You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today's a special episode because we're doing something a little bit different. I teamed up with my pal, Hunter Clarke-Fields, and we're doing a little podcast swap. So you get to hear an episode from her podcast, Mindful Parenting Podcast. I've been on it before. You may have tuned in then, but here's an episod ... Show More
Nov 13
362- Holiday Meltdowns, Gift Disasters & When ‘Thank You’ Doesn’t Happen with Rachel and Alyssa
You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re getting into something that hits deep for so many of us, especially around the holidays.You plan something special—a magical outing, a thoughtful gift—and you’re met with “Is that it?” or “What are we doing next?” It can ... Show More
41m 39s
Nov 6
361- Let the Kids Read: What Judy Blume Taught Us About Truth-Telling, with Rachelle Bergstein
Before we dive in: this episode includes discussion of masturbation, sex and other adult topics. You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today's episode is such a treat. I got to sit down with Rachelle Bergstein to talk about her work on the incredible Judy Blume, and the ... Show More
1h 11m
May 2024
The Science of Parenting - Dr. Aliza Pressman [477]
Hunter talks to Aliza Pressman of the Raising Good Humans podcast about Attachment Parenting, self-regulation, the dangers of our optimization culture, chores & freedoms for kids and more in this comprehensive episode that will help you take a breath and relax about all things pa ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2024
Relisten: How To Handle Tantrums - Dr. Laura Markham [458]
You have a child and they are starting to defy you and say, “no.” What do you do? There’s so much conflicting advice out there and pressure to have a well-behaved child, but what is the best way to handle misbehavior and raise healthy, happy kids? In this episode, the big-mama of ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2024
Permission To Be Human - Hunter Clarke-Fields [Stress & How To Cope Series 1] [522]
What is Mindful Parenting? Hunter talks to Dena Farash about the importance of being present, self-compassion, and effective communication in parenting. Hunter emphasizes that parents are human and will make mistakes, and that it's crucial to model emotional intelligence for chil ... Show More
49m 19s
May 2024
Relisten: Simplicity Parenting - Kim Payne [476]
Did you know that highly stressed western children look just like war refugee children in terms of stress? In this episode, I talk to Kim Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting. We talk about “the undeclared war on childhood,” and how our culture of too much too fast, too young, i ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2024
Relisten: How to be a Happier Parent - KJ Dell’Antonia (153)
Find yourself constantly irritable? Wish that you could enjoy parenthood more? That’s the place my guest, author KJ Dell’Antonia found herself in. So she set out to find the answers to frustrating struggles like chores, discipline, screen time, and more. Join in on this fun conve ... Show More
59m 5s
Jul 2024
Fear & Parenting - Monica Berg [487]
Fear can hold us back, limiting our lives and possibilities, yet so many of us live with it daily as parents. How can we transform fear? In this episode, Monica Berg shares her inspiring story as well as 3 tools to transform fear. We also talk about children’s differences (dyslex ... Show More
59m 5s