The 0.5x speed post-work transition
Good morning. Dropping the workplace intensity is the hardest part of the evening commute.
The abrupt shift from a high-stimulation workday to a low-stimulation home environment often causes parents to overcompensate. Dr. Becky's "0.5x speed" technique suggests dropping the rapid-fire questions—like asking what a toddler is building—and simply narrating their play to build connection without the pressure.
Little kids pick
This clinical technique from Dr. Becky offers a concrete script—narrating play instead of asking questions—to help toddlers connect without getting overwhelmed.
Communication
The 0.5x speed transition technique
When transitioning from work to a toddler, lower your stimulation level by simply narrating their play ("you're building a tower") instead of asking high-pressure questions.
Why it matters: The abrupt shift from a high-stimulation work environment to a low-stimulation home environment can cause parents to overcompensate with rapid-fire questions.
For: Parents of toddlers struggling to connect after a high-stress workday.
“You're going to say things like this... 'You're building a tower.' You're not going to say, 'What kind of tower are you building? Are you building a fire station?' No, that's like the worst thing for a kid.”
ApproachHigh-achieving professionals often mistakenly apply workplace intensity to parenting, but toddlers actually require low-stimulation presence to feel connected.
The Second Cutting of the Cord: What Actually Happens When You Go Back to Work · Aug 25, 2026
Big kids pick
This clinical communication framework respects a teenager's growing autonomy by asking for consent before offering advice, preventing the classic defensive shutdown.
Communication
The consent-to-share communication strategy
When your teenager faces a disappointment, ask "I have some things I want to say—do you want to hear them now, or need space?"
Why it matters: Teens often shut down when parents immediately try to rescue them from negative emotions.
For: Parents of teenagers navigating academic or social disappointments.
“I came into the front seat and just was like, I have some things I want to say. Do you want to hear them or do you need some space and talk about it later? She's like, later.”
ApproachParents often rush to fix a child's disappointment to soothe their own anxiety; asking for permission to share advice respects the teen's need for processing time.
Why You Snap Before You Even Realize It with Cassidy Freitas · Aug 18, 2026
Today's Parenting Tips
Actionable advice distilled from this week's parenting podcasts.
Communication
The 0.5x speed transition technique
When transitioning from work to a toddler, lower your stimulation level by simply narrating their play ("you're building a tower") instead of asking high-pressure questions.
Why it matters: The abrupt shift from a high-stimulation work environment to a low-stimulation home environment can cause parents to overcompensate with rapid-fire questions.
Communication
The consent-to-share communication strategy
When your teenager faces a disappointment, ask "I have some things I want to say—do you want to hear them now, or need space?"
Why it matters: Teens often shut down when parents immediately try to rescue them from negative emotions.
Discipline
Stopping Toddler Physical Aggression
When a toddler scratches or hits, calmly say no, turn them around, and hold their upper arms for 30 seconds to prevent muscle memory.
Why it matters: Toddlers lack impulse control, so parents must physically intervene to stop aggressive habits from forming.
Health & Wellness
Infant activity station rotation
Set up safe spots like a bouncer and rotate your six-to-eight-week-old between them when they get bored, rather than constantly entertaining them.
Why it matters: Relieves the modern pressure of constant active engagement and allows parents to complete basic household tasks without guilt.
Emotional Regulation
Independent morning crib time
When your baby wakes up happy and cooing, leave them in the crib for a few minutes to avoid immediate overstimulation.
Why it matters: Counters the guilt-driven urge to immediately intervene the moment a baby wakes up, giving parents a few extra minutes of rest.
Health & Wellness
Awake-time infant self-care integration
Stop waiting for unpredictable naps to shower; bring your baby into the bathroom in a bouncer, as the steam provides appropriate developmental stimulation.
Why it matters: Helps parents avoid nap-obsession and the resulting anxiety that babies can sense, improving both parent well-being and infant sleep.
Health & Wellness
Pediatric flu severity awareness
Treat the flu as a serious respiratory illness rather than a bad cold, as over 2,700 children have died from it since 2004.
Why it matters: With declining vaccination rates, reminding parents of the historical and ongoing data on pediatric flu deaths is critical.
Special Needs
Sensory-Friendly Rustic Travel
When visiting a rustic location with sensory-sensitive children, book a modern rental nearby for sleeping and hygiene while spending daytime hours at the site.
