Raising Good Humans

Today, we’re talking about the emergencies that tend to come up around the holidays, and in general, for children up through teens, and how we can prepare.  Dr. Christina Johns is an emergency physician, a board-certified pediatrics emergency medicine doctor. She served for years as the attending physician and assistant division chief in the Emergency Medicine and Trauma Center at Children's Natio...

Join me in conversation with my good friend from college, stage and screen's David Harbour! We discuss how he's stepped into the role of stepdad and embracing family life - a transition he never expected he would make - and we talk how to communicate with kids when you're often traveling for work. Sponsored by NextEvo: CBD that REALLY works. For up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more, us...

Are you concerned that your child is in charge? Does giving orders make you sweat? Do you need a moment for mindfulness before you lose your mind? In Raising Good Humans Premium, a Subscription exclusively available on Apple, Dr. Aliza Pressman will guide you through real-life examples, scientific research, and mindfulness practices that will help you be the parent you want to be - instead of tryi...

Here's everything you need to know about the latest Covid-19 vaccine, which has been approved for kids 5 and older. Join me in conversation with Dr. Diana Ramos, California's Surgeon General. The FDA has authorized an updated COVID-19 booster dose for those 5 years and older at least two months following their last dose, whether it’s the last dose in their primary series or a booster dose. Those w...

Last week we explored some common myths about perfectionism. This week we're exploring the relationship between perfectionism and social media. How do we set expectations about the standards social media perpetuates for our kids? Join me again in conversation with Professor Thomas Curran today. Professor Curran is also the author of the wonderful book The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Go...

Some people are able to aim for excellence, not quite make it, and let it go. But many kids and adults experience deep shame when they miss the mark. What's the truth about perfectionism? Is it a matter of having high standards, or something else? Join me in conversation with Professor Thomas Curran today. Professor Curran is also the author of the wonderful book The Perfection Trap: Embracing the...

Join me for Part 2 of my conversation with Claire Lerner, L.C.S.W., the Director of Parenting Resources at Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, a non-profit dedicated to promoting the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families. How do you deal with big reactions in a healthy way? Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your order at Hiyahealth.c...

What do you do when the regulated response to bad behavior doesn't work? Join me in conversation with Claire Lerner, L.C.S.W., the Director of Parenting Resources at Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, a non-profit dedicated to promoting the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families. When Time-In Doesn’t Work: https://www.lernerchil...

How do you talk to your kids about sex? How do you talk to them about porn? Talking to boys and girls and kids of all genders and orientations requires thought, care, and cultural understanding. Join me in conversation with Peggy Orenstein, best-selling author of Boys and Sex, Girls and Sex, and more. We recommend listening to this one in private without your children in earshot. Peggy Orenstein's...

We don't always know what people are thinking or feeling - we're not mind-readers - but we can bolster our understanding. Today we're diving into the Theory of Mind, which refers to our capacity to understand others. It is important for understanding how to approach our children's developmental stage. We start with a wonderful grounding meditation. To learn more about theory of mind, DM me on Inst...

There's so much guilt and shame and anger that can be wrapped up in parenting - Today, we continue the conversation on how to address these parts of ourselves without judgement with the wonderful Dr. Dick Schwartz. You will come out of this conversation with a better understanding of yourself and better prepared to approach your child with compassion - especially if you have a highly sensitive chi...

Do you ever feel ashamed or quick to anger with your kids? Join me in conversation with the incredible Dr. Richard Schwartz, who developed the Internal Family Systems model. This paradigm allows us to separate our Self into parts and examine them with compassion. Internal Family Systems Institute: https://ifs-institute.com/ Dr. Schwartz' book, No Bad Parts: https://www.amazon.com/No-Bad-Parts-Rest...

With one kid, you're terrified that your child is gonna flunk out of high school because they got a bad grade. The other, you're anxious that they're putting too much pressure on themselves because they're doing homework before you've had your morning coffee. Join me in conversation with Dr. Sasha Heinz, developmental psychologist and mindset coach, as we navigate the perfectionism mindset. Sponso...

