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Have you ever found yourself standing in the closet eating cookies and wondering how parenting stress got the best of you . . . again?

In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with registered social worker Zoe Klein, who specializes in perinatal care, parenting support, and women’s health.

Zoe shares what is really happening underneath everyday coping habits like emotional eating, stress snacking, and withdrawing when parenting feels overwhelming.

They also talk about the hidden pressure many parents feel to “do everything right,” how social expectations can create shame and isolation, and why fathers often struggle silently during the early years of parenting.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re the only parent struggling to keep it together, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone. It also offers practical ways to respond with more understanding instead of more pressure.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

• Why emotional eating and stress habits often show up
• Why many parents feel ashamed to talk about the emotional side of parenting
• How fathers can experience postpartum stress and trauma too
• Why comparison culture and social media can increase parenting pressure
• A simple “10-minute pause” strategy to interrupt stress-driven habits

About Zoe Klein

Zoe Klein is a registered social worker who focuses on perinatal care, parenting coaching, and women’s health. Through her practice, she helps parents navigate the emotional realities of pregnancy, early parenthood, and family life while building healthier coping strategies and stronger relationships.

Connect with Zoe Klein

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/womenshealththerapy

Website:
www.Zoemswrsw.com

About Dori Durbin

Dori Durbin is a children’s book illustrator, children's book coach, ghostwriter, and host of the That’s Good Parenting podcast.

She helps therapists, educators, and family-focused experts transform their expertise into children’s books that support emotional regulation, shared language, and connection between parents and kids.

Through her books, podcast, and coaching, Dori shares simple tools to help families reduce parenting stress and raise resilient kids.

Connect with Dori

Website:
https://www.doridurbin.com

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

Email:
hello@doridurbin.com

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Somewhere between school schedules, endless meals, and bedtime routines, did your marriage stop feeling like married partners and start feeling like coworkers managing a household?

In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with sex and intimacy coach Angela Griffith about the season of parenting that many couples struggle through but rarely talk about.

Angela works with couples navigating connection, intimacy, and communication during the parenting years. As a homeschooling mom herself, she understands firsthand how exhausting family life can be and why connection between partners can fade under the weight of daily responsibilities.

Together, Dori and Angela explore how couples can rebuild intimacy in realistic ways that fit the life parents are actually living.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

• Why many couples begin to feel like teammates instead of partners after kids
• Why exhaustion and sensory overload affect intimacy more than most people realize
• Why traditional advice like “just schedule a date night” doesn’t always work
• Small everyday ways couples can reconnect without adding more pressure to their lives
• A simple 30-second habit that can help couples rebuild connection

Whether you're parenting toddlers or navigating the busy years of older kids, this conversation offers practical ways to reconnect and strengthen your relationship.

About Angela Griffith

Angela Griffith is a sex and intimacy coach who helps couples rebuild connection and healthy intimacy in marriage. She works with individuals and couples navigating sexuality, faith, disability, and long-term relationships.

Angela is also the host of the Go Have Good Sex Podcast and offers coaching, courses, and educational resources for couples seeking deeper connection.

Website: https://www.thechristiansexpert.com/

About Dori Durbin

Dori Durbin is a children’s book illustrator, book coach, and host of the That’s Good Parenting podcast.

She helps parents and family-focused experts “kid-size” their ideas into children's books that help kids understand big life concepts in ways they can grow from.

Through her books, podcast, and coaching, Dori shares simple, practical tools to help families reduce parenting stress and build stronger relationships.

Website: www.doridurbin.com

Instagram: @dori_durbin

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Screens are everywhere in childhood today. But what are they actually doing to kids’ brains, behavior, and emotional development?

In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with early childhood expert Amy Reyes-Hauff, a State Early Learning and Literacy Specialist who shares what she’s seeing in classrooms across the country. She also tells how parents can recognize early signs of digital dependency and how small daily habits can help families create a healthier relationship with technology.

If you’re wondering how screens may be affecting your child’s attention, emotional regulation, or creativity, this episode offers simple steps you can start today.

• Sure signs that screen use may be turning into digital dependency
• Why boredom is essential for creativity and emotional development
• How screen exposure can impact focus, emotional regulation, and behavior
and more!

Amy Reyes-Hauff is an early childhood expert with more than 26 years of experience in child development and education. She currently serves as the State Early Learning and Literacy Specialist for the Wyoming Department of Education. Amy has worked as a Head Start Director, Montessori Director, kindergarten teacher, and state administrator. She specializes in Social Emotional Learning, Digital Tech Wellness, Outdoor Learning, and Early Literacy. Through the Get Wild Wyoming Initiative, she has helped bring outdoor learning to more than 300 classrooms serving over 6,000 children, helping kids develop emotional regulation, curiosity, and healthy relationships with technology.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-reyes-hauff-a1b15844/
https://edu.wyoming.gov/parents/early-childhood-readiness/get-wild-wyoming/
Why Did They Do That? by Amy Reyes-Hauff
https://www.amazon.sg/they-that-behavior-problem-biological/dp/B0GN9355J5

Dori Durbin is a children's book illustrator, coach, and host of the That’s Good Parenting podcast.

She helps parents and family-focused professionals kid-size their expertise into children's books that kids can understand and use in everyday life.

Through her books, podcast, and coaching, Dori shares simple, practical tools to help families reduce parenting stress and raise confident, resilient kids.

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

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