Aliza Pressman

Raising Good Humans

Kids EN ↓ 393 episodes

As a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not having all the answers? Well, that's what I'm here for. I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, NYT bestselling author of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans , Associate Clinical Professor, and Co-Founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. And I'm a mom... trying to raise good humans myself, so I'm in this with you! In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) with both experts and parents to shar...

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S2 Ep 68: Teen Party Culture Q&A with Dr. Dolly Klock 08.07.2022 44:56

We're answering your questions today! Join me in conversation with Dr. Dolly Klock, MD, a Board Certified Family Physician. We discuss teen drinking, prescription drugs, vaping, weed, Life360, and whether it's safe to supervise. Support the sponsors that keep the show free! Zocdoc: www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and download the app for FREE Faherty: www.fahertybrand.com/HUMANS20 for 20% off Produced by De...

BONUS: S2 Ep 67: Quick Practices to Grow Your Gratitude Muscle 04.07.2022 20:42

Feeling ungrateful? Feeling like your kids seem ungrateful? Cultivate gratitude in others by being grateful yourself using these tips and a short gratitude practice. Enjoy! Stir: Stir is the app designed for parents who just happen to be single. Download Stir or tell your single friends to try it out! Caraway: Visit www.carawayhome.com/humans for 10% off Shopify: Go to www.shopify.com/humans for a...

S2 Ep 66: The Vagina Whisperer with Dr. Sara Reardon 01.07.2022 39:41

Is pelvic floor pain normal? Do I need to do kegels? Are we doing them correctly?! Join me in conversation with Dr. Sara Reardon, The Vagina Whisperer, about maintaining vaginal and pelvic floor health after birth and beyond. Follow Dr. Reardon's work at www.thevaginawhisperer.com or on Instagram @the.vagina.whisperer Stir: Stir is the app designed for parents who just happen to be single. Downloa...

S2 Ep 65: Fathers and Daughters with Educator Kimberly Wolf 24.06.2022 41:08

Research shows that fathers have, on average, become more involved in their children's lives in the last several generations. This has created so many new questions for fathers. Join me in conversation with educator Kimberly Wolf, author of Talk With Her, to discover new ways for dads to engage with their daughters and navigate questions of body confidence as well as dating after divorce. Beam www...

S2 Ep 64: How to Build a Parent Centered Nation With Dr. Dana Suskind 17.06.2022 43:31

How can we create a country that better serves parents? Join me in conversation with Dr. Dana Suskind. Sponsors Cozy Earth www.cozyearth.com code HUMANS Pair Eyewear: www.paireyewear.com/HUMANS KiwiCo www.kiwico.com code HUMANS That's It www.thatsitfruit.com/raisinggoodhumans Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

S2 Ep 63: Raising Kids Who Have A Sense of Autonomy with Stephanie M. Carlson 10.06.2022 41:31

Join me in conversation with one of the leading psychologists on executive function, Stephanie Carlson, to learn about raising self-reliant kids that still feel supported by their parents. Cozy Earth: 35% off sitewide at Cozy Earth with code HUMANS Zocdoc: www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and download the app for FREE Talkspace www.talkspace.com/humans Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

BONUS: S2 Ep 62: Getting Older Is a Beautiful Thing: 87 Year Old Business Legend Alan Patricof Shares His Secrets 07.06.2022 37:28

We're doing something a little different today. I'm interviewing Alan Patricof - He just wrote a book called No Red Lights: Reflections on Life. He is 87 years old, a true business legend, an eager mentor, fit as a fiddle, and an incredibly loving father and grandfather. If you Google him, you will be blown away. Let me know what you think of this one! Sponsors Wealthfront: wealthfront.com/Humans...

S2 Ep 61: The Brain on Cannabis — What You Need to Know 03.06.2022 42:24

Today, we're talking about cannabis. Join me in conversation with Dr. Rebecca Siegel about cannabis and brain health as well as the impact specifically on the adolescent brain. Sponsors Beam: shopbeam.com slashHUMANS Slumberkins: Use code HUMANS at checkout for 15% Off Your First Order at www. Slumberkins.com Camp Galileo: Go to GALILEO-CAMPS.COM and use the code FUNSUMMER2022 to get $100 off camp...

S2 Ep 60: The Building Block for Personality with Dr. Koraly Perez-Edgar 27.05.2022 52:30

Join me in conversation with Dr. Koraly Perez-Edgar. We discuss temperament, how it can determine the kids' social development, and the best ways to navigate it. Sponsors: Helix: Get 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/humans Splendid Spoon: go to SplendidSpoon.com/HUMANS for $50 off your first box. Slumberkins: Use code HUMANS at checkout for 15% Off Your...

S2 Ep 59: Why We Keep Secrets with Michael Slepian 20.05.2022 59:57

Is there something you're holding onto? Is it normal for kids to keep secrets? Parents? Join me in conversation with Michael Slepian, author of The Secret Life of Secrets, and discover the difference between secrets and privacy, why kids have secrets, and how it influences our parenting. https://michaelslepian.com/ Keepingsecrets.org Sponsors www.fahertybrand.com/HUMANS20 for 20% offwww.kiwico....

S2 Ep 58: The Power of Melancholy with NYTimes Bestselling Author Susan Cain 13.05.2022 48:55

This is for everyone out there with a kid who loves sad songs - and for the adults who love them too. What's the upside of melancholy? Join me in conversation with Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. Sponsored by Coterie: www.coterie.com/humans for 20% off and FREE...