So excited to be answering YOUR Instagram questions today! Join me in a quick meditation reset, then we dive into the B.A.L.A.N.C.E. system - The steps you need to solve any parenting challenge, big or small. After explaining the B.A.L.A.N.C.E. system, I answer several of your questions using it as an example so you know exactly how to implement it - you're gonna love this episode! KiwiCo: Let's f...

Join me in conversation with my phenomenal married friends, fashion journalist Derek Blasberg (@derekblasberg) and Nick Brown (@nickbrown), managing partner at Imaginary Ventures. They share their surrogacy journey, becoming fathers to twins, an emergency in the hospital, and what annoys them about surrogacy - the answer may surprise you! For more information on surrogacy for gay men, visit Men Ha...

Sometimes, it's better to just listen and let your kid vent. Join me in conversation with psychotherapist Whitney Goodman, who you may know from the terrific Instagram page @sitwithwhit. She is the author of Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy. We discuss what toxic positivity is, how to listen and when to give advice, and we trade stories of some times we wish w...

Are kids susceptible to identity theft even if they don't have a credit card? Does making purchases online expose them - and you - to data breaches? What IS the dark web, actually? Join me in conversation with Madeline Nusser, Vice President of Creative, Content, and Digital Experience at Allstate Identity Protection.  Allstate Identity Protection has the best plans for families, especially digita...

"Why is my kid so lazy?" Hold that thought! I'm excited to welcome my friend Dr. Lisa Damour to the show this week. We discuss the science behind motivation, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, goodness of fit, and much more as it relates to our kids and school.   Follow her work: drlisadamour.com She has written for the New York Times and CBS News  Follow her terrific podcast Ask Lisa: The Psychol...

Are some sports better than others for your child's brain? What do you need to know about concussions? Join me in conversation with Dr. Julie Stamm, neuroscientist and author of The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, The Myths, and the Future as we discuss the joyful benefits of sports as well as some considerations. She even shares the sports she would most and least want her kids playing! Spons...

It's important to understand the difference between compassion and empathy — Join me today in a solo episode about the science behind compassion, imagining another person's feelings, and a concrete mindfulness exercise that will help you and your children practice the compassion that builds better communities. Support our show by supporting our partners! Zocdoc: Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www...

In this bonus episode, Tembi Locke and I continue our conversation about grieving and caregiving, including what it means to be friends with someone who is grieving, and specific ways you can be considerate.  Yipes! Wipes Go to www.yipes.com/humans for 20% off. Yipes to the rescue! Faherty Head to www.fahertybrand.com/humans20 and use code humans20 at checkout to get 20% off! Perelel Head to www.p...

How do you parent and caregive while you're living with grief? How can you help someone who is grieving? Join me in conversation with Tembi Locke, author of From Scratch, on what to say, what not to say, and for her story of profound love. LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Get yours at www. DrinkLMNT.com/HUMANS Once Upon A Farm: Use code HUMANS for...

I absolutely love this company! Join me in conversation with Cassandra Curtis, co-founder of Once Upon A Farm, as we cover the surprising truth about baby food, what motivated her to start making her own, upcoming trends in food for kids, Jennifer Garner's involvement, and more.  This episode is sponsored by Once Upon A Farm. Use code HUMANS for 35% off your first subscription order with Once Upon...

Why do we choke when we've rehearsed something a million times? How do we set our kids up for success in situations where performance anxiety can get the best of them? Join me in conversation with Dr. Sian Beilock, author of Choke, about why we choke and how to avoid it. Sponsors Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-homelab test at www.everlywell.com/HU...

Today Dr. Dolly Klock and I continue our conversation about teen partying culture by diving into fentanyl, prescription drugs, and how to have low-stress, scare-tactic free conversations with your teens/tweens about substance use. Sponsors Perelel: www.perelel.co code HUMANS15 Kiwico: www.kiwico.com code HUMANS Green Chef: www.greenchef.com/humans135  Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at h...