Raising Good Humans

In this week's episode, we delve into some conversations that can be awkward if we're not prepared, including what to do when friends or relatives comment on our kids' changing bodies. We explore how commenting on our kids' bodies can affect their self-image, even when we don't intend to do so. Our guests Vanessa Kroll Bennett and Dr. Cara Natterson, hosts of The Puberty Podcast, bring their exper...

This week, we continue our conversation with Dr. Danielle Dick, digging deeper into the effects of smoking weed, vaping, and consuming edibles. Visit Carawayhome.com/HUMANS10 to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/RGH Daily Harvest: Go to DailyHarvest.com/humans to get up t...

In this insightful episode, we delve into a critical topic that concerns every parent and caregiver: preventing substance misuse in kids and teens. Join us as we sit down with the renowned expert, Dr. Danielle Dick, a leading researcher in the field of child and adolescent development, genetics, and substance use. Danielle Dick is the inaugural director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center at...

This episode originally aired in December of 2020. 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.  Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may ha...

You won't want to miss this one. Continuing our fascinating conversation, Devorah Heitner joins me once again this week to dive deeper on our current reality: Our kids grow up online. We discuss college admissions, anonymous accounts, group chats, and evaluating our own expectations. Hero Bread: Visit hero.co and use code HUMANS at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. BetterHelp: www.betterhe...

Join me for an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Ellen Braaten as we unlock the mysteries of motivation and discover how to create a nurturing environment for our children while respecting their unique strengths and interests. Dr. Ellen Braaten, a leading expert in child psychology and the director of The Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Massachusetts General Hospital, brings a we...

This week, we're joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and clinical neuroscientist specializing in psychoneurobiology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Goo...

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/ Middle school can be a time of immense change, growth, and challenges, both academically and emotionally. In this episode, we delve into the fraught world of middle schoolers and how parents can empower them for success with renowned author, sch...

This week, we sit down with Jennifer Wallace, author of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic - And What We Can Do About It to discuss the culture of mattering and achievement culture in our schools. Understanding the impact that our praise can have on our children is crucial. We discuss healthy achievement, identity building, and more. Visit thematteringmovement.com for more inform...

This episode originally aired in July 2020. Best-selling author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson walks us through discipline from tots to teens! I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/ Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services....

Worried about your kid and starting to spiral? Is the child in your life experiencing a major or even minor failure? Pause, take a deep breath- and start this episode! Michelle Icard, author and speaker whose work is regularly featured in CNN, is here to help. Her new book EIGHT SETBACKS THAT CAN MAKE A CHILD A SUCCESS is on sale on August 22nd. PLUS: I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of ...

This week, Dr. Danielle Dick joins me for a fascinating conversation about temperament. She is the inaugural director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute. You may remember we covered temperament a bit in Raising Good Humans Premium. Today, we're going for a deeper dive. When does temperament become evident, and how should we approach parenting children wi...

This week, we're sitting down with Dr. Ibram Kendi and discussing antiracism, how to help your children understand the benefits or drawbacks they may encounter due to racism, and the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn affirmative action. Dr. Ibram is the author of How to Raise an Antiracist. In July 2020, he founded the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University where he serves as...

If you or a partner is expecting or planning for children, you won't want to miss this one! This week, I'm welcoming back Professor Emily Oster, the NYT Best-Selling author of Expecting Better. I LOVE her work. There's now a new edition of Expecting Better with updated and revised information which you can find here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310896/expecting-better-by-emily-oster/...

I'm answering your questions on this week's episode! This week, I'm joined by Dr. Devorah Heitner, an expert on young people's relationship to social media and privacy. We'll discuss public and private pages, things to consider when posting your child online, teaching digital consent, mentoring vs. monitoring, and more. Dr. Heitner is also the author of the acclaimed book Screenwise and the forthc...

Warning: This episode is explicit! Join me in conversation with the brilliant Dr. Emily Morse about having better sex after you've had kids, planning pleasure, and more. We'll dive into sexual intelligence, understanding ourselves as sexual beings, and setting the stage for arousal. Sponsored by Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/HUMANS10 to take advantage of their Summer Refresh and get 10% off your...

Dr. Ellen Vora, author of The Anatomy of Anxiety, joins me this week to discuss how to identify avoidable anxiety and purposeful anxiety, as well as practical techniques for alleviating avoidable anxiety, and discerning anxiety caused by chemical imbalance from anxiety caused by circumstance.    Sponsored by Quility: Quility has created a special Life Insurance guide just for Raising Good Humans l...

How can doodling and daydreaming - when your child might otherwise be paying attention - be a good thing? How does art support our child's health? What skills do our kids acquire in art class that help them later in life?   This week, join me in conversation with Susan Magsamen, author of Your Brain On Art. She serves as executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab, part of the Brain Sc...

This week we're joined by Dr. Mariel Buque to define and discuss intergenerational trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and systems that we can put in place to support ourselves and our family. We'll learn how to become a cycle breaker, as well as a practical technique that you can use in tough moments. Her new book, Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma, comes out in Janu...

Spoiler alert! This episode contains MAJOR spoilers for Succession up through the finale.    This week, we're diving back into analyzing Succession through a psychological lens, focusing specifically on the parent-child relationships. Join us as we dissect the fascinating dynamics between the Roy family members and their partners, then unravel the psychological underpinnings that shape the charact...

Today we continue our fascinating conversation with Dr. Sharon Malone. We dive into the association between perimenopause and brain functioning. We'll learn about the role estrogen plays in the brain, the link between estrogen declines and Alzheimer's risk, and the implications for developing brains. You don't want to miss this one! Sponsored by Seed: Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.co...

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Elise Loehnen to discuss the ways in which women have been conditioned to conform to societal expectations of "being good." Elise, author of On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and The Price Women Pay To Be Good, provides profound insights into the deep-rooted conditioning that has shaped women's behavior, choices, and self-perception. From upb...

Join us for an enlightening conversation as we dive into the world of menopause and perimenopause with Dr. Sharon Malone, an expert in women's health and a passionate advocate for understanding and embracing menopause. Throughout the episode, Sharon delves into the physiological changes that occur during menopause and perimenopause, discussing the fluctuation of hormones, hot flashes, and other co...

Stuck in the seemingly never-ending cycle of waiting lists for mental health care appointments? How can you support your kid's mental health today?   Join me in conversation with Australia's foremost developmental pediatrician, Dr. Billy Garvey to discuss the essential steps caregivers can take to support their child's mental health. Throughout the episode, Billy offers practical advice on how par...

We are getting so many messages at all times from so many different sources on the "right" way to parent. It can be very overwhelming. But what does the data tell us about what really sticks? Join me in conversation with journalist, novelist, and editor Jessica Grose. Her writing has been featured consistently in the New York Times and her recent book, Screaming On The Inside: The Unsustainability...