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
The Science of Conversation: Tools for Parents and Kids
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School professor and author of Talk: The Science of Social Connection. We explore how parents can help their kids—whether the…
01:03:36 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
The Secrets to Building a Happy Life and Raising Happy Kids w/ Dr. Robert Waldinger
This week, join me in conversation with Dr. Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and the director of the longest-running study on happiness and well-being, to discuss the secrets to build…
00:59:12 |
Fri 29 Nov 2024
10 Ways to Prevent Entitlement and Cultivate Gratitude
In this solo episode, I’m sharing 10 science-backed, practical ways to foster gratitude and prevent entitlement in kids. As the season of giving approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we…
00:38:32 |
Fri 22 Nov 2024
From Sleeping in Their Own Beds to Ordering at Restaurants: How to Stop Rescuing Our Kids from Anxiety So They Can Learn to Rescue Themselves-- Part 2 w/ Dr. Eli Lebowitz
We’re back for part two with the Yale Child Study Center's Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program, Dr. Eli Lebowitz. Today we dive deep into the fine line between supporting our kids and over-accommodati…
00:53:46 |
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Everything You Need to Know to Help Kids Manage their Anxiety with Renowned Yale Psychologist Dr. Eli Lebowitz
In today's episode I sit down with child and adolescent psychologist and director of the Yale Child Study Center's Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program, Dr. Eli Lebowitz. We dive into everything you ne…
00:56:23 |
Fri 08 Nov 2024
10 Practical Ways to Boost Listening and Cooperation in Kids
In this solo episode, I’m diving into 10 practical tips to help make listening and cooperation with your kids easier. I’ll walk you through straightforward strategies for strengthening connection and…
00:44:00 |
Fri 01 Nov 2024
The Truth about Supplements: Science and Safety
Today we are joined by Katerina Schneider, who is the founder and CEO of Ritual, a health company that is setting a new standard in the supplement industry through traceable science and traceable sou…
00:29:09 |
Mon 28 Oct 2024
Guiding Our Kids Through Life's Ups and Downs with Dr. Tovah Klein
In this special LIVE episode we sit down with Dr. Tovah Klein to explore how we can foster resilience in our children. We discuss how to navigate uncertainty, foster emotional adaptability, and build…
00:59:43 |
Fri 25 Oct 2024
How To Be Less Annoying to Your Kids: 10 Simple Steps
Join me in a solo episode where I discuss 10 essential tips on how to be a less annoying parent to your kids. Learn simple, practical strategies to reduce nagging, improve cooperation, and create str…
00:37:26 |
Fri 18 Oct 2024
How to Raise Confident and Resilient Kids with Jay Shetty
Join us for a special joint episode with Jay Shetty, host of the podcast On Purpose. We delve into how to find your values when you’re approaching parenting, fostering a strong parent-child bond, and…
01:19:34 |
Fri 11 Oct 2024
Redefining Boy Culture & How We Can Raise Our Kids with Deep Curiosity and Connection
In today's episode, Dr. Niobe Way- internationally recognized professor of developmental psychology and the founder of the Project for the Advancement of Our Common Humanity at NYU joins us for a con…
00:58:41 |
Fri 04 Oct 2024
Is Your Kid Running the Show? How to Put an End to Power Struggles
A Roadmap to End Power Struggles, Increase Cooperation, and Find Joy in Parenting Young Children with Claire Lerner Director of Parenting Resources at Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Todd…
01:08:38 |
Fri 27 Sep 2024
Between 'Everything is Possible' and 'Nothing is Possible': Kate Bowler on Supporting Our Kids Through Challenges—Both Theirs and Ours
Today we are joined by Kate Bowler, Duke professor and bestselling author, who shares her story on living with uncertainty, embracing imperfection, and finding beauty in the messiness of life. Diagno…
00:49:31 |
Fri 20 Sep 2024
OCD: Everything You Need to Know
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Laura Braider, assistant professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell and expert in OCD treatment. We dive deep into understanding obsessive…
00:50:18 |
Fri 13 Sep 2024
When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It
Is the drive for success pushing us and our kids too far? In today's episode we sit down with Jennifer Wallace, author of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic. We break down the hidde…
00:46:14 |
Fri 06 Sep 2024
Parenting is a Team Sport with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
In today’s episode we sit down with Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General and father of two for a deep dive into the unprecedented challenges facing parents today. From skyrocketing stress levels to…
00:56:52 |
Fri 30 Aug 2024
How To Decrease “Fragility” with Positive Psychiatrist Dr. Samantha Boardman
In today’s episode we are joined by positive psychiatrist and author Dr. Samantha Boardman to dive into the complexities of managing emotions in parenting. We talk about the potential pitfalls of ove…
00:56:00 |
Fri 23 Aug 2024
How we can use Uncomfortable Emotions to our Advantage
In today’s episode we are joined by scientist and psychologist Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary. We dive into the uncertain waters of modern parenting- where the push for optimization and mental health awaren…
00:58:12 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
The Science of Motivating Young People w/ Dr. David Yeager
This week Dr. David Yeager- developmental psychologist and author of “10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation— And Making Your Own L…
01:01:20 |
Fri 09 Aug 2024
Does my Child have ADHD? When & Why to Intervene
This week, Dr. Dave Anderson- the lead psychologist at the Child Mind Institute and expert on ADHD sits down with us to help parents understand ADHD. We dive into key strategies for supporting childr…
00:45:30 |
Fri 02 Aug 2024
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