That's Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress

Episodes

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  What Is Your Child's Behavior Really Telling You? with Stephanie McAlister, EP 174 02.11.2026 32m

  Send us Fan Mail How can you tell when your child's challenging behavior is part of growing up, a sign of emotional struggles, or something that needs additional support? In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Stephanie McAlister, trauma counsellor and founder of Virtual Connect, about understanding children's emotions, recognizing the effects of trauma, and helping kids feel safe, supported, and understood. Drawing on her experience in trauma counselling, domestic v...
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  Are You Celebrating What Matters Most in Your Kid's Sports? with David Farkas, EP 173 26.10.2026 42m

  Send us Fan Mail How can you support your young athlete without letting wins, losses, or performance define their confidence? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with David Farkas, coach, author, actor, and father of three, about helping young athletes build confidence, character, and resilience through sports. With 25 years of coaching experience, David has seen how much children can learn from competition—and how easily adults can shift the focus toward scores, stats...
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  How to Raise Confident Kids Who Communicate Well and Make Good Decisions with Gary Lundy, EP172 19.10.2026 38m

  Send us Fan Mail Are you raising kids who can communicate confidently, make good decisions, and handle life's challenges without you stepping in? In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Gary Lundy, automotive sales leader, father, and founder of Whose Will Wins, about teaching children the communication skills, independence, and decision-making abilities they'll need throughout their lives. With nearly 30 years of experience working with people, Gary has seen firsthan...
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  How to Really Understand Your Teen: Get Curious Before You Respond with Laura Ollinger, EP 171 12.10.2026 40m

  Send us Fan Mail When your teen is upset, pulling away, or facing a big decision… how do you help them feel understood while giving them room to grow? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with teen and parent well-being coach, youth speaker, and podcast host Laura Ollinger about what teens wish you understood and how to support them without dismissing their feelings or taking over their decisions. Through her work with teens, young adults, and parents, along with raisin...
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  How to Stop Reactive Parenting and Raise More Independent Kids with Sue Donnellan, EP 170 05.10.2026 32m

  Send us Fan Mail When the same parenting struggles keep happening over and over... how do you stop reacting in the moment and start changing the pattern? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with parenting consultant, educator, author, and podcast host Sue Donnellan about stepping back from the daily parenting stress and looking at the bigger picture: the adult your child is becoming. With more than 25 years of experience studying child behavior, working with families, ...
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  How to Help Your Student Succeed in School: What Hudson Superintendent Tom Durbin Wishes Parents Knew, EP 169 27.09.2026 46m

  Send us Fan Mail When the new school year "shine" has worn off and stuggles emerge... what can you expect from your student and school? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Tom Durbin, Superintendent of Hudson Area Schools (and Dori’s husband) about what families can do when school struggles begin showing up after the excitement of a new year wears off. With over 30 years of experience in education (coach-teacher-administrator) Tom brings a wealth of knowledge abou...
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  Cooking With Kids Without the Stress: Chef Dennis’ Tips for Easier Family Meals | Ep 168 21.09.2026 59m

  Send us Fan Mail Can cooking with your kids actually make mealtime less stressful? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Chef Dennis Littley, better known as Ask Chef Dennis, about taking some of the pressure out of family meals, helping kids feel comfortable in the kitchen, and turning everyday cooking into an opportunity for connection. Chef Dennis has spent decades as a professional chef, culinary educator, recipe developer, and food blogger. His advice for busy ...
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  Why Pursuing Your Goals Can Help You Raise Confident Kids with Madison Friedman, Ep. 167 07.09.2026 34m

  Send us Fan Mail Can pursuing your own goals actually help your children? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Madison Friedman, founder of Elevated Minds Growth Center and a child and family development coach, about why parents do not have to choose between pursuing meaningful personal goals and raising children who feel loved, understood, and supported. Madison encourages parents to recognize that two things can be true at once: You can pursue the goals that fulf...
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  Can Play Help You Discipline Without Yelling, Punishment, or Power Struggles? with Adriane Thompson, EP 166 31.08.2026 46m

  Send us Fan Mail Can play actually be a form of discipline? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Adriane Thompson, certified parent coach and founder of Raising Kids With Purpose, about how play can help parents connect with their children, support emotional regulation, teach important skills, and make difficult parenting moments feel a little lighter. Adriane works with families raising children who may be neurodivergent, highly emotional, strong-willed, or deeply...
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  Let's Be Honest, Different Kids Need Different Parenting | Dori Durbin, EP 165 24.08.2026 7m

  Send us Fan Mail What if the parenting advice that works beautifully for one child simply isn’t what another child needs? In this solo episode of That’s Good Parenting, children's book illustrator, coach, and podcaster, Dori Durbin explores why hearing different parenting experts can be so valuable. Children aren’t identical. Even siblings raised in the same home can experience the world in completely different ways. That difference matters. Instead of treating every parenting strategy ...
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  Tired of Repeating Yourself? How Consistency Can Reduce Parenting Power Struggles | Dr. Lindsay Emerson, EP 164 17.08.2026 47m