Why it matters: Forcing a sensory-sensitive child into 24/7 rustic conditions often ruins the trip for everyone, whereas a hybrid approach preserves the vacation.
Communication
Teen negativity and prefrontal cortex development
When teenagers constantly point out what you are doing wrong, recognize it as a developmental stage driven by an underdeveloped prefrontal cortex.
Why it matters: Understanding the neurological basis for teen behavior helps parents maintain emotional distance and avoid escalating conflicts.
Emotional Regulation
Reframe Startled Reactions
When a toddler reacts to a loud noise, avoid labeling them as 'scared'—which amplifies fear—and instead ask if they were 'surprised' or 'startled.'
Why it matters: Toddlers have an immature prefrontal cortex and an active amygdala, making them easily overwhelmed by novelty and surprises.
Emotional Regulation
Avoid Rescuing from Harmless Triggers
If a safe household noise upsets your child, acknowledge their discomfort but do not immediately pick them up or turn off the appliance.
Why it matters: Rescuing a child from a non-threatening situation reinforces their anxiety and exhausts the parent.
Communication
The Oh Dear De-escalation Technique
When a child expresses a non-urgent complaint, use educator Kim John Payne's technique of simply saying 'oh dear' to acknowledge the feeling without fixing it.
Why it matters: Reasoning with a dysregulated toddler is ineffective and often leads to parental frustration.
Special Needs
Early childhood emotional masking
If a neurodivergent child behaves perfectly at school but explodes at home, they are likely masking; research shows children under one can suppress emotions.
Why it matters: Recognizing masking prevents parents from assuming the home environment is the sole cause of a child's after-school dysregulation.
Relationships
Replacing daily decisions with systems
Combat decision fatigue by turning recurring choices into fixed systems, such as assigning specific daycare pickup days instead of texting your partner every afternoon.
Why it matters: The mental load of balancing work and home life requires aggressive reduction of unnecessary daily choices.
Emotional Regulation
The risks of parental over-involvement
Studies on college students show that parental over-involvement directly predicts higher rates of depression, anxiety, and insecure peer attachments.
Why it matters: Cultural norms encourage hyper-vigilant parenting, but the data shows this approach actively harms a young adult's mental health.
Health & Wellness
Identify physical signs of interoception struggles
Frequent toileting accidents, forgetting to eat, or going outside in freezing weather without a coat are clinical indicators that a child struggles with interoception.
Why it matters: Reframing these behaviors as sensory deficits rather than willful defiance completely changes the parenting approach from discipline to skill-building.
Health & Wellness
The myth of safe early drinking
Resist the urge to host pre-games; research shows early substance use actually increases the likelihood of college binge drinking and psychiatric disorders.
Why it matters: The cultural trend of the 'cool parent' providing a safe space for underage drinking directly contradicts long-term health data.
Relationships
Weekly college admission check-in meeting
Contain college application stress by scheduling a dedicated weekly hour for discussions rather than letting the topic bleed into everyday family conversations.
Why it matters: College admissions can easily consume family life and damage parent-teen relationships if boundaries are not established.
Education
Next-chapter college essay strategy
Guide your teen to write their college essay about a surprising new aspect of their life rather than reiterating achievements already listed on their transcript.
Why it matters: Admissions officers use the essay to find new information, making a resume-repeating essay a missed opportunity.
Education
Test-optional data verification strategy
When deciding whether to submit test scores, ask colleges for the middle fifty percent range specifically for students who submitted scores.
Why it matters: Test-optional policies have artificially inflated published average scores, making standard data misleading for applicants.
Discipline
ACT Limit Setting Process
When enforcing screen limits, use the ACT method: acknowledge the desire, state the limit, and offer a choice for the future.
Why it matters: Screen transitions frequently trigger meltdowns; having a structured script prevents parental escalation.
By Stage
What each age group needs this week — patterns across multiple shows.
Infants
Independent awake time
Pediatric experts are pushing back against the pressure to constantly entertain babies, advocating for independent observation in safe stations to build developmental contentment and prevent caregiver burnout.
Toddlers
De-escalating sensory fears
Clinicians advise against rescuing toddlers from harmless household triggers like vacuums or labeling their reactions as fear, suggesting neutral acknowledgment to prevent validating the environment as dangerous.
Teens
Containing college admissions stress
Admissions professionals recommend strictly time-boxing college discussions to a single weekly hour and looking past inflated test-optional averages to preserve family relationships during the application process.
