
How to Parent When the News and World Feel Really Heavy
In this solo episode, I talk directly to parents about how to show up for our kids when the world feels heavy and unsettling—without turning the conversation into politics. I share what research tells...
30 Jan 47min

The 7 Conversations to Have with Your Kid Before They Get a Device w/ Dr. Jean Twenge
In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist and author Dr. Jean Twenge to talk about the seven essential conversations to have with kids before they get a device. We break down what kids need to under...
23 Jan 42min

Mattering: The Secret to Building a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose w/ Jennifer Wallace
In this episode, I sit down with award winning journalist and author Jennifer Wallace, to talk about her new work on mattering—the need to feel seen, valued, and needed. We explore how mattering emerg...
16 Jan 52min

Listener Q&A: Biting, Potty Training, Separation Anxiety & Early Lying
I answer four listener questions—toddler biting, potty training pressure, emotional daycare drop-offs, and early “lying” in preschoolers—breaking down what’s developmentally normal, what to do in the ...
9 Jan 35min

Independent Play, Play Pockets, and What to Do When Your Child Says “I’m Bored” with Lizzie Assa
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by education expert Lizzie Assa to talk about independent play—why it matters, what it actually builds in kids, and how to make it work in real life. We break down t...
2 Jan 36min

The Tell: A Conversation About Healing and Re-Parenting Oneself with Amy Griffin
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Amy Griffin for a deeply personal conversation about what it means to re-parent yourself—and how that inner work quietly transforms your parenting. We talk about ...
26 Dec 202553min

What Happens to Your Brain When You Become a Parent (Including Dads) w/ Dr. Darby Saxbe
In this week’s episode I am joined by Dr. Darby Saxby, a clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Southern California as we delve into the transition to parenthood, particularly focusi...
19 Dec 20251h 8min

Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our Children Really Learn--and Why They Need to Play More with Professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
In this week’s episode, I sit down with professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to rethink what learning actually looks like—and why play is at the center of it. We break down the science behind playful learning,...
12 Dec 202557min




















