Raising Good Humans

Ep 7: Feeding episode: Solid foods, picky eaters and dessert

Aug 30, 2019

Registered dietician Jennifer Anderson talks about how to teach infants, toddlers and preschoolers to tune into their own bodies and regulate healthy eating.

Ep 6: “I can, therefore I must” - the risks of high achieving stressors and the powerful protection of close relationships

Aug 23, 2019

Professor Suniya Luthar talks about the counterintuitive finding that kids in high achieving environments are at risk of serious disturbances and most importantly, what parents can do to help!

Ep 5: Michael Ian Black on sadness, worries and masculinity; and how to talk to kids about terrifying events

Aug 16, 2019

Michael Ian Black shares his children’s books to open up conversations with kids about being sad, being worried and being bored. Also, raising emotionally vulnerable boys and other useful parenting nuggets. Lastly, in this episode I am deeply disturbed to answer listeners’ questions about...

Ep 4: “Mom I want a phone!” with Rachel Simmons

Aug 9, 2019

When it comes to phones and social media, delay delay delay! But they are going to happen at some point, and for some earlier than others. Today we are breaking down how to navigate technology on-boarding with NY times bestselling author Rachel Simmons.

Ep 3: Economist Emily Oster helps making decisions a little bit easier and how to potty train!

Aug 2, 2019

How does an economist make a decision about breastfeeding, sleep training, vaccines, going back to work and potty training? Economics Professor Emily Oster tirelessly combs through the data and clears up some longstanding myths. I’m also walking you through potty training!