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
How to Use Stress to Your Advantage & Help Kids Perform Under Pressure
Why do we choke when we've rehearsed something a million times? How do we set our kids up for success in situations where performance anxiety can get the best of them? Join me in conversation with Dr…
00:36:09 |
Fri 26 Jul 2024
Why We Need to Find the Middle Ground in Parenting with Gary Vee
In today’s episode entrepreneur and father Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) sits down with us for a conversation on the intersection of parenting and balance. We deep dive into the importance of finding th…
00:58:07 |
Fri 19 Jul 2024
How to Foster Friendship Among Siblings & Resolve Sibling Rivalry
This week we sit down renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Sparrow to explore effective strategies for fostering harmony among siblings. We discuss how to navigate sibling rivalry, ensure fairness,…
01:05:31 |
Fri 12 Jul 2024
How the Science of Spirituality can be the Antidote to Mental Health Struggles
Today Dr. Lisa Miller, professor, psychologist, researcher and author, sits down with us as we explore the profound connection between spirituality and mental well-being, particularly for teenagers. …
01:00:07 |
Fri 05 Jul 2024
Cultivating Bravery with Kelly Corrigan
In today’s episode we are joined by Kelly Corrigan, NYT bestselling author and host of the podcast Kelly Corrigan Wonders. We dive into the complexities of modern parenting, discussing the balance be…
00:55:24 |
Fri 28 Jun 2024
How to Handle “Defiant” Behavior in Kids
In today’s solo episode, I delve into how to handle defiance in kids. I explain why children often act out more at home and how to navigate these turbulent moments. I offer tips for setting loving li…
00:30:45 |
Fri 21 Jun 2024
The Truth about Raising Boys
In this episode, author Ruth Whippman sits down with us to explore the complex challenges of raising boys. Our discussion dives deep into the socialization of boys, the impact of societal norms, and …
00:38:37 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Finding the Beauty in Betrayal: Maggie Smith on Rebuilding Life after Divorce
Today author and poet Maggie Smith joins us in a vulnerable conversation about divorce and betrayal, and the journey of re-discovery after. We discuss the challenges and upheavals of divorce and how …
00:47:28 |
Fri 07 Jun 2024
Teens and Drinking: What you Need to Know and How Parents can Influence Behavior
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…
01:04:49 |
Fri 31 May 2024
Beyond ‘Just Try Your Best’: How to Foster Realistic Goals and Healthy Self-Worth in Kids
This episode originally aired in December 2022.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joshua Sparrow, child, adolescent, and general psychiatrist and associate professor or psychiatry at Harvard M…
00:36:44 |
Fri 24 May 2024
The Four Tendencies Framework and How We Respond To Expectations with Gretchen Rubin
This week bestselling author Gretchen Rubin joins us as she delves into her Four Tendencies personality framework. Discover how understanding your response to expectations can enhance your habits, re…
00:59:41 |
Fri 17 May 2024
Beyond the Screen: Redefining Childhood in the Digital Era w/ Jon Haidt
This week, social psychologist and author Jon Haidt joins us to discuss the challenges and solutions for parenting in a digital age. We explore the impact of technology on child development, discussi…
00:57:14 |
Fri 10 May 2024
Humility as a Pathway: Transforming Grievance into Dialogue w/ Frank Bruni
Frank Bruni joins us in today’s episode to discuss the transformative power of humility in our everyday lives and interactions. We explore the escalation of grievances in society—how complaints that …
00:53:16 |
Fri 03 May 2024
The Fights Worth Having with our Young People: Dr. Lisa Damour on the Expectable Challenges, the Bad Rap of Guilt, and Knowing When to Worry
Renowned adolescent mental health expert Dr. Lisa Damour helps us understand when to worry, when not to worry and what to do about it. In an era of oversimplifying mental health challenges, JV mental…
01:00:58 |
Fri 26 Apr 2024
The Complete Guide to Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause w/ Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Dr. Mary Claire Haver, board-certified OBGYN and menopause expert, joins us as we dive deep into the world of menopause and perimenopause. We explore the latest strategies and scientific insights tha…
00:39:44 |
Fri 19 Apr 2024
A Disciplined Approach to Discipline
In this special episode, we feature a chapter of "The 5 Principles of Parenting," focusing on the foundational aspects of discipline. Tune in to learn the keys to discipline that respect both the chi…
00:39:54 |
Fri 12 Apr 2024
The Transformative Power of Play
This episode originally aired in October 2021.
Dr. Aliza sits down with Professor Peter Gray to discuss the healthiest approaches to play, and potential mistakes commonly made by well-meaning paren…
01:02:56 |
Fri 05 Apr 2024
The Truth About Social Media: How It Affects Kids' Mental Health
In this eye-opening episode, Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) explores the grave impact of social media on children’s mental health. The conversation spans the da…
00:38:33 |
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Why Are We So Obsessed With Our Kids' Feelings? with Caitlin Murray aka @bigtimeadulting
Join me in conversation with Caitlin Murray of @bigtimeadulting on the surprising ways in which we sometimes put too much emphasis on the feelings of our children - missing the forest for the trees.
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00:51:43 |
Fri 22 Mar 2024
New Science on Navigating the Breakthrough Teen Years
In this episode, Ellen Galinsky, author, educator, and researcher joins us to discuss the pressing challenges and anxieties facing parents and adolescents today. Delving into themes of Galinsky’s new…
01:00:19 |
Fri 15 Mar 2024
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