Raising Good Humans
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, parent educator, asst. clinical professor, and co-founder of both Mount Sinai Parenting Center and SeedlingsGroup. And I'm a mom... trying to raise two 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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 346
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
What Temperament Really Is—and Why It Matters for Parenting w/ Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar
In today’s episode developmental psychologist and temperament expert Dr. Corley Perez-Edgar joins us to talk all about temperament. We dive into the science of temperament—how it develops in early ch…
01:24:10 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Navigating Tantrums: Concrete Tools For Parents w/ Alyssa Campbell
In today's episode I'm joined by Alyssa Campbell, co-author of 'Tiny Humans, Big Emotions' and author of the upcoming book 'Big Kids, Bigger Feelings to dive into practical strategies for responding …
00:38:16 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
What I Wish I’d Known About Aging Stronger and Better w/ Dr. Vonda Wright
In today’s episode I sit down with Dr. Vonda Wright, author of 'Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power.' We discuss the importance of bone health, muscle building, and lifelong mobility, pa…
01:09:14 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
College Mental Health 101 w/ Dr. Christopher Willard
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Christopher Willard, a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and co-author of College Mental Health 101, to explore how parents can support college-b…
01:02:49 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
The Huge Impact of Environmental Neuroscience: Effective Ways to Grow Attention and Cognition with Dr. Marc Berman
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Marc Berman, the pioneer of environmental neuroscience, to explore the surprising science behind how nature enhances cognitive, physical, and social wellbeing.…
00:49:39 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Is 'Gentle Parenting' Actually Good? Here's the Truth
What is gentle parenting, really? And why is it annoying so many parents? I’m joined by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson to unpack the truth behind the trend, clear up major misconceptions, and explain why the …
01:07:17 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy At Home get home (CBT): Practical Tools for Families with Dr. David Anderson
In today's episode I sit down with Dr. Dave Anderson from the Child Mind Institute to discuss cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). We delve into the misconceptions, tools, and techniques of CBT, and h…
01:00:33 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
The Neurobiology of the Parent-Child Relationship — and What It Teaches Us with Yale Professor Dr. Dylan Gee
In today’s episode I am joined by Yale neuroscientist Dr. Dylan Gee for a fascinating look at what’s actually happening in our children’s brains when we offer support, warmth, and connection. We delv…
00:45:05 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Igniting Your Inner Spark: Finding Purpose and Community with Activist Shannon Watts
In today's episode I speak with activist Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, about her new book 'Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age'. Shannon shares her…
00:49:00 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Parenting Experts In The Wild: Our Mistakes And What We’d Do Differently w/ Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
In this episode, Tina and I discuss personal moments of our parenting missteps, explore instances where our reactions didn't align with my expertise and what we might have done differently. We discus…
00:59:54 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
The Science of Revenge: Understanding and Overcoming Grievances to Raise More Forgiving Kids
In this episode, I’m joined by James Kimmel Jr. JD, a lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and author of The Science of Revenge, to explore what the latest neuroscience tells us abou…
00:52:47 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
10 Ways to Respond to Backtalk Without Damaging Your Relationship
In today's episode I dive into one of the most triggering parenting challenges: backtalk. From eye rolls to attitude, I’m sharing 10 practical, research-backed ways to respond to backtalk without dam…
00:36:37 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
The Practical Strategies for Parenting Highly Sensitive Children
Today I sit down with Claire Lerner to discuss practical approaches for parents managing highly sensitive, highly reactive, or 'orchid' children. We address common struggles parents face, such as int…
01:06:39 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Choosing The Best Baby Wipe and The Chemistry Behind Sensitive Skin Solutions w/ Chemist Confessions
In today’s episode, brought to you by WaterWipes, co-founders, authors and chemists, Gloria Lu and Victoria Fu of Chemist Confessions crack the case on hidden ingredients that may be found in a paren…
00:42:09 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Understanding Orchids and Dandelions: A Deeper Dive into Human Temperament with Dr. Thomas Boyce
In today’s episode I sit down with Dr. Thomas Boyce, professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at UCSF, about his 40 years of research on temperamental differences in children, specifically focusing on …
01:06:12 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
Teen Drinking: What You Need to Know with Professor Rob Turrisi
In today’s episode, we sit down with Professor Rob Turrisi, a leading expert in behavioral decision-making and substance misuse prevention, to discuss teen drinking. With decades of research, Turrisi…
00:54:47 |
Fri 30 May 2025
Terrifying Times, Terrific Kids: What Actually Helps with New York Times Bestselling Author Melinda Wenner Moyer
This week I sat down with New York Times bestselling author Melinda Wenner Moyer about her new book Hello, Cruel World. We explore the fear that drives so much of modern parenting, how to help kids b…
00:44:19 |
Fri 23 May 2025
The Science of Happiness with Professor Laurie Santos
In today’s episode Yale professor and The Happiness Lab host Dr. Laurie Santos breaks down the science of happiness, sharing what research actually shows boosts our wellbeing—and what doesn’t. We exp…
00:54:59 |
Fri 16 May 2025
Leakage, Painful Sex, Pelvic Floor Health and How to teach your Daughter to Insert her First Tampon with Dr. Sara Reardon aka The Vagina Whisperer
Pelvic health is often ignored until something goes wrong—but it’s essential at every stage of a woman’s life. In this episode, Dr. Sara Reardon, also known as the Vagina Whisperer, breaks down what …
00:50:20 |
Fri 09 May 2025
Why Play is so Crucial for Development & The Science Behind it with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
In this powerful and refreshingly playful conversation, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson returns to talk about The Way of Play—her newest book and a much-needed reminder that play isn't just fun, it's foundatio…
01:02:09 |
Fri 02 May 2025
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