We often think of creativity as being a personality trait rather than a skill that we can foster in our children. Which is it, really? Rona and I discuss how we can foster the ability to innovate in our kids -- and why we might want to do this.

Fighting a lot?

Feb 21st, 2013 10m 47s

Most spouses fight, but many do not know how to make-up in a way that repairs the relationship. Rona gives us a crash course in regaining trust and intimacy with a partner after we've been fighting.

Gratitude for Lovers

Feb 14th, 2013 10m 57s

Whether or not you are a romantic person, and whether or not you like Valentine's Day, here's my favorite romantic thing to do.

How Hectic Are Your Mornings?

Feb 7th, 2013 10m 35s

Rona and I are frequently asked how parents and caregivers can make morning routines go more smoothly. It's pretty common to have a lot of stress, and even yelling, as we try to herd our children out the door for school or daycare. Rona reviews

How Hectic Are Your Mornings? (Tips)

Jan 31st, 2013 10m 35s

Tips for a peaceful and easy morning routine

Is Yelling the New Spanking?

Dec 20th, 2012 11m 20s

Most parents yell at their kids at one time or another, but as stress and exhaustion increase over the holidays, some parents yell more. Rona gives us her tips and tricks for yelling less.

Managing routines, sleep, and sugar intake so kids can thrive

Dec 13th, 2012 12m 5s

The holidays are so fun, but many kids get really out of whack. How to manage moodiness and exhaustion at this time of year.

Raising Forgiving Kids

Nov 29th, 2012 11m 14s

Is your child having a hard time forgiving a classmate for hurting his or her feelings? If you've got a grudge-holding or revenge-seeking kiddo, this podcast is for you! Rona and I discuss foundational skills that lead to forgiveness. Part one

Giving Thanks

Nov 15th, 2012 12m 33s

A new slew of tips from Rona and I for fostering gratitude--and combating entitlement--in our children.

Working on the Weekend?

Nov 8th, 2012 12m 9s

Are your weekends relaxing? Do you find time to rest and rejuvenate? If your answer was no, no, and no: you aren't alone. Many parents today--myself included!--find themselves rushing from one thing to the next over the weekend. Rona and I give

Do You Have Enough Friends?

Nov 1st, 2012 12m 13s

Feel like you no longer have any time for your friends? While you certainly aren't alone--especially among parents--friendships can profoundly affect our happiness for the better. Rona and I discuss strategies for keeping adult friendships aliv

Bullies, Bystanders, and Really Kind Kids

Oct 25th, 2012 11m 58s

Is your kid a bully? Even if you've taught your children right from wrong, sometimes the kids of kind and compassionate parents can still be...mean. Rona and I discuss strategies for raising children who don't bully others.

Dealing with “Sass Mouth”

Oct 18th, 2012 13m 10s

Rona and I take another listener questions, this time from Nina, who writes: "Do you have any tips for handling 'back talk' from kids? We are at our wits' end with our 8-year-old boy and not quite sure how to respond to his words and reactions.

Keeping Kids Safe—and Happy!—on Facebook

Oct 11th, 2012 11m 46s

Rona and I will talk about online safety and ways to create happiness for our children in these social networks sites.

Getting Kids to Play by Themselves

Oct 4th, 2012 10m 17s

This week, Rona and I take this listener question, from Anna: "I just watched your video about kids needing unstructured playtime. I have a question about how to get my 2 yr old son to play more independently of me. He will sometimes sit and

Getting in Good Habits, part 2

Sep 27th, 2012 9m 41s

Rona and I continue last week's discussion -- and specific instruction -- for getting into a new habit. Note: I reference (and recommend!) BJ Fogg's work in this podcast. His website is www.tinyhabits.com.

Getting in Good Habits, part 1

Sep 20th, 2012 9m 41s

It's one thing to know what you want to do to make your life better...and quite another to actually be able to do it. Last week Rona and I discussed the benefits of having a mindfulness or meditation habit; this week we talk about how to establ

A Free Tool for Calmer Parenting

Sep 13th, 2012 13m 56s

Mindfulness is an amazing tool for parents that both Rona and I use all the time. In this podcast, we review what mindful parenting actually is, and discuss our most helpful tips and tricks for being more mindful in everyday life.

The Art of Saying No

Sep 6th, 2012 10m 52s

Do you say "yes" every time someone asks you to do something? Rona and I discuss reasons to say "no" instead, and reveal our favorite tips for doing so.

Best Back-to-School Tips

Aug 30th, 2012 11m 15s

Rona and my best tips for smooth-sailing in the morning as we go back-to-school: no yelling, no nagging, and no missed buses.

How to Encourage Kids

Aug 23rd, 2012 11m 49s

Continuing our discussion from last week about coaching, Rona and I parse out the difference between encouragement and praise for truly motivating kids.

Inspiration for Parents from Famous Coaches

Aug 16th, 2012 11m 19s

This is one of my favorite podcasts! I find the wisdom of celebrity athletic coaches that we quote here to be incredibly inspiring. Thinking about my parenting as a type of coaching makes me a better parent.

Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say

Aug 9th, 2012 14m 29s

We've all done it: threatened a consequence in the face of our children's misbehavior that we don't intend to follow through on. In this podcast, Rona and I discuss why not following through makes our kids insecure, and what we can do instead.