Ep. 61: How does parental presence and contac...

If you have listened to a lot of my podcasts, you know I like to talk about sleep. It's one of the biggest topics for parents today. And part of why we have to talk about it is because those of us is WEIRD countries - Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic countr ...  Show more

When we think about raising our children, we often all have ideas of what is best and what we want to do. Not always are we able to achieve those goals – for better or worse. But the early years, especially 0 to 3, are crucial in our children’s neurological development and knowin ...  Show more

Do you want your kids to do what they say they're going to do? And without nagging?

I share a personal story in this episode about the need as parents and caregivers to fuel the inner spark for kids to have their own motivation to do wh ...

Do you want to raise kids who are confident in who they are?

Join me in this episode where I dive into the importance of self-skills, confidence and relationship skills to help kids have a deep knowing of who they are and wh ...

Most parents don’t realize that conscious parenting involves understanding what's going on in a child's mind. Without this knowledge parents have a tendency to be reactive which can be detrimental to our children. In this episode Dr Shefali explains how we can better attune with ...  Show more

Should you homeschool through kindergarten or send your child to preschool? You’ll discover the truth about “socialization,” what’s actually happening in many early childhood programs, and how to confidently decide what’s right for your family — without guilt, pressure, or fear o ...  Show more