Aliza Pressman

Raising Good Humans

Kids EN ↓ 409 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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Ep 33: The New Coronavirus and Kids: an Immunologist, a Pediatrician and a Psychologist weigh in. 13.03.2020 54:59

We are talking about the new Coronavirus from the different perspectives of immunology, pediatrics and mental health. GoMacro.com with code HUMANS for 30% off plus FREE SHIPPING OseaMalibu.com/GoodHumans for $10 off your first purchase of $50 or more, Free shipping for US orders of $75+, and free samples with every order! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

Ep 32: Real time Q and A with mom of 3 young boys and founder of This Is About Humanity, Zoe Winkler Reinis. 06.03.2020 51:36

Dr. Aliza talks through parenting challenges and concerns with mother of three boys. Talking through throwing up for attention, car seats tantrums, anxiety and temperament. LittleJamesClothing.com with code RGH20 for 20% off your order! 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 a...

Ep 31: How to talk to kids about race, gender and other taboo topics 28.02.2020 46:28

Dr Aliza learns about teaching tolerance with educator Liz Kleinrock Bombas.com/HUMANS for 20% off your first purchase GoMacro.com with Promo Code HUMANS for 30% off plus free shipping for a limited time LittleJamesClothing.com with Promo Code RGH20 for 20% off your order Show notes IG @teachandtransform Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Ep 30: Anxiety and Children: what it looks like, how to respond and when to worry 21.02.2020 1:01:17

Dr. Meena Dasari, renowned Clinical Pychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and Assistant Professor at NYU School of Medicine, speaks with Dr. Aliza about kids and anxiety. To find support Www.adaa.org Www.abct.org Activities for kids: Www.gozen.com Workbooks: Ad·www.amazon.com/What to do when you worry too much | Amazon Official Site Amazon.com › What-When-Mistak...What...

Ep 29: What to think about before we post and talk about our kids online with law Professor Leah Plunkett 14.02.2020 33:22

We spend time making sure our children know about digital safety while sometimes forgetting to check on our own behavior. Law Professor Leah Plunkett shares helpful guidelines and insight into our own digital safety and how to make the informed decisions before we post. Plus Dr. Aliza answers listener questions. Go Macro: Promo Code HUMANS for 30% and Free Shipping for a limited time Produced by...

Ep 28: Rewiring your brain through mindfulness and self compassion can change how you parent with Dr. Shauna Shapiro 07.02.2020 55:16

Author, Clinical Psychologist and world renowned mindfulness Dr. Shauna Shapiro talks about the golden nuggets from her new book, Good Morning I Love You: mindfulness + self compassion. Practices to to rewire your brain for calm, clarity + joy. Shauna’s new book now number one on amazon in Mindfulness: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Morning-Love-You-Self-Compassion/dp/1683643437/ref=nodl_ HelloNoemi...

Ep 27: Puberty: Continuing the conversation about talking with boys 31.01.2020 53:11

Keeping a kid healthy during and through puberty is about keeping a child informed and prepared. Kids are ready before parents are ready so today we get prepared for these conversations with pediatrician and New York Times best selling author Dr. Cara Natterson . Show notes: Books by Cara Natterson, MD https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Boys-Science-Behind-Raising/dp/1984819038/ref=nodl_ https...

Ep 26: Raising children with special needs with Priscilla Gilman, author of The Anti Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy. 24.01.2020 58:55

As a college professor turned advocate and educator, Priscilla Gilman gives a personal and inspiring account of her experience raising a special needs child, with practical and thoughtful takeaways for parents of all kinds of children. Links: The Anti Romantic Child https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Romantic-Child-Story-Unexpected-Joy-ebook/dp/B004JN1D64/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+anti+romantic+child&qi...

Ep 25: Boys and sex (and porn…and masturbation…) with Peggy Orenstein 17.01.2020 48:08

A conversation with NY Times bestselling author Peggy Orenstein about boys, sex, porn, masturbation and coming of age in the era of #metoo Visit hellonoemie.com/humans for $50 off your first order! 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 podcastcho...

Ep 24: Dr. Dan Siegel and the most powerful influence on your child’s developing brain. 10.01.2020 1:06:53

Dr. Dan Siegel talks with Dr. Aliza about attachment strategies and his new book “The Power of Showing Up: how parental presence shapes who our kids become and how their brains get wired. PolicyGenius.com to find your best price on insurance Show note links: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Showing-Up-Parental-Presence/dp/1524797715/ref=nodl_ Www.drdansiegel.com Produced by Dear Media See Privacy P...

Ep 23: Lying in Early Childhood 20.12.2019 29:35

Professor Gail Heyman talks with Dr. Aliza about how children learn to lie. Plus, listener Q and A. Four Sigmatic for 15% off your order Find your ideal insurance at Policy Genius 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/adchoic...

