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.

Psychology Education Media Science Kids & Family Motherhood Parenting

Update frequency: every 7 days
Average duration: 45 minutes
Episodes: 346
Years Active: 2019 - 2025

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S3 Ep 3: Retraining Your Awareness

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dan Siegel, renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, as he delves into the mysteries of the self and inner awareness and what role they play in parenti…

00:40:01 | Fri 20 Jan 2023

S3 Ep 2: How To Build A Happy Life

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…

00:52:06 | Fri 13 Jan 2023

S3 Ep 1: Emotional Intelligence: Giving Ourselves and Our Kids Permission to Feel with Dr. Marc Brackett

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marc Brackett, the Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel. Dr. Brackett discusses the importance of emo…

00:37:19 | Fri 06 Jan 2023

S2 Ep 101: Practical Tools for Tricky Toddler Transitions

This episode originally aired on October 15, 2021. Today, we're getting into the practical weeds of toddler scenarios using a scientific lens with friend of the show and NYTimes best selling autho…

00:44:47 | Mon 02 Jan 2023

S2 Ep 100: Big Little Feelings — Toddler Experts Talking Toddlers

This episode originally aired on December 25th, 2020. Big Little Feelings duo Kristin and Deena are answering listener questions about toddlers. Topics include power struggles, hitting, biting, time…

00:46:46 | Fri 30 Dec 2022

S2 Ep 99: The Bottom Line For Baby with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

This episode originally aired on September 4th, 2020. This is a re-air. This week, we're diving into the science of babies and parenting and talking with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Tina P…

00:47:41 | Fri 23 Dec 2022

S2 Ep 98: Understanding Secure Attachment with Professor Alan Sroufe

In this episode, we sit down with renowned child development expert Professor Alan Sroufe to discuss the concept of secure attachment relationships. We explore what it means for a child to have a sec…

00:34:35 | Fri 16 Dec 2022

S2 Ep 97: Your Daughter Has Superpowers

In this episode, we sit down again with bestselling author and social media expert Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Donna shares her strategies for overcoming the damaging effects of constant comparison and u…

00:41:53 | Fri 09 Dec 2022

S2 Ep 96: Poised to Flourish: What New Science Tells Us About the Developing Female Brain

How is social media affecting our daughter's brains? What does new research tell us? Join me in conversation with Donna Jackson Nakazawa, award-winning science journalist, internationally recognized …

00:43:05 | Mon 05 Dec 2022

S2 Ep 95: The Accidental Trap of Saying "Just Try Your Best"

I had a truly surprising lightbulb moment this week in my conversation with Dr. Joshua Sparrow about why saying "just try your best" could actually be harmful. Join me again in conversation with Dr. …

00:34:03 | Fri 02 Dec 2022

S2 Ep 94: How To Set Clear Boundaries with Sensitivity w/ Dr. Joshua Sparrow

Many parents are in touch with their emotions and are comfortable being sensitive, but struggle to set clear boundaries and limits - which are two separate things - without feeling guilty. How can we…

00:48:20 | Fri 25 Nov 2022

S2 Ep 93: Answering Your Questions & A Gratitude Meditation

I'm so grateful to receive your DMs over at @raisinggoodhumanspodcast on Instagram! Today I'm answering some questions about children ages 2-6 in more depth, including how to tackle seeing your child…

00:30:29 | Fri 18 Nov 2022

S2 Ep 92: Prepping for Common Holiday Emergencies with Dr. Christina Johns

Today, we’re talking about the emergencies that tend to come up around the holidays, and in general, for children up through teens, and how we can prepare. Dr. Christina Johns is an emergency physic…

00:41:54 | Mon 14 Nov 2022

S2 Ep 91: David Harbour on Becoming a Stepdad

Join me in conversation with my good friend from college, stage and screen's David Harbour! We discuss how he's stepped into the role of stepdad and embracing family life - a transition he never expe…

00:48:03 | Fri 11 Nov 2022

Introducing Raising Good Humans Premium

Are you concerned that your child is in charge? Does giving orders make you sweat? Do you need a moment for mindfulness before you lose your mind? In Raising Good Humans Premium, a Subscription exclu…

00:00:40 | Wed 09 Nov 2022

S2 Ep 90: Everything to Know About the Latest Covid Vaccine for Children w/ Dr. Diana Ramos, California's Surgeon General

Here's everything you need to know about the latest Covid-19 vaccine, which has been approved for kids 5 and older. Join me in conversation with Dr. Diana Ramos, California's Surgeon General. The …

00:38:48 | Mon 07 Nov 2022

S2 Ep 89: Does Social Media Exacerbate Perfectionism?

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