Authentic Parenting

Rebecca Thompson, family physician, on redefining strength in motherhood and why vulnerability matters more than being the "strong mom." An honest conversation about the difference between pity and compassion, the tension between privacy and oversharing, and the emotional truth that grief and joy can coexist. This episode explores what it means to be witnessed in your story—and how holding the long view can sustain us through the messy, beautiful work of parenting.
Get her book: Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love – Navigating Grief and Joy Through Women's Diverse Journeys to Parenthood, Family, and Community 
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Podcast Production by Aminur.

Dr. Ross Greene breaks down why more kids are struggling today and why it's not just social media's fault. He explains developmental variability, why meeting kids where they are isn't lowering expectations, and what really drives anxiety, depression, and distress in children. A must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the next generation. 
Listen to Dr. Green's first interivew: Parenting Your Challenging Child with Dr. Ross Greene
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Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. 
[email protected]
Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. 
Podcast Production by Aminur.

What is mental health? What is a diagnosis? Are ADHD and autism genetic? And what happens to families when every struggle gets a label?
In this provocative conversation, veteran child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Sami Timimi challenges many widely held assumptions about children's distress, resilience, and the role of experts. You may not agree with everything you hear — but if you're willing to stay open and curious, you'll gain a radically different lens on big emotions, learn how to support children without immediately turning them into patients, and discover ways to nurture resilience and confidence in everyday life.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. 
[email protected]
Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. 
Podcast Production by Aminur.

Devon Kuntzman from Tranforming Toddlerhood on how can you respond to your toddler with both firmness and compassion, the three ingredients of effective parenting, and how to use discipline that actually works. 
What toddler tantrums really mean
The truth about the "terrible twos"
Why toddlers communicate through behavior
How to set limits while staying connected
Discipline strategies that work in real life
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. 
[email protected]
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Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. 
Podcast Production by Aminur.

In this special 10-year celebration, I'm joined by a small group of longtime listeners to reflect on what we've learned about becoming better parents. Together, we explore powerful lessons from a decade of podcasting, including the role of self-compassion, the importance of repair, emotion regulation, and deeper truths about trauma and healing. This honest, thoughtful conversation represents the voices of the broader Authentic Parenting community and a reminder that meaningful change happens when we learn and grow together.
Here are the other episodes in the 10-year anniversary series: 
Ten Years, Many Lessons: A Personal Message to Begin 2026
10 Years of Podcasting: Revisiting Our 100th Milestone Episode
10-Year Celebration: Parenting, Podcasting & the Green Stroller Moment
Ten Minutes, Ten Years Ago: A Conversation With My 10-Year-Old
Traditions, Transitions, and Why 2017 Was an Important Year for the Authentic Parenting Podcast
Milestone Episode 300: Listener Voicemails, Podcast Evolution, and Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
10 Years of Authentic Parenting: A Monthly Special Episode with Real Parenting Stories
Episode 400: The Listeners Put Me on the Spot - 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Continues
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. 
[email protected]
Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. 
Podcast Production by Aminur.