggle through a public meltdown a...

Why does it matter when kids order their own food, count out change, or struggle through small public moments on their own? In this episode of Out Here With Kids, Dr. Nancy Weaver explores the science behind autonomy, competence, and belonging: 3 core psychological needs that shape children’s motivation, resilience, and long-term development. Drawing from Self-Determination Theory and child develo...

What actually helps kids grow when they make mistakes, especially in high-pressure moments like youth sports? This episode invites a shift: from reacting in the moment to leading with empathy, connection, conscious parenting, and care.  In this week’s Out Here With Kids, Dr. Nancy Weaver talks about parents’ emotional responses on the sidelines and how those shape a child’s confidence, learning, a...

Rethink parenting! Dr. Nancy L. Weaver uses neuroscience & child psychology to offer modern parenting tips for better child development and mental health, for both parents and kids. In this episode of Out Here With Kids, Dr. Weaver, founder of Support Over Silence, takes a closer look at punishment, parenting, and the science of how children really develop. Drawing from child psychology and ne...

Watching a parent struggle in public can feel awkward, but knowing how to respond makes all the difference. In this episode of Out Here With Kids , Dr. Nancy L. Weaver dives into parenting challenges in public, why bystanders hesitate to step in, and how simple acts of support can create meaningful connections. Through real-life stories, including helping a mom at the airport with her stroller, Dr...

Ever feel like you are trying to be the perfect parent and still falling short? In this episode of Out Here With Kids , Dr. Nancy L. Weaver talks about why perfection is not the goal in parenting and how learning to repair mistakes builds stronger connections with your kids. Through personal stories, including a memorable moment with flannel pajamas and ducks, she explains how children’s developin...

Ever notice how parenting can feel like you are constantly performing? In this episode of Out Here With Kids , Dr. Nancy L. Weaver talks about parent performing—those moments when we search for the perfect response, follow all the rules, or try to be the “right” parent—and how it can get in the way of real connection with our kids. Through stories from an ice cream shop and everyday life, Dr. Weav...

Ever watched a child meltdown in public and wondered how to stay calm? 😰 In this episode of Out Here With Kids , Nancy Weaver shows how a single calm adult can break the cycle of stress using the science of co-regulation. Learn why parents who act as emotional “thermostats” (not thermometers) help children self-soothe, reduce anxiety, and build long-term resilience. From holiday travel chaos to e...