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 upbringing and how my wife and I are applying them with our two kids today
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Apr 21
3 Ways You’re Weakening Your Message Without Knowing It
Join me on Supercast for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and AMAs: https://jefferson.supercast.com/ There are three mistakes I see people make in conversations every single day—and they’re quietly destroying relationships without you realizing it. In this episode, I break down w ... Show More
23m 1s
Apr 14
Stop Letting Emotions Make Decisions with Emma Grede
Join me on Supercast for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and AMAs: https://jefferson.supercast.com/ There’s a version of you that keeps waiting—for permission, for clarity, for someone to hand you the opportunity. In this conversation, I sit down with Emma Grede to challenge tha ... Show More
54m 1s
Apr 7
3 Steps to Say the Hard Thing
Join me on Supercast for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and monthly AMAs: https://jefferson.supercast.com/ There’s a conversation you’ve been avoiding—and it’s already costing you more than you think. In this episode, I’m breaking down why not saying the hard thing is shaping ... Show More
21m 50s
Apr 2025
729: How to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice, with Jon Fogel
Jon Fogel: Punishment-Free Parenting Jon Fogel is a husband, a father of four, and a parenting educator. His goal is to teach how to parent more effectively, with less stress and more success by combining modern neuroscience, developmental psychology, counseling, and positive, g ... Show More
39m 28s
Nov 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Parenting in 2025 | Sidhika Goenka
Join me for one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had as a mother and a creator — featuring Sidhika Goenka, parenting strategist and founder of the Inner Compass System. This episode will shift the way you think about raising teens and pre-teens, connection at home, and ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2022
First Phone - Catherine Pearlman [367]
Cellphones have become a fact of life, with children as young as eight (yes, eight!) getting their very own “devices.” In this episode, I talk to Catherine Pearlman—licensed clinical social worker and parenting expert—about her book, First Phone. I love this book! In it, she spea ... Show More
52m 31s
Jun 2025
Case Study: Dealing with an "Authoritative Personality" in a Nine-Year-Old
Do you ever find yourself in those familiar power struggles with your child? Maybe it’s the daily screen time battle, that feeling of being rushed, or just their amazing, strong will challenging you at every turn. If you're nodding along, please know you're not alone, and there a ... Show More
20m 32s
Jun 2025
Why Connected Parenting is for Every Child
Are you sometimes wondering if this whole "connected parenting" thing can really work for your child, especially when you're facing those big emotions or defiant moments? Maybe you've heard people say, "That’s nice, but my kid needs something different." I truly understand where ... Show More
10m 1s