Expert Corner
When the psychologists and pediatricians weigh in with specifics.
The flu is not a bad cold
Over 2,700 children have died from the flu since 2004; treating it as a serious respiratory illness rather than a common cold is critical as vaccination rates decline.
Over-involvement drives internalizing symptoms
Studies on college students show that hyper-vigilant parenting directly predicts higher rates of depression, anxiety, and insecure peer attachments in young adults.
Defiance or missing sensory signals?
Frequent toileting accidents or going outside without a coat are clinical indicators of interoception deficits, requiring skill-building rather than discipline.
Real Talk
Honest moments from the mic — the stuff that made us nod along.
Compromising on family traditions
You do not have to choose between a rustic vacation and your child's sensory needs; booking a modern rental nearby for sleeping preserves the trip for everyone.
Automating the mental load
Texting your partner every afternoon about daycare pickup drains cognitive bandwidth; assigning fixed days eliminates decision fatigue.
From the Conversations
Educated Parent: Evidence-Based Parenting Tips to Solve Everyday Parenting Problems
Infant activity station rotation
How to Take Care of Yourself With a Baby at Home - The Counterintuitive Advice That Works with Elyse Traverse
Aug 25, 2026 · 25m · 3 quotes pulled
▶ Listen“As soon as you start to seem like they're actually not interested anymore, you can just rotate them to another station, another safe space that you have already set up.”
“Relieves the modern pressure of constant active engagement and allows parents to complete basic household tasks without guilt.”
Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
Reframe Startled Reactions
My Toddler Is Scared of Everything
Aug 18, 2026 · 34m · 3 quotes pulled
▶ Listen“I've noticed that as parents, we often are the ones that jump to scared when we don't really know. In fact, oftentimes our child is just startled, surprised.”
“Toddlers have an immature prefrontal cortex and an active amygdala, making them easily overwhelmed by novelty and surprises.”
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens
Weekly college admission check-in meeting
286: ENCORE: Getting into College with Rick Clark
Aug 25, 2026 · 49m · 3 quotes pulled
▶ Listen“controlling the conversation by setting up a weekly meeting where instead of letting it bleed into life and all conversations... you can say, look, from three to four on Sunday, we are going to really come together”
“College admissions can easily consume family life and damage parent-teen relationships if boundaries are not established.”
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The Second Cutting of the Cord: What Actually Happens When You Go Back to WorkA special post from our podcast 'Rattled' about the moment we re-enter the workforce and wonder: what the heck just happened to me?
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Why You Snap Before You Even Realize It with Cassidy FreitasEver snap at your kid and then wonder where that even came from? Dr. Cassidy Freitas, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of Mom Needs a Moment, joins JoAnn to break down what's actually happening in your nervous system in the seconds before you react. In this episode, you'll learn: How to catch a "ping," the body, thought, feeling, and behavior signals that show up right before you react Why calm can actually feel unsafe to your nervous system, and what to do about it How the "little t" traumas from your own childhood are still shaping your triggers today A simple phrase to use with your kids that creates space without shutting them out Why protecting your margin, not optimizing every moment, is what actually calms your nervous system Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Cassidy Freitas's website Mom Needs a Moment by Dr. Cassidy Freitas Dr. Cassidy on Instagram The Happy Mom Reset, a free class Ready to stop reacting and start responding? Sign up for The Happy Mom Reset, a free class, and get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Stop Bringing These Common Emotions Into Discipline#203 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on staying calm as a parent. She covers why she believes you don’t need to be perfect to stay, why parents may be (unintentionally) giving their children the power, leading with emotions during discipline rather than logic, and that she thinks parents don’t need to have all of the answers. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to manage a 27-month-old screaming in the car, strategies for a 6-year-old not listenin...
