The Science of Conversation: Tools for Parents and Kids| Listen on Anghami

Jan 9

Listener Q&A: Biting, Potty Training, Separation Anxiety & Early Lying

I answer four listener questions—toddler biting, potty training pressure, emotional daycare drop-offs, and early “lying” in preschoolers—breaking down what’s developmentally normal, what to do in the moment, and the practical, compassionate strategies that actually help (without ... Show More

35m 32s

Jan 2

Independent Play, Play Pockets, and What to Do When Your Child Says “I’m Bored” with Lizzie Assa

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by education expert Lizzie Assa to talk about independent play—why it matters, what it actually builds in kids, and how to make it work in real life. We break down the difference between independent play and ignoring your child, how to respond w ... Show More

36m 57s

Dec 26

The Tell: A Conversation About Healing and Re-Parenting Oneself with Amy Griffin

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Amy Griffin for a deeply personal conversation about what it means to re-parent yourself—and how that inner work quietly transforms your parenting. We talk about the pressure to be perfect, the role of control and trust in family relationship ... Show More

53m 9s

Sep 2021

Help Your Kid With Middle School - Judith Warner [308]

Why do so few of us look back at our middle school years with fond memories? Has this period of adolescence always been so difficult? What can we do to help our children positively navigate this time in their lives? In this episode, Hunter talks with Judith Warner, author of And ... Show More

1h 8m

Oct 15

Face to Face With An Angry, Frustrated, Anxious Child #527

You are going to come face to face with a child who feels angry, frustrated, anxious…and ultimately helpless. I used to feel helpless as a parent and react just like my son. Until I finally learned how to connect and diffuse these situat ... Show More

23m 31s

Apr 2025

The 3 Parenting Skills That Shape Future Communicators

If you're a parent, there’s nothing more important than teaching your kids how to communicate — how to handle a "no," how to disagree without disrespect, and how to show kindness even when it’s hard. That’s what this episode is all about. I’m sharing a few key lessons from my own ... Show More

20m 4s

Oct 19

Do You Need To Grieve The Child (& Childhood) You Didn’t Get? #528

“If you would simply do what I ask you to do, you would be done in 7 minutes. But you would rather argue with me for 7 hours or days or weeks or years and lose everything you own!” That was our son! I tried to change him until I realized I was the one who needed to change. He ... Show More

21m 55s

Feb 2024

Are You Raising A Nice Kid?

In this episode, we delve into fostering kindness within our families, prompted by a study showing kids often think their parents value success over empathy. As a pediatrician and mom, I share actionable steps for embedding kindness in our daily lives, from acknowledging the groc ... Show More

10m 1s

Sep 2025

3 Ways to Change Your Child’s Irritating Behavior (And Yourself!) #519

Your kids are going to do things that are annoying, irritating, and sometimes just wrong. You will be justified in getting angry and correcting them. But I want you to turn what usually separates you from your child…into a bonding opportunity to draw you closer. I want yo ... Show More

21m 32s

Jun 2025

1KHO 493: Make a Commitment Not to Be a Helicopter Parent | Mark Gerson, God Was Right

What if the biggest risk to our children’s future isn’t failure—but our fear of it? In this bold and deeply affirming episode, Ginny Yurich is joined by bestselling author and father of four, Mark Gerson, to explore how overprotection is quietly robbing kids of the very traits th ... Show More

1h 3m

Oct 22

When Kids Reject Your Help & Refuse To Listen to You #529

You try to help your kids do something they are struggling with, something they say they care about. But they won’t listen to you, even though it would be so much easier if they did! It turns into a huge fight and you’re left feeling angry and resentful. I want to give you scr ... Show More

21m 41s

Oct 28

Let’s Talk About Sex

There’s no “right” time for the sex talk. Just ask Dr. Becky - who ended up explaining condoms to her 5-year-old on a crowded New York City subway. Of course, it’s normal for these conversions to feel awkward - especially if you didn’t have them growing up. In today’s episode, ... Show More

29m 25s

Aug 2025

Unmotivated Child, Won’t Push Through, Avoids Tasks, Always Asks “Why?” #511

Do you have a strong-willed child who knows how to push your buttons, may be rude and defiant, won't push through when tasks are hard, appears lazy, and always asks, "Why?" when told to do something...instead of just doing what you ask? Kirk gives you scripts and strategies to ... Show More

26m 10s

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