Is reparenting yourself really about getting a redo on your childhood? Parenting coach Albiona Rakipi challenges that idea in this solo episode and offers a different framework: cultivating your own inner parent. Instead of trying to heal old wounds by giving your child what you didn’t get, this episode teaches you how to recognize when you’re parenting your ... Show More
Jun 10
Play Isn’t a To-Do — It’s the Thing That Makes Everything Else Work, with Dr. Kim Van Dusen
If play feels like one more thing on your list, this episode is going to change that. Albiona sits down with Dr. Kim Van Dusen — registered play therapist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and author of Parenting Through Play — to talk about what play actually is, why pare ... Show More
1h 4m
May 20
Rewards Aren’t Bribes — And Anxiety Isn’t the Opposite of Calm
Two things keep coming up in coaching sessions right now, in household after household, family after family: rewards and kids’ anxiety around trying new things. So Albiona brought it here. In this solo episode, she breaks down the real problem with how most parents use rewards (i ... Show More
28m 7s
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
Jan 2024
The Power of Being the Safe Parent
Ever felt the pressure to have kids who always toe the line, never stepping out of bounds? Let's challenge that notion today as we unravel the beauty of raising children who make mistakes, who try on different behaviors, and who are authentically themselves.But here's the catch: ... Show More
14m 19s
Sep 2025
How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
Send us Fan MailThis episode will change how you see your child’s moods and how you respond to them.If you’ve ever tiptoed around your child in the morning, worried the “wrong” cereal bowl or shirt will set off a meltdown, this conversation is for you.Joining me is Dr. Alex Reed, ... Show More
1h 8m
Apr 2025
S10|16 - Intuitive Parenting
Over the last 4+ years of this podcast I have spoken about connection-based parenting, what’s blocking us, and how to move through those blocks. I have noticed my perspective and beliefs change towards my kids, and about parenting, and I feel very differently than I used to. I wa ... Show More
31m 48s
Aug 2024
Building Trust Within Yourself to Have the Hard Conversations
<p>EP:103 In this week’s Thrive Like a Parent podcast, I share my personal journey with setting boundaries and the importance of prioritizing your needs.
I describe a time when I had zero boundaries, leading to anxiety, insecurity, and relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Bu ... Show More
35m 24s