Have you ever wondered how the experience of motherhood changes depending on where you are in the world — and how much of it is shaped by culture, politics, and community rather than just personal choice?

Today’s conversation might just change the way you think about parenthood, support systems, and even policy.

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Are your expectations helping—or hurting—your child?
Is your own anxiety fueling theirs?
Does your child feel overwhelmed by school, stress, or the pressure to be perfect?
If you're unsure how to support your child without adding to their stress, you're not alone.

In this episode, Ned Johnson and I explore why so many kids are struggling—and what you can do to truly help.

Dr. Dan Siegel on the power of showing up, learning to repair after ruptures and the four S's.

Former podcast guest, author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges Tosha Schore on how we can help boys develop healthy communication skills and learn emotional intelligence.

• Creating safe spaces for boys to express themselves without fear of judgment.
• Challenging stereotypes and normalizing diverse emotions.
• Modeling emotional intelligence in everyday moments.
• The importance of emotional work for parents.
• Understanding your child’s emotional style and respecting boundaries.
• Practicing self-reflection to improve emotional parenting.
• Discussing emotional labor in parenting and supporting each other.

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• Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
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Brazilian-American journalist and former foreign correspondent Marina Lopes about parenting hacks from around the world. Drawing on her multicultural background and experiences living in various countries Marina explores how different cultures approach parenting, offering practical ideas for American parents.

• The Brazilian "birth party"
• The Chinese tradition of postpartum rest ("sitting the month")
• The Danish practice of babies sleeping outdoors
• Swedish parental leave policies
• Parenting in Mozambique
• Singapore's reliance on hired help and affordable childcare
• French universal childcare
• Giving children real responsibilities and chores
• Rethinking parental roles and challenging the guilt
• And so much more

Despite exploring parenting practices worldwide, the author and her husband ultimately chose to raise their family in the US to be near their loved ones, emphasizing the importance of "going where the love is" and building community within their chosen location.

Get her book: Please Yell at My Kids : What Cultures Around the World Can Teach You About Parenting in Community, Raising Independent Kids, and Not Losing Your Mind

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Clinical psychologist, play therapist, podcast host, and author Sheryl Ziegler on why middle childhood (ages 6-12) is a crucial but often overlooked period for developing emotional regulation and capability.

• Earlier puberty trends
• The importance of parents addressing emotional dysregulation
• How to manage their own emotions
• What is the "window of tolerance"?
• How to practice co-regulation through a calm presence
• How to teach children emotional literacy and self-regulation skills

1. Get her book: The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12)
2. Listen to her first epsiode: Mommy Burnout: How To Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in The Process |

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Here are the four episodes published in February:

1. Mothering Challenging Adults Children: Navigating Guilt, Conflict and Change
2. Mastering the Art of Validation: How to Make People Feel Seen and Understood
3. 7Ways to Improve Well-Being, Reduce Stress and Stay Grounded in Difficult Times
4. The Truth About Menopause: Symptoms, Solutions and Finding the Gifts in Midlife

Tamsen Fadal on the the journey through perimenopause and menopause and how to shift the narrative around menopause. Forget the outdated and often negative portrayals.

• Common misconceptions and fears surrounding perimenopause and menopause
• The wide range of symptoms, extending far beyond just hot flashes, with Tamson sharing that there can be 34 plus symptoms.
• Crucial information about hormone therapy and non-hormonal treatment options.
• The vital role of lifestyle changes.
• And so much more.