Renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Sparrow shares tips on fostering harmony among siblings, managing sibling rivalry, ensuring fairness, and introducing new siblings without chaos. The podcast covers building trust, supporting children in transitions, addressing conflicts with empathy, and co-parenting dynamics. It also discusses GAB phones for kids, creating balanced family dynamics, and strategies for managing behavioral challenges in children.

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. Joshua Sparrow, child, adolescent, and general psychiatrist; associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School; and supervisor for outpatient psychiatry services at Children's Hospital Boston. Sponsored by PM Pediatric Care: For more information about PM Pediatric Care and a list of locations, visitpmpediatriccare.com Skylight Frame: This has been SUCH a special gift for our family. Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code HUMANS KiwiCo: Give Awesome this holiday season with KiwiCo! Get your first month of ANY crate line FREE at kiwico.com/HUMANS. Produced by Dear Media 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.

A conversation about all things siblings with Dr. Joshua Sparrow of Brazelton Touchpoints Center, Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital  https://www.Vistaprint.com Promo Code: HUMANS for up to 50% off your purchase (offer expires Jan 5th) https://www.Rothys.com/humans in time for the holidays   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 communicate clear, effective boundaries while remaining emotionally sensitive? Join me in conversation with Dr. Joshua Sparrow, child, adolescent, and general psychiatrist; associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School; and supervisor for outpatient psychiatry services at Children's Hospital Boston. Caraway: Visit www.Carawayhome.com/humans or use code humans at checkout for 10% off your next purchase! Skylight Frame: This has been SUCH a special gift for our family. Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code HUMANS CDPH: Californians ages 12 and older can now get their updated booster- and children as young as five are eligible to receive the original booster. Head to myturn.ca.gov for more information about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters for the entire family. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Joshua Sparrow, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, discusses the importance of fostering realistic goals and healthy self-worth in children. Topics include embracing mistakes for growth, hidden eating disorders, promoting healthy self-assessment, navigating unrealistic expectations, and balancing parental influence with life's unpredictability.