Yesterday

The Follow-Up: Biting, Hitting, Throwing Explained

Few things trigger parents faster than physical behavior. It can feel embarrassing, frustrating, and sometimes even personal. But what if these behaviors are less about “bad behavior” and more about a brain that simply isn’t ready yet? In this episode, we break down why toddlers ... Show More

12m 25s

Mar 25

Surrogacy Explained, Facts, Feelings, and Family Building

Surrogacy is often talked about in headlines or celebrity news, but rarely explained in a way that helps people truly understand the experience behind it. In this episode, I’m joined by surrogacy consultant Jessie Jaskulsky, founder of Surrogacy Simplified, to talk openly about w ... Show More

40m 38s

Mar 23

The Follow-Up: Dr. Mona on Charting Pediatrics Podcast

In this special follow-up episode, Dr. Mona shares the full live conversation recorded at Children’s Hospital Colorado in front of more than 100 clinicians. The discussion centers on a reality many pediatricians and parents are facing every day: families are no longer walking int ... Show More

31m 59s

Oct 2025

Screen Times and SmartPhones for Children – Best Practices – IC061

Why should Dentists be talking about screen time with parents? Are smartphones even safe for children? What is the right age to give a child their first phone? Laura Spells and Arabella Skinner join Jaz in this thought-provoking episode to tackle one of today’s biggest parenting ... Show More

54m 16s

Jun 2025

How Smartphones Changed Childhood (And What to do About it)

The happiness of young people has taken a big hit since the advent of the smartphone - and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that there is a direct link. He warns that allowing children easy access to the internet and social media adversely impacts their sleep, their self ... Show More

39m 52s

Oct 2025

How parents can be screen time role models

There's a lot of talk about how to monitor screen time for kids. But for kids to have healthy relationships with technology and smartphones, parents need to model good habits. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle talks with experts and offers practical tips so parents can set the tone f ... Show More

24m 59s

Apr 2025

How to Become More Confident in Your Parenting

<p>#051 Lisa discusses how to build confidence in parenting by addressing bad behaviour and promoting respect all while emphasising the importance of making children feel good about themselves to improve behaviour and achieve positive outcomes. <br/><br/>She tackles various commo ... Show More

37m 57s

Jan 2025

204: How Do I Help My Kid Develop a Work Ethic?

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist a ... Show More

33m 23s

Dec 2024

196: Is My Kid Really Sick? Or Just Avoiding School?

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist a ... Show More

29m 57s

Oct 2024

Breaking Screen Addiction: A Teen’s Perspective on Setting Boundaries (#212)

<p>In this episode, host Melanie Hempe is joined by her son, Andrew, who shares his personal insights on screen habits and addiction. Together, they dispel the myth that setting boundaries around screen time leads to rebellion. Instead, Andrew explains how boundaries are an act o ... Show More

38m 25s

Oct 2022

How Unhealthy Is Social Media For Kids?

In this special crossover episode with Betches Moms and Oversharing, hosts Jordana Abraham and Dr Naomi Bernstein talk all about parenthood, changing social dynamics, and how long we should wait before exposing kids to social media. From TikTok to Instagram (and everything in bet ... Show More

31m 27s

Aug 2025

Psychologist Reveals the One Thing Self-Aware Parents Do Differently | Dr Saliha Afridi

What if being self-aware isn’t enough to be the parent you want to be? In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Saliha Afridi to explore the often overlooked connection between self-awareness and conscious parenting. Whether you’re ... Show More

56m 35s

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

The Follow-Up: How Phones and Social Med...