In this week’s episode, I sit down with Charmel Maynard, a first-time dad, husband, and all-around thoughtful human being, to explore his journey into fatherhood. Charmel shares candid insights about the values, conversations, and intentional choices he and his wife Jan made before welcoming their son, Miles Jackson Maynard, into the world. From first-date deep dives about kids to navigating boundary-setting with grandparents, Charmel offers a fresh perspective on modern parenting. Whether...

This week, I’m thrilled to have three amazing moms from my Tools for Teenage Years group here with us: Vicki, Alex, and Adi. In this episode, we’re recreating the intimate, reflective atmosphere of our sessions—starting up with a quick check-in and then diving deep into family dynamics. You’ll hear candid stories about the different challenges these moms face as they navigate raising teenagers alongside their partners. Everything from handling parenting disagreements to cross-cultural...

Today’s episode, Transparency, is a solo one where I’ll be diving into something central to my approach to parenting: being open and honest with our kids. Many of my clients and friends have told me they love how I offer actionable tips they can use right away, which is why transparency has become one of the core themes I share. Transparency in parenting means showing your kids what real struggle looks like and letting them know it's normal to not have it all figured out—something most of us...

In this episode, I sit down with Frank Marzano, a proud father of five and a close family friend, to kick off our series highlighting the incredible journey of fatherhood. Frank and I dive deep into the ups and downs of being a dad, from the early days of parenting without a clear plan to the hard-earned wisdom that comes with raising five children. We talk about how becoming a father shapes you into a different kind of man, the importance of patience, and learning to let go of control. We...

Welcome to Rethinking Parenting with Cristina Young. In this podcast, I will address the challenges and frustrations that arise from parenting in today's complicated world. While parents have more access to advice than ever before through social media, blogs, books, and podcasts, this wealth of information can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. Many of my clients struggle to distill this information into practical strategies that align not only with their own personalbeliefs but...