How To Handle Big After-School Meltdowns
Why is your child perfect at school, only to completely fall apart the moment they get home? This episode dives deep into the common but misunderstood phenomenon of 'After-School Restraint Collapse.' ...
22 Sep 202538min
Why Are Some Kids So Strong-Willed And Stubborn!? (REVISIT)
In this episode, Scott and Jess revisit a previous episode on strong-willed kids and add new commentary, insights, and stories to help parents understand and connect with their strong-willed kids. Jes...
15 Sep 202545min
How To Talk To Kids About Death, Suicide, And Other Difficult Topics
CW: Death, Suicide, Tragedy, DivorceThis week, Jess and Scott tackle difficult conversations: death, suicide, divorce, loss, and tragedy in the news. Drawing from Scott's personal experience with suic...
8 Sep 202535min
Letting Kids Use AI: Smart Move Or Serious Mistake?
Is AI a helpful tool or a 'Terminator' situation waiting to happen? In this episode, Jess finally gets to interview Scott as they tackle the complex world of AI safety for kids. They break down the di...
1 Sep 202547min
Are You On Your Phone Too Much In Front Of Your Kids?
Ever feel a pang of guilt when you look up from your phone to see your child has moved on? You're not alone. In this episode, Jess and Scott tackle the 'parents' paradox', how our phones are both a li...
25 Aug 202550min
“But My Friend’s Parents Let Them…Why Can’t I?”
What do you do when your child hits you with the classic line, "But my friend's parents let them!"? This episode tackles the universal parenting challenge of setting and upholding family rules. You'll...
18 Aug 202549min
Biblical Discipline, Deconstruction, And Belonging with Kate Bowler
Jess sits down with Kate Bowler, historian, pastor, and New York Times bestselling author, to explore parenting, faith, and religious deconstruction. They unpack the history of harsh discipline like s...
11 Aug 20251h 8min
Should We Force Kids To Say Sorry And Forgive Each Other?
Are you tired of forcing your kids to say 'I'm sorry,' only to see them repeat the same behaviour an hour later? In this episode, Jess and Scott dissect the common parenting trap of forced apologies a...
4 Aug 202533min
