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That's Good ParentingHow You Can Stop Fixing & Start Helping Your Anxious Teens with Keri Cooper Ep 106Send us a textListen to this episode, "How You Can Stop Fixing & Start Helping Your Anxious Teens with Keri Cooper" as licensed therapist and author, Keri Cooper joins host Dori Durbin. Are you worried about your teen's anxiety levels? Maybe you're not sure how to help them become more independent? In this episode, Keri Cooper shares insights on the teen mental health crisis, effective parenting strategies, and how you can shift from problem-solving to empowering your teen. Get practical tips for building confidence, understanding today's challenges, and revolutionizing your approach to raising independent teens!2024-10-2925 minThat's Good ParentingYou Can Close the Reading Gap: Effective Strategies for Parents and Educators with Linda Rumpf EP 105Send us a textListen to this episode, "You Can Close the Reading Gap: Effective Strategies for Parents and Educators with Linda Rumpf" as reading specialist and tutor Linda Rumpf joins host Dori Durbin. Are you worried about your child falling behind in reading? Maybe you're not sure how to help their reading struggles yourself? In this episode, Linda Rumpf shares insights on dyslexia, effective teaching methods, and how parents can take an active role in their child's reading journey. Get tips to enhance your child's reading skills, understand learning differences, and revolutionize your approach...2024-10-1643 minThat's Good ParentingHow You Can Grow Joy and Resilience for Yourself and Your Kids with Autumn Carter EP 104Send us a textListen to this episode, "How You Can Grow Joy and Resilience for Yourself and Your Kids with Autumn Carter" as life and parenting coach Autumn Carter joins host Dori Durbin. Do you ever wonder how you will ever rediscover your identity beyond motherhood? In this episode, Autumn Carter shares how to implement self-care routines, understand personality types in parenting, balance family routines with flexibility, and tackle common parenting challenges. Listen now for tips to enhance your wellness, foster self-awareness, and revolutionize your parenting journey, then listen and start your family's new...2024-10-1449 minThat's Good ParentingYou Can Rewrite Your Family Story: Challenging the Limits of Generational Trauma with Marina O'Connor EP 103Send us a textListen to this episode, "You Can Rewrite Your Family Story: Challenging the Limits of Generational Trauma with Marina O'Connor" as trauma therapist and entrepreneur Marina O'Connor joins host Dori Durbin. Do you ever wonder how your family's past affects your parenting? In this episode, Marina O'Connor shares how to recognize generational trauma, strengthen your bond with your children, uncover the impact of inherited beliefs, and tackle common parenting challenges. If you want actionable tips to understand transgenerational trauma, foster self-awareness, and revolutionize your parenting journey, then listen and start your family's new future...2024-10-0135 minThat's Good ParentingHow You Can Yell Less and C.A.R.E. More with Claire CettiSend us a textListen to this episode, "How You Can Yell Less and C.A.R.E. More with Claire Cetti" as "Yell-Less" Parent Coach, Claire Cetti, joins host Dori Durbin. Do you ever struggle with yelling in your parenting? In this episode, Claire Cetti shares her game-changing strategies to reduce yelling and strengthen your bond with your children. Unveil your unique yelling style, tackle common stress triggers, and implement the transformative C.A.R.E.S. approach. If you want actionable tips to manage stress, foster self-compassion, and revolutionize your parenting journey then...2024-09-0226 minThat's Good ParentingHow to Raise Safety-Savvy Kids in a Complex World with Carrie Conrad 100Send us a textListen to this episode, "How to Raise Safety-Savvy Kids in a Complex World" as self-defense expert and mother, Carrie Conrad, joins host Dori Durbin. Are you worried about your child's safety in today's world? Do you want to empower them without instilling fear? What REALLY does it take to raise confident, safety-conscious kids? In this eye-opening episode, Carrie and Dori dive into the realities of modern child safety strategies. You'll hear candid discussions about real-life scenarios and practical advice on equipping your children with life-saving skills. Listen as Carrie and Dori share more...2024-08-1929 minThat's Good ParentingHow