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How to Take Care of Yourself With a Baby at Home - The Counterintuitive Advice That Works with Elyse Traverse<p>Bringing a new baby home can be joyful, exhausting, isolating, and completely overwhelming.</p><p>Suddenly you're responsible for this tiny person while trying to figure out when you're supposed to sleep, shower, eat, or have a moment to yourself. And all that pressure to do everything "right" can create some serious mom guilt. In this episode, pediatric nurse practitioner and lactation counselor Elyse Traverse joins me to share practical advice for new moms that might sound counterintuitive but can make those early months a whole lot easier.</p><p>We talk about why taking care of yourself doesn't mean neglecting your baby, how finding the right postpartum support can make new motherhood less isolating, and why you don't need to entertain your baby every second they're awake. From creating simple baby "stations" around your home to leaving a perfectly happy baby alone, these strategies can give overwhelmed parents permission to meet their own needs without feeling like they're doing something wrong.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Practical advice for new moms who aren't sure how to meet their own needs with a baby at home</li><li>Why mom guilt makes parents feel like they should constantly entertain or stimulate their baby</li><li>How finding a community of parents in the same stage of life can provide valuable postpartum support</li><li>How overwhelmed parents can take care of themselves while still giving their babies what they need</li><li>More advice for new moms about doing everyday activities while your baby is awake instead of waiting for naps</li><li>How letting go of mom guilt can benefit both you and your baby</li><li>Why community and postpartum support can make such a difference during an isolating season</li></ul><br/><p>You don't need to spend every waking moment entertaining your baby to be a good parent. For overwhelmed parents, giving yourself permission to shower, get something done, or simply enjoy a few quiet minutes while your baby is happy can be good for everyone. Letting go of some mom guilt and building the right postpartum support around you can help you feel more like yourself while caring for your new baby.</p><p><strong>LET'S CONNECT:</strong></p><p><u><a href="https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/thrivingchildcenter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thriving Child Center</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/pcit-experts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PCIT Experts</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://thrivingchildcenter.com/calm-and-connected-program-for-parents" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calm and Connected Program</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/instagram" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></u></p><p><strong>Love having expert tips you can actually use?<a href="https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a></strong><u><a href="https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our newsletter</a></u> and get a beautifully designed PDF of each episode’s top 3 takeaways—delivered straight to your inbox every week.</p><p>Are you a provider?<a href="https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/provider-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/provider-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe here</a></u> for professional insights and parenting resources!</p><p>Have a parenting question or a topic you'd love to hear on the podcast? <strong><u><a href="https://forms.clickup.com/25789131/f/rk0pb-16291/7G38RO5MBDMFOXFW59" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Submit your question here!</a></u></strong></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH ELYSE TRAVERSE:</strong></p><p>Email - <u><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></u></p><p>Mom’s Group Meeting - South Boston Community Health Center - Every Wednesday at 1pm in the Community Room on the 3rd floor</p>
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A Mother’s Loss: A Mission to Protect Children from Preventable Illness With Serese Marotta Deputy CEO of Vaccinate Your FamilyIn this deeply moving episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Serese Marotta, Deputy CEO of Vaccinate Your Family, to discuss the critical importance of protecting our children as we head into respiratory illness seasons. Serese bravely opened up about her own personal tragedy, losing her healthy, five-year-old son, Joseph to H1N1 influence. Hearing Serese’s story is a powerful reminder of why we do this work and why evidence-based education is so vital. We dove into real-world barriers families face, why even healthy children need protection against preventable illnesses, and how system-wide burnout in medicine can sometimes drive parents away from trusted doctors. We discuss: How physician burnout inadvertently fuels vaccine hesitancy The reality of flu severity in healthy children Vaccinate Your Family’s mission to improve vaccine access and education Dr. Mona’s personal experience with vaccine anxiety as a pediatrician and mom Common flu shot myths and safety misconceptions The role of social responsibility and herd immunity in protecting kids Connect with Serese Marotta on Instagram @vaccinateyourfamily and through vaccinateyourfamily.org Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and subscribe to PedsDocTalk. