Hi, Fam!

Hi, Fam!

Avital Schreiber Levy
Maa Yhdysvallat
Kieli EN
Jaksot 232
Viimeisin 15.09.2026

Welcome to Hi, Fam! Learn how to blend ancient wisdom with modern living to design a family life you love. Your host, Avital Schreiber Levy, is a designer, parenting coach, and mother of five on a mission to guide parents to build unbreakable homes, create passionate marriages, and raise resilient kids. Tune in weekly for no-nonsense myth-busting, tough love, fascinating conversations, and deep dives into controversial subjects.

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  • #42 Having The Same Fight Over And Over Again? Here's What To Do About It 15.09.2026 12min
    You know the fight. You know your lines. He knows his. You could probably perform the whole thing as a play by now. But what if having the same fight over and over doesn't mean your marriage is broken? Some differences between husbands and wives aren't meant to be permanently solved. Actually... the happiest couples learn how to recognize their patterns, manage them, and stop turning the same disagreement into another war. That's exactly what I am diving into in this episode. So tune in to find out what exactly to do about that Forever Fight you keep having. 💍 Ready to learn how to communicate with your husband in a way he can actually hear? Join the FREE Speak Husband Challenge: 👉 hifam.com/speakhusband 
  • #41 6 Things Your Husband Says That You're Probably Misunderstanding 08.09.2026 12min
    How many times have you asked your husband, "What's wrong?" and gotten a perfectly calm "Nothing"… And then spent the next hour wondering what the real answer was? Is he upset with you? Is something wrong with your marriage? Is he pulling away? Did you do something? And suddenly you're building an entire story in your head while he genuinely has no idea what just happened. What IF some of the things that drive you absolutely crazy about your husband are actually things getting "lost in translation"? While you might be sitting there, wondering if he still actually loves you... the problem might be that you're just speaking two different languages. In this episode, we're opening the Husband-to-English Dictionary (or, more precisely... Husband-to-Wife Dictionary) and looking at some of those everyday moments that can create unnecessary frustration, resentment, and arguments between husbands and wives.  If You've ever thought, "Why can't he just say what he means?" …this one's a must-watch for you. 💍 Ready to learn how to ACTUALLY Speak Husband? I'm opening my free Speak Husband Challenge, a three-part training designed to help you understand your husband's language — and, just as importantly, learn how to communicate what you need in a way he can actually hear. 👉 https://hifam.com/speakhusband Let's stay in touch: https://hifam.com/newsletter Have a question you'd like me to cover? Just email us at [email protected]
  • #40 Your Husband IS Trying to Connect With You (You Just Don't See It) 01.09.2026 11min
    Do you ever feel like you and your husband just aren't connecting anymore? You want him to open up. You want more closeness, more conversation, more of that feeling that you're really together. But what if the connection you're looking for isn't missing? What if it's already happening right in front of you, but it doesn't look the way you expected it to? Sometimes we're so focused on getting the kind of connection we want that we miss the little invitations our husbands are already giving us. This video might make you look at some very ordinary moments in your marriage a little differently. And maybe that hardware store isn't quite as boring as you thought. 😉 ______________________________________ If you're ready to get better at understanding your husband and creating the kind of marriage you actually want, join my FREE Speak Husband Challenge: 👉 https://hifam.com/speakhusband  
  • #39 5 Things Happy Wives Do That Make Their Husbands Try Harder 26.08.2026 15min
