Thriving Child Center Blog
Why Kids Push Your Buttons (And Why Yelling Makes It Worse)
Attention-seeking behavior in children explained. Learn confident parenting, child testing boundaries, and using positive attention effectively.
Why Smart Kids Still Struggle With Studying: 4 Tips from Evan Weinberger on How to Help Your Child Study
Learn study skills for students, improve time management for kids, and use confident parenting strategies with Evan Weinberger.
Should I Be Concerned About My Child’s Reading? How to Know and What To Do with Dyanna Villesca
Understand early reading, signs your child struggling to read, and how a dyslexia psychologist approaches how to diagnose dyslexia in a child.
If Your Child Won’t Listen in Public, You’re Probably Missing This
Child not listening in public? Discover how to get your child to listen with positive reinforcement for kids and clear child expectations from parents.
HOW to Talk to Your Kids About Sex: PART 2 of Advice on Parenting and Age Appropriate Sex Talk With Melissa Goldberg Mintz
Learn how to talk to your kids about sex with confidence. Get advice on parenting, age appropriate sex talk, and sexual education for kids with Melissa Goldberg Mintz.
How To Get Your Kids to ACTUALLY Listen (Without Yelling)
Struggling with how to get kids to listen? Learn simple ways to give clear instructions for kids and improve positive communication with your child from one of the best parenting podcasts.
Why YOU Should Talk to Your Kids About Sex: PART 1 of Advice on Parenting and Age Appropriate Sex Talk With Melissa Goldberg Mintz
Why you should talk to your kids about sex. Advice on parenting, age appropriate sex talk, and sexual education for kids with Melissa Goldberg Mintz.
What to Do When Your Kid Does Something "Naughty": Understanding Child Misbehavior and the Power of Curious Parenting
Why kids misbehave and what to do about child misbehavior. Learn how curious parenting transforms naughty behavior into teaching moments.
Supplements for Kids: How to Choose Safe Pediatric Supplements With Dr. Shetal Amin
Dr. Shetal Amin breaks down how to evaluate supplements for kids, choose safe pediatric supplements, and practice confident parenting with evidence.
How to Stay Calm and Confident When Your Child Is Angry With You
How to respond when your child is angry using evidence-based parenting. Stay calm and confident and learn how to calm a child down when angry.
How to Support Your Teen Through Their First Heartbreak with Charity Chaffee
Teenage breakups can feel overwhelming for parents. This episode shares expert insight on first heartbreak, teen mental health, and validating emotions to strengthen your connection during tough moments.
How to Help Kids Build Social Skills Through Successful Play Dates With Maria Hammond, Ph.D.
Discover how to turn play dates into opportunities to build social skills. Learn why successful play matters and how to reduce stress with insights from Maria Hammond, Ph.D.
How to Reset Expectations and Build Healthy Screen Time Boundaries at Restaurants
Learn how to reset expectations, shift screen time habits, and create clear screen time boundaries at restaurants using practical positive parenting tips.
How to Balance Extracurricular Activities in a Busy Family Without Mom Guilt With Rachel Fein
Struggling to balance extracurricular activities in a busy family? Learn how to reduce mom guilt, prevent overscheduling, and choose meaningful physical activity for kids with insights from child psychologist Rachel Fein
How to Transform Your Relationship With Your Child in 5 Minutes Per Day
Discover how improving your relationship with your child in just 5 minutes per day can lead to calmer behavior and more confident parenting. Practical positive parenting tips you can use immediately.
How to Help Your Kids Build a Healthy Relationship With Food in a Diet Culture World With Sehrish Ali
Learn how to support a healthy relationship with food, navigate diet culture, and improve child eating habits with expert parenting resources.
How to Avoid Toxic Masculinity and Build Emotional Literacy in Boys With Kristin Mervich
Discover how confident parenting and evidence-based parenting support emotional literacy in boys. This episode helps you avoid toxic masculinity while trusting yourself in your parenting choices.
A Pep Talk: Letting Go of the Pressure to Create Holiday Magic
Feeling the weight of holiday magic? A pep talk helps parents release perfectionism and focus on what really matters. Learn positive parenting tips that support confident parenting even when holiday plans fall apart.
Preparing for Holiday Gatherings with Confident Parenting Techniques
Learn how holiday gatherings can feel smoother with child emotion regulation, practical positive parenting tips, and supportive, confident parenting.
Teaching Kids Emotions and Identifying Feelings for Fewer Blow Ups
Learn how emotional literacy and identifying feelings help you support your child, prevent blow-ups, and feel less like an overwhelmed parent.