If the back-to-school season is already creeping up on you (the supply lists, the new routines, the mental math of who needs to be where and when), you are not the only mom feeling that low hum of stress. Every year it sneaks up faster than I expect it to, and every year I tell myself this is the year I'll feel ready. And... I never quite do. (Maybe you can ... Show More
Jul 27
491: How to Change Someone's Life (Without Even Realizing It)
With back-to-school season right around the corner, I keep thinking about a moment from my own high school years – a moment so small I barely registered it at the time. I noticed a kid sitting alone, stuck out my hand, and said hi. That was it. What I didn't know was that it woul ... Show More
30m 25s
Jul 20
490: 3 Things to Remember When Parenting is Difficult
Lately, my kids have been watching a lot of TV. More than I'd like to admit. And for a while, I let myself spiral about it. What kind of mom lets her kids zone out on screens all day? What is that doing to them? But then I caught myself, because I've learned that there's a differ ... Show More
37m 56s
Jul 13
489: How My Mom Helped Me Know Myself
Grief has been close to my family lately, and in the weeks since losing my brother-in-law Logan, I've found myself returning again and again to the memories that hold the people we love, long after they're no longer here. This July 14th marks twenty-three years since my mother pa ... Show More
45m 7s
May 2024
Not Being a Perfect Parent Is Actually a Good Thing
Dr. Aliza Pressman joins me to talk about the 5 principles of parenting, a guide on how to raise good humans. We dive into how to have a secure attachment with your kids and how to repair it when it's been broken, effective ways to discipline, how to raise resilient kids, and how ... Show More
48m 55s
Feb 2022
Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show - The “I Love You, Even When You’re Mad” Edition
On this week’s episode: Zak, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a complicated question about navigating unwanted attention—especially if the attention may be chalked up to a child’s appearance. Then they are joined by Deborah Farmer Kris, parent educator, education journalist, childre ... Show More
47m 31s
Mar 2024
How to Raise Successful Kids l Podcast With Friends Ep.12
<p>On today's episode of Podcast With Friends, I am joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman, Leila Steinberg, and Rebecca Dube. We chat about all things parenting. From Being an accountable parent, to what is making your kids feel "incapable". We also talk about the import ... Show More
46m 59s