You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re talking about one of the hardest family transitions to navigate with kids: divorce.
In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Dempsey-Multack, and we’re digging into what it really looks like to take a child-first approach when parents separate. We talk about how to tell kids about divorce in a way t ... Show More
Apr 16
384- How to Deal With Your Stuff So Your Kids Don’t Have To, with Eli Harwood
You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re getting into something that doesn’t get talked about enough in parenting: What happens when our stuff shows up in how we raise our kids. In this episode, I’m joined by Eli Harwood, and honestly, this one felt like part c ... Show More
57m 35s
Apr 9
383- What Happens When We Stop Trying to Control Behavior, with Polina Shkadron, SLP
You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re talking about the kids who often get missed. The ones who look fine on the outside, hold it together at school, and then unravel at home. The kids whose feeding struggles, big reactions, sensory needs, or shutdowns can g ... Show More
1h 17m
Mar 26
381- Parenting Autism, Anxiety, and Overwhelm Without Losing Ourselves, with Lisa Candera
Before we dive in: this episode includes discussion of childhood mental health struggles and discusses suicidal ideation and self harm. Please take care while listening. You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re talking about something that so many autism parent ... Show More
1h 14m
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