Parents Can Overcome Conflicts and Effectively Co-Parent with JP Marsh 098Send us a textListen to this episode, "How Parents Can Overcome Conflicts and Effectively Co-Parent with JP Marsh" with Co-parenting Coach, JP Marsh joins Dori Durbin. What does a functioning and healthy coparenting relationship look like? JP shares insights on effective co-parenting strategies for both married or divorced parents. He highlights the importance of putting children first, overcoming personal conflicts, and maintaining open communication between co-parents. Our discussion covers common pitfalls in co-parenting, practical advice for improving relationships, and the long-term impact of parental behavior on children's development.JP also shares:De...2024-07-1533 minThat's Good ParentingHow to Navigating Girl Drama & Empower Girls with Sheri Gazitt 097Send us a textListen to this episode, "How to Navigating Girl Drama & Empower Girls with Sheri Gazitt" as CEO, Friendship Expert, and Teen Life Coach, Sheri Gazzit joins Dori Durbin. Does your daughter's "girl drama" have you reliving to your own "girl drama" memories? How can you help your girls have great friendships, deeper connections, and confidence with less drama? Sheri Gazitt, a friendship expert and CEO of TeenWise, shares insights into how parents can support their daughters through conflicts and emotional challenges. Sheri shares her LOVE framework—Listen, Offer help, Validate emotions, and Empower—design...2024-07-0126 minThat's Good ParentingThe Good, Bad, and the Finish: Raising the Next Generation of Marathoners with Tom & Olivia Durbin 096Send us a textListen to this episode, "The Good, Bad, and the Finish: Raising the Next Generation of Marathoners" as first time marathoner and my daughter, Olivia Durbin and her dad, my hubby, and long-time runner, Tom Durbin join Dori Durbin. Would you run a marathon if you could? Would you allow your kids to? What REALLY does it take? In this candid episode, Olivia and her parents Tom and Dori Durbin relive all the real truths and inspirational moments from race day. You'll hear the raw honesty of parents and athlete about what i...2024-06-1821 minThat's Good ParentingHow to Guide, Not Push: Raising Kids to Discover Their Own Careers with Karen SummervilleSend us a textListen to this episode, "How to Guide, Not Push: Raising Kids to Discover Their Own Careers" as former lawyer, career coach, and the Founder of "The Parent GPS," Karen Summerville joins Dori Durbin. Could you unknowingly be limiting your child's potentially encouraging them towards predetermined career goal? Listen as former lawyer and counselor, Karen Summerville shares how nurturing your child's" unique constellation of gifts" allows your kids' interests and passions to guide they career choices naturally. Karen shares five key takeaways to help you trust that your kids' unique gifts will p...2024-06-0342 minThat's Good ParentingGet Your Kids Ready for Middle School: Principal's Top Summer Advice with Tom Durbin 094Send us a textListen to this episode, "Get Your Kids Ready for Middle School: Principal's Top Summer Advice with Tom Durbin" as incoming MS/JR/SR high school principal Tom Durbin joins Dori Durbin. Are you the parent of an incoming middle schooler? If so, you might BOTH be excited and scared about what's next to come! Here's help: Middle, Junior/Senior High school principal, Tom Durbin shares his advice on how to help your elementary kids shift to middle school with less stress. Want the scoop on how you can support you...2024-05-2030 minThat's Good ParentingHow You Can Solve Parent-Child Conflicts with the DISC Personality System and Mindy Green 093Send us a textListen to this episode, "How You Can Solve Parent-Child Conflicts with the DISC Personality System and Mindy Green" as parenting coach, Mindy Green joins Dori Durbin. Ever feel like you and your kids are constantly butting heads? Could it be a personality clash? It just might be . . . parenting coach Mindy Green shares a unique framework using DISC personality types to better understand your kids' unique strengths and views and learn how to work with them instead of against them. She also shares:The Root Cause of Parent-Child Conflicts Bu...2024-05-0632 minThat's Good ParentingHow Prep Expert's SAT and ACT Prep Courses Can Help Unlock College Scholarships with Dr. Shaan Patel, EP 91Send us a textListen to this episode, "How Prep Expert's SAT and ACT Prep Courses Can Help Unlock College Scholarship" as Dr. Shaan Patel joins Dori Durbin. Parents, are you stressing over the skyrocketing college costs and you just KNOW that your kids have/will struggle with the SAT/ACT entrance tests? Well, don't give up on those tests just yet; they are still a golden ticket to unlock incredible scholarships for your kids! Meet Dr. Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of Prep Expert. Shaan's own test prep experience (a score himself of 1600 by the...2024-04-2235 minThat's Good Parenting90 How to Communicate with Your Kids in Their Grief Storms with Annette AthySend us a textListen to this episode, "How to Communicate with Your Kids in Their Grief Storms with Annette Athy," as Dr. Annette Athy joins Dori Durbin. Does your child seem to bounce in and out of sadness after a loss? Or maybe they bottle everything up, leaving you wondering how they truly feel? Grief expert Annette Athy explains the 5 different "grief storm" patterns kids experience and how they differ from adults. Whether your child is currently struggling or you want to be prepared, this is an enlightening listen packed with compassionate, easily implemented st...2024-04-1522 minThat's Good Parenting089 How to Start New Routines, Improve Wellbeing, and Revamp Your Family's Health with Dr. Lum FrundiSend us a textListen to this episode, "How to Start New Routines, Improve Wellbeing, and Revamp Your Family's Health with Dr. Lum Frundi," as Dr. Lum Frundi joins Dori Durbin. Are your kids doomed to generational health issues? In this powerful episode, Dr. Lum Frundi shares game-changing insights for parents committed to breaking generational cycles of unhealthy habits. Discover practical strategies for addressing concerns like nutrition, sleep, stress, and family dynamics. Learn how to build strong emotional connections and foster an environment where children thrive. Listen now and be equipped with the tools to tra...2024-04-0855 minThat's Good Parenting088 How Confident Public Speaking Is Crucial in Your Kid’s Future with Anna ScobySend us a textListen to this episode, "How Confident Public Speaking Is Crucial In Your Kid’s Future with Anna Scoby" as Communication Coach, Ann Scoby joins Dori Durbin. Does your child absolutely dread speaking in class or giving presentations? Communications coach Anna Scoby shares invaluable insights on building confidence before focusing on skills. Learn why memorization may not be best, how to find coping strategies for their anxiety, and the importance of having open conversations. Anna stresses avoiding assumptions - instead, ask your child how you can support them. Get...2024-04-0136 minThat's Good Parenting085 How Parents Can Be C.A.L.M., Stop Yelling, and Start Communicating with Their Kids with Sapna RadhakrishnanSend us a textListen to this episode, "How Parents Can Be C.A.L.M., Stop Yelling, and Start Communicating with Their Kids with Sapna Radhakrishnan" as Parenting Success Coach and Author, Sapna Radhakrishnan joins Dori Durbin. Do you yell at your kids more often than you'd like? Parenting coach, Sapna Radhakrishnan shares her "CALM" approach. Discover how you can break ineffective parenting patterns. She provides practical strategies to stay calm, attune to your child's state, and build an environment of trust. Sapna shares her own parenting journey and offers ways for de...2024-03-1127 minThat's Good Parenting083 One-Word Answers? How to Restore Talking with Your Teen with Janet KrebsSend us a textListen to this episode, "One-Word Answers? How to Restore Talking with Your Teen with Janet Krebs" as Speaker, Author, and Family Facilitator, Janet Krebs joins Dori Durbin. Do one-word answers have you wondering: How can I get more meaningful conversations with my teen? Why doesn't my teen open up to me anymore? Or, maybe you're just looking for small ways to easily rebuild your connection? Family facilitator and 14-year Space Flight Simulator Commander, Janet Krebs shares how she helps families adopt a leadership mindset that cultivates confidence and self-reliance. Wi...2024-02-2639 minThat's Good Parenting082 How to Heal Your Trauma Before It Affects Your Kids with Occam WoodSend us a textListen to this episode, "How to Heal Your Trauma Before It Affects Your Kids with Occam Wood" as Energetic Health Practitioner, Trauma Recovery Facilitator, Reiki Master, Community leader, and Certified Abundance Coach, Occam Wood joins Dori Durbin. Occam shares how facing your own past trauma is key in conscious, non-reactive parenting. He shares how even "small t" traumas