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Dr. Dan talks to award-winning columnist Bonnie Jean Feldkamp about her new three part Back To School series which focuses on therapy, mental wellness, parenting mistakes, adolescent milestones, masks, and more. Bonnie passionately believes that prioritizing mental health is even more important than other Back To School essentials like backpacks, new sneakers, and haircuts.

Bonnie’s popular Creators syndicate columns (and YouTube series) often seek to understand how current events and family life intersect. She ties personal experiences to social issues to help readers empathize, relate and care. Bonnie is a wife and mother of three children, whose ages span two decades. Bonnie is also an avid gardener, bird nerd and conservation enthusiast.

Find Bonnie on social media @WriterBonnie or learn more at www.WriterBonnie.com.

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Welcome to Parent Footprint’s second Stitcher Premium Episode. In Episode 2, audio engineer (and Dad to two girls) Phil Rossi joins Dr. Dan to talk about back to school, sibling rivalry, bickering, competitive kiddos, tweens, toxic masculinity and more. Submit your parenting questions by emailing [email protected] and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode.

Every month, Dr. Dan answers listener questions about parenting (and adulting!) on our exclusive “Sitting Down With Dr. Dan” Stitcher bonus episodes.  

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Dr. Dan interviews the inimitable Hank Phillippi Ryan -- the award winning USA Today bestselling author of 13 psychological thrillers and investigative reporter (winning 37 Emmys!) for Boston's WHDH-TV -- about why it is better to embrace our imperfect selves, especially around our children who are always watching.

Dr. Dan and Hank confess to being “recovering perfectionists” and their honest conversation is filled with great advice about self-love, self-worth, and self-affirmation. Each of us is “enough” right now -- a life lesson for parents and children of all ages.

Hank’s new book Her Perfect Life is a cautionary tale and a page turner about the dangers of social media, fame, privacy, the dark side of the digital world, and the perils of perfectionism.

For more information about Hank, her reporting, and her books go to www.hankphillippiryan.com. 

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Dr. Dan’s guest this week is Mary Gauthier, the Grammy-nominated American folk singer, songwriter, and author of the new memoir SAVED BY A SONG. Mary’s life and her book are powerful and inspiring and today’s poignant interview will open minds and hearts.

Dr. Dan and Mary discuss overcoming childhood trauma, living in an orphanage for the first year of her life, addiction and recovery, her later in life calling to music, the significance of our chosen family where we can often find the love and acceptance we didn't have in our biological or adoptive family, her work with veterans and the Songwriting with Soldiers program, and how she spreads empathy, acceptance, and hope through music and words.

Among others, Emmylou Harris, Sarah Silverman, Robert Plant, and Wally Lamb have all praised SAVED BY A SONG.  And Brandi Carlile said: “Mary’s songwriting speaks to the tender aspects of our humanness. Her vignettes span the emotional landscape, and leave us feeling deeply seen and understood. We need her voice in times like these more than we ever have.”

For more information about Mary, her music, and her book www.marygauthier.com.

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Dr. Dan interviews educational consultants, podcast hosts, and authors Cynthia C. Muchnick, M.A. & Jenn Curtis, M.S.W. today about their show and their book The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. 

Dr. Dan discusses how parents can best -- and appropriately -- support their kids in our hyper-competitive and uncertain landscape with Cynthia and Jenn. 

The Parent Compass concept challenges the notion that "success" is based on getting into a "name brand" college or being at the top of one's class -- instead it proposes that success can mean many things:  living a life with purpose, attending a “right fit” college, being able to self-advocate, and embracing mistakes.  When we let our kids use their own voices, build resilience, and practice independence, we give them the path to a lifetime of real success.

For more information go to  www.parentcompassbook.com 

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Dr. Dan interviews the host of the popular Miraculous Mamaspodcast Elizabeth Joy Sandoz. Liz is a Mom, a doula, and a former reality tv star from The Bachelor. 

On today’s episode (and on her podcast), Elizabeth encourages honest discussions about parenting, motherhood, pregnancy, childbirth, and more.

Dr. Dan and Elizabeth have a fascinating conversation in this episode about being a new parent, birthing plans, parental fears, social media, and other topics.

For more information please visit  www.miraculousmamas.com.

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Ever lose it with your kid? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Dr. Dan is thrilled to welcome Carla Naumburg, the hilarious and brilliant author of Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent to the podcast.

Parenting is stressful, children are insane, and you’re only human. Today’s interview with Carla will give you tips on how to manage your triggers, stop meltdowns, parent mindfully and become a calmer, happier parent -- with calmer, happier kids.

Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW is a clinical social worker, writer, and speaker. She is the author of three parenting books and her writing has appeared in The New York Timesand The Washington Post. Carla lives outside of Boston with her husband, two young daughters, and two totally insane cats. For more information visit: https://www.carlanaumburg.com/.

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Welcome to Parent Footprint’s first Stitcher Premium Episode! Every month, Dr. Dan answers listener questions about parenting (and adulting!) on our “Sitting Down With Dr. Dan” bonus episodes.  To kick us off,  Dr. Dan and podcast producer Laura Rossi chat about chores, whining, twins, and teenager challenges. Submit your parenting questions for Dr. Dan by emailing [email protected] and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode. 

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Dr. Dan interviews writer Caroline Leavitt about her Psychology Today blog “Runs in the Family” and family secrets -- how devastating they can be until we decide to own our life story, our problems, and our challenges and not let them define us. Caroline is a screenwriter, writing teacher, and author of With or Without You, a book loosely based on her real-life coma.   

A New York Times and USA Todaybestselling author, Caroline’s novels (and her essays) expertly explore the struggles and conflicts that people face in their search for happiness.

For more about Caroline visit her website:  www.carolineleavitt.com

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Dr. Dan speaks to Jonathan Mooney, the always inspiring social justice and diversity advocate, speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Normal Sucks.

Jonathan tells us that “different is not deficient” -- there are advantages to every type of brain and body. As a neuro-diverse kid diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD who didn’t learn to read until he was twelve, the realization that that he wasn’t the problem―the system and the concept of normal were―literally saved Mooney’s life. Jonathan now changes lives every day.

Jonathan upends what we call normal and empowers us all.  For more information: www.jonathanmooney.com.  Listen to Dr. Dan and Jonathan’s previous Parent Footprint episodes here and here

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