Raising Brave Kids: How and how much should I...

Have you ever wondered why human babies are born so helpless compared to other animals? That single vulnerability may have given us the gift of speech. Today, I sit down with evolutionary biologist Madeleine Beekman, the author of The Origin of Language, to explore the science be ...  Show more

With Election Day approaching, Dr. Mona revisits a conversation with Sharon McMahon, known as "America's Government Teacher". They unpack the difference between normal political disagreement and moral boundaries lines, how to navigate division within families and how to hold firm ...  Show more

Parents know, letting fear stop us can really hold us back in life. We can each think of a time in childhood we wish we had overcome, or overcome the fear sooner and stepped into being more brave. Being brave doesn't mean we aren't afraid. Being brave means we feel the fe ...  Show more

Today I want to talk about parenting from fear. As parents, we all want to protect our children from experiencing the hardships and pain we went through as children. However, in doing so, are we unintentionally hindering their growth and development? By examining where we are fea ...  Show more

#051 Lisa discusses how to build confidence in parenting by addressing bad behaviour and promoting respect all while emphasising the importance of making children feel good about themselves to improve behaviour and achieve positive outcomes. 

She tackles various commo ...