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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Aliza Pressman

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Kids

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www.voicingchange.media

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

S2 Ep 17: Who Is Mothering Mom? A conversation with Dr. Suniya Luthar and Dr. Aliza Pressman. 24.09.2021

With research showing that children's well being rests on parental psychological health, Dr. Suniya Luthar speaks about how to care for the caregiver in meaningful ways that support resilience for everyone.    www. Gemmist.com with code RGH for 20% off your subscription plus free 2-day shipping. www. Sakara.com/RGH for 20% off your first order. www. Mzwallace.com/humans for 15% off your first purc...

S2 Ep 16: Why Is My Child in Charge? A Roadmap to End Power Struggles. 17.09.2021

A Roadmap to End Power Struggles, Increase Cooperation, and Find Joy in Parenting Young Children with Claire Lerner Director of Parenting Resources at Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families.   www. Kiwico.com with code HUMANS for 50% off your first month plus Free shipping on any crate line. www. Gemmist.com with code RGH for 20% off your subscription and free 2-day shi...

S2 Ep 15: New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Madeline Levine On Setting Our Kids Up For Resilience. 10.09.2021

Dr. Aliza in a conversation about preparing our kids to thrive in an uncertain and changing world.   www. MZWallace.com/humans for 15% off your first purchase www. Framebridge.com with code HUMANS to save an additional 15% off your first order. www. Talkspace.com with code HUMANS for $100 off your first month.   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

S2 Ep 14: Dr. Aliza is  Answering Listener Questions About Sleep and Kids Interrupting!  06.09.2021

Dr. Aliza is Answering Listener Questions About Sleep and Kids Interrupting!   www. Artifactuprising.com/raisinggoodhumans with code RAISINGGOODHUMANS15 for 15% off your order. www. Zocdoc.com/HUMANS to download the Zocdoc app and sign up for free. www. Uprisingfood.com/HUMANS  to get $10 off the starter bundle.   Produced by Dear Media  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

S2 Ep 13: The Sleep Doctor: How do you sleep train a baby, how do you sleep train a toddler and what happens to sleep training with older kids? 03.09.2021

Addressing plans, obstacles and science behind various “sleep training” methods. Dr. Jason Bronstein walks through the science and practice of getting your baby and toddler and child to sleep through the night.    www. Policygenius.com to find out how Policy Genius can save you money on your insurance policy today www. Sakara.com/RGH to save 20% on your first order www. Publicgoods.com/HUMANS for...

S2 Ep 12: How to Have a Healthy Transition From Summer Back to School With Child Psychiatrist Dr. Helen Egger 27.08.2021

Dr. Aliza and Renowned Child Psychiatrist Dr. Helen Egger talk transitions, rituals, routines, separation, when to worry, what to do about masks, screen time and more.     www. Publicgoods.com/HUMANS for $15 off your first order www. Gemmist.com with code RAISINGGOODHUMANS20 for 20% off your subscription and free 2-day shipping www. Eyejust.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first order   Show...

S2 Ep 11: Dr. Joshua Sparrow Talks Punishments, Consequences and Time-Outs. 20.08.2021

Renowned Child Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Sparrow Talks Punishments, Consequences and Time-outs From Tots To Teens.    www. Sakara.com/RGH for 20% off your first order. www. Kiwico.com/HUMANS to get your first month free on select crates. and visit Gemmist.com for 20% off your subscription plus free 2 day shipping with code RAISINGGOODHUMANS20 at checkout.   Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Discipl...

S2 Ep 10: How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes with Author Melinda Wenner Moyer 13.08.2021

Melinda Wenner Moyer is a contributing editor at Scientific American magazine and a regular contributor to The New York Times, Washington Post, and other national magazines and newspapers. She is a faculty member in the Science, Health & Environmental Reporting program at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is her first book.    www. Publicgoods.com/H...

S2 Ep 9: The Camp Episode From Dr. Michael Thompson Author of Homesick and Happy 06.08.2021

Whether you are debating picking up your child early, wondering if your child is ready to go to camp, planning for next summer or dealing with the transition back from sleep away camp, clinical psychologist and best selling author Dr. Michael Thompson gives guidance for all things sleep away camp!    www.ancientnutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your order. To revitalize your joints, skin...

S2 Ep 8: Listener Q and A With Dr. Aliza: Praise, Competitiveness and Family Code Words. 02.08.2021

Today's topics include praising beauty, discipline outside the house, competitive kids.    www.artifactuprising.com/raisinggoodhumans for 15% off your order, for a limited time. www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and download the zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor.   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

S2 Ep 7: Challenging Friendship Scenarios With Bestselling Author Rachel Simmons 30.07.2021

NYTimes bestselling author Rachel Simmons walks through friendship challenges and how to guide and support kids working through their complex social world.    Visit Gemmist for 20% off your shampoo, conditioner and styler smart subscription with free 2-day shipping. www.ancientnutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first Ancient Nutrition purchase. To revitalize your joints skin and hair,...

S2 Ep 6: Conscious Uncoupling and Conscious Fighting Within Coupling With Katherine Woodward Thomas 23.07.2021

Renowned couples therapist Katherine Woodward Smith talks about how to navigate co-parenting and even parenting within marriage when tension arises.    Visit Gemmist with code RAISINGGOODHUMANS at checkout for 20% off your subscription and free 2-day shipping www. KiwiCo.com/HUMANS to get your first month free on select crates www.ancientnutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your purchase. To...

