Every now and then, I get to play the role of guest on someone else's podcast!   Evie Granville and Sarah Davis host "Best Friend Banter," an engaging, funny, and heartfelt podcast covering just about everything that two best friend moms might talk about together.   Their show really is both entertaining and educational -- especially since they've begun to focus on "modern manners for moms and dads." In fact, I'll be sharing with you my interview with them next week, in which we talk about all kinds of parenting etiquette and kid manners situations -- many of which I guarantee you'v experienced yourself!   But the topic at hand today is "Mindfulness for Parents." And, since this is one of my areas of expertise, Sarah and Evie were curious to pick my brain on what mindfulness is, how parents can fit it in their already-busy schedules, and why they should.   This conversation was a blast to record & I think you'll get a lot out of it!

Scoliosis is something that most parents have heard of--but would you know how to look for it in your child? Or what problems might arise if it goes undiscovered? Dr. Mia Ortega stops by The Child Repair Guide this week to talk about all of this and more in this great, practical conversation about scoliosis in kids.  Enjoy!

When it comes to parenting, sometimes it seems like people have something to say about everything. Potty training. Sleep. What your kids are or aren't eating. Screen time. Activities. The list goes on and on... And yet, sometimes the things that are the hardest for us to go through end up not being talked about enough. Or -- worse still -- not at all. Pregnancy loss is one of those topics. As the founder and co-director of Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington, psychologist Julie Bindeman, Psy-D, helps parents learn how to manage the multifaceted, emotional experience of losing a pregnancy. And as a mom and a woman who has experienced this herself, she brings the powerful insight of someone who has walked in her clients' shoes. This is a conversation that I hope will be helpful to many, many people, as pregnancy loss is an experience that is much more common than most of us realize -- and it's something that no one should have to manage alone.

This is an episode that I've been so excited to finally share with you. Why? Because the topic of this episode is the KEY to showing your child how to find success in life (and, if we're honest, it's the key to you finding it, too!). And it doesn't really matter what your definition of "success" is--whether it's a career, happiness, personal satisfaction. The necessary ingredient in the journey toward success is the right mindset--a Growth Mindset, to be specific. Yes, I fully recognize that it can sound hokey to talk about "mindset" as the solution to any problem. But I'll tell you what--I've decided that helping my own children develop a growth mindset is one of my most important tasks as their parent. There really isn't any statement stronger than that to show you how important this topic is.

You might have noticed -- talking about gut health and good bacteria is all the rage right now. Everywhere you look, you see it: probiotics, probiotics, kombucha, fermented foods, and more... And it's for good reason. We are covered in and contain billions and billions of bacteria. And while we're still only scratching the surface of understanding what they do, it seems that they have a major influence on everything from development and even behavior, to the diseases we get and how we fight them. In essence, our body's normal bacteria play a big part in helping us be us. To help shed some light on all of these nuances, I spoke with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, who is perhaps best known as 'The Gut Health MD.'

Whether you're making New Year Resolutions or it's the middle of July and you feel that something needs to change, it's always the right time to start making things better for you and your family. But what to do first?  This simple exercise can help you and your kids figure out what to tackle--whether it's eliminating the negative or focusing on the good--so that you and your family can live the amazing life you want! This episode comes with a printable worksheet available at www.drstevesilvestro.com/8020

How you end one year impacts how you start the next. And as a parent, your mindset affects more than just you. In this short episode, I point out the one mindset-killer that so many of us do on social media this time of year. Take a moment to listen so you don't fall into this trap, too!

How do you handle it when your child lies?  This is such a tough question that every parent faces. And it leads to even more questions...Do you punish the lie? Let it slide? Coax the truth out of your child? How do you prevent this from becoming a habit?  Is there a better way to respond than what you're currently doing? Parenting expert Alyson Schafer returns in this outstanding episode, giving you practical tips for what to do when your child lies. Facebook: Dr. Steve Silvestro & The Child Repair Guide Twitter/Instagram: @zendocsteve YouTube: youtube.com/drstevesilvestro

This is an extremely important discussion to have with your kids, especially with sexual assault and harassment perpetually in the news. The trouble is, you might not be saying the right thing to keep your child safest. In this audio clip from an upcoming video release, I tell you why we might be going about this conversation the wrong way, and I let you know exactly what you should say to your kids. Now that video content is being incorporated into The Child Repair Guide, make sure you follow me on Facebook and subscribe to my YouTube channel to catch all the videos as they come!

This is a special episode with listener submissions to remind us all what we're doing this for. I hope that this episode makes you smile--and, more importantly, inspires you to take a moment to reflect on what you're thankful for. Tag me on Instagram @zendocsteve and let me know what you love about your family! This episode first appeared at www.drstevesilvestro.com/podcasts