[Episode 30] Self-Harm and Suicidal Thoughts in Kids and Teens: What Parents Need to Know (with Katie M Kay)
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link It’s the situation every parent dreads: Your child or teen is hurting themselves. Or, worse yet, wants to kill themselves. What do you say? What do you do? And how do you not fall apart in the process? This episode is for parents in the thick of it…and for the ones […]
[Episode 29] Boundaries in Parenting (There’s More to It Than You Think)
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link Boundaries! Parents talk about this A LOT. But are we actually talking about the same thing? In this episode, Dr. Gila breaks down the three distinct concepts that get lumped together into the term “boundaries,” and why getting clear on the difference isn’t just semantic. In this episode: ✔ The difference […]
[Episode 28] Executive Functioning: The brain skills behind your kid’s “lazy” or “difficult” behavior (with Carrie Bonnett)
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link When your child can’t get started, loses everything, or shuts down, it’s easy to blame attitude. But what looks like “lazy” or “defiant” behavior might actually be related to executive functioning. In this episode, executive functioning coach Carrie Bonnett and I break down the brain skills behind your child’s struggles at […]
[Episode 27] Cooking with Kids and Teens: The Gateway Life Skill for Raising Confident Adults (with Katie Kimball)
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link Cooking with kids and teens builds more than meals — it builds confidence, connection, and life skills that last. Katie Kimball, creator of Kids Cook Real Food and Teens Cook Real Food, joins Dr. Gila to talk about how cooking can be a “gateway” skill for kids of all ages and […]
[Episode 26] Does Attention Reward the Tantrum?
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link A mom recently told me she asked ChatGPT how to handle tantrums, and was given advice parents hear all the time: “Don’t give attention during or after a tantrum, or you’ll reward the behavior.” But she wondered… “What if my child is genuinely upset and needs comforting? How do I support […]
[Episode 25] Strength-Based Parenting & Schooling for Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids (with Sam Young)
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link It’s heartbreaking to watch your child struggle, whether at school or on the playground. Yet it’s an all-too-common experience, especially for parents of bright and quirky kids. Today’s guest shares my determination to change that! In this conversation with with Sam Young (aka “Mr. Sam”), founder of Young Scholars Academy, you’ll […]
[Episode 24] Mindfulness for Real-Life Parenting (with Hunter Clarke-Fields)
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link Ever wondered what in the world “mindfulness” actually looks like? Or how to squeeze it into your day when you barely have time to pee? This episode answers all of that…and more. In this conversation, I’m joined by Hunter Clarke-Fields (aka the “Mindful Mama”) for a practical, no-fluff mini masterclass on […]
[Episode 23] Productivity Tips for Busy Parents
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link If you’re a single parent juggling two adults’ worth of responsibilities, this episode is for you. In this conversation with Michelle Byrd of The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast, we talk about how to infuse productivity and joy into your day, and creating a rhythm that fits your family. About Michelle Byrd: […]
[Episode 22] The Superpower Every Parent Has (And How to Use It for Good)
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link There’s a superpower every parent has, whether you want it or not. (Though sometimes, it can feel more like kryptonite!) Tune into this episode to find out…✔︎ What it is✔︎ Why it’s so powerful✔︎ How to use it without being manipulative✔︎ 3 specific ways to harness it for your and your […]
[BONUS] Less Snapping, More Snuggling: Why Parents Lose It, and How to Finally Break the Cycle (Webinar replay)
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link This bonus episode is a replay of my webinar, “Less Snapping, More Snuggling: Why Parents “Lose It”…and How to Finally Break the Cycle (For single parents (and anyone who needs one)).” 👉 To watch the video of the replay, go to: parentingwithconnection.com/webinar In this special training, you’ll hear: ✔︎ A common […]