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, parent educator, asst. clinical professor, and co-founder of both Mount Sinai Parenting Center and SeedlingsGroup. And I'm a mom... trying to raise two 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.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 days 10 hours 26 minutes
episode 1: S3 Ep 1: Emotional Intelligence: Giving Ourselves and Our Kids Permission to Feel with Dr. Marc Brackett
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marc Brackett, the Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel. Dr. Brackett discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, and how we can teach our children to understand and manage their emotions. We explore the common misconceptions about emotions and how to reframe our thinking about them, as well as the benefits of allowing ourselves and our kids to fully experience and express their feelings...
episode 2: S3 Ep 2: How To Build A Happy Life
This week, join me in conversation with Dr. Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and the director of the longest-running study on happiness and well-being, to discuss the secrets to building a happy life and raising happy kids. Dr. Waldinger shares insights from the study and offers practical advice on how to cultivate strong relationships, find purpose and meaning in life, and create a positive environment for children to thrive in...
episode 3: S3 Ep 3: Retraining Your Awareness
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dan Siegel, renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, as he delves into the mysteries of the self and inner awareness and what role they play in parenting. Dr. Siegel's unique blend of science and mindfulness offers a deeper understanding of how the brain shapes our experience and how we can use this knowledge to lead more fulfilling lives. In this episode, we explore how words inform meaning, the power of inner awareness, and more...
episode 4: S3 Ep 4: Present, Not Perfect with Dr. Dan Siegel
Join us in further conversation with renowned neuropsychiatrist and author Dr. Dan Siegel as he shades more light on how Self, intraconnectedness, and parenting fit together. Get Dr. Siegel's latest book, Intraconnected, here: https://drdansiegel.com/book/intraconnected-mwe-me-we-as-the-integration-of-self-identity-and-belonging/ Sponsored by Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbranch...
episode 5: S3 Ep 5: Why Anxiety is Good For You (Even Though It Feels Bad)
Join us for this week's episode of Raising Good Humans as we sit down with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary, author of Why Anxiety is Good For You (Even Though It Feels Bad). Dr. Tiwary will share her expertise and insights on how anxiety can actually be beneficial for children and parents alike, and help us understand the positive impact it can have on growth and development. You'll learn why it's important to embrace and regulate our anxieties, and how to do so in a healthy and effective way...
episode 6: S3 Ep 6: Anti-Fragility: Raise Kids Who Grow From Challenges
This week we continue our conversation with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary. We dive into anti-fragility and how to raise kids that don't just "bounce back" from stress, but actively grow from it. We cover the consequences of well-intentioned exposure therapy and the benefits of creating appropriate, safe challenges to their fears. Sponsored by ZocDoc: Zocdoc is a MUST! Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www.zocdoc...
episode 7: S3 Ep 7: Understanding the Social & Emotional Lives of Teenagers with Dr. Lisa Damour
For teenagers, intense emotions are par for the course; oftentimes, this means that life gets sorted into two categories: things they like, and things that are a full-blown crisis. Are you unsure of how to respond to your teen's distress? Help is on the way: Join me in conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour on understanding the emotional interiors of the teens in our lives...
episode 8: S3 Ep 8: Understanding Teen Distress: When to Worry and What to Do
Understanding teens opens up a new world for parents. Join me in continuing the conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour about when to worry about our adolescents - This includes the issues that teens are struggling with and how to respond, understanding the way teens use extreme language, broaching heavy conversations, and more. Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbranch...
episode 9: S3 Ep 9: Bullying: What It is, What It isn’t and What To Do
This week it's just us! Join me for a look into bullying and what behaviors to look for when identifying it, what to do when your child is being bullied, and what to do when you suspect - or know - your child is the bully. ZocDoc: Zocdoc is a MUST! Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and schedule your appointments in seconds! BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/HUMANS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbranch...
episode 10: S3 Ep 10: Real Self Care - Minus the Bubbles and Crystals with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
Self-care has been marketed as something you can buy, but that's not often the case. Join me in conversation with my friend Dr. Pooja Lakshmin about the importance of true self-care as a caregiver. Check out Dr. Lakshmin's book, Real Self-Care, below! https://www.poojalakshmin.com/realselfcare Sponsored by Sakara: Busy parents deserve great, easy nutrition Get 20% off your first order at sakara...