Aliza Pressman

Raising Good Humans

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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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Ep 92: Renowned Adolescent Health Expert Dr. Ken Ginsburg on How Teenagers Thrive 23.04.2021 50:39

How teens are doing, how parents are helping and when to worry with Dr. Ken Ginsburg. 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.draxe.com www. Pipettebaby.com for 30% off your order with code humans www. Beekeepersnaturals.com/HUMANS for your FREE two-week supp...

Ep 91: "The Toddler Whisperer", Dr. Tovah Klein, Talks Siblings 16.04.2021 41:25

Professor, psychologist and best selling author, Dr. Tovah Klein and Dr. Aliza talk about sibling transitions, sibling conflicts and sibling relationships. www.athleticgreens.com/HUMANS to get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. www.talkspace.com with code HUMANS for $100 off your first month. www.policygenius.com to explore your insurance options, where you could...

Ep 90: Entitled Kids, Whining and Other Listener Q and A 09.04.2021 23:31

Dr. Aliza answers listener questions www. WithAgency.com/HUMANS for a free 30-day trial, just pay $4.95 for shipping and handling www. BeekeepersNaturals.com/HUMANS for your FREE two-week supply of B.Immune Propolis Throat Spray, you just pay $5 for shipping www. AncientNutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first Ancient Nutrition purchase. If you're looking to revitalize your joints,...

How to Talk With Children About the Holocaust 08.04.2021 56:23

Jennifer Garner and Dr. Aliza Pressman talking about how to talk to kids and teens about atrocities in developmentally appropriate ways. This episode is in honor of Yom Hashoa, Holocaust Memorial Day. Show Notes: Educational Resources https://www.yadvashem.org I Never Saw Another Butterfly https://www.amazon.com/Never-Saw-Another-Butterfly-Concentration/dp/0805210156 Number The Stars ...

Ep 88: The Addiction Inoculation with Best-Selling Author and Educator Jessica Lahey. 02.04.2021 55:46

This episode talks about what parents can do to raise kids with healthy attitudes and behaviors when it comes to substances. www. Pipettebaby.com for 30% off with code HUMANS www. AncientNutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your purchase; or to revitalize your joints, skin and hair, use code HUMANS for 20% off at store.draxe.com And find your next discovery at www. Jane.com/HUMANS Sho...

Ep 87: A Conversation With Cleo Wade: Shame Antibodies, Curiosity and What the Road Said. 26.03.2021 43:55

Cleo Wade, Poet, Author, Activist and Mom shares her first children's book What The Road Said and her year birthing a baby and a book amidst a pandemic. www. StrykeClub.com with code GOOD to get 15% off your order www. AthleticGreens.com/HUMANS to get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free travel packs today And visit www. Jane.com/HUMANS to find your next discovery Show Notes: www.cle...

Ep 86: A Different Approach to Eating with Dr. Will Cole 19.03.2021 59:30

Top functional medicine Dr. Will Cole discusses healthy eating habits for the family. Visit www. PolicyGenius.com to find your best rate on life insurance. www. SkoutsHonor.com/HUMANS for 20% off your order. www. AncientNutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your purchase; or to revitalize your joints, skin and hair, use code HUMANS for 20% off at store.draxe.com And find your next fashion...

Ep 85: Professor Emily Oster Giving Data Based Guidance For Parents: School Opening, Vaccines, and What To Do. 12.03.2021 44:10

One of the countries leading health economists and best selling author, Professor Emily Oster, answers the hard questions on school opening, which vaccine to take and whether pregnant women should vaccinate. Show notes: https://emilyoster.net www. StrykeClub.com with code GOOD for 15% off your purchase. www. AncientNutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first Ancient Nutrition purchas...

Ep 84: How To Talk To Middle Schoolers About Thorny Topics 05.03.2021 52:12

Author and educator Michele Icard walks through how to have essential conversations such as consent, reputations, hygiene, porn, and dating... www. NativeDeo.com/HUMANS for 20% off your first order www. AthleticGreens.com/HUMANS to get your Free supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free travel packs today www. Pipettebaby.com with code HUMANS for 30% off And find your next fashion discovery at www. Jane.c...

Ep 83: 7 character strengths to raise “Thrivers” Dr. Michele Borba 26.02.2021 1:04:09

Dr. Michele Borba goes over the what and how of these 7 teachable strengths most closely linked with resilience: self confidence. empathy. self regulation, Integrity, curiosity, perseverance and optimism. www. Ritual.com/HUMANS for 10% off your first 3 months www. AncientNutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first purchase. Or to revitalize your joints, skin and hair, use code HUMANS f...

Ep 82: The Porn Episode: Protecting and Preparing Kids 19.02.2021 50:38

What to say, how to say it and what to do if you kid is exposed. www. SkoutsHonor.com/HUMANS for 20% off your order www. AncientNutrition.com and use code HUMANS for 20% off your first purchase Visit www. Jane.com/HUMANS to find your next discovery And visit www. PolicyGenius.com to find your ideal insurance rate. Show Notes: www.protectyoungminds.org Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Poli...

Ep 81: Discipline Q and A with Dr. Aliza 12.02.2021 32:42

5 follow up questions about discipline with Dr. Aliza www. AthleticGreens.com/HUMANS to get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free travel packs today www. StrykeClub.com with code GOOD for 15% off your purchase And find your next discovery at www. Jane.com/HUMANS Show Notes: Ep 49: Everything You Need To Know About Discipline with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Produced by Dear Media See Priv...

