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If bedtime feels like a nightly battle, you're not alone—and there’s a gentler way towards real rest.

In this episode of "That's Good Parenting" Dori Durbin speaks with Ahna De Vena, the founder of the Sleep and Dream Foundation and REVIVE Global, and the creator of Holistic Sleep Therapy. Drawing from her own childhood struggles with trauma and insomnia, Ahna offers a deeply compassionate and whole-person approached suggestions when you or your children struggle with sleep.

With over two decades of experience, Ahna shares how parents can shift from stress and frustration to peace and healing—both for themselves and their children—through simple, practical changes that nurture calm and connection.

Ahna discusses:

• Why calming your own nervous system is the first step to helping your child sleep
• The surprising impact of artificial light on children’s sleep patterns
• How to create a nurturing, sleep-friendly environment at home
• Gentle breathing techniques (like the "bubble breath") that empower kids to relax
• Why focusing on rest and emotional regulation—not just "getting to sleep"—builds lifelong habits of resilience and well-being
• Age specific sleep strategies

About Ahna:

Ahna De Vena is the founder of the Sleep and Dream Foundation and REVIVE Global. After healing from her own struggles with trauma and sleep, she developed Holistic Sleep Therapy to help children and adults create lasting, healthy relationships with rest. Ahna works internationally with families, organizations, and corporations to foster healthier sleep habits and emotional wellness.

Learn more about Ahna:

• https://sleepanddreamfoundation.org
• https://www.reviveglobal.com

About Dori Durbin:

Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and children’s book coach who, after experiencing a life-changing illness, followed her dream of creating a deeper connection between parents and children through books. She now helps nonfiction authors and experts "kid-size" their content into impactful children's books.

Find out more at: https://www.doridurbin.com

Follow Dori:

https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
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https://www.doridurbin.com

Interested in writing your own children's book?
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In this episode, Dori Durbin speaks with Azja Pryor, a certified baby wearing educator and senior marketing manager for brands like LILLE Baby and Moby Wrap. Azja brings a wealth of experience working with hundreds of parents, NICU hospital teams, and organizations supporting families through trauma. As a mom of two children 18 years apart, she offers a unique perspective on parenting and the transformative power of baby wearing.

Azja Discusses:

• The science-backed benefits of baby wearing for both parents and babies
• How baby wearing supports developmental milestones and emotional bonding
• Practical advice for parents struggling with their first baby wearing attempts
• Supporting children with special needs through baby wearing
• Tips for using carriers as part of self-care routines for new parents

About Azja:

Azja Pryor, a Certified Babywearing Educator (CBWS), former fitness coach, and mom of two (a teenage son and a grade-school daughter) who is passionate about helping parents feel more confident and connected to their children.

Azja has worked with leading babywearing brands and educated hundreds of parents, caregivers, and NICU healthcare teams on the positive aspects of babywearing.

Follow LILLE Baby and Moby Wrap:

https://www.instagram.com/loveazja/
https://www.lillebaby.com/
https://mobywrap.com/

One-on-one fit checks are available through customer service

About Dori Durbin:

Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/

Follow Dori:

https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com
https://www.doridurbin.com

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Do you find your kids trapped in negative thoughts like "No one likes me" or "I'm just not good at that"? In this episode, Dori Durbin speaks with Ginny Ellsworth, the founder of Mindful Kids, who brings a unique and powerful blend of neuroscience training, coaching skills, and brain health expertise to her work with children. Ginny shares advice and practical tools for parents to help their kids understand themselves better, manage their feelings, and thrive as people. She emphasizes the importance of helping children notice and shift their thought patterns and even train their brains to work for them.

Ginny Discusses:

• Introducing Mindful Kids
• When Do Kids Feel Out of Control?
• The Power of Curiosity in Parenting
• Unpacking Negative Thought Patterns
• Choices and Conversations for Mindful Parenting

About Ginny:

Ginny has always had a passion for working with children. At Mindful Kids, she merges her neuroscience training with coaching skills and brain-health expertise to help kids recognize and shift their thought patterns, behavior, and beliefs. Her methods include asking powerful questions, the use of art and creativity to understand emotions, and equipping children with easy to use mindfulness skills to regulate their nervous systems.

Ginny is also the author of multiple children’s books, and a ​former preschool teacher and children’s ministry program leader. She’s ​affectionately known as the Queen of Fun to her three nephews.

