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 brought home a new baby and wondered why no one prepared you for what comes next?
In this episode, Dori Durbin chats with certified postpartum doula and founder of Lean On Me Westchester Doula, Jennifer Tawil, about one of the biggest transitions families experience: the postpartum season.
Jennifer shares her personal journey from private investigator to postpartum doula and explains why so many parents ...
Have you ever reacted to your child and immediately thought, "SHOOT! I promised I'd never parent THIS way"?
In this episode, Dori Durbin chats with parent coach, speaker, and Parent Toolbox founder Angie Weber to discuss why so many parents find themselves repeating patterns they never intended to pass on.
Angie shares practical strategies for understanding emotional triggers, responding instead of reac...
Words matter more than most parents realize.
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin sits down with parenting educator, speaker, and author Jody Hill to explore how the everyday words parents use can shape a child’s confidence, identity, emotional resilience, and long-term self-worth.
They discuss the hidden power behind common parenting phrases, why labels like “shy,” “difficult,” or “messy” can stick w...
Could some of the behaviors parents worry about most may not actually be “bad behavior” at all? It may be that they are signs that a child is overwhelmed, overstimulated, or struggling to process the world around them.
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with author, advocate, and educator Jacki Edry about autism, sensory processing, neurodiversity, and the hidden challenges many children expe...
Outdoor time doesn’t have to mean expensive gear, complicated adventures, or a full weekend camping trip. And, the smallest moments outside can make the biggest difference for our kids.
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with outdoor educator Scott Shepherd about how simple outdoor experiences help children build resilience, confidence, emotional regulation, patience, and focus. Scott shares ...
Have you ever reacted to your child in a way that surprised you?
You meant to stay calm, but in the moment, something took over.
In this episode Dori Durbin talks with Conscious Parenting Coach, Somatic Therapist, Emily Hughes about why parents react instead of respond and how understanding their nervous system can help you stay calmer and more in control.
Parenting isn’t just about strategies. It’s a full-body e...
When kids struggle with writing, parents often assume they just need more practice.
But sometimes the real issue is something many families have never heard of: dysgraphia.
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with certified handwriting specialist Kelli Fetter, founder of Handwriting Solutions, about why writing can feel so difficult for some kids—even when they are bright, creative, and full of...
Have you ever found yourself standing in the closet eating cookies and wondering how parenting stress got the best of you . . . again?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with registered social worker Zoe Klein, who specializes in perinatal care, parenting support, and women’s health.
Zoe shares what is really happening underneath everyday coping habits like emotional eating, stress snacking, a...
Somewhere between school schedules, endless meals, and bedtime routines, did your marriage stop feeling like married partners and start feeling like coworkers managing a household?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with sex and intimacy coach Angela Griffith about the season of parenting that many couples struggle through but rarely talk about.
Angela works with couples navigating connection...
Screens are everywhere in childhood today. But what are they actually doing to kids’ brains, behavior, and emotional development?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with early childhood expert Amy Reyes-Hauff, a State Early Learning and Literacy Specialist who shares what she’s seeing in classrooms across the country. She also tells how parents can recognize early signs of digital dependency ...
Youth sports can look fun from the outside. But many kids are carrying heavy pressure that their parents cannot see.
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with youth and family coach Kina Wilson-Feick, founder of Radiant Joy Coaching. Kina works with athletes to build identity, confidence, and emotional resilience both on and off the field.
They explore what is really happening behind the scenes ...
What if the behavior that frustrates you most is actually telling you about an important gap?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori talks with Karen Wagnon, human behavior specialist, parent coach, and creator of the Parenting Blueprint, about how understanding your child’s personality can reduce conflict and help you reconnect.
Karen shares how the DISC personality model transformed her own parenting and exp...
Have you ever avoided a conversation with your child because you weren’t sure what to say?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin speaks with Nitza Jimenez, Parent and Family Connection Coach and founder of Kinected Coaching. Together they explore why conversations about topics like sex, relationships, identity, and mental health can feel so uncomfortable for parents . . . and why avoiding them often c...
Have you ever noticed how quickly your child can tell when you’re not fully present?
In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin speaks with Maria Gallucci. She's the author of Raised in Silence, a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA), an ASL communicator, and advocate. They spokle about what growing up in a Deaf family taught Maria about listening, emotional safety, inclusion, and choosing connection over cont...
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 reactivi...
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 conne...
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 th...
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 ...
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 ...
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 betwe...
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