  Send us Fan Mail What if understanding why your child isn’t listening could make everyday parenting feel a little easier? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Dr. Lindsay Emerson, clinical psychologist, mom of four, and founder of Parenting With Psychology, about how psychology can help parents feel more confident, reduce everyday power struggles, and respond to difficult behavior with more clarity. Lindsay shares her practical framework, the Five C’s to Amaz...
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  Is It Laziness—or Executive Function? How to Help Kids With Focus, Organization, and Follow-Through With Carrie Bonnett, EP 163 10.08.2026 40m

  Send us Fan Mail What if your child isn’t being lazy or difficult…but is struggling with a brain skill that still needs to be taught? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Carrie Bonnett, veteran teacher and Executive Function coach, about the brain skills kids use to get important things done—and why understanding those skills can completely change the way adults respond when children struggle. Carrie explains executive function in wonderfully simple terms: these a...
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  Why Do I Keep Having the Same Arguments With My Child? The Parenting Patterns Behind the Conflict with Latiffe Ghanem, EP 162 03.08.2026 38m

  Send us Fan Mail What if the parenting battle isn't really about your child? Every parent wants a peaceful home, yet many of us find ourselves having the same arguments over and over again. We tell ourselves that next time we'll stay calmer or respond differently and yet somehow we end up right back in the same cycle. What if the problem isn't the argument itself... but it was the pattern behind it? In this conversation, conscious parenting and trauma-informed life coach Latiffe Ghanem shares...
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  Your Child Doesn't Need a Perfect Parent: How to Build Confidence Without Having All the Answers with Alyssa Smith, EP161 27.07.2026 36m

  Send us Fan Mail What if your child doesn't need you to have all the answers? Parents often feel pressure to stay calm, fix problems quickly, and make sure nothing goes wrong. But what if the act of parents giving "the answers" all the time actually keeps our children from developing the skills themselves? In this conversation, parent coach and executive function specialist Alyssa Smith shares how one of the hardest seasons of her own life transformed the way she parents. After experiencing t...
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  What Doctors Notice Before You Even Ask a Question | Dr. Emily Boss on Helping Parents Make Better Healthcare Decisions, EP 160 20.07.2026 40m

  Send us Fan Mail Before your child's doctor says a single word, they've already noticed something important. It isn't your child's symptoms. It isn't your insurance. It's often whether you've already made up your mind. In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin chats with pediatric ENT surgeon Dr. Emily Boss to discuss one of the biggest challenges families face during medical appointments: making confident healthcare decisions when emotions, online research, and outside opinions a...
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  Is Your Child's Self-Worth Tied to Achievement? How Parents Can Build Lasting Confidence with Dr. Carla Caturia, EP 159 13.07.2026 32m

  Send us Fan Mail Is Your Child's Self-Worth Tied to Achievement? What happens when a child's confidence depends on their performance? In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin sits down with Dr. Carla Caturia, elite mental performance coach, speaker, and founder of House of Rise, to explore how parents can help children build confidence without tying their worth to grades, sports, or accomplishments. Dr. Carla works with tweens, teens, young adults, athletes, and families who are ...
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  Are You Accidentally Teaching Your Child That Everything Is an Emergency? with Angela Caldwell, EP 158 29.06.2026 37m

  Send us Fan Mail Are You Accidentally Teaching Your Child That Everything Is an Emergency? In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin sits down with Angela Caldwell, MA, LMFT—licensed marriage and family therapist, professor, and Founder of the Caldwell Family Institute—to explore why so many families feel overwhelmed by conflict, anxiety, and everyday parenting challenges. Angela has spent years helping families heal through life's hardest transitions—from parenting struggles and ...
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  Is My Child Being Defiant or Overwhelmed? With Parenting Coach Melissa Schulz, EP 157 22.06.2026 43m

  Send us Fan Mail Why does my child keep melting down, refusing to listen, or turning everyday routines into a battle? In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin sits down with Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and founder of Confidently Momming, Melissa Schulz. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience working with children and families and her own experience parenting three uniquely wired children, Melissa shares why understanding the "why" behind behavior is of...
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  The Empowered Child: How Parents Can Build Confidence, Resilience, and Independence in Kids with Michal Gez, Ep 156 15.06.2026 37m

  Send us Fan Mail Every parent wants their child to be confident, resilient, independent, and happy. But how do we raise emotionally strong children without protecting them from the very experiences that help them grow? In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin and international speaker, certified coach in positive psychology and CBT-based methods, a lawyer, and the author of The Empowered Child, Michal Gez. Drawing from her background in corporate law, global technology, positive ...
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  Baby's Here, So Now What? Newborn Support, Postpartum Recovery, and Real Help for New Parents with Jennifer Tawil | EP155 08.06.2026 43m

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever brought home a new baby and wondered why no one prepared you for what comes next? In this episode, Dori Durbin chats with certified postpartum doula and founder of Lean On Me Westchester Doula, Jennifer Tawil, about one of the biggest transitions families experience: the postpartum season. Jennifer shares her personal journey from private investigator to postpartum doula and explains why so many parents spend months preparing for birth but very little time prepa...