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Technology is quickly changing what we do and who we are. As our kids continue to grow up in a society ruled by screens and social media, their ability to relate, converse, and have real relationships has sadly suffered. Today's clip features Sherry Turkle, who is a professor at MIT, a clinical psychologist, and an expert on culture, social networking, and people's relationships with technology. She outlines the small steps we can take to teach our kids real-life values—including solitude, conversation, and really listening to each other.

Watch the full clip here. Check out her book, The Empathy Diaries: A Memoir.

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Today I sit down with Prerna Richards, an educator and parent coach who is passionate about building a strong foundation of play and learning in early childhood, which creates a framework for future success. We talk honestly about the everyday struggles parents face, and how to practically schedule time to accommodate everyone's needs under the same roof. If you've been struggling this year as you balance all the things, this episode is for you.

To connect with Prerna, go to www.togetherwegrow.online or on IG @togetherwegrow.online.

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Today let's talk about procrastination...and how we can use it to our benefit. Adam Grant is a top-rated professor, organizational psychologist, and leading expert on finding motivation and meaning. Listen in as he explains how creative people come up with ideas, and how we can redefine our doubt, failure, and fears, just by thinking outside the box.

Watch the full clip here. For more info, go to www.adamgrant.net, or order his book, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.

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Since today marks a milestone birthday for me, I've been reflecting quite a bit on life. And I'm realizing my need to understand that I am perfectly imperfect...that you and I are enough and whole, just as we are today. Listen in as Adam Roa shares that learning to love others starts with how we love ourselves.

Watch the full clip here. For more info, go to www.adamroa.com.

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Today, I decided to do things a little differently. I decided to share more of myself, my heart, and my recent struggles. Today's episode is about being brave even when we don't think we are. It's about speaking up, supporting each other, and believing that we are worthy of the tasks set before us. Because when we share in our struggles, we create safe communities. In these communities, we can shine a light in the darkness we've been holding onto—a darkness we think is too ugly and wrong to share.

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Be sure to go to www.betterhelp.com/pgish to get connected to a licensed therapist for your family. We all face tough challenges, but we don't need to tackle them alone—so reach out to get the help you need.

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While I am so thankful for my kids' teachers, I've come to realize that mainstream education doesn't always provide the perfect environment for learning. What I love about today's guest, Zoie Hoffman, is that she has created a tutoring company that respects and celebrates what makes each child unique. Listen in as she gives parents great tips for homework, summer learning, and back to school success.

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Today's episode is a little heady, but if you're into neuroscience and attachment theory, this will be right up your alley. Psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Nim Tottenham is an expert on brain development, emotional behavior, and the role that early experiences have on the construction of the brain. In this clip, she explains that when you as the parent create a safe and healthy attachment with your kids now, that allows for security, confidence, and independence later in life.

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We all know change is inevitable, but that doesn't make it any easier. Child development is a roller coaster for both the parent and child, which is why we need all the help we can give each other! Today, child psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Sparrow explains why community is so important when it comes to empowering and building confidence in parents.

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Be sure to go to www.betterhelp.com/pgish to get connected to a licensed therapist for your family. We all face tough challenges, but we don't need to tackle them alone—so reach out to get the help you need.

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As parents, we so often think it's our job to change our kids' behavior. And if they're not cooperating, we must be failing. But the truth is...that's not our job. Marriage and family therapist and author of "Scream-Free Parenting," Hal Runkel, will dive right into how we can shift our view of parent responsibility—and it all comes down to ONE WORD that can radically change our lives.

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I think we could all use more Brene Brown in our lives, so let's have another Throwback Thursday (see ep. 56). Your home is the greatest classroom—so as a parent, that makes you the greatest teacher. It requires you to be brave so that you can lead with courage. Brene shares that while it may be tough to be vulnerable, it will absolutely be worth it.

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For more info, go to www.brenebrown.com, or order her books: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead and Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead.

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