Ep 22: Listener Q and A with Dr. Aliza 13.12.2019 29:12

Dr. Aliza answers listener questions about perfectionism, being a "sore loser", pacifiers, grandparents and more. https://www.foursigmatic.com/humans for 15% off your order https://www. Vistaprint.com Promo Code: HUMANS for up to 50% off your purchase (offer expires Jan 5th) Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Ep 21: Siblings: Rivalry, fairness, new sibling, and taking sides, with Dr. Joshua Sparrow 06.12.2019 59:17

A conversation about all things siblings with Dr. Joshua Sparrow of Brazelton Touchpoints Center, Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital https://www. Vistaprint.com Promo Code: HUMANS for up to 50% off your purchase (offer expires Jan 5th) https://www. Rothys.com/humans in time for the holidays Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Ep 20: Drew Barrymore and Dr Aliza Pressman and the holiday episode: is Santa real, weird elf on the shelf issues, making meaningful traditions, and holiday feelings. 29.11.2019 45:46

Drew Barrymore thinks about the holidays, the pressure and the meaning. Also we are tackling some of the inevitable questions that come up during the holiday season, from making meaning, underplaying materialism, enjoying rituals, and what to say to our children about Santa. https://www.vistaprint.com Promo Code: Humans50 Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

Ep 19: Husband and Wife (and parents of 3), Mark Feuerstein and Dana Klein having a “Session”. 22.11.2019 45:19

Actor Mark Feuerstein and writer Dana Klein bring up parenting questions from toddler hair pulling to tween anxiety and trashy tv. https://www.foursigmatic.com/humans for 15% off your order! 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.co...

Ep 18: Parenting is not Paint by numbers: Boundaries and Discipline with Dr. Joshua Sparrow 15.11.2019 45:12

A conversation about the importance of discipline in the context of a loving parent-child relationship and practical applications from listener q and a. Dr. Joshua Sparrow is a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Executive Director of The Brazelton Institute at Boston Children’s Hospital, Associate Professor at Harvard School of Medicine, and author of many beautiful books on child development. ...

Ep 17: Transition from childhood to teen, contending with adult authority and all the other goodies that come with raising teenagers with new York Times Bestselling Author, psychologist Lisa Damour, PhD. 08.11.2019 49:34

Dr. Lisa Damour talks with Dr. Aliza about guiding teen girls into their transition from childhood and guiding parents about some of the trickiest moments. This is a golden 9 step guide to managing a meltdown Shop for your pair of Rothy's today! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Ep 16: Every Mother Counts with Christy Turlington Burns 01.11.2019 1:04:08

A conversation about maternal health with public health activist Christy Turlington Burns plus listener q and A. www.foursigmatic.com/humans for 15% off your order! 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/adchoices

Ep 15: Mindful Discipline: Shame doesn’t work, with Dr. Shauna Shapiro. 25.10.2019 50:40

Mindfulness expert, professor and psychologist Dr. Shauna Shapiro walks through mindfulness practices and the five tenants of mindful discipline. Plus, Dr. Aliza answers listener questions about tweens, crib crawlers and how to talk about death. Four Sigmatic - for 15% off your order with code HUMANS!!! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Ep 14: Helping your baby sleep: crying, napping, pacifiers and sleep training with Dr. Aliza’s seedlingsgroup co-founder, Dr. Bronwyn Charlton; plus the difference between shame and guilt, praise junkies and productive criticism! 18.10.2019 50:04

Answers to real parent questions on effective praise, productive criticism and more...and extra time answering infant sleep questions with my seedlings group co-founder Dr. Bronwyn Charlton. Click Here to explore your new favorite shoes from Rothy's!!! 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-...

Ep 13: From video games to porn: Dr. Aliza talks boys with Raising Cain author Dr. Michael Thompson. 11.10.2019 42:55

New York Times best selling author of Raising Cain Dr. Michael Thomas talks about raising boys, and addresses the unique experience of raising emotionally intelligent boys. 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/adchoices

Ep 12: Escaping the self-esteem trap with Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath 04.10.2019 41:45

Dr. Aliza speaks with Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath -author, professor, buddhist psychologist, and Jungian psychoanalyst- about the accidental trappings of trying to build self-esteem through praise, the importance of failure, and helping parents find the balance between support and coddling. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Ep 11: Discipline, Boundaries, "Snowplow Parenting", and Over scheduling: A discussion with Mom Molly Sims 27.09.2019 22:24

Dr. Aliza talks with Actress, Model and Author Molly Sims about relatable parenting challenges with her 3 kids from tot to school age; plus a talk about discipline. 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/adchoices

Ep 10: Dr. Aliza answers listener questions about conflicts with friends, preschool grooming battles and toddler tantrums plus a conversation with actress Emily Mortimer 20.09.2019 41:58

Emily MORTIMER talks about her own parenting, what she feels great about and what she has messed up; also, how to help kids manage conflicts with friends and listener Q & A 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/adchoices

Ep 9: Girl friendships: bullies, best friends and true friends 13.09.2019 34:58

A conversation with New York Times Bestselling author Rachel Simmons about helping girls cultivate healthy friendships and spot the unhealthy ones. Produced by Dear MediaSee 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/adchoices