You are listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is such a grounding one. I got to sit down with my dear friend, Eli Harwood, who you may know as @attachmentnerd over on Instagram, to dive into a topic that comes up so often, school refusal. If you've ever had a kid clinging to the doorframe or break down in tears before drop off, or you've w ... Show More
Jan 15
371- Helping Kids Build Real Body Confidence Dr. Whitney Casares, MD
Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, and I'm so grateful to be sharing this conversation with you. If you’re raising bigger kids, those school-age humans navigating a world full of messages about what they should look like, eat, wear, or do with their bodies—this episode is fo ... Show More
1h 24m
Jan 8
370- Post-Holiday Meltdowns and School Refusal with The OT Butterfly, Laura Petix
You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today’s episode is one so many of you have asked for: how to navigate the rocky transition back to school after the holidays. And not just for our kids, but for ourselves, too.I’m joined by my friend Laura Petix, also known as The O ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 2025
259: Handling Tricky Toddler Behavior with Dr. Cathryn Tobin, founder of Healthiest Baby
Knowing how to respond to tricky toddler behavior isn’t always easy. Separation anxiety, preferred parent struggles, impulsivity–it can feel overwhelming and frustrating! But when we understand what’s typical (and where these behavior come from) we can approach them differently. ... Show More
46m 20s
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
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
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
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