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter! Shop Dr. Mona’s favorite products: https://shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk (paid link) And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Taking Kids on a Rustic Cabin Vacation - Ep. 425In the special segment "Would You Rather?," Shanna and Laura pose hypothetical parenting scenarios involving airplane antics, an irresistible newborn kitten, and more! Also, Laura reports on her 5-year-old's new activity that took some convincing and her 7-year-old's week at Percy Jackson summer camp, and Shanna recaps her family's trip to a 100-year-old lake community in Canada. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 7.5 and 10 years old, and Laura's kids are 7.5 years old and 5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:• Getting your kid into a new activity when they're resistant• How to show your son that gymnastics isn't just for girls• What is Percy Jackson camp like?• Travelling to Canada with kids• Rustic cabin life with sensory-sensitive kids• Kids and airplane boredom: what happens when the iPad dies• What's involved in fostering a newborn kitten• Whether to confront a stranger or just endure the annoyance• What is valley fever?• Recording vs. being present at your kid's graduation• When your kid graduates from preschool• Occupational therapyProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:• Mythic Camps / Camp Half-Blood - Augie's Percy Jackson camp• Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+ series) • Valley Fever information - the fungal illness Laura mentions in connection with dust exposureConnect with Us:• Become a Patreon member to access ad-free episodes, bonus content, live hangouts and more!• Follow us on social: Instagram, TikTok or Facebook at @bfppodcast• Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.• Visit our website: bigfatpositivepodcast.com• Email us: [email protected]• Send us a voice message: speakpipe.com/bfppodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, help spread the word by sharing the show or leaving a review. Thank you!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms
Why You Keep Checking to See If You're Doing Enough with Jess EkstromIf you've ever dealt with mom guilt and found yourself checking your phone to see if you're doing enough, wondering why you care so much what other people think, this episode is for you. New to No Guilt Mom? Start here: https://www.noguiltmom.com/podcast-2 JoAnn sits down with speaker, entrepreneur, and author Jess Ekstrom (founder of Mic Drop Workshop and author of Making It Without Losing It) for an honest conversation about external validation — including JoAnn's own confession about compulsively checking podcast analytics, and Jess's story of interviewing her great uncle Bernie Madoff about the roots of chasing approval. Together they unpack why other people's opinions matter less than we think, how to tell the difference between feedback worth keeping and feedback worth ignoring, and how moms can stop performing for an audience that isn't even watching. In this episode, you'll learn: Why chasing external validation kills creativity and motivation (and the "analytics detox" JoAnn is doing with her therapist) The story behind Jess's uncle Bernie Madoff and the childhood moment that taught him "admiration can be bought" Jess's "spotlight vs. lighthouse" framework for shifting from seeking approval to serving the people in front of you The three questions to ask before you let feedback affect you: is it a chorus, is it constructive, and does it have credibility Why the "bottom of the pile" doesn't exist, and how to stop waiting for permission to enjoy your life Resources mentioned in this episode: Making It Without Losing It by Jess Ekstrom Jess on Instagram Jess on LinkedIn Text HYPE to 704-228-9495 for Jess's weekly Monday motivational text The Happy Mom Reset (free class) No Guilt Mom Inner Circle More episodes of the No Guilt Mom Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
▶ ListenRespectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
My Toddler Is Scared of EverythingA two-and-a-half-year-old has become increasingly anxious and fearful. She often becomes overwhelmed but can't explain what's wrong beyond saying she's scared, and she wants to be picked up or removed from the situation. Her mom wonders where comfort ends and reinforcing the fear begins: “How do we give her the comfort and security she clearly needs while helping her learn that she can feel scared and still be safe?” Janet explores what may really be going on and how parents can respond in a way that respects the feelings without exacerbating them. Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" is available at NoBadKidsCourse.com and JanetLansbury.com. Please support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode 137: Anger reflectionThe response to our anger episode was one of the most moving we have ever received. In this reflection we hear from parents who grew up around anger they couldn't name and are working hard not to repeat those patterns, from a dad who recognised himself in his own mother's rage during the most vulnerable weeks of early parenthood, from someone who works with young people in custody for whom anger became the only language they knew, and from a listener whose message stopped us in our tracks. An occupational therapist shares some powerful practices for going slow and meeting our kids where they are. We are also reminded in our closing that anger and love often live much closer together than we think. Thank you for your extraordinary honesty and courage in sharing. We hope this one helps.
