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What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsDEEP DIVE: Brave Parenting in a Scary WorldThis month's Deep Dive series is about parenting through uncertainty. Listen to all of the episodes in the series with this Spotify playlist.Gloria DeGaetano, parenting expert and founder of the Parent Coaching Institute, recently wrote: "There's almost not a word to express the stress parents are under right now. 'Overwhelmed' doesn't cut it. It's beyond anything we've ever experienced."This really is a strange and scary moment for all of us, and parenting through our own anxiety is proving a special challenge.In this episode we discuss how to parent bravely–which doe...2025-03-0342 min
TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenDr. Abigail Gewirtz on Helping Kids Find Hope & Optimism in the Most Challenging TimesSince my guest for today’s episode, Dr. Abigail Gewirtz was on the show just over two years ago near the start of the COVID pandemic, the world has continued to go through increasingly complicated and challenging times. Like I’m sure all of you out there listening, I’ve struggled to find ways to help my child feel hope and optimism about the state of the world — the war in Ukraine, a spate of school shootings, a very polarized political landscape, and catastrophic weather events. So I wanted to ask Abigail, the author of the wonder...2025-01-0934 min
In The Spotlight with Abigail PogrebinIn the Spotlight: Rabbi Matthew GewirtzAbigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Matthew D. Gewirtz, author of a memoir that recounts his journey to self-discovery and offers insights on how to nurture communities despite today's climate of fractured politics and hostility.
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The Harvard EdCastTalking to Kids When the World Feels ScaryA rise in mass shootings and growing tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas War are just a couple things that children are likely hearing about – regardless how parents may try to shield them. These events compounded with other factors like existential uncertainty, the pervasive influence of social media, and a breakdown of civility in society are likely impacting children today and contributing to increased anxiety, says Abigail Gewirtz, a professor of psychology at Arizona State University. Many of today’s challenges are unfamiliar with parents who are left trying to figure out the best way to respond. “Parents are dealing...2023-11-1517 min
TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 213a: How to Talk to Kids When the World Feels Like a Scary PlaceChild psychologist Dr. Abigail Gewirtz talks about her book, When the World Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents and Worried Kids, and provides insights on talking to kids at Covid-19, racism, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-10-1342 minTILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 213a: How to Talk to Kids When the World Feels Like a Scary PlaceChild psychologist Dr. Abigail Gewirtz talks about her book, When the World Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents and Worried Kids, and provides insights on talking to kids at Covid-19, racism, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-10-1342 min
Reflective Parenting by Curious NeuronDr. Abigail Gewirtz: Tips to help your worried or anxious childSend us a textIn today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Abigail Gewirtz child psychologist and author of When the World Feels Like a Scary Place.3:22 - Are being worried and being anxious the same thing? How do you know it’s a problem to bring up with your child’s doctor?6:26 - If I’m an anxious person, how can I teach my child to manage anxiety?9:36 - Should I hide my emotions from my child?13:05 - What is a parenting journal and why is it helpful...2023-02-1349 min