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Hi, Fam!

Avital Schreiber Levy

Welcome to Hi, Fam! Learn how to blend ancient wisdom with modern living to design a family life you love. Your host, Avital (pronounced Ah-Vee-Tal), is a designer, parenting coach, and mother of five on a mission to guide parents to build unbreakable homes, create passionate marriages, and raise resilient kids. Tune in weekly for no-nonsense myth-busting, tough love, fascinating conversations, and deep dives into controversial subjects. Learn more at hifam.com

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17:14

#38 How To Tell if Your Husband is a Narcissist?

Hi, Fam! ·

2025/06/18

“I think my husband’s a narcissist…” If you’ve whispered those words to yourself — in the dark, after another disconnected conversation, or mid-scroll through TikTok — this video is for you. We live in a culture quick to diagnose, quick to label, and even quicker to tell women to walk away. But what if the truth is more complex… and more hopeful? In this episode, I gently unravel the difference between a truly narcissistic partner — and one who is imperfect, avoidant, or simply different from you

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35:36

#37 The Mental Load Moms Carry — and What to Do About It

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2025/06/10

"The mental load is crushing me." If you've ever felt this way—tracking every appointment, remembering every snack preference, carrying the invisible weight of running your household—you're not the only one! The internet is full of women sharing their exhaustion, their resentment, and their anger about shouldering this "unfair burden." But what if everything you've been told about the mental load is making your marriage worse, not better? In this video, I'm challenging the popular narrative that's

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19:09

#36 Parenting is Political

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2025/06/03

What happens when parenting becomes a battlefield for something much bigger? You’ve probably felt it. Heard it. Maybe even argued about it. In this episode I explore what’s really going on beneath the surface — and why it matters more than ever. 👀 You might be surprised where the conversation leads. 🔥 Ready to stop parenting to political trends and start building the family culture you actually believe in? Join the Studio: https://hifam.com/studio

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20:17

#35 Why I Never Play With My Kids (And How We Bond...

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2025/05/27

"I Don't Like Playing With My Kids—And That Makes Me a Better Parent" Finally, someone's saying what you've been thinking. You love your children fiercely, but toy cars and dollhouses just aren't your thing. Before you spiral into parent guilt... this might actually be your secret weapon for deeper connection. The parenting world has convinced us that meaningful bonding requires endless hours of pretend play, but what if that advice is actually keeping you from the authentic relationship you're

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44:43

#34 How to Love Your Son Without Creating a 'Mama's Boy'

Hi, Fam! ·

2025/05/22

Do you ever worry that your nurturing instincts might be holding your children back from true independence? Today I'm diving into the strange world of "son-bands" - when a mother attaches to her son in a way that's more appropriate for a partner. In this episode, I explore how modern parenting culture has blurred the boundaries between healthy attachment and unhealthy dependence. You'll discover: - The shocking social media trend normalizing mother-son enmeshment - Why the "devouring mother"

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14:18

#33 7 Parenting Personality Types - Which Are You?

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2025/05/20

Ever feel like you're not measuring up as a parent? Like everyone else has it figured out while you're just trying to make it through the day? In this episode, I reveal the 7 different parenting superpowers that make families thrive - and help you identify which one is YOUR zone of genius! The truth is, none of us excel at everything in parenting (or in life). We each have unique strengths that are shaping our children in powerful ways - strengths that might come so naturally to you that you

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13:45

#32 Digital Detox for Families | Our Weekly...

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2025/05/08

Ever wonder what would happen if your family just unplugged completely? No phones, tablets, TV, or devices - even for just a few hours? While this might sound challenging in today's digital world, my family takes a complete technology break for 25 hours every weekend. What started as a religious practice has become the cornerstone of our family connection, creating space for what truly matters. In this glimpse into our screen-free time, I share: - What actually fills those hours when Netflix

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35:20

#31 Adolescence on Netflix: What's Truly Harming Our...

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2025/05/01

Everyone’s talking about Adolescence on Netflix — toxic masculinity, Andrew Tate, and the crisis in teen boys. But what if we’re all looking in the wrong direction? In this episode, I react to Adolescence and the public conversation around it — and I share a different perspective on what’s really going on with boys today. You’ll hear: - Why I believe the current narrative is missing the mark - What Adolescence got right — and what it left out - The uncomfortable truth we don’t want to face as

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14:47

#30 How to Raise Emotionally Strong Kids in a World...

Hi, Fam! ·

2025/04/29

Our culture teaches kids to be fragile. I'm here to show you how to do the opposite. If you want strong, confident, emotionally stable kids who don't crumble at every slight, you need to raise them differently — and it starts with you. In this episode, I break down: ⚡ How to move past endless pity parties and teach real accountability. ⚡ Why endless empathy backfires — and what your child actually needs. ⚡ The 2 questions every child must ask when insulted (game changer). ⚡ How to teach your kids to

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31:02

#29 When Gentle Parenting Backfires: 5 Mistakes to Avoid

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2025/04/24

🔥 Join the Studio while the doors are open: https://hifam.com/studio "I just feel like my kids don't take me seriously anymore." If you've found yourself whispering this to a friend, you're not alone. The gap between gentle parenting ideals and your daily reality might be wider than you think. In this episode, I'm breaking the silence on what happens when well-intentioned approaches slide into permissiveness - and why your children might be the ones paying the price. Discover the five hidden

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43:04

#28 How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Entitled (8 tips)

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2025/04/22

🔥 Join the Studio while doors are open: https://hifam.com/studio Is your child shocked when they don't get exactly what they want? The entitlement epidemic is spreading, and it's not about what you can afford—it's about the mindset you're cultivating. I'll share 8 practical strategies to raise grateful children in a world designed to make them want more, including: - The unexpected reason saying "no" actually helps your child - Why too many choices overwhelms their developing brain - The

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37:50

#27 Afraid of Being 'Judgmental'? Why Your Children...

