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That"s Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress

Parenting stress, child development, confident kids, and strong family relationships all start with effective parent-child communication, emotional support, and practical tools to treduce overwhelm, anxiety, and frustration.“That’s Good Parenting” is your trusted family resource for simple, expert-backed strategies that help busy parents navigate the challenges of raising resilient, happy children while building deeper connection and harmony at home. Whether you’re dealing with exhaustion, guilt, or

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34:18

What Parents Say Matters: Building Confidence Instead...

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2026/05/25

Send us Fan Mail Words matter more than most parents realize. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin sits down with parenting educator, speaker, and author Jody Hill to explore how the everyday words parents use can shape a child’s confidence, identity, emotional resilience, and long-term self-worth. They discuss the hidden power behind common parenting phrases, why labels like “shy,” “difficult,” or “messy” can stick with children for years, and how parents can begin building ...

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32:51

Could Your Child’s “Behavior Problems” Actually Be...

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2026/05/18

Send us Fan Mail Could some of the behaviors parents worry about most may not actually be “bad behavior” at all? It may be that they are signs that a child is overwhelmed, overstimulated, or struggling to process the world around them. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with author, advocate, and educator Jacki Edry about autism, sensory processing, neurodiversity, and the hidden challenges many children experience every day. Jacki shares her unique perspective as bot...

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35:37

How Outdoor Time Builds Resilient, Confident Kids...

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2026/05/11

Send us Fan Mail Outdoor time doesn’t have to mean expensive gear, complicated adventures, or a full weekend camping trip. And, the smallest moments outside can make the biggest difference for our kids. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with outdoor educator Scott Shepherd about how simple outdoor experiences help children build resilience, confidence, emotional regulation, patience, and focus. Scott shares why nature connection matters for kids’ mental and emotional...

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42:42

Why You Lose Your Patience With Your Kids (And How to...

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2026/05/04

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever reacted to your child in a way that surprised you? You meant to stay calm, but in the moment, something took over. In this episode Dori Durbin talks with Conscious Parenting Coach, Somatic Therapist, Emily Hughes about why parents react instead of respond and how understanding their nervous system can help you stay calmer and more in control. Parenting isn’t just about strategies. It’s a full-body experience, and when stress builds, your nervous syste...

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38:11

Why Does My Child Hate Writing? Dysgraphia Signs...

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2026/04/27

Send us Fan Mail When kids struggle with writing, parents often assume they just need more practice. But sometimes the real issue is something many families have never heard of: dysgraphia. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with certified handwriting specialist Kelli Fetter, founder of Handwriting Solutions, about why writing can feel so difficult for some kids—even when they are bright, creative, and full of ideas. Kelli shares the personal story that led her into t...

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29:14

Why Parenting Stress Turns Into Emotional Eating (And...

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2026/04/13

Send us Fan Mail 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...

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39:39

Why (Re)Capturing Intimacy Doesn't Start with Date...

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2026/04/06

Send us Fan Mail 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 yea...

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29:36

Is Screen Time Hurting Your Child’s Brain? What...

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2026/03/30

Send us Fan Mail 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 health...

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30:25

How to Help Young Athletes Handle Pressure,...

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail Youth sports can look fun from the outside. But many kids are carrying heavy pressure that their parents cannot see. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with youth and family coach Kina Wilson-Feick, founder of Radiant Joy Coaching. Kina works with athletes to build identity, confidence, and emotional resilience both on and off the field. They explore what is really happening behind the scenes for many athletes: pressure to perform, fear of disappointi...

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39:42

How to Work with Your Child's Personality Instead of...

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2026/03/16

Send a text What if the behavior that frustrates you most is actually telling you about an important gap? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori talks with Karen Wagnon, human behavior specialist, parent coach, and creator of the Parenting Blueprint, about how understanding your child’s personality can reduce conflict and help you reconnect. Karen shares how the DISC personality model transformed her own parenting and explains why so many parents get stuck trying to use the same appro...

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33:35

How to Have THOSE Awkward Conversations (that Teens...

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2026/03/09

Send a text Have you ever avoided a conversation with your child because you weren’t sure what to say? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin speaks with Nitza Jimenez, Parent and Family Connection Coach and founder of Kinected Coaching. Together they explore why conversations about topics like sex, relationships, identity, and mental health can feel so uncomfortable for parents . . . and why avoiding them often creates even more distance. Drawing from her experience as an educ...