    Have you ever looked at some couples and just thought, what makes the difference...? Why do some husbands just... show up better? What if the women who have husbands who really try aren't actually luckier? After coaching thousands of couples, I have noticed something surprising: the wives of the most devoted, hardest-trying husbands tend to do 5 very specific things differently. In this episode, I break down these five skills that can change the culture of your marriage. And yes… one of them might make you raise an eyebrow or say "Hell No" the moment you hear it. These habits aren't about becoming smaller, more submissive, or doing everything for your husband. They're power moves. Because you don't have to wait for your husband to change before you start changing the culture of your marriage. You can be the one to go first. 💍 **Ready to learn how to Speak Husband?** My brand-new "Speak Husband Challenge" is coming soon, and it's completely FREE! You'll get 3 short trainings that teach you: → Why the man who loves you can still feel attacked when you share your feelings — and the 30-second habit that can start changing that → The exact script for giving feedback or criticism so it actually lands instead of triggering his defenses → How to make him want to become the man you married: the one who tries, plans, notices and shows up 👉 https://hifam.com/speakhusband Don't miss our Newsletter where I answer your most burning questions - https://hifam.com/newsletter
  • #38 How Should Kids Use AI? A Parent's Guide by Age (Part 9) 12.08.2026 9min
    We've talked about the risks. We've talked about the opportunities. We've talked about what AI could change about school, work, thinking, relationships, and even the way our kids find meaning. But eventually, every parent gets to the same question: Okay... so what do I actually do with my child? The answer isn't the same for a 7-year-old as it is for a 13-year-old. And it shouldn't be. In this final episode, I walk through how I'd introduce AI at different ages: when I'd stay close, when I'd start handing over more independence, what I'd want kids learning along the way, and what I'd protect fiercely outside of the technology. Because I don't think the answer is to hide from AI. And I don't think it's to hand our kids a powerful tool and hope they figure it out. There's a middle ground. And if we've done this series right, you should finish this episode feeling a little less like you need to predict the future... and a lot more like you know how to parent through it. 🎥 This is Part 9 — the final episode of our free series, Raising Kids in the Age of AI. If you've missed any of the previous episodes, I'd really recommend going back to the beginning. They build on each other and together, they're the conversation I wish every parent was having right now. Give your child a safer and more thoughtful way to use AI → https://www.HiFam.ai Get the Reclaim Play book right here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCK4VBVZ  
  • #37 What Parents Need To Do When Kids Start Using AI (Part 8) 12.08.2026 17min
    You can't watch every conversation your child has online. And honestly, you shouldn't have to. But when the thing they're talking to starts to feel less like a tool and more like a relationship, the way we think about parenting it has to change. So what should parents actually be doing? How do you give your child room to explore without simply handing them over to whatever technology decides to tell them? How do you protect them without hovering over every conversation? And how do you know when something is worth stepping in for? In this episode, let's get into the parenting approach I believe makes the most sense for this new world, one that sits somewhere between "ban it all" and "hope for the best." 🎥 This is Part 8 of the free 9-part series, Raising Kids in the Age of AI. If you haven't listened to the previous ones, make sure to go back! If you're raising kids who are going to grow up with AI everywhere, this is a conversation worth having before they figure it all out without you. Give your child a safer way to use AI → https://www.hifam.ai  
  • #36 Your Child's Biggest Challenge Won't Be Finding A Job (Part 7) 07.08.2026 20min
    We've talked about jobs. We've talked about skills. But underneath all of that is a much bigger question... What are we actually preparing our children for? If AI changes the way we work, achieve, and succeed, where will our children find purpose? And what should we be building into them now that will matter no matter how the future unfolds? That's the conversation we're having in this episode. 🎥 This is Part 7 of our free 9-part miniseries, Raising Kids in the Age of AI, where we're helping parents rethink education, success, and what it really means to prepare children for the world they're inheriting. If you missed the previous episode, make sure to go back and listen to it! Give your child an AI that teaches them to think, not just gives answers → https://www.HiFam.ai  
  • #35 The Skills That Matter Most Aren't Being Taught at School (Part 6) 07.08.2026 8min
