Raising Good Humans

Social psychologist and author Jon Haidt discusses reclaiming childhood joy amid screens, fostering resilience, encouraging free play, and building community for children to thrive in a tech-heavy world.

Frank Bruni discusses the transformative power of humility in society, highlighting the need for constructive dialogue over blame. He explores respectful disagreement, navigating cultural misunderstandings, and advocating for understanding in communication to foster social cohesion.

Renowned adolescent mental health expert Dr. Lisa Damour discusses navigating adolescent mental health challenges, misconceptions surrounding mental health in teenagers, and the importance of recognizing when to seek help. The podcast also covers the evolution of discourse on mental health among the younger generation and provides valuable resources for parents to support their teenagers through common challenges.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver, OBGYN and menopause expert, shares tips on hormonal balance, diet, and lifestyle adjustments during menopause. Topics include estrogen deficiency impacts, hormone replacement therapy, proactive wellness approaches, and mental health benefits of hormone therapy. The podcast emphasizes empowering women through understanding menopause and navigating medical support for menopausal women.

Explore effective discipline strategies for children, empowering them through collaboration and positive reinforcement. Learn to establish boundaries and expectations with children, creating consistent routines for positive behavior. Understand the evolution of moral development in children and adults, emphasizing the importance of a teaching-based approach to discipline.

Professor Peter Gray discusses the essence of play, emphasizing intrinsic enjoyment over rewards. He explores the evolving role of parents in play supervision and the benefits of structured play. The podcast also touches on skincare benefits, roughhousing, and the evolutionary significance of play in child development and adult life.

Imran Ahmed from Center for Countering Digital Hate discusses social media's impact on kids' mental health, highlighting dangers of harmful content on platforms like TikTok. Emphasizes importance of parental dialogue, navigating algorithms, and safeguarding children's well-being in the digital age.

Exploring the obsession with children's feelings, finding balance in parenting advice, navigating digital age challenges, evolution of mindful parenting, emotional turmoil in parent-child communication, embracing imperfections for strong bonds, and parenting through unconditional love and consistency.

Explore challenges facing teens today like mental health and social media, turning them into growth opportunities. Learn about fostering executive function skills in children and setting boundaries on social media usage. Discover strategies for navigating mental health care and empowering families for mental health and skill-building.

Delve into child temperament with Dr. Pérez-Edgar, understanding its influence on behavior and development. Explore historical evolution, gut health benefits, and cultural influences. Learn to support children's true selves and navigate parenting with varied temperaments.