Raising Good Humans

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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.

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  • Catherine34567!
    One of the Best parenting podcasts
    Have been an avid listener for years, love this podcast! Informative for parents of babies through teenagers.
  • Angelinasahm
    Smartly informative!
    This has been a very insightful and informative podcast to listen to! We all desire to be our best self as we are learning how to parent our children. I love that the age of your children doesn’t matter, I have a nine-year-old as well as a 21-year-old so everything applies! Thank you so much.
  • agblucia
    Excellent podcast
    I love that the information is presented in a lighthearted but well researched way. I’ve learned so much!
  • Bzmama2
    Love this podcast!
    One of my top favorite podcasts! Keep up the great content!
  • Rochelle Kaploph
    Oh the Big M
    I am so happy that a parenting podcast not only has good advice for all ages of parenting but also helpful with women’s health and especially educating women about perimenopause and menopause. Such a great interviewer and love all the experts Dr Aliza has on her show. A must listen for anyone interest in learning from experts about parenting and life.
  • theodoremonster
    Good stuff
    As an LMHC working with youth, this is a fantastic resource and I’m very impressed with amount of information and guests thus far!
  • jtstar77
    Mostly Ads
    It would be a good podcast if it wasn’t mostly ads. It’s super annoying to listen to when you’re only getting 50% content and need to ship through the other half. I know people need to make money but it’s sounds greedy.
  • Lucky7DogRescue
    Love this!
    Been listening to this podcast for a little over a year now and absolutely love it! My boys are 3 and 1 and I find great takeaways for their age group as well as things to consider for the future.
  • Evy8324
    Amazing reliable info!! A must for parents…
    I am so grateful for information provided in this podcast. They do a great job at getting the right experts and reliable resources to provided a well rounded discussion about of each chosen topic. Everything with the of course Human focus. Thank you again for being such an amazing help to us.
  • roxannaurdaneta
    Best parenting podcast
    I love this podcast it gives great parenting advice! It is by far my favorite parenting podcast thank you for giving us all of the information we need in a digestible way☺️💖✨
  • anitapnp
    Great Podcast
    I’m a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and just found your podcast. I am a Traveler NP( I go to all different places where o work for 8-12 weeks). So, I’m always reading books and my newest obsession - listening to Podcasts in my downtown ( airports, Uber drives, kinky nights in my hotel room, solo dinners, and driving to and from my assignment. Also, I’m a mother and grandmother. I use so much of your information for counseling my patients and PARENTS( I see newborn - 21 yrs old). Anita J from Georgia
  • Ytoone
    So informative
    So many topics that are truly important in parenting. Love that there is no dancing around the hard topics. I have shared so many episodes with friends
  • CoachBWard
    Check it out
    Love your podcast. Please check out my Dad Up Podcast too!
  • AR2.0
    My go-to
    Dr Aliza is an incredible resource, I am so lucky to be able to tap into her parenting advice through this podcast.
  • Alice Quickdraw
    Great Reminder
    How to Spot Misinformation was a terrific and timely reminder to be a mindful information consumer. I appreciated your guest’s tip to turn off the social media app for a cool-down period and to research assertions off the app before sharing another’s post.
  • ColetteCi
    Love this podcast
    Thank you for bringing such important information every time. I found this series with Jessica Yellin especially helpful for myself!
  • MadderRoot
    Thank you!
    Thank you Jessica and Dr. Aliza for holding a space for meaningful questions and for sharing truly helpful information on how to seek out, process, and understand the news in such difficult times. You’re truly an inspiring light amidst the chaotic bombardment of the social media algorithms. It’s such a challenge to stay present and informed without falling into despair. I am recognizing the negative impact of propaganda and the importance of staying hopeful and empathetic, as a driving force to taking supportive action.