can imprint our kids and the difference between knee-jerk reacting versus thoughtful response in your parenting. Learn the science behind how generational trauma is passed down and simple ways parents can s...2024-02-1942 minThat's Good Parenting081 How Expert Advice Gave Me Confidence and Inspired "That's Good Parenting" with Dori DurbinSend us a textListen to this episode, "How Expert Advice Gave Me Confidence and Inspired 'That's Good Parenting' " as Children's book author, illustrator, book and parenting abundance coach and host of "That's Good Parenting", Dori Durbin share the origin of this podcast.After struggling herself as an "older" new parent with rheumatoid arthritis, Dori Durbin started the "That's Good Parenting" podcast to help reduce the stress and self-doubt many other parents feel. The podcast aims at creating actionable steps by interviewing family experts who provide actionable tips. She hopes to provide 20-30 y...2024-02-1313 minThat's Good Parenting080 Meaningful Ways to Help Your Kids Cherish Time With Aging Relatives with Jill PietroburgoSend us a textListen to this episode, "Meaningful Ways to Help Your Kids Cherish Time With Aging Relatives with Jill Pietroburgo" as Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and Children's Book Author, Jill Pietroburgo joins Dori Durbin.How do you keep close family connections with aging family members? Jill Pietroburgo shares her family’s journey and her dementia-focused children's picture book “Sometimes Grandma Calls Me Jean.” Jill and her husband (and children's pastor), Phil, offer tips for adapting favorite activities and modeling compassion for your own kids. This episode shares simple tools that you can...2024-02-0535 minThat's Good Parenting079 How to Transform Yourself From 'Burned Out Mom' to 'Joyful Mom' with Angela DubeSend us a textListen to this episode, "How to Transform Yourself From 'Burned Out Mom' to 'Joyful Mom' with Angela Dube" as License Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clini-Coach®, Angela Dube joins Dori Durbin.Moms are you feeling drained, impatient, and disconnected as a parent . . . and it hasn't been just today . . . it's actually been DAYS? If so, then, you may be experiencing a very real condition called "mom burnout." Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and Clini-Coach®, Angela Dube shares the telling signs of burnt out. Discover why taking care of your...2024-01-2934 minThat's Good Parenting078 The Choking Game: A Mother's Warning Every Parent Needs to Hear with Dana ZiemiakSend us a textListen to this episode, "The Choking Game: A Mother's Warning Every Parent Needs to Hear with Dana Ziemiak" as mom and author, Dana Ziemniak joins Dori Durbin.Today's episode covers an intensely sensitive topic that all parents need to be aware of. Dana Ziemniak shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 12-year-old son to the dangerous "choking game" in 2016. While difficult to hear, Dana's experience highlights 3 vital takeaways for parents still applicable and essential today:Monitor Your Kid's Social InteractionsHave Open & Honest ConversationsTrust Your Parental Instincts...2024-01-1730 minThat's Good Parenting077 How to be the Super Sports Fan Parent that Your Kids Love to Talk to with Eric StevensonSend us a textListen to this episode, "How to be the Super Sports Fan Parent that Your Kids Love to Talk to with Eric Stevenson" as Licensed Practicing Counselor & Certified Mental Performance Coach, Eric Stevenson joins Dori Durbin.We are our kids' BEST fans, right? Or rather we think we are. But, parenting your athletes can come with many stressful challenges. On this episode, licensed counselor and and Certified Mental Performance Coach, Eric Stevenson shares simple parenting steps for teaching athletes self-confidence and resilience while preserving positive family relationships. Learn common parenting pitf...2024-01-1155 minThat's Good Parenting076 How Can I Use PR to Level Up My Parenting Skills? Tips for Communication, Resilience and More with Marjie HadadSend us a textListen to this episode, "How Can I Use PR to Level Up My Parenting Skills? Tips for Communication, Resilience and More with Marjie Hadad" as Global Public Relations Expert and Mom, Marjie Hadad joins Dori Durbin.PR isn't just for business! Learn how using Public Relations (PR) skills can strengthen your parenting approach. Marjie shares how using tactics like simplifying complex topics, crisis management, resilience building, and