Good Enough Parenting

Carley Aroldi, LPC, IMH-E ®
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Good Enough Parenting

Family play therapist and childhood mental health expert Carley Aroldi hosts "Good Enough Parenting," the podcast where not so perfect parents tune in to be reminded that our kids are gonna be ok, even if we don't always know what we're doing! Listen in for tips on using brain-based play therapy techniques to create more calm, connection and cooperation in your family life. 

  1. 1D AGO

    How To Talk To Your Kids About Money

    I try not to stay too tuned into the daily news cycle (because going into an anxiety spiral every time my phone dings with a news alert is not my favorite way to spend the day) but it’s hard to ignore just how bananas things feel right now. This is especially true in our economy - inflation, tariffs, layoffs, budget cuts—it’s enough to make any adult anxious. But guess what? Our kids feel it too. If we’re feeling unsettled as adults, imagine how it feels for our kids, who only cat...

    23 min

  2. MAR 26

    The Secret to Making Sticker Charts Work

    The number one question I get from parents is... How do I get my kid to just… DO the things I need them to do ?? And if you’ve been with me for a long time, you know my usual answer: Don’t start a sticker chart! It’s a short term solution that usually leads to more stress than success. BUT (get ready for it)… today I’m going to tell you that when done right sometimes sticker charts can work Yep. Messy Mixed Messages. On this month’s Good Enough Parenting episode I’m sharing&...

    19 min

  3. FEB 19

    Sugar, Screens and Sanity

    February is rough. The winter blues are real, the kids are bouncing off the walls, and if your family has managed to dodge the flu, norovirus, and pink eye this season—tell me your secret! This past weekend, my husband and I got a much-needed break while the grandparents took over. And while I love that my kids get this time with them, it also meant one thing: a weekend filled with sugar and screens. So today, we’re diving into the ever-evolving world of screens. What’s too much? What actuall...

    17 min

  4. JAN 22

    Stop "Shoulding" On Your Kids!

    Happy New Year! We made it to 2025. And if the first few weeks are any indication, it looks like we might be in for a bit of a bumpy ride. Which is why I open this month’s “Good Enough Parenting” episode with the reminder that tapping into things that bring us joy is not a luxury as parents – it’s a necessity for your family’s well-being. Whether it’s catching a movie, meeting up with a friend or simply savoring a quiet coffee, prioritizing things that fill your cup isn’t selfish; it’s essent...

    16 min

  5. 12/18/2024

    Infants, Elders and Everything In Between

    This month, we’re diving into the sacredness of multi-generational family time. After returning from a vacation with 20 relatives—ranging from babies to grandparents—I’m reflecting on why these connections matter so much for our kids and for us as parents. We’ll talk about how spending time with multiple generations helps kids develop empathy, responsibility, and self-worth (yes, even when they complain). Plus, I share why parenting wasn’t meant to be a solo act and how leaning on a larger co...

    17 min

  6. 11/21/2024

    Stop, Drop and Roll With It

    In this episode, we’re taking a classic fire safety rule—Stop, Drop, and Roll—and turning it into your new secret weapon for navigating those fiery parenting moments. Remember how often the fire department visited your elementary school to drill this into our heads? Turns out, that advice is just as helpful for when your kid is melting down over the color of their cup as it is for actual flames. I share a recent moment where I found myself at the edge of a parenting meltdown (yes, even therap...

    14 min

  7. 10/16/2024

    Building Bravery

    Fear Isn’t the Enemy 👾 We often think we need to protect our children from things that scare them, but in reality it's better to help them face it. “Fairy Tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed.” ~GK Chesteron Kids know that scary sh*t is out there. But their biggest fear is not the monster under the bed or the bully on the playground. The biggest fear many childr...

    14 min

  8. 09/04/2024

    Encore! Tricky Transitions

    Oh dreaded transitions. Anytime we’re asking our kids to move from one activity to another (“stop playing and come to dinner” or “head upstairs to brush your teeth”) a whole host of things need to happen in their brain and body to turn their boat in a new direction. Transition struggles are the biggest complaint I hear from families I support. It is incredibly frustrating when you have to yell “Get your shoes on!!” 600 times before your kid hops to it. But there are some way...

    15 min
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    About

    Family play therapist and childhood mental health expert Carley Aroldi hosts "Good Enough Parenting," the podcast where not so perfect parents tune in to be reminded that our kids are gonna be ok, even if we don't always know what we're doing! Listen in for tips on using brain-based play therapy techniques to create more calm, connection and cooperation in your family life. 

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    • Creator
      Carley Aroldi, LPC, IMH-E ®
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      58
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © 2025 Good Enough Parenting
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