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24:26

The Power of Presence: What Deaf Culture Teaches...

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2026/03/02

Send a text Have you ever noticed how quickly your child can tell when you’re not fully present? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin speaks with Maria Gallucci. She's the author of Raised in Silence, a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA), an ASL communicator, and advocate. They spokle about what growing up in a Deaf family taught Maria about listening, emotional safety, inclusion, and choosing connection over control. In this episode, you’ll learn: • The difference between hearing a...

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35:09

Mindful Parenting: Self-Compassion & Nervous System...

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2026/02/23

Send a text Have you ever noticed how quickly your own stress spills into your child’s behavior? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin speaks with meditation teacher and author Kimberly Brown about mindful parenting, self-compassion, emotional regulation, and how a parent’s nervous system directly impacts a child’s nervous system. Kimberly explains that parenting overwhelm, anxiety, control, and emotional reactivity are often signs that a parent is struggling internally — not ...

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35:14

From Tantrums to Tools: Practical Occupational...

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2026/02/16

Send a text Have you ever stood at the door wondering why putting on shoes feels like the hardest part of your day? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin speaks with pediatric occupational therapist Stephanie Ford about why everyday tasks like getting dressed, riding the bus, going to school, or walking through a busy store can become overwhelming for children. Its all about how understanding the brain-body connection can completely shift how you respond. Stephanie helps paren...

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29:14

Pregnancy, Picky Eaters, and Mealtime Stress: A...

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2026/02/09

Send a text Have you ever stood in your kitchen wondering why feeding your family feels so overwhelming? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin speaks with registered dietitian Aderet Dana Hoch, founder of Dining with Nature with the goal of breaking down why food becomes such a major source of stress for parents . . . and how make food fit real family life. Aderet helps women nourish their bodies from fertility through pregnancy, postpartum, and family life using holistic, sus...

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34:18

How to Plan a Family Vacation Without Meltdowns (Even...

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2026/02/02

Send us a text Have you ever returned from a family vacation more stressed than when you left? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin sits down with certified family travel coach Laura Rahn to unpack why so many family vacations end in frustration—and how to plan trips that actually bring families closer. Laura introduces her Dream–Design–Depart approach to family travel and explains why involving kids before booking anything can prevent meltdowns, resentment, and disappointmen...

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42:52

Mom Burnout: Why You’re Exhausted and What Actually...

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2026/01/27

Send us a text Are you wondering if you should really be this tired? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with trauma informed coach, educator, and author Calvalyn Day about mom burnout and the invisible emotional labor that makes momming feel so heavy. This conversation explores why burnout is not just about doing too much, but about carrying the mental load, staying emotionally regulated, and being always available while your own nervous system never gets to res...

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Why Kids Don’t Need Perfect Answers, Just Clear Ones...

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2026/01/19

Send us a text Have you ever felt stuck and maybe like you might be revising your decisions a lot? Maybe you are second-guessing your choices and wondering if you should make just one more change to get it right? If decision fatigue, inconsistency, or over-adjusting leaves you feeling unsure or overwhelmed, this episode is for you. In this solo episode of That’s Good Parenting, host Dori Durbin explores the powerful connection between revision and decision-making and how both parenting and ch...

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32:35

Why Parenting Feels Like a Power Struggle: Executive...

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2026/01/12

Send us a text Have you ever felt like you’re repeating yourself all day long. It's the reminding, prompting, and enforcing that still makes you wonder why your perfectly "capable" child just can’t follow through? If routines turn into power struggles and you’re exhausted from being the “bad guy" then this episode is for You!. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Anna Levy-Warren helps parents understand executive functioning including: what it r...

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41:46

How to Advocate for Your Child at School (Without...

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2026/01/05

Send us a text You've gotten THAT school email. And now, there's that sinking feeling that things aren't working and that you need more direction. Help is on the way! In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin is joined by Scotti Weintraub, a Parent School Navigator who helps families confidently partner with schools when kids are struggling academically, behaviorally, or emotionally. Together, they talk about how to advocate for your child without feeling pushy, defensive, or over...

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