Jun 9, 2026
In this episode, I talk with Faye Bankler Casell about what parents need to know when early reading is not coming together the way it should. Faye explains why reading instruction in schools can feel like a lottery system, why so many children...
Jun 2, 2026
When a teen is in crisis, the behavior is not the whole message.
In this conversation, I talk with Katie May about what she calls “fire feelers,” kids and teens who are biologically sensitive, highly reactive, and slow to return to baseline once emotions get big. Katie explains how these kids often grow up hearing...
May 26, 2026
This one gave me a reason to pause and reflect.
I originally thought I would do something special for episode 150, and then life happened. So here we are at episode 155, and honestly, the double fives feel like a good enough reason to...
May 19, 2026
If your child is escalating and you are escalating too, that is not a discipline problem. It is a nervous system moment.
In this conversation, I talk with Eva Crawford, LCSW-C, about what somatic work actually means and why it matters so much for parents of neurodivergent kids. Eva explains how many of us are...
May 12, 2026
You cannot teach executive function by controlling a child harder.
Executive function is not just about planners, homework, and getting organized. It is about self-awareness, self-regulation, and being able to take the next step toward a goal, even when something feels hard.
In this episode, I talk with Sean McCormick,...