S2 Ep 5: Covid 19 Vaccine and Kids/Teens With Physician and Public Health Expert Dr. Kristin Oliver. 16.07.2021

An expert clarifies the information and translates the real data about vaccines and kids.    www. Framebridge.com with code HUMANS for 15% off your first order www. Oseamalibu.com with code HUMANS for 10% off your first order And listen to StrollerCoaster! anywhere you get your podcasts   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

S2 Ep 4: Julianna Margulies Shares Her Experience Being Parented and How It Shaped Her Own Parenting 09.07.2021

A conversation with actress and author Julianna Margulies.   www. Policygenius.com to find your best price on life insurance www. Talkspace.com with the code HUMANS for $100 off your first month And listen to StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast, anywhere you listen to podcasts   Show Notes: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sunshine-Girl-Unexpected-Julianna-Margulies/dp/0525480250   Produced by Dear M...

S2 Ep 3: How to Decrease Yelling as a Discipline Strategy  05.07.2021

Dr. Aliza talks about why we yell, why it doesn't work long term, and how to be more intentional in our responses.  Visit www.gemmist.com  with code RAISINGGOODHUMANS at checkout for 20% off your subscription and free 2-day shipping. 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 abou...

S2 Ep 2: Poop Problems with Dr. Fredric Daum 02.07.2021

Stool withholding, soiling and encopresis with Pediatric specialist Dr. Fred Daum.   www.ancientnutrition.com  with code HUMANS for 20% off your first purchase. Or to revitalize your joints, skin and hair; use code HUMANS for 20% off at www.store.draxe.com  www.sakara.com/RGH  for 20% off your first order www.tonies.com  with code humans20 for 20% off your order www.stackedskincare.com/raisinggood...

S2 Ep 1: How To Take In Expert Parenting Advice 25.06.2021

Dr. Aliza introduces season 2 with overall parenting approaches to guide parents in how to process and consider "expert" parenting advice. We may be experts in the science, you are the expert in your child.    www. Kiwico.com/HUMANS to get your first month Free on select crates. www. Oseamalibu.com with code HUMANS for 10% off your first order. www.ancientnutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off...

Ep 100: Dr. Elisha Goldstein Talking Mindfulness and Concrete Ways to Manage Anxiety 18.06.2021

Psychologist, Author and Mindfulness Expert Dr. Elisha Goldstein merges fields to help families navigate the world of anxiety in both caregiver and child.    Visit Gemmist with code RAISINGGOODHUMANS for 20% off and free 2-day shipping. www.tonies.com with code humans20 for 20% off your order. www.withagency.com/humans for your free 30-day trial. And listen to StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast...

Ep 99: Tantrums Episode With Renowned and Compassionate Child Psychiatrist  Dr. Helen Egger 11.06.2021

What are Tantrums. what do they look like, what is typical and when should you worry? Renowned Child Psychiatrist Dr. Helen Egger talks us through tantrums, from tears to thrashing to head banging and breath holding.    www.ancientnutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your order. And to revitalize your joints, skin and hair use code HUMANS for 20% off at store.draxe.com  www.talkspace.com wit...

Ep 98: NYTimes Best Selling Author Julie Lythcott- Haims Talks About How To Raise An Adult and How To Be One! 04.06.2021

After her observations as Dean at Stanford, Julie Lythcott-Haimes tapped into the over-parenting culture and talks about raising our children and ourselves.    www.tonies.com with code humans20 for 20% off your order www.oseamalibu.com with code HUMANS for 10% off your first order www.hiyahealth.com/HUMANS for 50% off your first order www. Ancientnutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your fir...

Ep 97: Divorce and Separation When You Have Younger Children 28.05.2021

How to talk about separation and divorce when you have younger children and how to navigate co-parenting.    www. KiwiCo.com with code HUMANS for 30% off you first month plus Free shipping on any crate line www. Storyworth.com/humans for $10 off your first purchase www. Stackedskincare.com/raisinggoodhumans for 20% off your first purchase   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Ep 96: Postpartum Depression and The Transition To Parenthood with Dr. Catherine Monk 21.05.2021

Today's episode focuses on the prevalence, treatment and prevention of PPD as well as what are other ways of supporting the emotional time toward the end of pregnancy and during the mother's transition to parenthood.   www. Ancientnutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first purchase. And if you're looking to revitalize your joints, skin and hair, use code HUMANS for 20% off at store.drax...

Ep 95: Suicide Prevention with Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber, Professor and Founder-Director of the Columbia Lighthouse Project. 14.05.2021

An urgent episode empowering all parents, caregivers and practitioners to feel armed with information about suicide prevention with Dr. Kelly Posner talks about suicide prevention.    Show notes: Online: http://cssrs.columbia.edu/ Watch Our PSA Here   www. Ancientnutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first purchase. And if you're looking to revitalize your joints, skin and hair, use code...

Ep 94: The Real Attachment Science: What it is And What it is Not, with Legendary Professor Alan Sroufe 07.05.2021

Professor Alan Sroufe, conducted the longest running study of human psychological development, establishing the reasons why we each behave as we do and see the world as we do and is here with Dr. Aliza to translate this to for parents.    www. Pipettebaby.com for 30% off your order with code humans. www. Beekeepersnaturals.com/HUMANS for your FREE two-week supply of B.Immune Propolis Throat Spray....

Ep 93: A Mother’s Journey Into Attachment and How We Come To Be Who We Are 30.04.2021

A conversation with Author Bethany Saltman: What's really behind the science of attachment, why does it matter for our parenting and our children's development and what myths surround this often misunderstood foundation of human development?    www. Hiyahealth.com/HUMANS for 50% off your first order. www. KiwiCo.com with code HUMANS at checkout for 30# off your first month plus FREE shipping on an...

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