    What if one of the biggest parenting mistakes we'll make over the next 10 years has nothing to do with screens? There's something many of us have slowly stopped teaching our kids... and it might matter far more in an AI world than it ever did before. In this episode, let's unpack one simple question: What should every child still know how to do, even if AI can do almost everything else? 🎥 This is Part 6 of our free 9-part miniseries, Raising Kids in the Age of AI, where we're helping parents rethink education, success, and what it really means to prepare children for the world they're inheriting. ▶ If you've missed previous episodes, make sure to catch them first.  Give your child an AI that teaches them to think, not just gives answers → https://www.HiFam.ai
  • #34 The Most Valuable Skill AI Can't Replace (Part 5) 04.08.2026 11min
    For decades, parents have been told to help their children get good grades, earn the right degree, and land a stable career. Yet... the roadmap is changing faster than anyone expected. In this episode, I explore one of the biggest shifts AI is bringing to the future of the workforce, and why the qualities that helped previous generations succeed may not be the ones that matter most for the next. If you've ever wondered how to prepare your child for a future that no one can predict, this conversation is for you. 🎥 This is Part 5 of our free 9-part miniseries, Raising Kids in the Age of AI, where we're helping parents rethink education, success, and what it really means to prepare children for the world they're inheriting. If you have missed the previous episodes make sure to go back and listen to them first! Give your child an AI that teaches them to think, not just gives answers → https://www.HiFam.ai   
  • #33 The 5 AI Prompts That Make Kids Thing Instead of Cheat (Part 4) 04.08.2026 5min
    What if the biggest difference between AI helping your child... or holding them back... wasn't the technology at all? What if it came down to HOW they use it? In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most practical lessons in the entire series: simple changes that can completely transform the way children interact with AI and the value they get from it. If your child is already using AI, or will be soon, this is a conversation you'll want to have before it becomes a habit. 🎥 This is Part 4 of our free 9-part miniseries, Raising Kids in the Age of AI, where we're helping parents move beyond fear and learn how to prepare their children for an AI-powered future with confidence. If you have missed the previous episode, make sure to go back! Give your child an AI that teaches them to think, not just gives answers → https://www.HiFam.ai
  • #32 How to Stop AI From Quietly Turning Your Kid's Brain into Soup (Part 3) 31.07.2026 11min
    We've spent years asking whether AI is getting smarter. But what if that's the wrong question? What if the real question is what happens to our children as they grow up with it? In this episode, let's look at one of the biggest challenges AI creates for developing minds and the one ability that may matter more than any subject they'll learn in school. If you're raising children in a world where AI is becoming part of everyday life, don't skip this one. 🎥 This is Part 3 of our free 9-part miniseries, Raising Kids in the Age of AI, created to help parents navigate one of the biggest shifts of our lifetime with clarity, confidence, and hope. If you have missed the previous episodes, make sure to go back and listen to them! Give your child a safer and better way to meet AI → https://www.HiFam.ai #hifam #parenting #ai
  • #31 Should You Ban AI for Your Kids? Here's the Better Option (Part 2) 31.07.2026 16min
    Can you really protect your children by banning AI? Is unlimited access the way to go? In Part 2 of Raising Kids in the Age of AI, let's dive into the two extremes many parents fall into: the lockdown parent and the free-reign parent. While they seem like opposite approaches, they share the same problem: what's actually happening is they remove parents from one of the most important conversations of this generation. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why banning AI may not be enough - Why unlimited access isn't the answer either - The "third way" that prepares children instead of simply protecting them - How to think about AI like previous technological revolutions - Why optimism matters just as much as guardrails This is Part 2 of our free 9-part miniseries, Raising Kids in the Age of AI that is designed to help parents navigate one of the biggest shifts of our lifetime with clarity, confidence, and hope. If you have missed the previous episode, make sure to go back and listen! Give your child a safer and better way to explore AI → https://www.HiFam.ai #hifam #parenting #ai