messaging tips can help you to tackle parenting like a PR expert!How PR skills like can improve your parentingHow the PR...2024-01-0436 minThat's Good Parenting075 Can I Still Pursue My Goals With Kids at Home? with Kesley SmithSend us a textListen to this episode, "Can I Still Pursue My Goals With Kids at Home? with Kesley Smith" as Mom, app founder, wife, community leader, and ever-evolving human, Kelsey Smith joins Dori Durbin.What legacy will you leave behind as a parent? Entrepreneur Kelsey Smith was jolted into rediscovering her purpose after an emergency surgery. What would she leave behind? Kelsey shares her experiences about pursing dreams, getting creative about obstacles, and surrounding yourself with support. Hear how Kelsey created the "Momma Has Goals" app and community to help busy moms...2023-12-2133 minThat's Good Parenting074 How You Can Understand Anxiety in Teens: Top Causes and Actionable Coping Techniques from Mental Health Counselor Stacie BoyarSend us a textListen to this episode, "How You Can Understand Anxiety in Teens: Top Causes and Actionable Coping Techniques from Mental Health Counselor Stacie Boyar" as Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Author, Stacie Boyar joins Dori Durbin.Parents, does your teen's moodiness and anxiousness have you concerned? In this podcast, licensed mental health counselor Stacie Boyar shares how anxiety disorders in teens can be fueled by social media and friendships. Learn how visualization, mindfulness, and breathing can ground anxious brains and ease tension. Discover practical strategies—like sensory “safety zones”, identif...2023-12-1928 minThat's Good Parenting073 How Do We Raise Brave Kids Who Can Take Risks? Tips from Children's Author Bradley PooreSend us a textListen to this episode, "How Do We Raise Brave Kids Who Can Take Risks? Tips from Children's Author Bradley Poore" as Children's Book Author, IT Business Partner, Bradley Poore joins Dori Durbin.Join us as we talk to businessman, former musician, and now children's book author Bradley Poore about following your dreams and taking risks. We discuss his journey from the technical world of IT to writing children's books, including his latest "Opera Andy," which follows a banker who dreams of becoming an opera singer.Bradley shares...2023-12-1428 minThat's Good Parenting072 How Can Parents Inspire Their Kids Musically Without Pushing Their Own Expectations with Carolyn SloanSend us a textListen to this episode, "How Can Parents Inspire Their Kids Musically Without Pushing Their Own Expectations with Carolyn Sloan" as Author, Educator, Composer, and Entrepreneur, Carolyn Sloan joins Dori Durbin.How do we determine and progress our kids' passions without pressuring or over shaping them? Music educator Carolyn Sloan joins us to share how we can nurture our children’s creativity without putting them at risk. Learn where to find community music programs, how to explore interests without over-investing, and why we must model the behaviors we expect. Hear abo...2023-12-1137 minThat's Good Parenting071 How Do We Help Our Kids Have Meaningful Friendships Across All Abilities with Lindsey LarsenSend us a textListen to this episode, "How Do We Help Our Kids Have Meaningful Friendships Across All Abilities with Lindsey Larsen" as Occupational Therapist and Mom, Lindsey Larsen joins Dori Durbin.With 1 in 4 adults having a disability, how can we guide our kids to confidently connect across differences? Occupational therapist and children's book author, Lindsay Larsen shares ideas for fun inclusive activities, respectfully answering questions, and insights as a mom of two. Learn simple ways to overcome awkwardness and embracing kids' uniqueness. Join us to help shape the next generation’s vi...2023-12-0834 minThat's Good Parenting070 Are You Ready for Adoption? Exploring Honest Truths and Transformational Insights with Angie GrandtSend us a textListen to this episode, "Are You Ready for Adoption? Exploring Honest Truths and Transformational Insights with Angie Grandt"as The Adoption Coach, Angie Grandt joins Dori Durbin.Is adoption right for your family? What unique challenges might you encounter with an adopted child? This week’s expert guest Angie Grandt, adoptive and bio mom plus former foster parent, explains why all adopted kids experience some form of disruption and trauma—even newborns. Learn how to interpret children’s behaviors, support biological kids' feelings, and transform your own sense of overwh...2023-12-0534 min