[Episode 35] 5 Parenting Tips for Summer Break

Podcast Spotify Youtube Link Different schedules, new settings, and a whole lot of “are we doing enough?” Summer has a way of turning up the volume on everything! In this solo episode, Dr. Gila shares her top five tips for minimizing meltdowns and maximizing connection this summer break. You’ll hear…✔ The mindset shift that makes […]

[Episode 33] Raw, Unfiltered, and In the Pit With You

Podcast Spotify Youtube Link No solutions today. Just me, Dr. Gila, saying the quiet parts out loud. This episode is for anyone whose had a rough morning, or wondered how it’s even possible to single-parent in our broken systems. Related resources:⭐️ Feeling overwhelmed? Download my short, guided meditation for single parents (or anyone who feels […]

[Episode 31] Summer Planning with Neurodivergent Kids (with Debbie Reber)

Podcast Spotify Youtube Link Summer is coming! And the pressure to plan it is already here. This week I’m talking with Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting, host of the Tilt Parenting Podcast, and author of Differently Wired, about setting ourselves and our neurodivergent kids up for success during the long summer break. You’ll hear:✔ […]

[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 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 […]