[Episode 10] Is Gratitude Overrated?
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link About the episode Have you had “start gratitude practice” on your to-do list for years, or get eye rolls every time you try it with your kid? You’re not alone, my friend! In this solo episode, I dig into why gratitude can be powerful, why it sometimes backfires, and what to do […]
[Episode 9] Power Struggles with Neurodivergent Kids: Beyond the Battles, with Dr. Danika Maddocks
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link About the episode Why does your kid push back so hard, even over simple stuff? And how can you break free of these battles so life doesn’t feel like a trek through molasses? Power struggles may be the bane of your existence, but they’re also a glimpse into your kid’s brain. […]
[Episode 8] Aggression Reframed: 3 Things Every Parent Needs to Know, with Tosha Schore
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link About the episode Aggression can be one of the hardest things to face as a parent, especially when you’re the only adult around. Tune in for my conversation with Tosha Schore to learn the three things every parent needs to understand about aggression in kids, and why shifting your perspective can […]
[Episode 7] Why Kids “Lose It”: What’s Beneath the Big Behaviors
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link About the episode Tantrums, and meltdowns, and rages…oh my! Big behaviors mean big stress for the whole family. If you’re tired of walking on eggshells, wondering when and why your kid is going to “lose it,” this episode is for you. Dr. Gila breaks down what’s really happening beneath the surface when kids have big […]
[Episode 6] 2 Reasons You Can’t “Calm” Your Way Out of the Hard Stuff
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link About the episode You’ve done the deep breathing and tried every self-regulation trick in the book…So why does single-parenting still feel so freaking hard?! In this episode, Dr. Gila shares two often overlooked pieces of the puzzle, and why a parent’s self-regulation, while essential, isn’t the whole answer (especially when single-parenting […]
[Episode 5] Raising securely attached kids in single-parent families, with Aurisha Smolarski
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link About the episode At some point in their journey, I think every single parent has worried, “Is my kid screwed because they’re being raised in a single-parent family?” You’ve probably heard how important it is for kids to have “secure attachments,” so it makes sense that you’ve wondered… …what can you do to make […]