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2025/04/17

🔥 Join the Studio: https://hifam.com/studio while doors are open (and get EARLY BIRD pricing while it lasts) "Who are you to judge?" - the phrase paralyzing parents everywhere. I used to tiptoe around my own values, terrified of being labeled "judgmental." But here's the uncomfortable truth: if YOU don't guide your child's moral compass, TikTok and their peers will. This isn't about control. It's about inheritance. In this episode, I expose the dangerous myth of "neutral parenting" and give you

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40:57

#26 Raise a Kid Who Won't Rebel (3 Steps)

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2025/04/15

🔥 Join the Studio: https://hifam.com/studio while doors are open (and get EARLY BIRD pricing while it lasts) 🔥 Get the accompanying PDF for this video: https://hifam.com/rebel-pdf Is teenage rebellion really inevitable? What if everything we've been told about modern parenting is actually CAUSING the problem? Controversial truth: children aren't rebelling against boundaries—they're rebelling against the LACK of them. As a mother of five, I've discovered why today's "hands-off" parenting

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01:00:25

#25 Luxury Hauls, iPad Kids, Consumerism, Entitlement...

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2025/04/10

🔥 Get the Reclaim Play Course here: https://reclaimplay.com/course (so you're kids are busy playing independently instead of on screens)! 🔥 Join the Studio: https://hifam.com/studio while doors are open (and get EARLY BIRD pricing while it lasts) Is it even possible to avoid materialism in today's world? Or are we trapped in a cycle that's turning our children into entitled consumers? "Why can't I have it? You never buy me anything!" "This is boring already." "Is that all I'm getting?" Sound

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38:14

#1 Stop Doing Special Time with Your Kids!

Hi, Fam! ·

2025/04/09

🔥 Join the Studio: https://hifam.com/studio while doors are open (and get EARLY BIRD pricing while it lasts) Get the FREE Accompanying Worksheet - https://hifam.com/commonsense-values-pdf Ever notice how some of today's most popular parenting advice leaves you feeling more uncertain and your kids more entitled? What if there's a more effective way to raise resilient children who actually listen? As a mom of five, I've been there—trying all the "right" techniques but still struggling. This

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37:24

#23 iPad Moms & Unlimited Screens – Why Parents Are...

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2025/04/03

"I don't restrict screen time so my kids aren't obsessed with it." "I don't like limiting my kids from anything." "It helps them self-regulate." These popular claims are spreading rapidly across social media. But does removing limits actually create more balanced children, or is it simply a convenient way to avoid difficult boundaries? In this episode, I examine the flawed logic behind the "no limits" approach and what screen use actually does to developing brains. I explore: - Why the "forbidden

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31:05

#22 10 Things I Still LOVE About Gentle Parenting

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2025/04/01

Many parents are walking away from gentle parenting—and for good reason. Our children lose the boundaries they need to thrive when it morphs into permissiveness. But in our rush to correct course, we risk losing what made this approach valuable in the first place. In this episode, I share 10 treasures from gentle parenting that transformed my relationship with my five children—principles worth preserving even as we move toward a more balanced approach. These elements create children who feel both

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31:42

#21 Controversial Dating Advice I'll Give My Kids

Hi, Fam! ·

2025/03/27

In a world of hookup culture, casual sex, and dating apps, what relationship advice will actually serve our children well? While many parents avoid these uncomfortable conversations altogether, I believe our children deserve real guidance about dating, relationships, and marriage. They need more than just 'follow your heart' or 'do whatever feels right.' In this honest discussion, I share the dating advice I'll give my own children as they enter their teen years. Drawing from both traditional

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26:30

#20 The Readiness Trap: Don’t Raise Procrastinators...

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2025/03/25

Are you stuck in the 'I'm not ready yet' cycle? Watching your child hesitate before every new challenge? Waiting for that perfect feeling of readiness that never quite arrives? This persistent trap keeps parents delaying important transitions and Gen Z postponing adulthood altogether. With 52% of young adults still living with parents into their 20s and 30s, something has clearly shifted in how we approach life's milestones. In this episode, I share: - The surprising truth about readiness (and

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30:18

#19 10 Skills Every Child Needs in an AI World

Hi, Fam! ·

2025/03/19

Have your kids started asking ChatGPT for homework help? Are they creating AI art instead of drawing? Or maybe you're wondering what skills will actually matter in their future when technology seems to be advancing at warp speed? As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, parents are navigating uncharted territory. While some see unlimited possibilities, others wonder how to prepare children for a world that might look dramatically different from our own. But

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