This week's episode is unique - I was so moved by this incredible book, Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City, that I invited author Andrea Elliott on to recount her experience of how a New York Times piece evolved into this astonishing book about poverty, code-switching, and the rejection of institutional comforts.

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S2 Ep 52: Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Andrea Elliot talks about Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Professor Rob Turrisi, a leading expert in behavioral decision-making and substance misuse prevention, to discuss teen drinking. With decades of research, Turrisi shares insights on the developmental factors influencing alcohol use among adolescents and emerging adults, exploring the transition from high school to college, peer environments, and alarming data on blackout drinking and alcohol use disorder. We discuss the impact of positive communication, effective monitoring, and setting clear household rules. We also dive into common misconceptions, such as the belief that allowing teens to drink at home prevents binge drinking in college. 




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Teens and Drinking: What you Need to Know and How Parents can Influence Behavior

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joshua Sparrow, child, adolescent, and general psychiatrist and associate professor or psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. We delve into how to help children develop realistic goals and positive self-regard, and why the common parenting phrase “just try your best” could actually be harmful. 




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Beyond ‘Just Try Your Best’: How to Foster Realistic Goals and Healthy Self-Worth in Kids

This week bestselling author Gretchen Rubin joins us as she delves into her Four Tendencies personality framework. Discover how understanding your response to expectations can enhance your habits, relationships, and overall well-being. We dive into the four different tendencies, and explore the characteristics of each one. Once you have a sense of your tendency and your child’s, you can more easily strategize how to meet those expectations, and better connect. 




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The Four Tendencies Framework and How We Respond To Expectations with Gretchen Rubin

This week, social psychologist and author Jon Haidt joins us to discuss the challenges and solutions for parenting in a digital age. We explore the impact of technology on child development, discussing how to reclaim the joy and adventure of childhood from the clutches of smartphones and screens. Haidt shares practical advice on fostering resilience, encouraging free play, and building community to help children thrive in today’s tech-saturated world. 




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Beyond the Screen: Redefining Childhood in the Digital Era w/ Jon Haidt

Frank Bruni joins us in today’s episode to discuss the transformative power of humility in our everyday lives and interactions. We explore the escalation of grievances in society—how complaints that once sparked necessary change have morphed into persistent sources of division. Frank Bruni shares insights on the potential of humility to reshape our conversations, reduce cultural divides, and foster a healthier environment for ourselves and our children. 




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S2 Ep 52: Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Andrea Elliot talks about Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City

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