  • Nvnati
    Parenting GAME-CHANGER
    Now that I’m a mom of an almost 2 year old, I’ve been reading, researching and listening to lots parenting stuff (it’s like a Pandora’s box of information). Since I had a pretty challenging childhood, I know I have a lot to unlearn, and need to relearn new parenting behaviors. This podcast has been a GAME-CHANGER for me. Dr. Pressman and her guests have been such amazing guides on my motherhood journey. While the topics they address are sometimes very complex subjects (hard science) the conversations they have on the podcast are very easy to digest. She’s an amazing host and helps give real-world practical advice to her listeners. I’ve recommended this podcast to so many parents, and make it a point to listen every week. I also follow Dr. Pressman on IG, and once asked her a question and received a response. I’m so thankful she started a podcast and that I found her. I couldn’t recommend this enough to parents, child caregivers or anyone interested in just helping the world raise good humans.
  • JRGJAGRHGDRG
    Jessica Yellin
    Thank you so much for having Jessica Yellin on. This episode is needed at this critical and painful moment in our lives. I know you see us and develop the content we truly need.
  • C-Milli
    Objectivity Matters
    Total fan of this podcast, but the choice to have Jessica Yellin on to talk about misinformation is a poor one, as she has spent the last few weeks being anything but objective in her coverage of the conflict in Gaza. Please have someone credible discuss the topic of misinformation and not someone who contributes to the spreading of it.
  • Pookieblake
    Middle School Blues
    Was struggling with how to talk to my middle schooler about friendships and cliques but I KNEW Dr. Aliza would have an episode about it. Not only did she have an episode, but she spoke with parenting expert Phyllis Fagell (who is so articulate and logical, with great suggestions) plus there was all this other wonderful info about how to navigate all kinds of middle school issues. Honestly I feel like anything you’re having to address, Dr. Aliza will have an episode about. Thank you so much doc for making us not feel so alone or lost in this parenting thing!
  • SFBayMama
    More than good, it’s an awesome podcast!
    Dr. Aliza Pressman is a stand out! I so appreciate her relatable approach to parenting and deep dives into topics that I can relate to as a mom of 5. Highly recommend her podcast.
  • caregiver818
    Self compassion
    As a mom of adult children, I suffer enormously over the ways I hurt my children, despite my great determination not to do so. No amount of talk therapy, medication, prayer, or anything else has actually healed my childhood traumas nor my grief and regret about the ways I hurt my own children. All three of my kids struggle in ways I thought I could prevent by loving them, breastfeeding them, raising them with emotional awareness, not hitting them, telling them they were deeply loved and lovable, and so on. They did not grow up in crushing poverty, cruelty, addiction, and violence as I did. Even so, I managed to pass my traumas along to them. The pain I feel about my failures seems unbearable at times. For the first time in my life, at this moment, I feel that there may be a way to heal because I just listened to Dr. Aliza’s episode on self compassion. Powerful, powerful episode. I have forgiven my parents but have never been able to forgive myself. Now, I feel hopeful.
  • no namies
    Great info but too many ads
    Great info but too many ads. It feels like there’s more ads then airtime. It’s almost a turn off but the info is really good so I persist.
  • mkingtraining
    Love most of the content
    I love most of the content but I will say there is definitely misinformation on cannabis. It’s absolutely not accurate in the motivation department and sounds a bit demonizing. I highly (no pun intended) suggest find better research because eating it decreases motivation in avid users is not entirely true.
  • Goatbane
    Learning so much about myself and my child
    I love learning from Dr Aliza. It has been amazing to hear more about the science behind developmental psychology from this podcast. Book has been pre-ordered and I look forward to more!
  • peanut gallery
    Child development without the dogma.
    If you’re raising a human, I’m fairly certain this will become your go-to podcast. Dr. Aliza blends scholarship and evidence-based developmental science with humanity and humor to offer you real-life parenting tools. Tools that will save you when the wheels start to fall off, as they invariably do.
  • kmgreen90
    Great parenting advice!!
    I follow on instagram too and she gives the best advice for parenting!!
  • Kaiti Marston
    My favorite podcast.
    Dr. Pressman presents the information in a way that is so relatable. She interviews amazing experts and only uses peer-reviewed factual information. Really cannot recommend enough. **back a year later to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for everything you say and the guests you being on! Can’t wait to read your book!**
  • kmslmnop95
    Always helpful and hopeful ♥️
    Love the concrete tips. even more so, love how the host reminds us that we all make parenting mistakes, we all have the ability to course correct, and doing both in front of our kids is an excellent opportunity to model how to be a good human. ♥️
  • HazelPT
    Amazing podcasts for parents of all ages
    Dr. Aliza offers practical advice and tips for parents and always had thought provoking guests. Highly recommend this podcast for anyone with children or who has children in their life.
