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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Oct 15, 2021 • 52min
S2 Ep 21: Practical Tools for Tricky Toddler Transitions With Renowned Psychologist and Best Selling Author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
Getting into the practical weeds of toddler scenarios using a scientific lens with NYTimes best selling author and child psychologist Dr. Tina Payne Bryson www.Kiwico.com with code HUMANS for 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line. www.Sakara.com/RGH for 20% off your first order. www.encantosworld.com with code HUMANS for 3 free months when you sign up for an annual subscription. Show Notes: www.tinabryson.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.
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Oct 8, 2021 • 59min
S2 Ep 20: Unleashing The Power of Play With Play with Professor Peter Gray
Dr. Aliza sits down with Professor Peter Gray to discuss the healthiest approaches to play, and potential mistakes commonly made by well-meaning parents. Show Notes: Psychology Today blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/freedom-learn www.Uprisingfood.com/HUMANS for $10 off your first purchase of the starter bundle. www.MZWallace.com/humans for 15% off your first purchase. www.Talkspace.com with code HUMANS for $100 off your first month. 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.
Oct 1, 2021 • 56min
S2 Ep 18: Neurologist Dr. Scott Small Talks About The Blueprint of The Brain And How To Support Memory and Normal Forgetting With Neurologist Dr. Scott Small
The Anatomy of Memory, forgetting, ways to balance emotionally healthy brain behaviors to lead happier more balanced lives. www.Eyejust.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first order. www.Gemmist.com with code RGH at checkout for 20% off your subscription and free 2-day shipping. And visit www.Policygenius.com to find out how much you can save on your policies today. Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Forgetting-Benefits-Remembering-Scott-Small/dp/0593136195http://acgroups.org/ 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.
Sep 24, 2021 • 57min
S2 Ep 17: Who Is Mothering Mom? A conversation with Dr. Suniya Luthar and Dr. Aliza Pressman.
With research showing that children's well being rests on parental psychological health, Dr. Suniya Luthar speaks about how to care for the caregiver in meaningful ways that support resilience for everyone. www.Gemmist.com with code RGH for 20% off your subscription plus free 2-day shipping. www.Sakara.com/RGH for 20% off your first order. www.Mzwallace.com/humans for 15% off your first purchase. Show Notes: Luthar, S. S. (2020). Resilience in childhood: New insights. Psychology Today, March 11. Luthar, S. S. (2020). Pandemic shows children’s well-being rests on parents’ psychological health. Child and Family Blog. PBS, Newshour, Sat April 27, & Arizona Pubic Media (video), Oct 1, 2018. Connecting mothers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_RmMpDL9ZU https://www.acgroups.org 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.
Sep 17, 2021 • 1h 6min
S2 Ep 16: Why Is My Child in Charge? A Roadmap to End Power Struggles.
A Roadmap to End Power Struggles, Increase Cooperation, and Find Joy in Parenting Young Children with Claire Lerner Director of Parenting Resources at Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. www.Kiwico.com with code HUMANS for 50% off your first month plus Free shipping on any crate line. www.Gemmist.com with code RGH for 20% off your subscription and free 2-day shipping. www.Eyejust.com with code HUMANS for 20% off your first order. Show Notes: https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/Why-Is-My-Child-in-ChargeClaire-Lerner/1138260633?ean=9781538149010 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.
Sep 10, 2021 • 60min
S2 Ep 15: New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Madeline Levine On Setting Our Kids Up For Resilience.
Dr. Aliza in a conversation about preparing our kids to thrive in an uncertain and changing world. www.MZWallace.com/humans for 15% off your first purchase www.Framebridge.com with code HUMANS to save an additional 15% off your first order. www.Talkspace.com with code HUMANS for $100 off your first month. 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.
Sep 6, 2021 • 25min
S2 Ep 14: Dr. Aliza is Answering Listener Questions About Sleep and Kids Interrupting!
Dr. Aliza is Answering Listener Questions About Sleep and Kids Interrupting! www.Artifactuprising.com/raisinggoodhumans with code RAISINGGOODHUMANS15 for 15% off your order. www.Zocdoc.com/HUMANS to download the Zocdoc app and sign up for free. www.Uprisingfood.com/HUMANS to get $10 off the starter bundle. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 3, 2021 • 1h 2min
S2 Ep 13: The Sleep Doctor: How do you sleep train a baby, how do you sleep train a toddler and what happens to sleep training with older kids?
Addressing plans, obstacles and science behind various “sleep training” methods. Dr. Jason Bronstein walks through the science and practice of getting your baby and toddler and child to sleep through the night. www.Policygenius.com to find out how Policy Genius can save you money on your insurance policy today www.Sakara.com/RGH to save 20% on your first order www.Publicgoods.com/HUMANS for $15 off your first order Show Notes: https://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/jason-z-bronstein https://www.mountsinai.org/care/pulmonology/services/sleep-disorders/pediatric-sleep-medicine 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.
Aug 27, 2021 • 1h 5min
S2 Ep 12: How to Have a Healthy Transition From Summer Back to School With Child Psychiatrist Dr. Helen Egger
Join renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Helen Egger, a former chair at NYU and founder of Little Otter, as she dives into the emotional turmoil families face transitioning back to school. She shares strategies to ease anxiety and build routines that support children's mental health. Dr. Egger emphasizes the importance of open communication and rituals, while also addressing screen time's effect on sleep. Parents will find practical advice for navigating the back-to-school dance, ensuring their kids feel secure and connected during this pivotal time.
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Aug 20, 2021 • 1h 6min
S2 Ep 11: Dr. Joshua Sparrow Talks Punishments, Consequences and Time-Outs.
Dr. Joshua Sparrow, a child psychiatrist and executive director at the Brazelton Touchpoints Center, dives into the art of effective discipline. He discusses the complexities of punishment versus nurturing strategies, emphasizing empathy over aversive measures. Dr. Sparrow highlights the significance of communication in teaching children resilience and emotional understanding. The conversation also explores managing school transitions and fostering creativity. Parents learn how to balance independence with support and how to implement consequences with compassion.
