Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

On today’s episode, we dig deep into overparenting with Dr. Sigi Cohen, a renowned child development specialist and parenting expert.

Dr. Sigi explains how, with the best intentions, parents may actually be holding their kids back by doing too much for them. We overtalk, overlecture, overprotect, overaccommodate and overdo almost everything, which can lead to helplessness, weaker coping skills, fragility and increased anxiety. It’s an important conversation about when helping our kids becomes too much help, and how we can give them the space and confidence to handle more on their own.

As parents, it can be difficult to know when to step in and help—and when to step back. Should I bring my child’s forgotten homework to school? Should I get involved when they’re having issues with a friend? This week I’m turning to Yahoo Scout to identify common issues and get a perspective from reliable sources as we explore how to support our kids while helping them build independence.

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On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with power couple Erin Lichy and Abe Lichy to ask a question so many couples wrestle with: Can you really have it all?

Erin, known from The Real Housewives of New York City, is a mom of four and an entrepreneur. Her husband, Abe, is an attorney, entrepreneur and podcast host. Together, they open up about what it really takes to balance marriage, parenting, careers and a very full life.

They talk about how they keep intimacy alive, how they discipline their kids, what triggers them, how they divide responsibilities and how they actually get everything done without losing themselves or each other along the way.

If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at [email protected]

If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker. And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com

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On today’s episode, we’re digging deep into what it takes to raise conscious daughters. Girls today are facing pressures that can feel unprecedented, including anxiety, self harm, body image struggles, constant comparison and the pressure to be perfect. So many may look okay on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside.

Dr. Shefali’s new book is a blueprint for parents, filled with strategies, tools and techniques to help us understand what our girls are experiencing and how we can better support them.

It’s about raising daughters who know their worth, trust themselves and feel empowered to become who they truly are.

If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast.

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On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali dives into her new book, Raising Conscious Sons, and the urgent need to rethink how we are raising boys today.

Kids are facing more pressure, anxiety and uncertainty than ever, while parents are often left feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unsure of what to do. Dr. Shefali created this book to give parents a clear, powerful and practical blueprint for helping their sons become resilient, confident, emotionally connected and truly empowered.

She breaks down the core principles every parent needs to know, from building self-worth and emotional strength to helping boys navigate identity, relationships, pressure and masculinity.

If you are raising a son, this book is a roadmap for helping him grow into a strong, conscious and deeply grounded man.

What do you do when your child starts talking about trends you’ve never even heard of? This week, I’m turning to Yahoo Scout to understand looksmaxing and mewing — and then going deeper into what these trends can tell us about self-worth, belonging, and how we connect with our children.

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On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with international parenting coach Mary Van Geffen, who specializes in helping mothers raise strong willed, or as she calls them, “spicy” children.

As the mother of a spirited child herself, Mary understands just how humbling and triggering parenting can be. Dr. Shefali also shares her own experience raising a strong willed child and the lessons she has learned along the way.

Together, they discuss why these children often experience bigger emotions, challenge routines and expectations, and require a different approach to parenting. Mary explains how parents can stay calm, kind, and firm while raising confident, resilient children.

This conversation will help parents see that a strong willed child is not a problem to fix, but a gift to understand and nurture.

If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com

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Dr. Shefali sits down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Habits & Hustle podcast host Jennifer Cohen for a conversation about confidence, resilience, and becoming your most empowered self. Jennifer shares the inspiration behind her book, Bigger, Better, Bolder, and explains why she is passionate about giving women practical tools to build confidence and take action. She also reflects on her experience as a working mom, feeling like the black sheep in many mommy groups because her career didn’t fit the expectations of the traditional stay at home mom.

As a mother, Jennifer believes that children learn by watching their parents. She shares how striving to become the best version of herself has had a positive influence on her children, who have adopted many of those same qualities through observation.

Together, she and Dr. Shefali explore why supporting other women, leading by example, and living boldly can create a lasting impact on the next generation.

If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com

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On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by two moms and founders of Mindful Mantas to explore the world of homeschooling. They share their personal journeys as mothers and entrepreneurs, and explain what inspired them to create a different learning path for their children. The conversation covers the pros and cons of homeschooling, the importance of recognizing that every child learns differently, and how one founder’s own experience with ADHD helped her better understand her child and create a more supportive learning environment.

Dr. Shefali and the founders discuss why homeschooling is not the right fit for every family, but for some children it can be a powerful way to reduce stress, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at [email protected]If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com

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On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with clinical social worker and author Erica Komisar to talk about one of the most difficult experiences a family can face: divorce.

Drawing from decades of experience working with children and families, Erica explains how attachment, anxiety, depression, and early childhood experiences can shape a child’s emotional well being. She also shares why the parent child relationship becomes even more important during a divorce.

Inspired by the many families she has helped, Erica wrote The Parent’s Guide to Divorce to give parents the tools to navigate separation in a healthier way while protecting their children’s mental health.

Whether you are going through a divorce or supporting someone who is, this episode offers thoughtful advice on helping children feel safe, secure, and supported during a difficult time.

If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at [email protected]If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com

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On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with an extraordinary mother who shares her incredible journey of navigating her son’s serious illness. It’s a deeply moving conversation about enduring unimaginable suffering while transforming grief and trauma into courage, empowerment, and dignity.

Together, they explore how conscious parenting begins with the relationship we have with ourselves. This mother’s story reveals her evolution from a traditional parenting approach rooted in fear and control to one guided by awareness, presence, and self-awakening. As she transformed herself, she discovered a new way of showing up for her son and her family.

This powerful episode is a testament to the healing that becomes possible when we shift from control to consciousness, and how our own inner growth can profoundly change the lives of our children.

If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com

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On today’s episode of Parenting & You, Dr. Shefali sits down with a mother whose daughter was diagnosed with ADHD and autism, only to discover later in life that she, too, had the same diagnoses.

She shares how she learned to set healthy boundaries, navigate impulsive behaviors, and support her daughter while managing her own challenges. By sharing her personal story, she hopes to help other families, break down the stigma surrounding neurodiversity, and remind parents that neither they nor their children are defined or limited by a diagnosis.

This is an inspiring conversation about understanding, acceptance, and helping every child reach their full potential.

 If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,   please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at [email protected]

If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com

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