Raising Good Humans

Dr. Shefali: The Hormones Behind First Love, Heartbreak, and Hookup Culture

Why does a teenage breakup feel like the end of the world for girls, but barely register for boys?  Dr. Aliza Pressman sits down with Dr. Shefali — clinical psychologist

Angela Duckworth on the Hidden Forces Shaping Your Kid's Behavior

Is your child's behavior really about who they are — or is it about where you've put them?  In this episode, Dr. Aliza Pressman sits down with Dr. Angela Duckworth, best

Were 'Covid Kids' Really Damaged? What 17 New Studies Show

Blaming your kid's attention span on Covid? In this episode, Dr. Aliza Pressman sits down with Georgetown Professor and developmental psychologist, Dr. Anna Johnson, to

Here's the Talk to Have Before Your Teen's First Party

Sending your teen to their first party?  In this solo episode, developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman walks parents through exactly how to talk to teenagers about

Picky Eating & Food Guilt with Jennifer Anderson

Is your child's relationship with food already shaped by guilt, fear, or "good food/bad food" rules — even before they can talk? Registered dietitian Jennifer Anderson,

How to Disagree With Your Kids Without Fighting

Do you know how to disagree with your kid without a fight breaking out? Most of us have been told that the fix for a bad disagreement is more empathy — really try to see

How to Raise an Imaginative Child — and Why Imagination Matters More Than You Think

Do you use your imagination enough? Most parents think of imagination as something for playtime — a "nice to have" that fades once kids get older and life gets "serious.

Hard Parenting Questions Answered: 'I Hate You,' Porn Talks, Vapes, and School Pickup Meltdowns

Dr. Aliza Pressman answers your hardest parenting questions: toddler tantrums, screen time guilt, porn talks, vaping teens & social media limits. Real parenting question

Your Brain Isn't Declining — It's Waiting for You to Do These Five Things

Can you actually grow your brain? Johns Hopkins neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi reveals 5 science-backed ways to build brain volume — even in the chaos of parenthood. In th

What a Neuropsychological Evaluation Actually Reveals About Your Child

Should your child get a neuropsychological evaluation? Neuropsychologist Dr. Joanna Jacobs explains what it reveals, who needs one, and why it's not scary. If you've eve

Why Your Kid Needs More Chores, More Boredom, and More Frustration (Yes, Really)

Why do constraints help kids thrive? Dr. Aliza Pressman & David Epstein reveal the counterintuitive science of raising resilient, confident children. If you've ever wond

Dating After Divorce: What to Tell Your Kids and When

What if the hardest part of dating after divorce isn't whether you're ready, but whether your kids are? This solo episode tackles one of the most-asked, least-discussed

The Science of Dad Brain: How Fatherhood Changes Men Forever

Postpartum depression isn't just for moms. Dr. Darby Saxbe explores why new dads struggle, identifies the often unrecognized signs, and demystifies the science of paterna

Adam Grant + Dr. Aliza: The Real Science of Effective Parenting

What does it actually mean to be a good parent and why does knowing the research make it harder, not easier? This week I'm sharing an interview I did with Adam Grant on

Why Are All the Young People So Insecure?

What if raising secure kids has less to do with what you do wrong as a parent — and more to do with teaching them to build the right relationships from the start? My gue

Your Kids Are Wired to Flourish — Here's How to Get Out of Their Way

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your child's brain development has nothing to do with them at all? This episode is for any parent who has worried about

Deodorant, Porn, and Nudes: How to Actually Talk to Your Tween About the Hard Stuff

What if the reason the hardest conversations with your middle schooler keep going badly isn't the topic — it's that we keep starting them like a lecture? This episode is

Perfectionism Isn't High Standards. It's Hurting Your Kid

What if what we call high standards in our kids, and quietly admire in ourselves, is actually something much more painful underneath? This episode takes on a question th

Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than You Think — What Every Mom Needs to Know Now

⁠What if the years where you feel less rested, less resilient, less yourself aren't burnout or bad parenting — but a hormonal transition no one prepared you for?⁠ This e

The 3 Tools That Actually Work When Your Kid Won't Listen

What if your child's most "defiant" behavior at home isn't a discipline problem — but a sign of how safe you've made them feel? This solo episode tackles one of the most