The Whole Parent Podcast

Survival Of The... Friendliest? (with Jessica Joelle Alexander) #97

Denmark shows up near the top of the Happiness Index year after year, yet it is not topping every academic ranking or outspending everyone else. So what is going on? We t

Honest Motherhood (With Libby Ward) #96

This conversation on honest motherhood explains why so many parents feel like they’re disappearing—and what actually helps. If you’ve ever snapped at your kids, felt cru

Parenting A Spicy One #95

In this conversation, parenting coach Mary Van Geffen explains why “spicy kids” don’t respond to traditional discipline—and what actually helps instead. If your child re

DILF Dad I'd Like to Friend with Kevin Seldon #94

In this Father’s Day conversation, we unpack the hidden mental health struggles of modern fatherhood, from postpartum anxiety in dads to feeling isolated, shut out, or un

I Can Do It (With Mama Nous) #93

Toddler emotional regulation feels impossible some days—especially when your child melts down over socks, refuses to listen, or completely falls apart at bedtime. In this

The Thing MORE important than Emotional Regulation with Dr Ross Greene #92

In this conversation with Dr. Ross Greene, we unpack why so many kids struggle with frustration, big emotions, and power struggles… and why the usual parenting advice oft

The REAL thing leading to mental disorders in kids and teens (not technology) with Dr. Peter Gray #91

In this conversation with Dr. Peter Gray, we unpack what may actually be driving the mental health crisis in kids—and why so many parents still feel overwhelmed trying to

Is it HARMFUL to Ask Older Siblings to Help? #90

A viral clip says that telling your older child to “help your sister” damages both kids. I get why that message spreads fast, especially if you grew up as the oldest and

MOTHER'S DAY Shenanigans with Emily Vondy #89

Toddler parenting feels hardest when your child won’t listen, melts down over everything, or you’re running on empty trying to stay calm through the chaos. In this Mother

The Thing Hijacking Your Kid's Brain With Michaeleen Doucleff #88

If your toddler refuses to listen, has big meltdowns after screens, or seems obsessed with “just one more,” this video will help you understand what’s really going on ben

Why Smart Kids Shut Down In School #87

Homeschool vs traditional school: a former principal explains what helps kids learn (and what gets in the way). If your child is melting down after school, refusing to l

Do Schools Kill Curiosity? #86

Why some kids stop asking questions (and what to do at home to protect their curiosity). If your child seems disengaged, says “I’m not good at this,” or melts down over

How To Deal With Your %&#$ So Your Kids Don't Have To #85

If you feel overwhelmed, snap more than you want to, or keep repeating parenting patterns you swore you’d break… this will explain why (and what to do instead). Most par

Your Child Is Attaching to Someone (And It Might NOT be You) #84

Why kids stop listening to parents (and how to rebuild connection without power struggles or punishment). If your child suddenly seems more influenced by friends, more s

Unconditional Parenting with Alfie Kohn #83

If you feel stuck in tantrums, power struggles, or constant “do this / don’t do that”… this shifts how you see it completely Most parenting advice focuses on fixing beha

Your Kid Needs Less Stuff #82

If your child jumps from toy to toy, asks for screens, or says “I’m bored” all day, this might be the real reason If your toddler or preschooler seems overwhelmed, const

Risky Play Might Save Your Kid #81

When to step in vs. hold back, so you don’t accidentally raise a more anxious, less capable kid If your toddler is constantly climbing, jumping, or doing things that mak

The Secret to Raising Successful Kids #80

If your child resists helping, makes a bigger mess, or melts down during cleanup—this changes how you’ll see it. If you’ve ever thought “it’s just faster if I do it myse

Strike Hard, Strike Fast, No Mercy (Jess + Jon) #79

Jess and Jon talk about tae kwon do, obedience, and navigating different cultural values with kids Send us Fan Mail Support the show If parenting has felt hard lately…

Why your toddler keeps pushing boundaries (and what to do instead of repeating yourself all day) #78

If your 3–5 year old refuses to listen, tests every rule, and melts down when you get stricter… this is what’s actually going on... If you feel like you’re saying the sa