That's Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress
Parenting stress, child development, confident kids, and strong family relationships all start with effective parent-child communication, emotional support, and practical tools to treduce overwhelm, anxiety, and frustration. “That’s Good Parenting” is your trusted family resource for simple, expert-backed strategies that help busy parents navigate the challenges of raising resilient, happy children while building deeper connection and harmony at home. Whether you’re dealing with exhaustion, guilt, or feeling stuck, you’ll find guidance from family experts, proven methods for fostering growth and resiliency, and actionable steps to create more “good parent” moments so you can confidently guide your kids and nurture a thriving family environment. Join host Dori Durbin - children's book illustrator, book coach, ghostwriter, former high school teacher, and happily married Christian mom of two young adults- as she searches alongside you to find practical parenting tools and guidance that create confident and resilient kids without losing yourself in the process. Through expert interviews with hundreds of family professionals, authors, and experienced parents, Dori delivers fast and effective parenting solutions tailored to your particular family challenges. Every Tuesday, you'll discover simple steps, tools, and resources from trusted family experts who have your family's best interests at heart. Whether you're dealing with parenting stress, seeking better communication with your children, or wanting support for your child's growth and development, these interviews provide the practical help and guidance busy parents need. We discuss tools and strategies to help with: PARENTING STRESS & OVERWHELM How can I reduce parenting stress and overwhelm while raising happy kids? What parenting tools can help me manage frustration and anxiety? What are simple steps to feel less exhausted and more confident as a parent? PARENT-CHILD COMMUNICATION & CONNECTION How can I improve parent-child communication at home? How can I strengthen my family relationships and emotional connection? RAISING CONFIDENT & RESILIENT KIDS How do I help my children develop both confidence and resiliency? How do I support my kids’ growth and well-being every day? CHILD DEVELOPMENT & EXPERT PARENTING ADVISE Is this normal for my child’s age? When should I get additional help? What child development tips do family experts recommend for busy parents? Join the thousands of parents who are transforming their family experience with expert guidance, practical tools, and the encouragement to end each day cheering: "Now, That's Good Parenting!" Subscribe to "That's Good Parenting" and discover the simple steps, expert guidance, and practical resources that will help you create confident, resilient kids while reducing your parenting stress and rediscovering the joy in your parenting journey. Keywords: parenting, parents, children, kids, parenting stress, parenting anxiety, family relationships, parent-child communication, parenting guidance, family experts, parenting resources, child development, parenting support, family well-being, parenting help, parenting tools, parenting frustration, confident kids, resilient children, parenting experience, family connection, parenting growth, overwhelmed parents, parenting solutions
Episodes
Have you ever noticed how quickly your own stress spills into your child’s behavior?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin speaks with meditation teacher and author Kimberly Brown about mindful parenting, self-compassion, emotional regulation, and how a parent’s nervous system directly impacts a child’s nervous system.
Kimberly explains that parenting overwhelm, anxiety, control, and emotional reactivity ar...
Have you ever stood at the door wondering why putting on shoes feels like the hardest part of your day?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin speaks with pediatric occupational therapist Stephanie Ford about why everyday tasks like getting dressed, riding the bus, going to school, or walking through a busy store can become overwhelming for children. Its all about how understanding the brain-body connection...
Have you ever stood in your kitchen wondering why feeding your family feels so overwhelming?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin speaks with registered dietitian Aderet Dana Hoch, founder of Dining with Nature with the goal of breaking down why food becomes such a major source of stress for parents . . . and how make food fit real family life.
Aderet helps women nourish their bodies from fertility through...
Have you ever returned from a family vacation more stressed than when you left?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin sits down with certified family travel coach Laura Rahn to unpack why so many family vacations end in frustration—and how to plan trips that actually bring families closer.
Laura introduces her Dream–Design–Depart approach to family travel and explains why involving kids before booking anyth...
Are you wondering if you should really be this tired? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with trauma informed coach, educator, and author Calvalyn Day about mom burnout and the invisible emotional labor that makes momming feel so heavy.
This conversation explores why burnout is not just about doing too much, but about carrying the mental load, staying emotionally regulated, and being always avail...
Have you ever felt stuck and maybe like you might be revising your decisions a lot? Maybe you are second-guessing your choices and wondering if you should make just one more change to get it right?
If decision fatigue, inconsistency, or over-adjusting leaves you feeling unsure or overwhelmed, this episode is for you.
In this solo episode of That’s Good Parenting, host Dori Durbin explores the powerful connection between re...
