As a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not having all the answers? Well, that's what I'm here for. I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, NYT bestselling author of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, Associate Clinical Professor, and Co-Founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. And I'm a mom... trying to raise good humans myself, so I'm in this with you! In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) with both experts and parents to share the most effective approaches and tools and talk about the important bigger picture of raising good humans. My goal is to make your parenting journey less overwhelming and a lot more joyful! Please join me every Friday for new episodes of Raising Good Humans.
What this show covers
parentingchild developmentconsequencesbedtimeself-regulationboundariesgentle parentingkids communicationteensfamily relationshipssibling conflictfamily dynamicscommunicationfriendship skillsback-to-school
What listeners will find here
When gentle parenting slips into permissive parenting
Gentle parenting is the focus here, especially the point where empathy starts to replace leadership. Dr. Aliza Pressman and Dr. Siggie explore boundaries, consequences, bedtime, separation, and negative self-talk to show why kids often feel safer with warmth plus structure.
Why “How Was Your Day?” Falls Flat—and Better Ways to Get Kids Talking
This episode looks at why kids often shut down when parents ask broad questions like “How was your day?” Dr. Aliza Pressman explains how approachability, everyday reactions, and low-pressure connection can make children more likely to open up over time.
A calmer way to handle sibling fights without playing referee
Sibling conflict is the focus here, with Dr. Aliza Pressman offering a practical framework for deciding when to step in and when to let kids work it out. The episode centers on neutral language, fairness versus equality, and everyday habits that can strengthen sibling relationships over time.
A practical reset for kids’ friendship worries at every school age
This episode tackles how to help kids handle friendship anxiety by shifting the goal from finding friends to being one. Dr. Aliza Pressman, Sissy Goff, and David Thomas share concrete tools for first conversations, tough social moments, and the especially tricky middle school years.
Why homework turns into nightly battles—and what actually helps
Homework stress is the focus here, with Dr. Aliza Pressman and Dr. Ellen Braaten examining why it so often fuels tears, conflict, and late nights. They look at how much homework is actually useful, where the real costs show up, and how parents can support kids without taking over.
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