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No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms
Why Letting Go of Control Feels So Scary (And Why It Means You're Doing It Right)If you've ever struggled with letting go of control and wondered why sending your kid off to college (or even just watching them grow up) feels so scary, this episode is for you. New here? Start with our Start Here playlist — five episodes that will change how you think about motherhood. This episode released on the actual day JoAnn flew to New York to drop her firstborn off at college. Instead of a highlight reel of the trip, she's sharing the real research and the real mindset shifts that got her here, including one she wishes every parent heard well before senior year. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the "secure base" concept from attachment theory means being your kid's biggest fan instead of their director, and why that actually makes your relationship stronger, not weaker What overcontrol dressed up as care looks like right now (grade portals, dorm housekeepers, and more) and why it does more harm than good The real research on empty nest syndrome, and why it's not what most parents assume A personal story about backing off when her daughter said she hugged her too much, and what happened to their relationship afterward Why letting your kid struggle a little now builds the strength they'll need later (yes, there's a science experiment involved) Resources mentioned in this episode: Why Your Teenager Suddenly Can't Stand You (and Why That's a Good Sign) - episode on Emotional Distancing The Happy Mom Reset (Live Class, September 17) "Notice and Do" by Sam Kelly (pre-order) No Guilt Mom Inner Circle The Best Mom is a Happy Mom by JoAnn Crohn Follow No Guilt Mom on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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TPP 352a: Occupational Therapist Kelly Mahler on the Power in Understanding & Supporting Neurodivergent Kids' Interoception ExperienceI wanted to explore this concept of interoception and differently wired kids more deeply for the show, so I reached out to Kelly Mahler, an occupational therapist who specializes in interoception and is a co-principal investigator in several research projects pertaining to topics such as interoception, self-regulation, trauma, and autism. Kelly answered my big questions about interoception, including how it relates to sensory processing differences or SPD, why it’s essential that we help our children get to know their bodies’ unique language, and the relationship between ADHD, autism, and interoception. We also talked about what happens in our kids’ brains when they increase their interoceptive awareness, and effective strategies for helping our kids develop in this area. Things you'll learn from this episode: * What interoception is and how it relates to sensory processing differences * What the spectrum of interoception awareness is and how extremes may manifest * The relationship between ADHD, autism, and interoception challenges * How to support a child with poor interoception awareness to become more tuned in to their body’s internal experience * What happens in our brains when we start to increase our interoception awareness * How to help older kids who’ve been on the receiving end of compliance-based strategies to reconnect with and trust their bodies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Here's the Talk to Have Before Your Teen's First PartySending your teen to their first party? In this solo episode, developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman walks parents through exactly how to talk to teenagers about parties before the car ride there. From the alcohol and drug conversation to setting a code word and exit plan, this episode is a practical guide for parenting teenagers through one of the most anxiety-provoking adolescent milestones. What you’ll learn: ● Curiosity-first scripts for the "parties, alcohol, and drugs" conversation with your teenager ● Setting a code word and no-questions-asked exit plan for teen safety ● How to vet a party: supervision, location, and when privacy isn't up for negotiation ● Talking about consent and physical safety before parties become a factor ● What to say (and not say) when you pick your teen up afterward ● Navigating a friend's secret without breaking your teen's trust in you 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: Buy Dr. Aliza Pressman's Book: 📖Order "The 5 Principles of Parenting" by Dr. Aliza Pressman: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-5-Principles-of-Parenting/Aliza-Pressman/9781668014547 Follow Raising Good Humans: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisinggoodhumanspodcast/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-good-humans/id1473072044 Subscribe on Substack for weekly articles and exclusive LIVE Q&As: 📧 https://dralizapressman.substack.com/ 🔔 New episodes every week — subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a conversation on raising healthy, resilient humans. This episode is brought to you by: Great Wolf Lodge: With 22 lodges across the country, you’re always only a short drive away from adventure. Learn more at GreatWolf.com and strengthen the pack. Boar’s Head: For lunchtime inspiration visit: boarshead.com/backtoschool. For Boar’s Head, head to your local deli counter. Kodiak: Feel good about snack choices with Kodiak Bars. Find them at kodiakcakes.com or your local grocery store. They’re the ones with the bear on the box. Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase and start saving on your next home upgrade. Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every Style. Every Home. OneSkin: Born from over 10 years of longevity research, OneSkin is helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code RGH at oneskin.co/RGH. Tell them we sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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286: ENCORE: Getting into College with Rick ClarkThe college admissions process doesn't have to consume your family. If it already feels that way, this episode is exactly what you need. Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan revisit their conversation with Rick Clark, higher education leader, co-author of “The Truth About College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together,” and a career insider in college admissions at Georgia Tech. Rick has spent years helping families cut through the noise, anxiety, and mythology of the admissions process, and his perspective is grounding and genuinely reassuring. 