Join me for a solo episode this week, and a look into alleviating mealtime tension and how to deal with body image baggage. I give six helpful tips to make mealtime easier, and discuss the acronym BALANCE, which you can use to ease mealtime stress. I also discuss the three principles for kids to grow up with a positive body image, and the importance of doing the work to shift how we see our bodies and others.  I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting:...

This week, neuropsychologist Dr. Julia Digangi helps us break down the neuroscience behind emotions, beliefs, and change. Dr. Dignani shares her expertise on the real reason why humans seek change, the neuroscience of emotion, attunement, and how to integrate our thoughts and feelings so that our actions and beliefs are unified. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/ Subscribe...

Join us for a compelling interview with renowned journalist and author, Jessica Yellin, as we delve into the art of discerning misinformation online. Yellin shares how to be a savvy consumer of news and social media and gives us a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by AI and misinformation, and the tools we need to make informed decisions in this age of information overload. https://newsnotnoisejessicayellin.substack.com/ Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid...

In this insightful podcast episode, we sit down with renowned psychologist and mindfulness expert, Dr. Shauna Shapiro, to explore the transformative power of self-compassion in the realm of parenting.  Dr. Shapiro shares her expertise on how mindfulness and self-compassion can help parents develop resilience, improve their relationships with their children, and create a more nurturing and supportive family environment. Drawing from her extensive research and personal experiences, she offers...

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with renowned clinical psychologist and bestselling author, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, to explore the transformative world of conscious parenting. In this interview, Dr. Shefali delves into the core principles of conscious parenting, revealing how it empowers both parents and children to break free from traditional, often limiting, parenting paradigms. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential...

Join me in conversation with Cleo Wade, poet and author of the new book Remember Love, on how to develop resilience and how to empathize with our kids as they experience new feelings for the first time. Sponsored by Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/HUMANS BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/HUMANS today to get 10% off your first month Nordic Naturals: Factor: Head to factormeals/humans50 and use...

In this week's episode, we delve into some conversations that can be awkward if we're not prepared, including what to do when friends or relatives comment on our kids' changing bodies. We explore how commenting on our kids' bodies can affect their self-image, even when we don't intend to do so. Our guests Vanessa Kroll Bennett and Dr. Cara Natterson, hosts of The Puberty Podcast, bring their expertise and insights to the forefront, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges of navigating...

This week, we continue our conversation with Dr. Danielle Dick, digging deeper into the effects of smoking weed, vaping, and consuming edibles. Visit Carawayhome.com/HUMANS10 to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/RGH Daily Harvest: Go to DailyHarvest.com/humans to get up to $65 dollars off your first box. Nordic Naturals: Shop today at nordic.com. Use promo...

In this insightful episode, we delve into a critical topic that concerns every parent and caregiver: preventing substance misuse in kids and teens. Join us as we sit down with the renowned expert, Dr. Danielle Dick, a leading researcher in the field of child and adolescent development, genetics, and substance use. Danielle Dick is the inaugural director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute. Sponsored by Liquid IV: I love this stuff! Grab your Liquid...

This episode originally aired in December of 2020. Big Little Feelings duo Kristin and Deena are answering listener questions about toddlers. Topics include power struggles, hitting, biting, time-outs, feelings, talking about death and bath time struggles.  Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this...

You won't want to miss this one. Continuing our fascinating conversation, Devorah Heitner joins me once again this week to dive deeper on our current reality: Our kids grow up online. We discuss college admissions, anonymous accounts, group chats, and evaluating our own expectations. Hero Bread: Visit hero.co and use code HUMANS at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/HUMANS Nordic Naturals: Shop today at nordic.com. Use promo code: RGH for 20% off your...

Join me for an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Ellen Braaten as we unlock the mysteries of motivation and discover how to create a nurturing environment for our children while respecting their unique strengths and interests. Dr. Ellen Braaten, a leading expert in child psychology and the director of The Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Massachusetts General Hospital, brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the table. With years of research and clinical...

This week, we're joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and clinical neuroscientist specializing in psychoneurobiology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/ Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips...

