Raising Good Humans
Aliza Pressman
As a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not having all the answers? Well, that's what I'm here for.
I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, NYT bestselling author of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, Associate Clinical Professor, and Co-Founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. And I'm a mom... trying to raise good humans myself, so I'm in this with you!
In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) with both experts and parents to share the most effective approaches and tools and talk about the important bigger picture of raising good humans. My goal is to make your parenting journey less overwhelming and a lot more joyful!
Please join me every Friday for new episodes of Raising Good Humans.
I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, NYT bestselling author of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, Associate Clinical Professor, and Co-Founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. And I'm a mom... trying to raise good humans myself, so I'm in this with you!
In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) with both experts and parents to share the most effective approaches and tools and talk about the important bigger picture of raising good humans. My goal is to make your parenting journey less overwhelming and a lot more joyful!
Please join me every Friday for new episodes of Raising Good Humans.
Episodes
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Feb 7, 2022 • 27min
S2 Ep 41: Listener Q and A: Throwing, Consequences, Lovies, And Daycare
Dr. Aliza answers listener questions focused on toddlers and younger children. www.OnceUponaFarmOrganics.com with code HUMANS for 30% off your first subscription order. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 4, 2022 • 38min
S2 Ep 40: Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress Into Strength With Dr. Samantha Boardman
Positive Psychiatrist and Author Dr. Samantha Boardman walks through tools to cultivate resilience. www.Blueland.com/HUMANS for 20% off your first order. www.Helloned.com/HUMANS for 15% off your order. Show Notes: Everyday Vitality https://www.amazon.com/Books-Samantha-Boardman/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASamantha+Boardman www.draliza.bulletin.com Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 28, 2022 • 49min
S2 Ep 39: Finding Your Unicorn Space With NY Times Best Selling Author Eve Rodsky
Eve Rodsky helps us say YES to ourselves and NO to forgetting who we are. www.Kiwico.com with code HUMANS for 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line. www.Oneskin.co/HUMANS for 15% off your first purchase. www.Getlumineux.com/humans for 15% off your order. Show Notes: Bulletin: draliza.bulletin.com www.everodsky.com Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 21, 2022 • 48min
S2 Ep 38: Beyond Just Behavior: Using Brain and Body Connection With Dr. Mona Delahooke
Building a new framework to understand your young child. www.Greenchef.com/humans130 for $130 off plus free shipping www.Prose.com/humans for your free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off. Show Notes: Bulletin: draliza.bulletin.com https://monadelahooke.com Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 14, 2022 • 52min
S2 Ep 37: Think Again Parenting: Adam Grant Translating His Leadership Tools Into Parenting Tools
Ted-Talker NYTimes bestselling author, and Professor Adam Grant Translating Leadership Tools Into Parenting Tools. www.Talkspace.com with code "humans" for $100 off your first month. www.Blueland.com/HUMANS for 20% off your first order. www.Helloned.com/HUMANS for 15% off your order. Show Notes: Bulletin: draliza.bulletin.com https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tedtalks/social/WLAdam__;!!IBzWLUs!BV5eQg51AnGWYf8iSxaAIZRfPfwhN4BROJ9LfQJ6HZVv-b9Ac1MSnXwgZXpWIScgzv3DXw$ Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 7, 2022 • 1h 3min
S2 Ep 36: Anxiety may be as contagious as Omicron: Helping Our Kids When We Have Our Own Anxiety to Reckon With
Dr. Harold Koplewicz, a leading child and adolescent psychiatrist, shares insights on managing children's anxiety, especially heightened during COVID. He discusses how parental anxiety can affect kids and emphasizes the importance of modeling bravery. Koplewicz advocates for resilience-building through allowing children to fail and developing clear family plans to ease uncertainty. He also highlights the need for effective mental health communication and practical tools for parents, ensuring they have strategies for nurturing their child's emotional wellbeing.
Jan 3, 2022 • 24min
S2 Ep 35: Listener Q and A with Dr. Aliza (Rerun)
Dr. Aliza answers listener questions about perfectionism, being a "sore loser", pacifiers, grandparents and more. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 31, 2021 • 44min
S2 Ep 34: Talking About Sex with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
Dr. Cara Natterson, a pediatrician and author, teams up with Vanessa Kroll Bennett, a journalist and co-host, to provide insightful guidance on discussing sex and puberty with children. They tackle how to answer tricky questions like 'how do you make a baby?' using age-appropriate language. The duo emphasizes the importance of correcting misinformation and normalizing ongoing conversations about consent, bodies, and sex education. They also highlight the stark contrasts between sex and porn, advocating for clarity and healthy understanding in these discussions.
Dec 24, 2021 • 35min
S2 Ep 33: “I Can, Therefore I Must” - The Risks of High Achieving Stressors and the Powerful Protection of Close Relationships (Rerun)
In this engaging discussion, psychologist Suniya Luthar explores the surprising vulnerabilities of children in high-achieving environments. She emphasizes that resilience is built through supportive relationships, not merely a trait. Suniya addresses the dangers of pressure from parents and schools, advocating for unconditional love and nurturing children's identities beyond academic success. With insights on balancing praise and maintaining open communication, she highlights the necessity of protecting children's self-worth and fostering their well-being.
Dec 17, 2021 • 1h 3min
S2 Ep 32: Drew Barrymore Gets Real
Drew Barrymore opens up about parenting and coming to terms with her own growth, childhood and evolution to be able to raise good humans! www.Ritual.com/HUMANS for 10% off your first three months. www.Joybird.com/HUMANS for 30% off your purchase. www.Audible.com/Listentogether to enjoy imaginative, heartwarming, and festive stories, original podcasts and more. www.Thegeniusofplay.org to listen to Once Upon a Playtime Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
