Parenting is challenging. Some of the challenges—like effective disciplining and present moment awareness—are ubiquitous to parenting. No matter who you or your kids are, moments and experiences will test your patience and your wisdom. But while no...
Modern parenting is high stakes, leaving parents terrified of failure in their parenting and in their children. But it turns out that the overprotective behaviors driven by our fears undermine our children’s—and our own—successes throughout life...
You might sometimes wonder if it’s nature or nurture driving the differences between people. For example, why are some of us extroverts and others introverts? Why are some children risk-takers while others are more inhibited? Well, it turns out that...
Caring for a newborn has its challenges, but imagine the challenges of caring for two or more newborns at once! More feedings, diapering, laundry and gear to schlep. We are hardwired to respond to our infants so how do you handle more than one...
Do worries about your kids’ safety dominate your parenting choices? How often do you feel pressured to make parenting choices as a result of judgment from others? We are parenting in an age of overwhelming fear and constant judgment. Understanding...
Dr. Emily Oster joins Yael to discuss her new book, a-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool. Emily discusses how data and decision-making strategies can guide better and more relaxed parenting during the early years...
According to neuropsychologist Dr. William Stixrud, parents should be their kids’ consultants, not their managers. When we spend our time trying to control our kids, we weaken them and exhaust ourselves. In this episode, Diana talks with Dr. Stixrud...
Have You Faced Difficult Or Stressful Life Experiences? Do You Wonder Why Some People Seem To “Bounce Back” After Loss Or Trauma? Do You Want To Learn About Research On Resilience In Childhood And Adulthood? Are You Looking For Ways To...