  • #30 Parents Are Underestimating AI (Part 1) 29.07.2026 23min
    Have people told you that you shouldn't worry about AI? I personally think you have every right to be worried. I am. Not because AI is evil, but because of just how powerful it is. In Part 1 of this free 9-part miniseries, I am taking an honest look at what artificial intelligence actually is, why it has the potential to transform childhood, and why we, parents, shouldn't ignore what's happening. We'll explore the opportunities, the risks, and why the goal isn't panic; it's preparation. In this episode, you'll learn: - What AI actually is (without the tech jargon) - Why AI feels so human - The lessons we should learn from social media - The biggest risks for children and teens - Why thinking, relationships, and independence matter more than ever - How to approach AI without fear or denial This is Part 1 of Raising Kids in the Age of AI, a free 9-part series designed to help parents navigate one of the biggest shifts of our lifetime. ▶️ New episodes every week. So make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it! Give your child a safer way to explore AI → https://www.HiFam.ai 
  • #29 Your Kids vs AI: What Parents Need To Know 29.07.2026 2min
    The world our children are growing up in is changing faster than most of us can process. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping school, work, friendships, creativity, learning, and the skills our children will need in the future. But this series isn't about fear. It's about parenting. Over the next 9 free episodes, we'll explore the biggest questions parents are asking: • Will AI help or hurt our kids? • What skills should we actually be teaching now? • How do we introduce AI without replacing thinking? • What boundaries make sense? • What opportunities should we embrace? • How do we raise resilient, thoughtful, capable children in a rapidly changing world? Whether you've never touched AI before or already use it every day, this series was created to help you navigate this new reality with clarity instead of panic. 📅 Episode 1 premieres July 29th, with new episodes released every week. Subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the series!
  • #28 The Questions That Keep Parents Up At Night 24.06.2026 5min
    She's standing at the kitchen counter, eyes welling up: "I'm the only kid in my whole grade without a phone." And just like that, you're the villain in your kid's story. If you've ever felt your resolve crack in real time over something like this, this one's for you. I break down exactly what's happening when your kid pulls out the big emotional artillery — and why agreeing with their feelings doesn't mean you have to cave on the rule. You'll hear the exact words to say when your child pushes back, why phone at "middle school" (or whatever your line is) isn't cruel, it's a gift, and the one mindset shift that turns "I'm being mean" into "I'm being the parent she actually needs." This answer came straight from Ask Avital — built from years of real coaching conversations I had done, so you get the same straight talk and tough love at 11pm on a hard night, not just in a session. If this resonates, you can ask your own question (first 3 are free) at https://ask.hifam.ai. Hold the line, mama. She'll survive it. So will you. #askavital #hifam #parenting
  • #27 Parenting Advice When You Need It The Most 18.06.2026 5min
    What happens when you combine over a decade of parenting coaching, thousands of coaching calls, and modern AI? You get Ask Avital — an AI trained on my parenting philosophy, methods, programs, and real-world coaching experience. In this episode, I show you exactly how it works by testing it on a real parenting question: A mother discovers her 14-year-old secretly scrolling on his phone at 2AM after breaking a family agreement. How should she respond? You'll hear the answer Ask Avital gave, how closely it matches what I would personally say, and why personalized parenting guidance matters so much more than generic internet advice. Because while most parenting challenges look similar on the surface—screen time battles, sibling rivalry, homework struggles, disrespect, bedtime issues—every family is different. That's why I created a tool that can help you think through your specific situation whenever you need it.  ✨ Your first 3 questions are free: https://ask.hifam.ai And if you enjoy practical parenting advice that combines warmth, boundaries, and common sense, subscribe and join the HiFam community.
