Are you a parent who is afraid of messing up your kids? Are you worried about how your kids will turn out? Well, you are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps two mothers who are grappling with the challenges of effectively supporting their children. No matter how old your kid is, or what their issue is, you will get a clearer understanding of how to ... Show More
Nov 18
Parenting Through the Storm
It’s difficult to be a parent even on the best days, but what happens when you’re faced with a crisis, something unimaginable and frantic? Parenting through moments like a flood, hurricane, trauma, war, or divorce can shake us to the core and create deep uncertainty for our child ... Show More
35m 1s
Nov 11
The Overachiever Club: Letting go of Perfect
Are you a parent striving to be the best, do it all, and create the perfect life while also succeeding at work? In this episode, Dr Shefali breaks it all down for overachieving parents, helping them see what truly matters and how to find balance, authenticity, and peace along the ... Show More
41m 17s
Nov 4
Parenting Through Panic: Calming Your Inner Storm
In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents explore how to navigate their own big emotions—especially in the heat of challenging moments with teenagers, toddlers, or even their own parents. She unpacks what happens when our inner child goes into panic mode and how that can trigger ... Show More
38m 21s
Mar 2025
The dangers of perfectionist parenting & how to cultivate self-compassion (Encore)
<p>Are you a parent dealing with an overwhelming fear of failure and not-good-enough-ness? If so, you might be struggling with perfectionism. In this episode, Nanika explores the challenges of being a perfectionist parent, how it can impact both you and your child, and ideas for ... Show More
11m 22s
Oct 13
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Last week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.</p><p>Today, we’re going deeper, <em>inside the body,</em> to ex ... Show More
39m 12s
Feb 2025
Parenting According to Your Child's Unique Genetic Code with Dr. Dick, Episode 120
<p>With just a few exceptions, most parenting advice focuses on the role of the parent in shaping a child's world. This ignores the fact that genetics shape almost every aspect of human behaviour. In today's podcast, Dr. Dick debunks the myth that parenting techniques alone ... Show More
40m 22s