S2 Ep 57: Raising Anti-Racist Children: Values & Practice with Britt Hawthorne 06.05.2022 43:21

You're gonna love this one - This is a very real conversation. Join me and Britt Hawthorne once again as we dive into values and real strategies for raising anti-racist children, including the positive changes we can make in our environments, the value of libraries, and more. Zocdoc: www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and download the app for FREE Wealthfront: wealthfront.com/Humans My Feels: EmotionalIntellig...

BONUS: S2 Ep 56: The Case for Summer Camp w/ Galileo CMO Annie Appel 02.05.2022 17:44

Join me in conversation with Galileo CMO Annie Appel. We explore whether camp can really encourage reflectiveness and a problem-solving mindset in children, and Galileo's awesome program which allows kids of any socioeconomic background to attend. At Camp Galileo, kids enjoy limitless creativity, innovation, and fun. Go to GALILEO-CAMPS.COM and use the code FUNSUMMER2022 to get $100 off camp. This...

S2 Ep 55: Having Tough Conversations About Race and Gender with Kids (And with Yourself) w/ Britt Hawthorne 29.04.2022 54:13

Join me in conversation with Britt Hawthorne - I get pretty real here and admit to some of my struggles as a cisgender White parent learning how to talk about gender and race without centering. Britt Hawthorne is an antiracist educator and author of the upcoming book, Raising Antiracist Children Practical Parenting Guide out June 2022. Helix Sleep: Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattr...

S2 Ep 54: The Pre-K Debate and How To Interpret Studies 22.04.2022 48:54

Join me with Professor Anna Johnson in conversation about a recent study sparking debate on whether or not to send our kids to pre-k, how we consume science, what science teaches us about parenting, and trends from observations of college freshmen. Faherty: www. Fahertybrand.com with code 'humans' for 20% off all of your new spring staples. KiwiCo: www. Kiwico.com with code HUMANS for 30% off your...

S2 Ep 53: A Mindfulness Meditation for Easier Interactions with Your Kids 20.04.2022 31:20

I love bonus episodes that allow us a little flexibility. Let's take a moment to reset mid-week. Use this rule-free meditation to center yourself after a tough moment, and find peace in the midst of chaos. Sponsored by Outer liveouter.com/HUMANS My Feels: EmotionalIntelligenceForKids.com code HUMANSWealthfront: wealthfront.com/Humans Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

S2 Ep 52: Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Andrea Elliot talks about Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City 15.04.2022 55:44

This week's episode is unique - I was so moved by this incredible book, Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City, that I invited author Andrea Elliott on to recount her experience of how a New York Times piece evolved into this astonishing book about poverty, code-switching, and the rejection of institutional comforts. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

S2 Ep 51: What’s the Deal with “Gentle Parenting”? with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson 08.04.2022 57:33

Join Dr. Tina Payne Bryson and Dr. Aliza Pressman in a discussion about making sense of the disconnect between “gentle parenting” and “limit setting” and how things get lost in translation. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

S2 Ep 50: When One Child Has Autism, What Happens with the Typically Developing Sibling? A Conversation with Shazi Visram 01.04.2022 48:47

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S2 Ep 49: The Most Powerful Parenting Tool in Your ToolKit with Dr. Shauna Shapiro 25.03.2022 1:02:06

Dr. Aliza sits down with Dr. Shauna Shapiro to discuss mindfulness tactics and using self-compassion to better connect with your children. www. Kiwico.com with code HUMANS for 30% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line. www. Papayareusables.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first order. www. Fahertybrand.com with code 'humans' for 20% off all of your new spring staples. An...

S2 Ep 48: Cultivating Inquiry in Kids: News Not Noise With Award Winning Journalist Jessica Yellin 18.03.2022 40:40

Jessica Yellin breaks down the process of learning about the world so kids can learn the news without the noise! www. LiveOuter.com/HUMANS for $300 off plus free shipping. www. Wanderingbear.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your order. www. Thirdlove.com/HUMANS for 20% off your first order. www. Prose.com/humans for 15% off your first order today. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at h...

S2 Ep 47: Perfectionism and Confidence with Dr. Michele Borba 11.03.2022 41:40

Raising confident kids and reducing perfectionism. www. Talkspace.com with promo code ' humans' for $100 off your first month. Go to www. Zocdoc.com/HUMANS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Show Notes: www.draliza.bulletin.com Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

S2 Ep 46: Bonus Episode: Live listener Q and A with Zoe Winkler Reinis, Mom of a 4, 6 and 10 Year Old (and Co-Founder of thisisabouthumanity.org) 07.03.2022 34:53

Today’s bonus episode is one listeners questions and challenges instead of a solo read of listener questions, we are having a conversation. Show Notes: this is about humanity.org Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

S2 Ep 45: How to Have Hard Conversations With Kids: The War in Ukraine 04.03.2022 35:28

With heavy hearts we have to get in front of the news and be straightforward with our kids about what is going on in the world. This episode covers how to have difficult conversations with kids, how to start them and how to support them. This is true for any difficult conversation but this particular episode centers around the war in Ukraine. This episode is not for kids it is for parents and car...

S2 Ep 44: Spiritual Junkie and Bestselling Author Gabby Bernstein 25.02.2022 49:37

Gabby Bernstien talks about her new book "Happy Days" and the spiritual side of parenting our children and ourselves. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code HUMANS at www.kiwico.com Find Lumineux on Amazon.com and get seven dollars off today. Get an additional 30% off your first subscription order with code HUMANS at www. OnceUponaFarmOrganics.com Show N...