
Ep #104: Vulnerability: The Secret to Connecting with Your Kids with Kristina Lucia
Kristina Lucia, an award-winning author and illustrator who creates books about feelings explores how limited emotional vocabulary creates communication barriers, and the power of vulnerability in speaking to our children.

Ep #103: Build Resilience in Kids, Not Perfectionism with Lisa Chan
Pediatric occupational therapist turned parent coach Lisa Chan explains the balance between gentle parenting and building resilience in kids.

Ep #102: Is Handwriting Still Necessary? With Dr. Christina Bretz
School-based occupational therapist Dr. Christina Bretz shares the research that proves the importance of children learning handwriting, and practical strategies for teaching handwriting.

Ep #101: Overcoming Math Anxiety in Young Learners with Dr. Aditya Nagrath
Software engineer and tech entrepreneur Dr. Aditya Nagrath lets us in on the two key elements children need to overcome math anxiety.

Ep #100: 3 Ways to Raise Antifragile Children
Learn about the concept of antifragile children—those who don’t just bounce back from challenges but actually grow stronger because of them, and three practical strategies to foster this quality in your children.

Ep #99: Raising Boundary-Savvy Kids with Amy Armstrong
Amy Armstrong shares her personal journey of learning boundaries and introduces a revolutionary approach to boundaries that allows us to maintain our warmth and kindness while still protecting our needs and teaching our children valuable life skills.

Ep #98: Pediatric Sleep Apnea: A Simple Solution with Dr. Kalli Hale
Dr. Kalli Hale shares commonly overlooked symptoms of pediatric sleep apnea and the shockingly simple solution that can prevent a lifetime of health issues.

Ep #97: Is Your Child REALLY Learning to Read at School? A Conversation with Dr. Irene Daria
Dr. Irene Daria shares her journey from being a concerned mother to becoming a developmental psychologist specializing in teaching children how to read.

Ep #96: Building a Balanced Reading Diet: The Role of Nonfiction with Melissa Taylor
Education blogger and children’s book expert Melissa Taylor, shares why children need a balanced reading diet to truly thrive, and practical tips for making nonfiction reading an exciting part of your child’s daily routine.

Ep #95: Why Every Child Should Learn a Second Language with Anna Rita Pergolizzi-Wentworth
Anna Rita shares why the ages of 0-6 are a critical window for language acquisition, how bilingualism enhances executive function and cultural understanding, and the long-term cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages.

Ep #94: Overcoming Math Anxiety with Dr. Sara Delano Moore
Dr. Sara shares her insights on how kids’ attitudes towards math are heavily influenced by the adults in their lives. While this realization can be sobering for parents, it’s also empowering because it means we have the ability to make a positive impact on our children’s mathematical journeys.

Ep #93: Leading with Compassion: Helping Teachers Thrive Emotionally and Professionally with Leslie Cole
Leslie brings a wealth of experience as a school psychologist, district administrator, and MTSS coordinator, and she’s on a mission to promote student success by supporting the adults who serve them.