We are constantly going through life transitions and as a new parent it can feel like it’s a CONSTANT. As your child develops, you are constantly going through major transitions as well. Becoming a new mom (or caregiver), maybe going back to work, your child starting school, health issues, etc. Change is constant in our lives but it can sometimes FEEL so har ... Show More
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How We Learned to Speak: Babies, Survival, and Human Connection
Have you ever wondered why human babies are born so helpless compared to other animals? That single vulnerability may have given us the gift of speech. Today, I sit down with evolutionary biologist Madeleine Beekman, the author of The Origin of Language, to explore the science be ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 2
The Follow-Up: Policy, Morality and Boundaries
With Election Day approaching, Dr. Mona revisits a conversation with Sharon McMahon, known as "America's Government Teacher". They unpack the difference between normal political disagreement and moral boundaries lines, how to navigate division within families and how to hold firm ... Show More
14m 35s
Oct 28
Revenge Is Addictive-Here’s How to Break the Cycle in Childhood Before it Begins
Revenge isn’t a word we typically use when we talk about toddlers. But if you’ve ever taken something away and gotten a swat in return, you’ve seen it in action. In this episode, I sit down with James Kimmel Jr., a Yale researcher and lawyer who was the first to describe revenge ... Show More
56m 35s
Apr 2020
5 Ways Parents Can Make Their Lives Easier Right Now
Even in the best of times, caring for children is a balancing act that is never mastered. The ground shifts constantly, and we adapt accordingly, doing our very best to provide care, love, support and encouragement within the daily rhythms of our lives. Our children are acutely a ... Show More
19m 57s
Aug 2025
Parenting Has Changed. Here’s What You Need To Know
Feeling overwhelmed as a new parent? Sleep-deprived and drowning in advice? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Parenting can have many different approaches and let’s face it, has changed a lot since you were an infant. Dr. David Hill, pediatrician, author, and AAP spokesperson, break ... Show More
27m 52s
Jun 2023
046: Tiny Shifts with Big Results
<p>Everyone has felt overwhelmed in life before. It could be in motherhood or business. It can last months or years. Whether dealing with a significant illness, a broken bone, relationship hardships, or financial stress, just life. Life can is challenging. These tiny reframes and ... Show More
17m 21s
Aug 2023
being okay with your life constantly changing
Change is uncomfortable but if life is change, then how do you come to terms and learn to accept the growing pains? In this episode, we talk about our experience with constant change, reverting back to old habits, and learning to deal with growing pains. News! Kayla and Gael star ... Show More
39m 1s