So excited to be answering YOUR Instagram questions today! Join me in a quick meditation reset, then we dive into the B.A.L.A.N.C.E. system - The steps you need to solve any parenting challenge, big or small. After explaining the B.A.L.A.N.C.E. system, I answer several of your questions using it as an example so you know exactly how to implement it - you're gonna love this episode! KiwiCo: Let's find new screen-free ways of engaging our kids! Head to www.kiwico.com with code HUMANS for a discount on your first crate and FREE shipping!  Clare: This paint is gorgeous - "Good Jeans" is so calming. Get $5 off your first gallon at www.clare.com/humans  ZocDoc: Zocdoc is a MUST! Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and schedule your appointments in seconds! 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.

Join me in conversation with my phenomenal married friends, fashion journalist Derek Blasberg (@derekblasberg) and Nick Brown (@nickbrown), managing partner at Imaginary Ventures. They share their surrogacy journey, becoming fathers to twins, an emergency in the hospital, and what annoys them about surrogacy - the answer may surprise you! For more information on surrogacy for gay men, visit Men Having Babies at menhavingbabies.org or DM Nick @nickbrown. LMNT: This is a true headache-buster! Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Get yours at www.DrinkLMNT.com/HUMANS Caraway: Visit www.Carawayhome.com/humans or use code humans at checkout for 10% off your next purchase! Moon Juice: To get the sleep of your dreams, head to www.moonjuice.com/HUMANS and use the code HUMAN at checkout for 20% off. Faherty: Head to www.fahertybrand.com/humans20 and use code humans20 at checkout to get 20% off! 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.

Sometimes, it's better to just listen and let your kid vent. Join me in conversation with psychotherapist Whitney Goodman, who you may know from the terrific Instagram page @sitwithwhit. She is the author of Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy. We discuss what toxic positivity is, how to listen and when to give advice, and we trade stories of some times we wish we could have acted differently. Allstate: Is your family's data protected? Head to www.AIP.com/HUMANS to learn more! Everlywell: I LOVED getting to learn more about my hormones with Everlywell! Get 20% off an at-home lab test at www.everlywell.com/HUMANS  Once Upon A Farm: My favorite! My high schooler's favorite! Get 35% off your first subscription at www.onceuponafarmorganics.com  Clare: This paint is gorgeous - "Good Jeans" is so calming. Get $5 off your first gallon at www.clare.com/humans  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.

Are kids susceptible to identity theft even if they don't have a credit card? Does making purchases online expose them - and you - to data breaches? What IS the dark web, actually? Join me in conversation with Madeline Nusser, Vice President of Creative, Content, and Digital Experience at Allstate Identity Protection.  Allstate Identity Protection has the best plans for families, especially digitally active families. You can enroll your entire household under one family plan - spouse, kids, parents, in-laws etc. for a flat rate that's less than you would pay for two individual plans. Go to AIP.com/humans today to see if Allstate Identity Protection is available through your employer. If not, get a 30 day free trial at AIP.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.

"Why is my kid so lazy?" Hold that thought! I'm excited to welcome my friend Dr. Lisa Damour to the show this week. We discuss the science behind motivation, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, goodness of fit, and much more as it relates to our kids and school.   Follow her work: drlisadamour.com She has written for the New York Times and CBS News  Follow her terrific podcast Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting   Sponsored by Caraway: Visit www.Carawayhome.com/humans or use code humans at checkout for 10% off your next purchase! Moonjuice: To get the sleep of your dreams, head to www.moonjuice.com/HUMANS and use the code HUMAN at checkout for 20% off. Once Upon A Farm: Once Upon A Farm: Use code HUMANS at www.onceuponafarmorganics.com for 35% off your first subscription order.   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.

Are some sports better than others for your child's brain? What do you need to know about concussions? Join me in conversation with Dr. Julie Stamm, neuroscientist and author of The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, The Myths, and the Future as we discuss the joyful benefits of sports as well as some considerations. She even shares the sports she would most and least want her kids playing! Sponsored by Once Upon A Farm: Use code HUMANS at www.onceuponafarmorganics.com for 35% off your first subscription order. Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-homelab test at www.everlywell.com/HUMANS  KiwiCo: www.kiwico.com code HUMANS 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.

It's important to understand the difference between compassion and empathy — Join me today in a solo episode about the science behind compassion, imagining another person's feelings, and a concrete mindfulness exercise that will help you and your children practice the compassion that builds better communities. Support our show by supporting our partners! Zocdoc: Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and schedule your appointments in seconds - Seriously, this is a game changer! Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at www.mintmobile.com/humans  Green Chef: Go to www.GreenChef.com/humans135 and use code humans135 to get $135 off across five boxes—and your first box ships free! 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.

In this bonus episode, Tembi Locke and I continue our conversation about grieving and caregiving, including what it means to be friends with someone who is grieving, and specific ways you can be considerate.  Yipes! Wipes Go to www.yipes.com/humans for 20% off. Yipes to the rescue! Faherty Head to www.fahertybrand.com/humans20 and use code humans20 at checkout to get 20% off! Perelel Head to www.perelel.co with code HUMANS15 to get 15% off your first 3 months! Once Upon A Farm Use code HUMANS at www.onceuponafarmorganics.com for 35% off your first subscription order. 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.

How do you parent and caregive while you're living with grief? How can you help someone who is grieving? Join me in conversation with Tembi Locke, author of From Scratch, on what to say, what not to say, and for her story of profound love. LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Get yours at www.DrinkLMNT.com/HUMANS Once Upon A Farm: Use code HUMANS for 35% off your first subscription order with Once Upon A Farm. www.onceuponafarmorganics.com  Perelel: Exclusively for Raising Good Humans listeners, Perelel is offering 15% off your first 3 months of Perelel with code: HUMANS15 at www.perelel.co  Shopify: Grow your business with Shopify today at www.shopify.com/HUMANS    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.

I absolutely love this company! Join me in conversation with Cassandra Curtis, co-founder of Once Upon A Farm, as we cover the surprising truth about baby food, what motivated her to start making her own, upcoming trends in food for kids, Jennifer Garner's involvement, and more.  This episode is sponsored by Once Upon A Farm. Use code HUMANS for 35% off your first subscription order with Once Upon A Farm. www.onceuponafarmorganics.com  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 MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.