Sometimes when you are a parent, every day mundane errands are easy and breezy and other times they become epic sagas.  In this episode, Lisa describes a trip to the DMV where just about everything goes wrong. Just when she thinks things cannot get any worse, they do. And then- she experiences solidarity from others. […]

As humans we have always been addicted to the euphoric effects of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Now more than ever, we are becoming addicted to the instant gratification of likes on social media. Once exposed to the quick and easy rewards in technology, it becomes harder for children to develop the neural pathways that trigger dopamine […]

Parenting is often about balance as much as it is approach. In this episode, we hear about Lisa’s transition back to work. What stresses are added to a family when a primary caregiver returns to work?  How can we counteract the immense value and confidence that comes along with the idea of work?  Does our local […]

In a world of selfies and socially induced self-inspection, children (like all of us) are naturally drawn to the negative. Whether it is body image, personal achievement or  even mastery of a new skill, how do we model a confident, self-image and positive affirmations for ourselves ? What are the effects of the smallest insecurity […]

Everything we are, we owe to our Mothers. In this special episode, Lisa and Juspreet are joined by their own mothers.  We are talking about the good, the bad and the ugly! What was it like to come to a new country and not yet speak the language? What challenges did our mothers face while […]

Some parents start to chase nirvana when a baby becomes a toddler with evening date nights, trips to the store and organized play dates. It is only after the newborn sleepless nights are a distant memory that many parents start the cycle again with a new baby. How do you make this decision to have […]

In the wake of bullying and adverse social behavior, we learn that so many incidents arise out of curiosity. Can unanswered questions lead to the idea of the Other ? In this episode, Lisa and Juspreet discuss techniques and strategies for peer pressure and bully prevention. Whether its as simple as meeting your child’s teacher or […]

In a special episode, Juspreet and Lisa talk about the fear and anxiety that naturally grows for parents and how to quiet that inner voice for a greater good.  The March for Our Lives is the backdrop for community solidarity and they both witness a shift as teenagers become change agents. When are the seeds […]

How do you get your child to tell you about a bully? What do you do if your child is bully? After a startling call about a fight at school, Juspreet talks through rushing to school after her son’s first school fight.  She describes addressing the incident with her children and the school administration. Lisa […]

Is it possible to attend a middle school field trip and still be kind?  What would the world look like if we paid kindness forward instead of only paying it back? It is so easy to teach kindness to someone who is kind to us, but as parents we have to create a culture of kindness. Being […]