Follow Ginny:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulkids30a
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulkids30a
• Website: https://www.mindfulkids.me/
• Free Teach Kids How to Meditate course and Sleepy Time meditation: https://www.mindfulkids.me/
• You can also find links to Ginny's children's books on her social media.

About Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/

Follow Dori
https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com
https://www.doridurbin.com

Interested in writing your own children's book?
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In this episode, Dori Durbin speaks again with licensed clinical practicing counselor and certified mental performance coach, Eric Stevenson, who helps parents of athletes access a growth mindset for their sports and their lives. This is part two of their conversation. Eric shares advice and actionable steps for parents to support their young athletes. He emphasizes the importance of modeling a growth mindset and reinforcing effort, focus, choices, and actions over innate talent.

Eric Discusses:

• Growth Mindset Across Ages
• The Role of Environment
• Recognizing the Need for Professional Help
• Athletic Mind Performance
• Practical Steps for Parents

About Eric:
Eric is a Licensed Practicing Counselor and Certified Mental Performance Coach though the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Eric works with individuals, both athletes and non athletes, improving their mental health (anxiety, depression, mood disorders), and sports performance (performance anxiety, injuries, anger, confidence).

Follow Eric:
https://www.simplybeecounseling.net/
Email: estevenson@simplybee.net

About Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/

Follow Dori
https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com
https://www.doridurbin.com

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Are you struggling to help your young athlete handle pressure, disappointment, and the overwhelming demands of competitive sports? In this episode of "That's Good Parenting," we dive deep into the psychology of young athletes, offering simple steps to reduce parenting stress and help your child thrive.

Join host Dori Durbin as she welcomes Eric Stevenson, a licensed clinical practicing counselor and certified mental performance coach, for essential tools to support your athlete's emotional well-being and foster a growth mindset that extends beyond the field. Eric shares the trends that he sees in young athletes, and actionable steps you can take today.

• Discover how to help your child transfer skills from practice to competition.
• Learn to redefine failure and foster emotional resilience.
• Understand the truth about confidence and its role in athletic performance.
• Recognize when it's time to seek professional help for your young athlete.
• Model a growth mindset and positive self-talk.

Episode Highlights:

• Trends in Young Athletes: What are the trends Eric sees when young athletes come to him for help.
• The Role of Psychology: Why athletic performance starts with an athlete's psychology.
• Understanding Confidence: Eric's perception and definition.
• Modeling a Growth Mindset: How parents can model a growth mindset.
• Over Training: Dangers and clinical aspects of over training.

About Eric:
Eric is a Licensed Practicing Counselor and Certified Mental Performance Coach though the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Eric works with individuals, both athletes and non athletes, improving their mental health (anxiety, depression, mood disorders), and sports performance (performance anxiety, injuries, anger, confidence).

Follow Eric:
https://www.simplybeecounseling.net/
Email: estevenson@simplybee.net

About Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/

Follow Dori
https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com
https://www.doridurbin.com

Interested in writing your own children's book?
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the daily grind of parenting and business? Many parents find the balance of work and home life to be . . . challenging. Nikisha King, a disruptive certified coach and creator of the Business Essentials Academy shares her journey from feeling like a "hot mess" juggling countless roles to creating a life of ease, fun, and fearlessness, and how you can apply these principles to your own parenting. Discover how to shift your perspective, create a family roadmap, and connect with your children on a deeper level beyond the "fine." How can parents juggles everything and still come up feeling successful? Listen as Nikisha shares:

• Nikisha's Journey
• The Power of a Family Roadmap
• Questions that Spark Meaningful Conversations
• Disrupting Limiting Parenting Beliefs
• Fostering Independence
• The Gift of Imperfection
• Practical Tools for Connection
  
  

About Nikisha:
Meet Nikisha, your disruptive certified coach dedicated to shaking things up and pushing creative entrepreneurs out of their comfort zone. As a creative entrepreneur herself, Nikisha understands what it feels like to be overwhelmed, stuck, and bogged down by the daily grind of running a business or two.

With over 15 years of experience, the first ten years she spent juggling countless tasks and losing sight of her own creative spark, she realized there had to be a better way. That’s why she created the Business Essentials Academy.

