# Raising Good Humans

A podcast by Aliza Pressman. As a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not having all the answers? Well, that's what I'm here for. I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, NYT bestselling author of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, Associate Clinical Professor, and Co-Founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. And I'm a mom... trying to raise good humans myself, so I'm in this with you! In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) with both experts and parents to share the most effective approaches and tools and talk about the important bigger picture of raising good humans. My goal is to make your parenting journey less overwhelming and a lot more joyful! Please join me every Friday for new episodes of Raising Good Humans.

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## Latest episodes

- [“Everyone Else Has One”: What Your Kid’s Envy Is Really Telling You](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/a4c9a539f1e2) (2026-10-30, 30 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC4867198164.mp3
- [Is AI Making Kids Stop Thinking? How to Raise Curious Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/5a11ee721843) (2026-10-23, 42 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC3256394760.mp3
- [Why "How Was Your Day?" Doesn't Work, And What Actually Gets Kids Talking](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/c1a54584712c) (2026-10-16, 30 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC6895063874.mp3
- [Is Gentle Parenting Making Kids Run the Show?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/b98eb326b261) (2026-10-09, 41 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC2856776852.mp3
- [The Homework Episode for Overwhelmed Parents](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/28d5703d8f89) (2026-10-02, 48 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC4987304538.mp3
- [How to Help Your Child Make Friends (and Be a Good One)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/1ed10eca40e2) (2026-09-25, 48 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC1434326702.mp3
- [Sibling Fights: When to Step In (and When to Stay Out)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/736bcb97a562) (2026-09-18, 39 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC6044368412.mp3
- [Dr. Shefali: The Hormones Behind First Love, Heartbreak, and Hookup Culture](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/c7a9871321f0) (2026-09-11, 38 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC3861415684.mp3
- [Angela Duckworth on the Hidden Forces Shaping Your Kid's Behavior](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/1fe0dbbc9f6e) (2026-09-04, 49 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC6391389577.mp3
- [Were 'Covid Kids' Really Damaged? What 17 New Studies Show](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/3f7e9cd883ee) (2026-08-28, 44 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC4529206715.mp3
- [Here's the Talk to Have Before Your Teen's First Party](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/5ce65b349c3e) (2026-08-21, 30 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC9280941806.mp3
- [Picky Eating & Food Guilt with Jennifer Anderson](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/01e3ebee42c9) (2026-08-14, 47 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC7976341221.mp3
- [How to Disagree With Your Kids Without Fighting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/06046ff1abca) (2026-08-07, 56 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC7760508877.mp3
- [How to Raise an Imaginative Child — and Why Imagination Matters More Than You Think](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/9b012abc3328) (2026-07-31, 41 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC8525045144.mp3
- [Hard Parenting Questions Answered: 'I Hate You,' Porn Talks, Vapes, and School Pickup Meltdowns](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/f1890c57f7b3) (2026-07-24, 31 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC2999809145.mp3
- [Your Brain Isn't Declining — It's Waiting for You to Do These Five Things](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/f4740fff062d) (2026-07-17, 64 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC9691499188.mp3
- [What a Neuropsychological Evaluation Actually Reveals About Your Child](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/2a67250f1982) (2026-07-10, 39 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC7689313566.mp3
- [Why Your Kid Needs More Chores, More Boredom, and More Frustration (Yes, Really)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/397aed609c87) (2026-07-03, 43 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC3328958455.mp3
- [Dating After Divorce: What to Tell Your Kids and When](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/d7c6fcd09c38) (2026-06-26, 26 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC4154005320.mp3
- [The Science of Dad Brain: How Fatherhood Changes Men Forever](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/54545560682c) (2026-06-19, 52 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC8110625599.mp3
- [Adam Grant + Dr. Aliza: The Real Science of Effective Parenting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/09145a94cd0c) (2026-06-12, 41 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC6256729482.mp3
- [Why Are All the Young People So Insecure?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/9617345e869c) (2026-06-05, 45 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC7657687304.mp3
- [Your Kids Are Wired to Flourish — Here's How to Get Out of Their Way](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/abf427ce9bbf) (2026-05-29, 46 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC5968528021.mp3
- [Deodorant, Porn, and Nudes: How to Actually Talk to Your Tween About the Hard Stuff](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/62b066d9e29a) (2026-05-22, 46 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC7599694066.mp3?updated=1779209082
