Raising Good Humans podcast

Raising Good Humans

As a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not having all the answers? Well, that’s what I’m here for. I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, parent educator, asst. clinical professor, and co-founder of both Mount Sinai Parenting Center and SeedlingsGroup. And I'm a mom... trying to raise two good humans myself, so I'm in this with you! In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) with both experts and parents to share the most effective approaches and tools and talk about the important bigger picture of raising good humans. My goal is to make your parenting journey less overwhelming and a lot more joyful! Please join me every Friday for new episodes of Raising Good Humans.

As a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not having all the answers? Well, that’s what I’m here for. I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, parent educator, asst. clinical professor, and co-founder of both Mount Sinai Parenting Center and SeedlingsGroup. And I'm a mom... trying to raise two good humans myself, so I'm in this with you! In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) with both experts and parents to share the most effective approaches and tools and talk about the important bigger picture of raising good humans. My goal is to make your parenting journey less overwhelming and a lot more joyful! Please join me every Friday for new episodes of Raising Good Humans.

 

#363

Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our Children Really Learn--and Why They Need to Play More with ...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to rethink what learni... more

12 Dec 2025

57 MINS

57:38

12 Dec 2025


#362

The Stories We Tell Ourselves and How To Let Go Of The Ones That Don’t Serve Us w/ Elise Loehnen

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by NY Times bestselling author and host of Pulling The ... more

05 Dec 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:56

05 Dec 2025


#361

10 Tips to Decrease Entitlement and Increase Gratitude

In this solo episode, I’m sharing 10 science-backed, practical ways to foster gratitude an... more

28 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:52

28 Nov 2025


#360

Practical Tools to Protect Your Kids in the Digital Age: Phones, AI Chatbots & Online Safety w/ Foun...

In this episode, we take a clear-eyed look at how parents can protect their kids in a fast... more

24 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:16

24 Nov 2025


#359

Adolescence Isn’t What We Think: The Real Reason Your Teen Isn’t Listening to You, Why They Push Bac...

In this week’s episode, I talk with New York Times reporter Matt Richtel about what adoles... more

21 Nov 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:18

21 Nov 2025


#358

Is Your Child "Sensitive"? Tools, Truths, and What the Research Really Shows w/ Renowned Temperament...

In this week’s episode, I speak with Professor Michael Pluess, renowned temperament resear... more

14 Nov 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:34

14 Nov 2025


#357

The Dark Side of ChatGPT: What Parents Must Know Now w/ Imran Ahmed

In this week’s episode I engage in a critical discussion with Imran Ahmed, Head of the Cen... more

07 Nov 2025

57 MINS

57:07

07 Nov 2025


#356

10 Science-Backed Ways to Build a Closer Relationship with Your Child

In today's episode, I dive into the critical importance of close relationships and share 1... more

31 Oct 2025

46 MINS

46:40

31 Oct 2025


#355

ARFID, Anorexia, Bulimia & Binge Eating: What Parents Need to Know with Dr. Erin Parks

In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and Equip co-founder Dr. Erin Parks f... more

28 Oct 2025

52 MINS

52:45

28 Oct 2025


#354

Picky Eating, Sleep Training & Potty Training: Parenting Myths Debunked w/ Professor Emily Oster

In this episode, I’m joined by economist and bestselling author Emily Oster for a myth-bus... more

24 Oct 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:35

24 Oct 2025


#353

The Powerful Ways Siblings Influence Success w/ Susan Dominus

In this episode, I’m joined by journalist and author Susan Dominus for a deep dive into th... more

17 Oct 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:46

17 Oct 2025


#352

School Gets the Best of Them, We Get the Rest of Them with Dr. Lisa Damour

In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite guests, Dr. Lisa Damour—psychologist, ... more

10 Oct 2025

53 MINS

53:41

10 Oct 2025


#351

Your Questions, Answered: Tantrums, Bullying & Screen Time with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting!

I’m joined this week by Caitlin Murray ofBig Time Adultingfor a special listener Q&A. We’r... more

03 Oct 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:22

03 Oct 2025


#350

Ending the Feeding Stigma with Laura Modi, Founder & CEO of Bobbie

In this episode of Raising Good Humans, I interview Laura Modi, founder and CEO of Bobbie.... more

29 Sep 2025

34 MINS

34:10

29 Sep 2025


#349

Hope for Cynics: How to Cultivate Kindness w/ Dr. Jamil Zaki

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Jamil Zaki, a psychology professor at Stanford Uni... more

26 Sep 2025

43 MINS

43:54

26 Sep 2025


#348

How to Actually Handle Feelings with Dr. Marc Brackett

In today’s episode I sit down with Dr. Marc Brackett, Director of the Yale Center for Emot... more

19 Sep 2025

57 MINS

57:41

19 Sep 2025


#347

My 101-Year-Old Grandfather, Papa Jack, Shares His Holocaust Survival Story with us

This week, I sit down with my 101-year-old grandfather, Papa Jack, to hear his extraordina... more

12 Sep 2025

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:20

12 Sep 2025


#346

What Temperament Really Is—and Why It Matters for Parenting w/ Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar

In today’s episode developmental psychologist and temperament expert Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edga... more

05 Sep 2025

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:10

05 Sep 2025


#345

Navigating Tantrums: Concrete Tools For Parents w/ Alyssa Campbell

In today's episode I'm joined by Alyssa Campbell, co-author of 'Tiny Humans, Big Emotions'... more

29 Aug 2025

38 MINS

38:16

29 Aug 2025


#344

What I Wish I’d Known About Aging Stronger and Better w/ Dr. Vonda Wright

In today’s episode I sit down with Dr. Vonda Wright, author of 'Unbreakable: A Woman’s Gui... more

22 Aug 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:14

22 Aug 2025


#343

College Mental Health 101 w/ Dr. Christopher Willard

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Christopher Willard, a clinical psychologist at Ha... more

15 Aug 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:49

15 Aug 2025


#342

The Huge Impact of Environmental Neuroscience: Effective Ways to Grow Attention and Cognition with D...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Marc Berman, the pioneer of environmental neurosci... more

08 Aug 2025

49 MINS

49:39

08 Aug 2025


#341

Is 'Gentle Parenting' Actually Good? Here's the Truth

What is gentle parenting,really? And why is it annoying so many parents?I’m joined by Dr. ... more

01 Aug 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:17

01 Aug 2025