💡 YOU'LL LEARN: - Why there is no magic formula for college admissions, and why that's actually good news for your teen - What a strong college essay actually looks like — and the one mistake that sinks more applications than any other - How to structure college conversations so they don't bleed into every carpool and dinner, protecting your relationship and your sanity through the process - Why "test optional" means something different at every school, and how to use net price calculators to get a realistic picture of what college will actually cost - Why you should be talking to parents of current college students, not parents of other applicants — and what a difference that shift makes The college admissions process can be stressful, but it doesn't have to take all of the joy out of family life. ________________ GET DR. DAMOUR'S FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Guidance, strategies, and tips delivered straight to your inbox → https://drlisadamour.com/sign-up-for-my-newsletter/ DR. DAMOUR'S BESTSELLING BOOKS - Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood – https://bit.ly/UntangledBook - Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls – https://bit.ly/UnderPressuretheBook - The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents – https://a.co/d/cbOmTKp UNTANGLING 10TO20 MEMBERSHIP Premium courses & resources for teens and the adults who care for them → https://lnkd.in/gr52MB-F VISIT DR. LISA'S WEBSITE → https://drlisadamour.com/ ________________ Today's sponsors: Cash App: For a limited time, new Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code: FAMILY10. Momentous: Get up to 35% off your first order with promo code ASKLISA at https://www.livemomentous.com Unwaffle: Use the promo code ASK LISA to get 15% off your first order at https://www.eatunwaffle.com. Warby Parker: Buy one prescription pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs at https://www.WarbyParker.com/ASKLISA ________________ Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist and mom of two Reena Ninan as they explore real-life parenting challenges. Looking to learn more about how to boost kids’ resilience, build their confidence, or support their emotional well-being? Dr. Lisa and Reena have got you covered! Together they address listener questions about stress, anxiety, social media concerns, school pressures, and challenges in peer relationships. Each episode provides practical advice and science-backed solutions to help parents raise resilient, confident, and emotionally healthy kids. Tune in every week for the latest topics in parenting, child psychology, and family wellness. Get answers to your most pressing parenting questions. New episodes drop every Tuesday. ________________ Episode keywords: college admissions process parents, when to start college planning kids, college application stress parents, how to help teen with college applications, what colleges look for admissions, college essay tips high school, test optional colleges explained, should my teen take SAT or ACT, how to stand out college application, college admissions myths parents, how competitive is college admission today, paying for college financial aid tips, FAFSA explained parents, athletic scholarships reality high school, college admissions anxiety teens parents Podcast keywords: ask lisa podcast, dr lisa damour, reena ninan, psychology, parenting, podcast, teens, tweens, parenting teens, parenting tweens, teen parenting, tween parenting, parenting tips, parenting advice, positive parenting, parenting podcast, teen behavior, tween challenges, raising tweens, raising teens, parenting hacks, parenting help, family dynamics, kids podcast, mental health, teen mental health, attachment styles, emotional intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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S4E12 - How Do I Reduce My Child's Screen Time Without Constant Battles?<p>In this episode, I answer a question from a mom who realizes that screens have gradually become a major part of her children's daily lives and now wants to make a change. I talk about what to expect when you begin reducing screen time, why children may push back so strongly, and how to use child-centered parenting skills like reflecting feelings, setting limits, giving choices, and encouragement to help them through the transition.</p> <p>I also explain how to talk with children about screen limits in a way they can understand. Rather than arguing about whether screens are "good" or "bad," I encourage parents to return to a simple message: it is our job to keep our children safe. Changing long-established screen habits may not be easy, but once we know more, we can make different choices—and we can confidently hold boundaries that protect our children's developing brains.</p> <p><strong>Ask Me Questions:</strong> Call <a href= "tel:18138125525">(813) 812-5525</a>, or email: <a href= "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>My New Book! Parent Companion for Play Therapy:</strong> Want to go deeper into the concepts discussed in this series? Check out Parent Companion for Play Therapy, created to help parents better understand their child, the play therapy process, and how lasting emotional growth takes place.<br /> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Companion-Play-Therapy-Understanding/dp/B0H2D98F18/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Companion-Play-Therapy-Understanding/dp/B0H2D98F18/</a></p> <p><strong>My First Book:</strong> Device Detox: A Parent's Guide To Reducing Usage, Preventing Tantrums, And Raising Happier Kids<br /> <a href="https://a.co/d/bThnKH9" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://a.co/d/bThnKH9</a></p> <p><strong>Podcast HQ:</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/</a></p> <p><strong>My Newsletter Signup:</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/newsletter/" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/newsletter/</a></p> <p><strong>My Podcast Partner, Gabb Wireless:</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/gabb/" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/gabb/</a></p> <p><strong>Common References:</strong><br /> Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge.<br /> Landreth, G.L., & Bratton, S.C. (2019). Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): An Evidence-Based 10-Session Filial Therapy Model (2nd ed.). Routledge.</p>
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