Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar - Temperament and Childhood Anxiety
Parenting For The Present
In this episode of Parenting for the Present, we’re joined by Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar, McCourtney Professor of Child Studies and Professor of Psychology at Penn State. Dr. Pérez-Edgar is a leading researcher on temperament and anxiety, studying how individual differences in attention shape children’s emotional development. In this conversation, Dr. Pérez-Edgar explains what temperament really is, why it’s biologically based but not destiny, and how parents can support children who are shy, reactive, or slow to warm up. She offers research-backed, practical guidance on sensitive...
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Timothy Ateek - Helping Kids Navigate Explicit Content Online
Parenting For The Present
If you have little ears nearby, this is an episode to pop in your headphones. In today’s episode of Parenting for the Present, we’re taking on one of the most challenging and most essential topics facing modern families: kids’ exposure to explicit online content. Our team sat down with Timothy Ateek, Lead Pastor at Watermark Community Church, to unpack what he describes as the realities of raising children in a highly sexualized digital culture. TA brings personal experience, decades of work with students and families, and extensive research focused on helping young people move from...
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Mandy Grass - The Family Behaviorist
Parenting For The Present
Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Mandy Grass Behavior Analyst (BCBA), parent coach, and mom of three — for a deep, practical conversation about the real reasons behind our kids’ behavior. Mandy has worked with hundreds of families and school districts to teach evidence-based strategies that help children thrive at home and in the classroom. She’s also built a community of nearly 700,000 people on social media, where she shares real-life, practical tools (and a healthy dose of humor) to make parenting feel a little lighter and a lot more doable. We talk about why kids act out, how...
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Jessica Lahey - Raising Healthy, Resilient Kids in a Culture of Dependence
Parenting For The Present
Today we’re sitting down with the incredible Jessica Lahey. New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation. Jess brings wisdom from decades in the classroom, from teaching middle and high school to working with teens in drug and alcohol rehab. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and her long-running New York Times column, “The Parent Teacher Conference.” In this episode, we dive into: What failure to launch really is Letting go so kids can grow How to raise healthy, resilient kids in a culture of...
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Natalie Crawford, MD - The Fertility Formula
Parenting For The Present
This week on Parenting for the Present We’re joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, a reproductive endocrinologist who takes a whole-body approach to medicine—fusing lifestyle, functional medicine, and science-backed facts to help people understand their fertility and their bodies. Together we talk about hormonal health, self-advocacy, and why every woman and their partner deserves to truly understand their body at every stage of life. Tune in for an empowering and informative conversation that will leave you inspired and equipped to take charge of your own health. ...
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Screen Time and the Developing Brain
Parenting For The Present
Phones. Screens. Social media. They’ve become a normal part of everyday life, but what are they doing to our kids’ brains? In this episode, we dive deep into the science and psychology behind technology’s impact on children and teens. From the constant pings of notifications to the endless scroll of social media, today’s kids are growing up in a digital world that’s rewiring how they think, feel, and connect. We talk about why peer influence can sometimes outweigh a parent’s voice, how screen time affects brain development, and the growing rise in anxiety and depression that is...
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We’re Back for Season 9
Parenting For The Present
We are excited to announce the launch of Season 9 of Parenting for the Present. Thank you for being part of this journey, whether you have been listening from the beginning or are just joining us now. Your support makes this work possible. This season, we are pleased to welcome Eve Wiley, Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Clinical Training at The Housson Center. As both a clinician and mother of three, Eve brings a valuable perspective and tools, combining professional expertise with practical parenting insight. In our first episode, we return to the foundations of practical...
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Dr. Sheryl Ziegler - Breaking the Burnout Cycle
Parenting For The Present
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Special Episode: Supporting Families As We Grieve Together
Parenting For The Present
Today, we’re gathering around one of the most difficult — yet deeply human — topics: grief. In light of the devastating flood in Texas, many in our community are facing unimaginable loss. Whether your family was directly impacted or your child is struggling with the weight of this tragedy from afar, this episode is for you. Here are the links to all of the resources mentioned in our show: Article Link: Instagram: , ,
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Kasley Killam - The Power and Impact of Healthy Relationships
Parenting For The Present
What if something as simple as sitting down for dinner could transform your family's health and happiness? In this episode, we’re joined by Kasley Killam — Harvard-trained social scientist, two-time TED speaker, and author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier. Together, we explore why prioritizing family dinners is more than just a tradition — it’s a vital practice for improving social health, especially for kids. Kasley breaks down how daily connection at the dinner table helps foster emotional resilience...
info_outlineWe are joined by Dr. Sarah Bren, a Clinical Psychologist practicing in Westchester, New York. In this episode, we are talking about attachment styles. Sarah answers the questions we are all wondering: How do we have a secure attachment with our child? What creates and supports healthy attachment to our child? Stay tuned to this week's episode for the answers!
Find more about Sarah at her website, www.drsarahbren.com