BE Academy is Nikisha’s simple yet transformative approach to helping entrepreneurs grow and manage their businesses with ease. It’s built on four key pillars: creating an actionable plan, offering a done-for-you CRM, teaching how to track and measure progress, and most importantly, guiding you to stay true to yourself while running your business. She’s not here to stifle your creativity—she’s here to help you make space for it to flourish.

Nikisha is the kind of coach who walks with you every step of the way. Her mission is to help you reclaim your time, reignite your passion, and build a business that works for you—not the other way around.

Find Nikisha:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nk.be.academy/
Email - hello@nikishaking.com
Website - https://nikishaking.com

About Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/

Follow Dori
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https://www.doridurbin.com
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Are you struggling with communicating effectively with your daughter? Don't feel ashamed . . . many parents do. That's why Nellie Harden, author, speaker, and family life and leadership coach helps positively impact the lives of young women. Nellie shares her personal journey as a "former worth chaser," trauma survivor, and mother of four daughters all of which have led her to develop a unique approach to raising confident and self-assured young women. In this episode, Nellie shares:

• The unique dynamics of mother-daughter relationships and the importance of understanding how a teen's brain functions differently from an adult's.
• How to recognize and reduce communication pitfalls and some strategies for pausing and regulating emotions.
• The importance of building a foundation of worth through five key pillars.
• Creating connection with your daughter using one-on-one time and courageous conversations.
• How to identify your core values and create new, positive patterns

If you're looking for practical advice on improving communication and fostering a strong relationship with your daughter, this conversation is for you.

About Nellie:
Nellie is a wife, mother of 4 daughters, former worth chaser, trauma survivor, and an author and speaker in the space of Family Life & Leadership.
She helps those who impact the lives of young women to strategically build her a unique, God centered, foundation of worth, esteem and confidence so that she will be equipped to thrive and live her purpose in a constantly changing world.
Her career in biology and psychology has spanned from humpbacks to humans, and she has invested decades of her life into personal, family, faith, and leadership development. She believes the time of overarching child rearing principles is over. Every young woman is designed for God’s purpose and the foundation that will support her success needs to be just as unique as she is.
When Nellie is not writing and speaking, she loves being outside with her crazy #happyharden crew and adventuring through all life has to offer.

Find Nellie:

• Website: https://www.nellieharden.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nellie.a.harden
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nelliehardenwriter
• Pinterest: https://www.nellieharden.com/blog/loveherorhurtingher
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyM0VCZ7PmOi0JVQCnTEFcQ

About Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books!
Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/

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Are you struggling to understand your anxious teen? Understanding teens is tricky anyway but when is nervousness actually anxiety and when is anxiety something parents should be concerned about? Thank goodness Monica Crnogorac, a Certified Life & Wellness Coach, is on the show to help! She specializes in helping teens and young adults manage anxiety and overwhelm. Drawing from her personal experience with anxiety and a strong educational background, Monica equips teens with practical tools to navigate stress, build confidence, and make empowered decisions.

In this episode, Monica shares:

• The complexities of teen anxiety
• The impact of social media, academics, and relationships
• The role of "people-pleasing"
• How to encourage teens to trust their intuition
• Practical tips for parents
• The importance of modeling healthy behavior
• How to help teens navigate heartbreak

Monica also shares insights from her podcast, "Parenting Anxious Teens," which helps parents understand the signs and symptoms of non-clinical anxiety and strategies to support teens. If you're looking for practical strategies to better support your anxious teen, this conversation is for you!

About Monica:
Monica is a Certified Life & Wellness Coach who helps teens and young adults manage anxiety and overwhelm that disrupt their daily lives. Drawing from her personal experience with anxiety and a strong educational background, she equips teens with practical tools to navigate stress, build confidence, and make empowered decisions. Monica also hosts the Parenting Anxious Teens podcast, where she connects with parents and shares strategies to better support their teens. She is dedicated to fostering lasting, positive change in young people's lives and is deeply passionate about helping them thrive.

Follow Monica:
Email: monica@consciouscoach.biz
https://www.consciouscoach.biz
https://www.instragram.com/__consciouscoach

Podcast: Parenting Anxious Teens:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/parenting-anxious-teens-parenting-teens-managing-teen/id1757142421

Book Recommendations for Teens & Parents:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vE1vCdi-0O_7qStp3K3tDieSxZWWUaLMK1LCPh-NjTQ/edit?usp=sharing

About Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books!
Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/

Follow Dori
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https://www.doridurbin.com
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