Raising Good Humans

Dear Media, Aliza Pressman
Raising Good Humans
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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.

  1. 9 HR AGO

    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 trust in the parent-child relationship. From handling life’s everyday challenges to guiding children through difficult moments, Dr. Tovah Klein offers empowering insights and practical strategies to help parents raise resilient, confident kids. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/ Follow me on Instagram for more: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast  Sponsors: SpringHill Suites: Visit Springhillsuites.com to book your next stay Good Ranchers: Go to Goodranchers.com with code HUMANS you’ll get an additional $25 off your first box and free express shipping Understood: Give today to join a community dedicated to empowering people who learn and think differently at understood.org/give Dime: Go to DIMEBeautyCO.com now and unlock your discount on the site. Naked Wines: Head to NakedWines.com/HUMANS and put in my code HUMANS for both the code AND password for 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping include Lume: Use code HUMANS for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.com Quince: Go to Quince.com/humans for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 hr
  2. 18 OCT

    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 stronger connections with your children. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/ Follow me on Instagram for more: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast  Sponsors: SpringHill Suites: Visit Springhillsuites.com to book your next stay Kiwico: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RGH Littlespoon: Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/HUMANS and enter our code HUMANS at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order Boka: For a limited time, Boka is offering listeners 15% off its best-selling toothpastes on Amazon and boka.com with code BOKAHUMANS Good Ranchers: Go to Goodranchers.com with code HUMANS you’ll get an additional $25 off your first box and free express shipping Understood: Give today to join a community dedicated to empowering people who learn and think differently at understood.org/give Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min
  3. 11 OCT

    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 how to adapt to your child’s unique needs. We also discuss the best ways we can help develop confidence, and how to approach discipline.  Listen to On Purpose with Jay Shetty HERE I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/ Follow me on Instagram for more: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast  Sponsors: Nordic Naturals: Visit www.nordic.com and use promo code HUMANS for 20% off your next order of omega-3s, vitamins and supplements. SpringHill Suites: Visit Springhillsuites.com to book your next stay Strollercoaster: Follow Stroller Coaster on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts Bobbie: Shop any of Bobbie's Starter Bundles to see why 500,000 families choose Bobbie! Right now, you can get 10% off your first subscription order of Bobbie's Organic Infant Formula PLUS free shipping on all subscription orders for the duration of your feeding journey by using code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 at Hibobbie.com code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 for 10% off your first subscription order. Offer valid for first-time customers only through 12/31/24. BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/HUMANS today to get 10% off your first month. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 20m
  4. 4 OCT

    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 conversation on boyhood, curiosity, and connection. We explore how boy culture is shaped by societal expectations and how we can redefine it for the better, and how to foster emotional growth and resilience in boys while challenging outdated norms. We also discuss how, in today’s world, raising kids with deep curiosity and connection is more important than ever, and how we can nurture meaningful relationships with our children and help them thrive in an increasingly disconnected world. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/ Follow me on Instagram for more: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast  Sponsors: Nordic Naturals: Visit www.nordic.com and use promo code HUMANS for 20% off your next order of omega-3s, vitamins and supplements. SpringHill Suites: Visit Springhillsuites.com to book your next stay Kiwico: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RGH Strollercoaster: Follow Stroller Coaster on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts Littlespoon: Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/HUMANS and enter our code HUMANS at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order Lume: Use code HUMANS for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.com Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    59 min
  5. 20 SEPT

    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. Diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, Kate opens up about how her journey reshaped her views on faith, parenting, and human connection. We discuss the importance of truth-telling with our children, even in the most difficult times, and how to steer away from toxic positivity.  I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/ Follow me on Instagram for more: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast  Sponsors: Nordic Naturals: Visit www.nordic.com and use promo code HUMANS for 20% off your next order of omega-3s, vitamins and supplements. Philadelphia Cream Cheese: Visit creamcheese.com SpringHill Suites: Visit Springhillsuites.com to book your next stay Bobbie: Shop any of Bobbie's Starter Bundles to see why 500,000 families choose Bobbie! Right now, you can get 10% off your first subscription order of Bobbie's Organic Infant Formula PLUS free shipping on all subscription orders for the duration of your feeding journey by using code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 at Hibobbie.com code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 for 10% off your first subscription order. Offer valid for first-time customers only through 12/31/24. Hungryroot: go to Hungryroot.com/humans, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min
  6. 13 SEPT

    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-compulsive disorder (OCD), debunking common misconceptions, and offering insights for those of us navigating the challenges of OCD in children. From exploring the early signs in toddlers to dealing with school-age and adolescent behaviors, Dr. Braider sheds light on how parents can approach treatment, set boundaries, and encourage healthy coping mechanisms. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/ Follow me on Instagram for more: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast  Sponsors: Nordic Naturals: Visit www.nordic.com and use promo code HUMANS for 20% off your next order of omega-3s, vitamins and supplements. Philadelphia Cream Cheese: Visit creamcheese.com Boka: For a limited time, Boka is offering listeners 15% off its best-selling toothpastes on Amazon and boka.com with code BOKAHUMANS SpringHill Suites: Visit Springhillsuites.com to book your next stay BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/HUMANS today to get 10% off your first month Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min
  7. 6 SEPT

    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 hidden dangers of achievement culture and how it can become toxic, leading to burnout, anxiety, and an unhealthy obsession with "doing more." We explore the impact this mindset has on mental health, self-worth, and relationships, and discuss why constantly chasing success might be doing more harm than good. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/ Follow me on Instagram for more: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast  Sponsors: Nordic Naturals: Visit www.nordic.com and use promo code HUMANS for 20% off your next order of omega-3s, vitamins and supplements. Seed: Go to Seed.com/HUMANS and use code 25HUMANS to get 25% off Strollercoaster: Follow Stroller Coaster on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min

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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.

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