  • #26 Parenting With Boundaries AND Warmth (You don't have to choose) 27.05.2026 25min
    You don't need to choose between being a loving parent and a firm one. So many parents leave gentle parenting behind… only to swing too far into coldness, constant correction, exhaustion, and guilt. You start holding boundaries, but suddenly you feel harsh, disconnected, or emotionally distant from your child. In this episode, I break down how to bring warmth back into your parenting — without becoming permissive, anxious, or emotionally overinvolved. We'll talk about: • Why warmth is a skill (not just a personality trait) • The simple behaviors that instantly make children feel loved • Why so many exhausted parents default to efficiency instead of connection • The difference between secure attachment and obsession with "connection" • How to create closeness without long bedtimes, endless special time, or burnout • The parenting balance children actually need: warmth + structure And most importantly: You probably haven't lost connection with your child. You just need to stop parenting from fear. If this resonates, share it with another parent who's trying to find that balance too. And if you want deeper, unfiltered parenting guidance from me every week, subscribe to the Ask Avital newsletter at HiFam.com/newsletter — where I answer real parenting dilemmas with honest, practical advice. If you'd like your parenting question to be answered, you can send it to [email protected].
  • #25 You Are More Than Your Hormones! 20.05.2026 22min
    What if one of the most "empowering" trends for women…  is actually making us feel more powerless? A recent conversation with one of my students completely stopped me in my tracks. She said: "I feel like a walking bag of hormones." And it opened up a much bigger conversation about modern hormone culture, cycle syncing, female identity, emotional resilience, and what young women are being taught about themselves. Now to be clear: Hormones are real. PMS is real. Postpartum is real. Perimenopause is real. But somewhere along the way, many women started absorbing the message that we are entirely at the mercy of our biology. In this episode, I unpack: - The rise of cycle syncing culture - The good parts of hormonal awareness - Where I think the conversation goes too far - The mindset shift I desperately want young women to hear - And why I believe women are far more powerful than this narrative suggests This is nuanced. It's compassionate. And it might challenge the way you think. Stay until the end because the message I would give my own daughter is the most important part. __________________ Have a question you want my take on? Inside The Hi Fam newsletter "Ask Avital" section every week I answer some of the most thoughtful ones from this community. You can submit your question at [email protected] Make sure you are subscribed at hifam.com/newsletter
  • #24 The Shift Most Parents Never Make 06.05.2026 17min
    Parenting a 5-year-old and parenting a 15-year-old are completely different jobs. But most of us never consciously make that shift. We keep using the same approach… and slowly, the relationship starts to suffer. In this episode, I'm walking you through the 5 roles every parent needs to move through—from early childhood all the way to raising an independent adult. Because... It's not just about what you do as a parent. It's about who you are in each stage. And when you get this right, everything changes— your connection, your influence, and your teen's future. If you're parenting a tween or teen and want a clear, step-by-step framework: 👉 https://hifam.com/teenworkshop This will give you the clarity and direction most parents are missing. _____________________ 🔥 READY TO GO DEEPER? Join Studio Teen—my full program for parents of kids 10+: 👉 https://hifam.com/teen Inside, I guide you through exactly how to apply this framework in real life— with coaching, curriculum, and community.
  • #23 3 Parenting Mistakes That Pushed My Teens Away 04.05.2026 23min
    Your teen pulls away… gets rude… wants more freedom… And suddenly parenting feels high stakes in a way it never did before. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 biggest mistakes parents make with tweens and teens (ages 10+)—the ones that quietly damage connection, create entitlement, and leave your child more influenced by the world than by you. Because the truth is... Your teenager doesn't need less from you. They need a different kind of leadership. Inside, you'll learn: – Why pulling back at the wrong moment can cost you connection – What's really behind teen attitude (and why it's not about you) – The biggest mistake that creates entitlement (without you realizing it) – How to stay close and hold boundaries at the same time If you've ever thought: "What if I get this wrong?" This episode will give you clarity . __________________________ Studio Teen is created specifically for parents of kids 10+, you don't have to figure it all out alone anymore! Inside, you'll get: ✔️ A step-by-step framework for the teen years ✔️ Monthly curriculum tailored to tweens & teens ✔️ Live coaching on real-life challenges ✔️ A global community of like-minded parents 🔗 Learn more: https://hifam.com/teen   I'd love to hear from you! What are the questions that you have when it comes to raising t(w)eens? Let me know at [email protected] and I'll do my best to address all your questions!

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