Congratulations! We have officially got to the end of 2020. Who would have thought that this year would turn this way, huh?But it had, and now it's over, and we can start a fresh new year, full of hopes and dreams!But before we make a run into 2021, I...

What does it mean to be a dad in the 21 century? What are the differences between being a dad or a mom, if there are any differences at all?These are just some of the questions that I discuss in today's episode with my guest Stephen Dypiangco. Steve is...

While the world holds its breath, waiting for the covid-19 vaccinations, it's time to talk about a different kind of immunity - psychological immunity. In this episode, I share with you what does psychological immunity is and why it's so important for...

Montessori. Until a couple of years ago, whenever I heard that word I thought it was some Italian dish that I HAD to try.But then I had children and started to learn about different educational methods and systems, but I never really learned what...

This episode was originally aired in March 2020, when the covid just started to show its face around the world. Now, as it is Thanksgiving of 2020, which means we are about to close off this year, I thought it's a good time to go back to this talk. Why?...

ANGER. It's time we talk about anger, which is one of the universal, fundamental emotions we have. Anger is perhaps the most scrutinized emotions we have, and parents all over the world teach their children to avoid anger. But, is that wise? Should you...

Emotions! You can't live with'em, but ya can't get rid of'em. Am I right?!Nah, I'm just kidding, of course. Emotions are one of the most important things in our lives. Emotions make us who we are. And they have a big role in our development and everyday...

It's an important topic that most people don't want to think about. Bullying.Most parents don't want to think of their children as potential bullying victims. But it can happen to everyone. And bullying can take many different forms: physical abuse,...

Welcome to this special US Elections Episode. At the time this post is published, we are a couple of days before the 2020 elections, and I thought this is a wonderful time to talk about the connection between family and government.When we think about...

Can you learn better parenting skills from an app?Matt Larson thinks so, and he created such an app.Matt is one of the founders of The Human Improvement Project, a non-profit organization that created two apps that help learn the foundations of the...

You are not mistaken. I called this episode "Let Your Children Fail", because that's actually one of the best gifts you can give your children. How so? Well, I don't mean that you should let your children really "fail" all the time, and don't help them....

There's a question that I see coming up a lot in parenting groups and forums, which I wanted to address in this episode. It's all about feeling like a bad parent because you get mad and yell. The question can look like this:I want to know the best way...

Bethany Saltman is an author, zen-practitioner, writing coach, and a mother. In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to her about her new book: Strange Situation - A Mother’s Journey into the Science of Attachment. In this wonderful tale of...

When your children have to face changes, there's one simple thing you can do to help them. And that is to prepare them for that change using the power of stories.In this episode, I will walk you through a simple process that will help you write - yes...

As many countries are still in lockdown or entering a second lockdown, many parents find that staying home with their kids is not an easy job, to say the least. And that's especially true if you're trying to set boundaries all they long. So, naturally,...

Are you struggling with how your kids use screens? Do you find yourself fighting with them over how many hours of screen they are allowed to use each day? Or what they do online? Well, tune in to today's episode where I'm having a conversation with Lisa...

What are the most important Do's and Don'ts that you HAVE to remember when you want to help your anxious child? I'm glad that you asked - because I have a special episode for you today.This is a recording of a LIVE session that I did in my free Facebook...

Worried about how the next school year is going to look like? Afraid to send your kids back to school? Or feeling stressed about another year of remote learning?Worry not, my friends. I've reached out to a dozen parenting experts and asked them to share...

Do you think that you know better than your kids? Think again.Sometimes, you do know better, but in so many things in life, you are influenced by some inner streams of consciousness that may confuse you or just make you stuck. In this episode, we'll...

Did you ever feel that your child can be such a brat at home and a goody-too-shoes at school, or with grandparents or other children?Isn't it annoying?But other than annoying, it also means something good! It means the connection your child has with you...

How to resolve the tension between controlling our children and helping them grow freely?In this episode of the podcast, I'm answering a question submitted by a mother of a 2 years old girl, saying "I like the idea of being a 'gardener' in the sense of...

What simple parenting technique can help you resolve sibling fights; teach your children to solve problems; nurture their empathy muscles; and build their confidence?It's called Sportscasting and it involves a simple trick: narrate what your children...

How comfortable are you with the concept of money and finances? How comfortable do you want your kids to be? If you're anything like me, you'd like your kids to understand money better, and be more comfortable around it than you. And this EXACTLY what...

Dealing with anxiety isn't a walk in the park. Helping your child deal with his or her anxiety can be even harder. But it's one of your jobs as a parent. In this episode, I'll walk you through 5 things that parents tend to tell their anxious children...

In this episode of The Apparently Parent Podcast, I'm sharing with you my answer to a question of one mom on my free Facebook Group. She asks about her daughter who finds it hard to join social games with her friends unless she was invited by the group....