Ep 80: Puberty: How to Talk About it And What to Say 05.02.2021 1:22:48

We are talking about girls and boys and puberty with Dynamo Girl Founder and puberty educator Vanessa Kroll Bennett. Show Notes: Uncertain Parenting Newsletter Big Mouth https://www.netflix.com/title/80117038 Dynamo Girls https://www.dynamogirl.com/who-we-are/ www. AncientNutrition.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first purchase www.store.draxe.com to revitalize your joints, skin an...

Ep 79: Goldilocks Parenting: How to Shape Executive Function Skills Through Caregiving with Distinguished Professor, Dr. Stephanie Carlson 29.01.2021 59:58

One of the most influential researchers of developmental science, Dr. Stephanie Carlson, talks about the power of autonomy supportive parenting in shaping a child’s ability to think, act, and feel in accord with their goals, to delay gratification and to have more self regulation. We discuss this from early infancy through adolescence. www. Ritual.com/HUMANS to get 10% off your first 3 months...

Ep 78: The Key to Kindergarten Admissions + Listener Q and A 22.01.2021 1:01:28

One of LA’s top private school consultants talks about the process of applying to kindergarten from choosing the right school to testing and interviews. Plus Dr. Aliza answers listener questions. www. Jane.com/HUMANS to find your next discovery Check out Notes from the Backpack wherever you listen to podcasts, or at www.notesfromthebackpack.com And visit www. PolicyGenius.com where you could s...

Ep 77: Dr. Dan Siegel Talks About The Stories We Tell To Help Kids Make Sense of Their Experiences. 15.01.2021 40:08

A conversation with renowned child psychiatrist and best selling author Dr. Dan Siegel. How do we help our children make sense of what is happening in the world today, how do we understand compassion while still holding ourselves and others accountable and how do we maintain hope? Show notes: drdansiegel.com Visit www. BlueBearProtection.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first purchase. C...

Ep 76: Executive Function Skills Are The Air Traffic Control System of The Brain with Professor Phil Zelazo 08.01.2021 46:25

Renowned developmental psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist explains executive function skills (the conscious control of thought, action and emotion) and how parents can help kids grow these critical life skills. www. Ritual.com/HUMANS for 10% off your first 3 months. www. NativeDeo.com/HUMANS for 20% off your first order. and visit www. Jane.com/HUMANS to find your next discovery SHOW NO...

Ep 75: New Year’s Day Q and A with Ask Ronna’s Ronna Glickman and Dr. Aliza 01.01.2021 45:33

Comedy advice podcast Ask Ronna joins Dr. Aliza for listener Q and A. www. HumansNucalm.com for 50% off your 30-Day subscription. www. BlueBearProtection.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first purchase. and check out Notes from the Backpack wherever you listen to podcasts, or at www.notesfromthebackpack.com Show Notes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-ronna/id1483872464?i=100045...

Ep 74: Big Little Feelings Toddler Experts Are Talking Toddlers 25.12.2020 53:09

Big Little Feelings duo Kristin and Deena are answering listener questions about toddlers. Topics include power struggles, hitting, biting, time-outs, feelings, talking about death and bath time struggles. www. OseaMalibu.com/raisinggoodhumans for $10 off your first purchase of $50 or more. Free shipping on US orders of $75+ and free samples with every order. Visit Gemmist with code HUMANS20 fo...

Ep 73: Michael Ian Black is Expanding How We Understand Masculinity 18.12.2020 50:43

Author, Comedian, and director Michael Ian Black talks about his new book, A Better Man, A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son, masculinity and Christmas trees. www. Gemmist.com with code HUMANS20 at checkout to receive 20% off your shampoo & conditioner and free 2-day shipping. www. KiwiCo.com with code HUMANS for 50% off your first month plus Free shipping on ANY crate line And head to pe...

Ep 72: Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts talks about gun safety and the power of fighting like a mother. 11.12.2020 25:37

Dr. Aliza and Moms Demand Action founder, Shannon Watts talk about gun safety and the power of fighting like a mother. www. Glossier.com/Podcast/HUMANS to get 10% off your first order (certain exclusions apply) www. Purple.com/Humans10 for 10% off any order of $200 or more peanut.app.link/raisinggoodhumans or search Peanut in your app store today Show Notes: https://momsdemandaction.org/ Pr...

Ep 71: Positive Psychology NOT Toxic Positivity with Dr. Sasha Heinz 04.12.2020 1:00:00

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Ep 70: Dr. Aliza with Michael Bosstick and Lauryn Evarts Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential Podcast 27.11.2020 37:01

Raising Good Humans and The Skinny Confidential talk about when becoming new parents, parenting styles, the mother body and other reflections on the birth of parenthood. www.oseamalibu.com/raisinggoodhumans for $10 off your first purchase of $50 or more. Free shipping for US orders of $75+, and free samples with every order. www.vistaprint.com/humans to get started on your unregiftable gift tod...

Ep 69: 10 Listener Q and A's with Dr. Aliza 20.11.2020 1:07:36

In this solo episode Dr. Aliza answers listener questions. www. Vistaprint.com/HUMANS to get started on your unregiftable gift! www. OseaMalibu.com/RAISINGGOODHUMANS for $10 off your first purchase of $50 or more, Free shipping for US orders of $75+ and free samples with every order. Visit Gemmist and use code HUMANS20 to get 20% off your order plus free 2-day shipping. Head to peanut.app.link/...

Ep 68: Unpacking gender, and sexuality with Dr. Nia Heard- Garris and Dr. Nevin Heard 13.11.2020 1:10:34

Straight parents have gay kids too, so if you don’t think talking about gender, sexuality and family structure is important in general (which I do)— think about this: What if your child misinterpreted your silence for disapproval? What if they found themselves stuck between who they are and who they think you can love? And if you are of a certain age for example (me!), a lot of the language around...