Have you ever felt like you’re repeating yourself all day long. It's the reminding, prompting, and enforcing that still makes you wonder why your perfectly "capable" child just can’t follow through?
If routines turn into power struggles and you’re exhausted from being the “bad guy" then this episode is for You!.
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Anna...
You've gotten THAT school email. And now, there's that sinking feeling that things aren't working and that you need more direction. Help is on the way!
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin is joined by Scotti Weintraub, a Parent School Navigator who helps families confidently partner with schools when kids are struggling academically, behaviorally, or emotionally.
Together, they talk about h...
Parenting today is anything but simple. Most of us end the day wondering, Did I make the right decisions? Am I leading my kids well?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin sits down with author, speaker, and leadership coach, Jonathan Fanning to explore how servant leadership can become one of the most powerful mindsets inside our homes.
Jonathan shares a pivotal moment from his college basketball days that ...
Anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, and “Why are you snapping at me? I just asked a question!” Parenting teens can feel like walking gingerly through an emotional battle. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, teen anxiety coach and former teacher Becky Funk introduces a whole new way to understand and start to help what’s really going on beneath your teen’s stress.
Becky shares why so many teens are overcharged by eve...
Picky eating, food battles, and “just eat one more bite” can turn meals into a stress storm for both parents and kids. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, pediatrician and new children’s book author, Dr. Lum Frundi shares a completely new way to look at food anxiety and how it feels through your child's eyes.
Dr. Lum shares why so many kids shut down at the sight of new foods, how our well-meaning language abou...
What do shoe-tying struggles and emotional resilience have in common? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, I’m talking with certified parent coach, author, parent, and grandparent Mindy Green about her NEW children’s picture book, Sammy’s Super Stretchy Shoelaces—a story born from her grandson’s real-life frustration with shoelaces that just… wouldn’t… cooperate.
We explore how Sammy’s “stretchy” shoelaces become a p...
Ever wonder if that “cute puppy” impulse might turn into chaos at home?
Rescue founder and Pet Parent Hotline host Amy Castro joins Dori Durbin to unpack what families should know before bringing home a pet—so you pick the right fit (not just the cutest face) and protect connection in your home from day one. You’ll walk away with a calm, practical plan to prepare your space, your kids, and your routines.
In this Episode Yo...
Ever wonder if your teen’s eye-rolling, silence, or outburst might be something deeper than "just being a teen"?
Teen confidence & anxiety coach Becky Funk joins host Dori Durbin to unpack what anxiety really looks like in teens—and how parents can protect connection while helping their kids self-advocate with calm and confidence. You’ll walk away feeling less alone and more equipped to respond, not react.
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What if you could turn powerful life lessons into stories your kids will love—and beg to read again and again? Better yet? What if you could vote which are created?
In this special edition of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin, children’s book illustrator, author, podcaster, and coach takes big ideas from her recent conversation with Jonathan Fanning and kid-sizes them into three brand-new picture book concepts. These st...
Do you wonder how to grow authentic, courageous kids—without adding more stress to family life?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, host Dori Durbin talks with Jonathan Fanning, international keynote speaker, leadership expert, and author of Who Are You Becoming? Jonathan shares practical, story-driven ways parents can stress less, listen better, and build family rhythms that grow courage and character.
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Do you wonder if today’s youth sports are helping kids—or secretly hurting their confidence?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, host Dori Durbin talks with Eric Stevenson, licensed counselor and founder of Athletic Mind Performance. Eric specializes in helping kids, families, and athletes of all levels build resilience and healthier mindsets around sports.
This Episode Is Perfect For:
- Parents with kids of all ag...
What Can Children's Books Do For Families?
In our screen-dominated world, meaningful parent-child connection is becoming increasingly difficult. Children's book illustrator, coach, and podcaster Dori Durbin reveals why stories—not advice—create the lasting impact every parent wants to achieve with their children.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why stories can help your parenting
•...
Do you feel like there are never enough hours in the day? Are you struggling to find time for creativity while managing family chaos? You're not alone—and there's hope.
In this episode of "That's Good Parenting," Dori Durbin speaks with Michelle Oucharek-Deo, a creative arts therapist and time recovery coach who has spent over 30 years helping families reclaim their time and reduce stress. After h...
Writing a book doesn't have to feel overwhelming—it's more accessible than you think, and it could create an author model for your entire family.
In this episode of "That's Good Parenting," Dori Durbin speaks with Mila Johansen, a writing, publishing, and public speaking coach who helps people write and publish books of every genre. Drawing from her decades of experience as a writer and her magica...
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