- [Perfectionism Isn't High Standards. It's Hurting Your Kid](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/0393cc8498c0) (2026-05-15, 28 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC8781687045.mp3?updated=1778525112
- [Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than You Think — What Every Mom Needs to Know Now](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/bb0e8bb08c31) (2026-05-08, 44 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC6892244760.mp3?updated=1778001169
- [The 3 Tools That Actually Work When Your Kid Won't Listen](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/685967bace6a) (2026-05-01, 28 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC2326963334.mp3?updated=1777499957
- [Are You Oversharing With Your Kids — or Not Sharing Enough?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/cc0798d1bf0e) (2026-04-24, 63 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/VAOGC2279608702.mp3?updated=1776815439
- [Is Anxiety Your Secret Weapon?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/5df2c33e358c) (2026-04-17, 36 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE5745809165.mp3
- [Dopamine Kids: A Science-Based Plan to Rewire Your Child's Brain and Take Back Your Family in the Age of Screens and Ultraprocessed Food w/ Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/d1480d50299d) (2026-04-10, 45 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE7368264618.mp3
- [The Family as a Team: Why It Matters & How to Build It at Home](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/a4d7c555bf4d) (2026-04-08, 19 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE8559759045.mp3
- [Understanding Status: The Science Behind Respect and Influence (And What It Means for Parenting) w/ Professor Alison Fragale](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/1285a384e0e9) (2026-04-03, 50 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE6796861350.mp3
- [Real Ways to Stay Regulated When Parenting Feels Overwhelming w/ Dr. Elisha Goldstein](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/5650a2d1aefc) (2026-03-27, 52 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE5079064847.mp3
- [How to Reduce Mealtime Tension](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/4f9ce10f6c60) (2026-03-20, 33 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE5032448179.mp3
- [The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness w/ Professor Arthur Brooks](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/2032e86f5090) (2026-03-13, 79 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE7153281304.mp3
- [Resilience: What It Really Means & The “Ordinary Magic” It Takes to Build It w/ Professor Ann Masten](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/d6aaec84b2b6) (2026-03-06, 61 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE8136780946.mp3
- [Behavioral Genetics 101: How Genes Shape Mental Health w/ Professor Kathryn Paige Harden](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/a1b99ad2b9d6) (2026-02-27, 68 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE2180055259.mp3
- [The Nature of Nurture with Professor Jay Belsky](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/c49b4340472e) (2026-02-20, 77 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE9336525741.mp3
- [The Power of Real Optimism: What It Actually Means (and How to Practice It) w/ Dr. Deepika Chopra](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/a587551f6beb) (2026-02-13, 65 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE9518785166.mp3
- [10 Practical Ways to Boost Cooperation and Listening in Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/f5b9898874e9) (2026-02-06, 42 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE8461856571.mp3
- [How to Parent When the News and World Feel Really Heavy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/1b4abc10219f) (2026-01-30, 48 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE6079638546.mp3
- [The 7 Conversations to Have with Your Kid Before They Get a Device w/ Dr. Jean Twenge](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/667b9830ea97) (2026-01-23, 43 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE5795404338.mp3
- [Mattering: The Secret to Building a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose w/ Jennifer Wallace](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/87fe9af1607e) (2026-01-16, 53 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE6776974960.mp3
- [Listener Q&A: Biting, Potty Training, Separation Anxiety & Early Lying](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/31157633a711) (2026-01-09, 36 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE6318648155.mp3
- [Independent Play, Play Pockets, and What to Do When Your Child Says “I’m Bored” with Lizzie Assa](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/ba7566b84903) (2026-01-02, 37 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE3577853928.mp3
- [The Tell: A Conversation About Healing and Re-Parenting Oneself with Amy Griffin](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/89d7db6a0077) (2025-12-26, 54 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE8034605929.mp3
- [What Happens to Your Brain When You Become a Parent (Including Dads) w/ Dr. Darby Saxbe](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/731a58d53f73) (2025-12-19, 69 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE4250288965.mp3
- [Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our Children Really Learn--and Why They Need to Play More with Professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/16f8b8dde9eb) (2025-12-12, 58 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE8925326736.mp3
- [The Stories We Tell Ourselves and How To Let Go Of The Ones That Don’t Serve Us w/ Elise Loehnen](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/d7b8de6caeac) (2025-12-05, 76 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE5958441167.mp3
- [10 Tips to Decrease Entitlement and Increase Gratitude](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1473072044/19a99600e423) (2025-11-28, 39 min): audio https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/RRE2518428581.mp3

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