  • PSLrocks
    Smart Fun Relatable
    Raising Good Humans podcast is awesome. A must for any parent.
  • Jenise Wilson
    Excellent Podcast
    With 2 boys in a sports boarding school I am always struggling with discipline, especially being away. This podcast helped me cultivate my toolbox, in dealing with discipline and other issues my 15 and 16 year old face
  • Jackaroo721
    Amazing!!!
    I have been listening to this podcast for 3 years. The valuable info/advice is a game changer as a parent. I feel like I’ve had a personal “parent coach.” I love how it covers all ages and stages. My kids are 10 and 12. I wish I had this 10 yrs ago. Thank you Dr. Pressman!
  • JennieTur
    Raising Good Humans
    This podcast is a must listen. The best advice on parenting (and life, frankly) delivered in a way that is smart, approachable and it all just makes sense and makes you feel like you can handle anything that comes your way. The best.
  • viviannnnnnnn gindi
    The best parenting platform !
    Love every episode!
  • FWJ2002
    No easy job, parenting.
    Such great content. Always thought provoking, insightful, uplifting, helpful, the adjectives can go on. Many thanks for putting it all out there and helping to make the parenting journey a little easier and a lot more understood.
  • MoniSlaton
    Must listen
    Absolutely amazing podcast. Love to listen to learn, grow, and become a better parent! The topics presented are easy to understand and backed up with evidence. Can not recommend enough
  • Reign217
    Episode 32
    This episode it fantastic!
  • RMCM1261
    Way too many ads!
    Great info in this show but the amount of time she takes to do ads is absurd. If the show is 45 min there are 10-15 min of ads. Way too much! ****Omg!!!! I’m back almost a year later leaving another review about the ads. They are ridiculous!*****
  • Rein Alan
    AMAZING PODCAST
    This podcast is so brilliant and has supported me in my parenting journey like no other podcast or book has. I’m so grateful for Dr. Aliza’s advice and i’m definitely pre-ordering her book!!
  • GreatLakesBrandie
    Good Humans is Great
    I learn about myself and feel the support I need to be a better parent.
  • Lauren McDonald M
    Life changing !
    This podcast is everything I have ever needed ! It has helped me feel more confident in my parenting. It has also helped my husband and I get on the same page with discipline. It is very positive and I always end each episode feeling calm, happy and equipped to handle my 3 littles in a respectful manner.
  • Eschmidt13
    Love this podcast
    I love this podcast and it has great tips and advice
  • jen thornhill
    One of the best parenting podcasts
    This is one of the best podcasts out there! Dr Aliza has really found her sweet spot as podcast host. She keeps your attention, asks such interesting questions, goes deep but with so many digestible nuggets of info that you can actually put to use, she takes big topics and makes them manageable. And you can tell she’s really invested in the topics and enjoys her guests.
  • She Who Rides Far
    Love this podcast!!
    This is exactly what I need when I’m feeling all the mom guilt and questioning everything about myself and parenting. Dr. Aliza helps me refocus on things that matter and I I finish listening feeling like I can tackle anything. So much parenting advice is focused solely on the baby and mom is forgotten about too often! Thank you Dr. Aliza for taking about moms and the kids.
  • Long Island Human
    Most Important Podcast
    Not for parents only. Full of important information for EVERYONE! I started listening so I can be up to date when it comes to relating with my grandchildren. But the conversations and information is helping ME be a better human and helping me relate to all people. Not to mention it is captivating!
  • EVLEmommy
    March 17, 2023 episode
    I really enjoyed your interview today with this guest speaker. His perspectives were enlightening and thought provoking.
  • Ispywithinstagram
    Good stuff!
    So much good information! I listen to whatever is relevant when I can. It’s therapeutic and transformative! Thanks for making brain development/child development research accessible so we can try to raise good humans.
  • best.shout.outs
    Highly recommend!
    A great podcast! Practical and realistic mindsets for helping parents. Dr Aliza has a great heart for supporting parents and helping to raise resilient kids.
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