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Feb 26, 2025

This week we are re-airing a previous episode with Dr Clancy Blair on self-regulation  in honor of his life and legacy. Sadly Clancy passed away on Dec. 19th. Clancy was a groundbreaking professor of child development at New York University, died December 19, 2024 in Nashville, TN. He was 63. The author of over 200...


Feb 13, 2025

In this episode, we chat with Amanda DeLuca, founder and CEO of Riley, a platform designed to support new parents with evidence-based information and technology. Amanda shares her journey from a career in technology to becoming a parent and the challenges she faced, including postpartum depression and anxiety. Despite...


Jan 29, 2025

In this episode, we are joined by my colleague, Dr. Robin Neuhaus, to discuss recent research of ours on Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMADs) and parenting supports. We highlight the stigma associated with PMADs, leading to underreporting and inadequate support. We emphasize the need for improved screening...


Ep. 149 Parenting and Crisis: The California Wildfires

Jan 11, 2025

In this “off-cycle” episode we speak about the impact of ongoing wildfires in LA on children and families. Michelle describes the tense atmosphere, with strong winds, poor air quality, and evacuation alerts, creating a sense of fear and uncertainty reminiscent of the early pandemic days.

Our conversation highlights...


Jan 9, 2025

In this episode, we catch up after a short break, and chat about strategies for easing school transitions, particularly for children experiencing separation anxiety. We discuss the special importance of parental support through acceptance, validation, and confidence-building. We also emphasize establishing routines to...