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Free therapy and discounts on childcare for single parents? ...Yes, please!
This week I’m talking with Ron Platt, founder of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (NASDF), about his own journey from starting over with no money for food, to building the kind of support single and divorced families often can’t find.
A heads-up: this episode includes discussion of drug addiction.
You’ll hear:
RELATED RESOURCES:
⭐️ NASDF membership
⭐️ Support Insured (child support and alimony insurance)
⭐️ Dr. Gila’s Free Short Meditation for Single Parents
ABOUT RON PLATT
Ron is a serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience, but it’s his personal experience, both as a foster parent and advocate for families in crisis, that shaped his true mission: to reform the systems that fail single-parent and divorced households. This passion led to the creation of NASDF (National Association for Single and Divorced Families), a first-of-its-kind membership organization offering an umbrella of products, services, support and resources to support families nationwide.
He also created the only divorce insurance product on the market that guarantees the continuation of child support and alimony payments should the payor die, become disabled, become involuntarily unemployed, or declare a business bankruptcy. This is a game changer for the divorce community.
👉 Website: www.nasdf.org
👉 FB | IG | LinkedIn | YouTube
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DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.
Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).
When your kids are going at each other in the backseat, it can feel like playing pinball with five balls at once. And if you’re the only adult home, you’re working that machine on your own.
This week I’m joined by Allyn Miller of Child Connection to talk about sibling conflict: when to step in, when to step back, and what to do after it all goes sideways (including when you’re the one who "lost it").
RELATED RESOURCES:
⭐️ Allyn’s 3-Step Guide to Building a Healthy Relationship with Your Young Child
⭐️ Dr. Gila’s Free Single Parent’s Guide to Understanding Tantrums & Meltdowns
RELATED EPISODES:
👉 32. Sibling Jealousy: “You love them more than me!” (Listener question)
👉 2. Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for Parents
ABOUT ALLYN MILLER
Do you dream of raising kids who will want to come home for the holidays? Meet Allyn Miller, parent coach and founder of Child Collection. She helps parents use self-regulation for smoother parenting, so they can feel calmer today and create a connection that lasts a lifetime. Based in Milwaukee with her husband, two kids, and a lively puppy, she’s on a mission to help parents be the safe space their children need and deserve.
👉 Website: child-connection.com
👉 Newsletter: Press Pause
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❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors
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DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.
Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).
Sick of feeling like the only one in your home who notices or does anything?
Carrying the whole mental load leaves you tapped out and resentful, but getting your neurodivergent or "strong-willed" kid to share any of it can feel impossible.
This week, I'm talking with Sam Kelly about her "Notice and Do" approach to raising kids who understand and share the mental and physical load, at a pace that works for them.
You'll hear:
RELATED RESOURCES:
⭐️ Sam's book: "Notice and Do: Raise Capable Kids, End Motherhood Burnout, and Lighten Your Mental Load"
⭐️ Sam's audio course: Little Cycle Breakers
⭐️ Dr. Gila's Free Short Meditation for Single Parents
ABOUT SAM KELLY
Sam Kelly is a mental health professional and parenting coach. She teaches busy, overwhelmed moms how to break the cycle of motherhood burnout and share the mental load of managing a home with the whole family by empowering kids to be proactive household contributors. Her first book, Notice and Do, releases today, October 20th.
👉 Website: hellosamkelly.com
👉 IG
👉 Free resource: Notice & Do Free Guide
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❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors
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**Affiliate disclaimer: This episode may contain affiliate links, meaning we receive a financial benefit if you decide to buy something, at no extra cost to you. We only share products and services we genuinely believe will help you on your parenting journey. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.**
©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved
DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.
Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).
Parenting without control might sound radical. Or maybe you love the idea but can’t picture it holding up when your kid needs a blood draw or can't turn off the iPad.
I'm diving into it this week with Vivek Patel of Meaningful Ideas, including how his Non-Coercive Collaborative Parenting (NCCP) approach applies when the parenting stakes feel high.
In this episode, you'll hear:
RELATED EPISODES:
👉 12. Screens: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything, with Ash Brandin
ABOUT VIVEK
Vivek Patel of Meaningful Ideas is the founder of Non-Coercive, Collaborative Parenting (NCCP). The ideas he shares have been used by thousands of families to create more harmony and connection in their homes.
He has written more than 500 parenting articles and created over 300 videos over the past 15 years of doing this work.
Vivek cares deeply about empowering parents to develop more harmonious relationships with their kids using a powerful approach based on Communication, Connection, and Collaboration.
He is also best friends with his 29 yr old.
👉 Website: www.Meaningfulideas.com
👉 YouTube | FB | IG
👉 Free resource: Guiding Without Controlling
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❤️ Enrollment is open for Coaching Circles! Only 3 spots per Circle. 👉 parentingwithconnection.com/circles
❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors
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👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox.
🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com
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©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved
DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.
Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).
Is it true what they say? "Kids are resilient; they'll be fine!"
We're diving into that very question in today's episode, plus three essential steps for supporting your child through challenging times.
In this episode, you'll hear:
NOTE: This episode is a replay from my popular guest webinar on this very topic, hosted by Fresh Starts Registry - a fabulous divorce support network full of resources for any stage of divorce.
Related resources:
⭐️ Fresh Starts Registry: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/
⭐️ Free resources from Dr. Gila: parentingwithconnection.com/freshstarts
Related episodes:
🎙️ 2. Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for Parents
🎙️ 6. 2 Reasons You Can't "Calm" Your Way Out of the Hard Stuff
🎙️ 7. Why Kids "Lose It": What's Beneath the Big Behaviors
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❤️ Enrollment is open for Coaching Circles! Only 3 spots per Circle. 👉 parentingwithconnection.com/circles
❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors
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CONNECT WITH DR. GILA
👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox.
🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com
✉️ E-mail: [email protected]
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©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved
DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.
Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).
Back-to-school season is here! And for parents of complex kids, the new notebooks and backpacks often come with a side of anxiety and angst.
This week I'm joined by Scotti Weintraub, host of the Unlocking School Success podcast, to talk about tips for setting you and your kids setting up a thriving new year.
You'll hear:
RELATED EPISODES:
🎙️ 34. Supporting Your Neurodivergent Learner at School and at Home (with Dr. Emily King)
🎙️ 25. Strength-Based Parenting & Schooling for Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids (with Sam Young)
ABOUT SCOTTI
Scotti Weintraub, MA, founder of Reframe Parenting, is a parent coach, school navigator, problem-solver, and podcast host. Parenting her own 2 teens has taught her about unexpected things like anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, and the exhausting process of advocating with schools. She helps other parents through the noise, understand what their child’s needs really are, and finally feel confident walking into school conversations that used to feel impossible.
👉 Website: www.reframeparenting.com
👉 Podcast: Unlocking School Success
👉 IG | Threads
👉 Free resource: The School Support Superpower Quiz
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❤️ Enrollment is open for Coaching Circles! Only 3 spots per Circle. 👉 parentingwithconnection.com/circles
❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors
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CONNECT WITH DR. GILA
👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox.
🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com
✉️ E-mail: [email protected]
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©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved
DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.
Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).
An encore episode, just in time for back-to-school season!
But first...
🌟 Get your free printable meltdown guide at parentingwithconnection.com/guide
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If you can't reach 'em, you can't teach 'em. That's true whether we're talking about math class or tying shoes.
No one knows this more than Dr. Emily King, a school psychologist, child psychologist, and author of the upcoming book The Neurodivergent Learner.
In this episode, we dig into why the system was never really designed for kids like yours, and what that means for you at home and at school.
You'll hear...
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
👉 The Neurodivergent Learner (available for pre-order)
👉 Learn with Dr. Emily, on Substack (30-day free trial)
RELATED EPISODES:
🎙️ 25. Strength-Based Parenting & Schooling for Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids (with Sam Young)
🎙️ 28. Executive Functioning: The brain skills behind your kid's "lazy" or "difficult" behavior (with Carrie Bonnett)
ABOUT DR. EMILY
Dr. Emily King is a Child Psychologist and former School Psychologist who has worked with neurodivergent children and teens for over 20 years. Dr. Emily hosts the Learn with Dr. Emily Substack, and is the creator of The Neurodiverse Classroom®, a professional development curriculum for educators. Dr. Emily’s new book, THE NEURODIVERGENT LEARNER, is available for pre-order.
👉 www.learnwithdremily.com
👉 Substack | Podcast
👉 Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
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©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved
DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.
Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).
A fan favorite — back for the summer!
But first...
🌟 Get your free printable meltdown guide at parentingwithconnection.com/guide
Boundaries! Parents talk about this A LOT. But are we actually talking about the same thing?
In this episode, Dr. Gila breaks down the three distinct concepts that get lumped together into the term "boundaries," and why getting clear on the difference isn't just semantic.
In this episode:
Related resources:
⭐️ Episode 7. Why Kids "Lose It": What's Beneath the Big Behaviors
⭐️ Episode 9. Power Struggles with Neurodivergent Kids: Beyond the Battles, with Dr. Danika Maddocks
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©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved
DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.
Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).
A fan favorite — back for the summer!
But first...
🌟 Get your free printable meltdown guide at parentingwithconnection.com/guide
Parent burnout is real, and it’s not just about being tired. In this powerful conversation with Low-Demand Parenting author Amanda Diekman, we explore what parent burnout really means, and how to find your way back to yourself.
If you’ve been running on empty or wondering how to keep going when you’re already at your limit, this one’s for you.
Connect with Amanda Diekman:
Amanda is a late diagnosed PDA autistic adult, parent coach, and author of the book Low Demand Parenting, published July 2023. Amanda runs a successful coaching practice for parents of neurodivergent children, offering a variety of online courses. She is the host of Low Demand Parenting podcast. She lives with her husband and three neurodivergent children in an intentional community in Durham, NC.
WEBSITE: www.amandadiekman.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lowdemandamanda/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lowdemandamanda/
PODCAST: Low-Demand Parenting
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©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved
DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.
Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).
A fan favorite — back for the summer!
But first...
🌟 Get your free printable meltdown guide at parentingwithconnection.com/guide
You’ve done the deep breathing and tried every self-regulation trick in the book...So why does single-parenting still feel so freaking hard?!
In this episode, Dr. Gila shares two often overlooked pieces of the puzzle, and why a parent's self-regulation, while essential, isn’t the whole answer (especially when single-parenting a strong-willed or neurodivergent child!).
Tune in to hear:
• The limits of self-regulation (and why that’s not your fault)
• How to find acceptance without giving up hope
• The missing “kid piece” that changes everything
Resources mentioned in this episode:
👉 Free guide: Tantrums and Meltdowns and Rages, Oh My! The Single Parent’s Guide to Understanding Challenging Behaviors.
👉 Episode 2: Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for Parents
👉 Episode 3: Parent burnout: Radical shifts to survive and thrive, with Amanda Diekman
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👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox.
🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com
✉️ E-mail: [email protected]
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©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved
DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.
Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).
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