Jul 29

Encore: Why you should aim to be a “good enough” parent, with Tim Cavell, PhD, and Lauren Quetsch, PhD

Being a parent can be tough these days. Dozens of books and articles offer competing answers to questions from how to help siblings get along to how much screen time is too much, and every decision you make feels important. It's no wonder that many parents feel tired, stressed, a ... Show More

43m 34s

Jul 22

AI “de-skilling”: What happens when we offload our work to AI? With Brooke Macnamara, PhD

From writing emails to analyzing medical images, AI is becoming a routine part of many people's work. These tools can boost productivity and free us from tedious tasks -- but what happens when we start relying on them for skills that once required years of practice to develop? Br ... Show More

34m 47s

Jul 15

Social media, looksmaxxing, and why men struggle with body image, with Roberto Olivardia, PhD

For years, body image concerns and eating disorders were viewed as problems that primarily affected girls and women. But boys and men also struggle with body dissatisfaction, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia -- often in ways that go unnoticed. Roberto Olivardia, PhD, a clini ... Show More

45m 28s

Apr 2025

#649: Confident Parenting in a Judgmental World

In a world where everyone seems to have an opinion about how you raise your kids—from social media to the school pickup line—it’s no wonder so many parents feel like they’re not doing enough or doing it "wrong." In this episode, we’re unpacking the silent confidence battles most ... Show More

32m 18s

Jan 2024

Why "good enough" parenting is better than "perfect"

Are you a parent who spends a lot of time criticizing yourself because you’re falling short of being a “perfect” parent? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor describes “good enough” parenting and how being perfect as a parent is not at all what your child needs from you.Project Paren ... Show More

9m 49s

Aug 2024

Dr Norman Swan on What's Good For Your Kids

Where does your kids' temperament come from, how strict should you be & is it okay to be a 'good enough' parent? Honestly, the last few months have truly humbled me - being a parent is HARD and with so much advice out there, it's VERY tricky to know what's best for your children. ... Show More

43m 38s

Mar 2016

#8: Tips to Being a Peaceful Parent

Parents are busier and more stressed than ever. How do we teach our kids to manage emotions effectively if we can't do it? Get some great tips on how to keep your cool, share frustrations effectively and be that great role model you know you can be!<br/><br/>Support this podc ... Show More

16m 48s

Jun 2019

85. Parenting

Trying to find the balance in dealing with a child, while setting boundaries and expectations can be tricky, especially because you can't control their behavior - even if you think you can. Join me this week as I outline the three key points to consider when setting boundaries wi ... Show More

26m 29s

Jul 2018

How to Stop Enabling Your Child's Bad Behavior Pt. 3 with Dr. Charles Fay

One of the most difficult tasks as a parent is to make decisions that cause them not to like you, even if it is in their own best interest. In the final installment of a series on parenting with Dr. Charles Fay from Love and Logic, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen go over these toug ... Show More

18m 58s

Nov 2021

What is The Parent Compass with guests: Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis

The highly competitive world of academics can become consuming when our children reach adolescence. The pressure children feel and endure highly impacts their wellbeing and the relationship we share with them. Finding ways to be supportive without usurping the critical learning m ... Show More

28m 17s

Oct 2024

Stressed Parents? Dr. Becky Wants to Help.

Overwhelmed, stressed, constantly anxious – that's life as a parent, right? If you feel this way, the good and bad news is that you’re not alone. CNN’s Chief Medical Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a father of three teenage girls, turns to parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy – known online simp ... Show More

37m 5s

Oct 2023

What's Good Parenting? Key Skills, Healthy Relationships, and Making the Choice

On today’s episode Dr. Rick and Forrest focus on one of the most important decisions we’ll make in life: the choice to become a parent. They focus on what good parenting looks like in practice, the key difference in thinking of a child as a “means” or an “end,” and how to know wh ... Show More

1h 10m

Why you should aim to be a “good enough”...