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Last week, Dr. Rick and Forrest discussed why healthy conflict is a vital part of strong and intimate relationships. Today, they focus on the how-to of effective repair: what it looks like, why it’s so hard, and how to do it well. Together they walk through four common patterns o ...  Show more

Most of us are pretty bad at conflict, usually because we weren’t taught how to handle it well. But healthy conflict can be one of the best ways to deepen intimacy and trust. In this episode Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss why conflict is so difficult, the models of conflict we inhe ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode (100th!!!) we are joined by co-host Claudia Belliveau and guest Dr. Bruce D Perry. he episode highlights the vital role of self-regulation in parenting, especially in navigating holiday gatherings and family dynamics. Dr. Bruce Perry discusses t ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, we are joined by Melinda Wenner Moyer, award-winning science journalist and author of How to raise kids who aren’t assholes.Here’s what we talked about:5:19 - What inspired the book9:31 - Why is your main message “communication is key?”12:32 - ...  Show more

Dr. Dan welcomes colleague and friend Debbie Steinberg Kuntz to today’s episode to discuss our bright and quirky kids.  Debbie is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Bright and Quirky’s mission statement is powerful:  Ease the struggle for bright and quirk ...  Show more

Have you ever been in a situation where your reaction felt out of your control? Our special guest is about to give us a helping hand to navigate triggers with a sense of awareness and agency. Rhea Lalla is a Toronto-based Conscious Parenting and Relationship Coach who aims to hel ...  Show more