I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/ Middle school can be a time of immense change, growth, and challenges, both academically and emotionally. In this episode, we delve into the fraught world of middle schoolers and how parents can empower them for success with renowned author, school counselor, and parenting expert, Phyllis L. Fagell. Join us as we sit down with Phyllis to...

This week, we sit down with Jennifer Wallace, author of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic - And What We Can Do About It to discuss the culture of mattering and achievement culture in our schools. Understanding the impact that our praise can have on our children is crucial. We discuss healthy achievement, identity building, and more. Visit thematteringmovement.com for more information. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your...

This episode originally aired in July 2020. Best-selling author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson walks us through discipline from tots to teens! I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/ Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or...

Worried about your kid and starting to spiral? Is the child in your life experiencing a major or even minor failure? Pause, take a deep breath- and start this episode! Michelle Icard, author and speaker whose work is regularly featured in CNN, is here to help. Her new book EIGHT SETBACKS THAT CAN MAKE A CHILD A SUCCESS is on sale on August 22nd. PLUS: I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good...

This week, Dr. Danielle Dick joins me for a fascinating conversation about temperament. She is the inaugural director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute. You may remember we covered temperament a bit in Raising Good Humans Premium. Today, we're going for a deeper dive. When does temperament become evident, and how should we approach parenting children with different temperaments? Introverts and extroverts alike will learn so much from this one....

This week, we're sitting down with Dr. Ibram Kendi and discussing antiracism, how to help your children understand the benefits or drawbacks they may encounter due to racism, and the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn affirmative action. Dr. Ibram is the author of How to Raise an Antiracist. In July 2020, he founded the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University where he serves as director. Kendi was included in Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2020. Sponsored...

If you or a partner is expecting or planning for children, you won't want to miss this one! This week, I'm welcoming back Professor Emily Oster, the NYT Best-Selling author of Expecting Better. I LOVE her work. There's now a new edition of Expecting Better with updated and revised information which you can find here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310896/expecting-better-by-emily-oster/ Sponsored by ZocDoc: You need ZocDoc! Download the FREE app at...

I'm answering your questions on this week's episode! This week, I'm joined by Dr. Devorah Heitner, an expert on young people's relationship to social media and privacy. We'll discuss public and private pages, things to consider when posting your child online, teaching digital consent, mentoring vs. monitoring, and more. Dr. Heitner is also the author of the acclaimed book Screenwise and the forthcoming Growing Up In Public. Sponsored by Mission MightyMe Puffs Mission MightyMe Puffs are a...

Warning: This episode is explicit! Join me in conversation with the brilliant Dr. Emily Morse about having better sex after you've had kids, planning pleasure, and more. We'll dive into sexual intelligence, understanding ourselves as sexual beings, and setting the stage for arousal. Sponsored by Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/HUMANS10 to take advantage of their Summer Refresh and get 10% off your next purchase.  Quility: Quility has created a special Life Insurance guide just for Raising...

Dr. Ellen Vora, author of The Anatomy of Anxiety, joins me this week to discuss how to identify avoidable anxiety and purposeful anxiety, as well as practical techniques for alleviating avoidable anxiety, and discerning anxiety caused by chemical imbalance from anxiety caused by circumstance.    Sponsored by Quility: Quility has created a special Life Insurance guide just for Raising Good Humans listeners so visitquility.com/humans to learn more and match with your perfect policy. iHerb:...

How can doodling and daydreaming - when your child might otherwise be paying attention - be a good thing? How does art support our child's health? What skills do our kids acquire in art class that help them later in life?   This week, join me in conversation with Susan Magsamen, author of Your Brain On Art. She serves as executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab, part of the Brain Science Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She also co-directs the Aspen...

This week we're joined by Dr. Mariel Buque to define and discuss intergenerational trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and systems that we can put in place to support ourselves and our family. We'll learn how to become a cycle breaker, as well as a practical technique that you can use in tough moments. Her new book, Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma, comes out in January. Sponsored by Ready, Set, Food! Visit readysetfood.com/HUMAN to learn more and get...