The Evolution of Parenting Podcast

"Multiculturalism" is sometimes a divisive or misunderstood term. As parents, how do we raise children to understand and appreciate people from other cultures? How does being raised in another culture affect their development? What are the pros and cons of raising "multicultural" kids? Join Yarona and Dr. Burrus as they explore the implications of being or raising "global nomads". 

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC is one of the world's lead...

In this episode, Yarona and Carla start with recognizing the example we set for our kids when it comes to reacting to "life". Because we can't ignore the profound effect our actions and behavioral choices have on our kids, we need to be able to understand and control them. Understanding and monitoring our stress levels is difficult, but technology can be leveraged to help! 

Carla is an international stress reduction coach, working ...

Talking about technology and parenting can be frustrating, confusing, and infuriating! Even though we are buried under an avalanche of technological advances, we need to pull back and give ourselves time to process what it means, what it can do, and what maybe some boundaries. Yarona and Seonad take into the tech & parenting world and provide some context and content for managing these decisions!

Seonad Cook is a high performan...

All of the experiences of parenting lead up to one of the most nerve-wracking, anxiety-inducing, and tense times in the life of a young adult (and their parents) - choosing what happens after high school graduation. The choices to be made, and the consequences that go with it, are vast and finding that "sweet spot" where the skills and talents of a young adult align with both their interests and motivation is daunting. How do we kn...

Raising kids in a culture that are not their "native" culture can be daunting and bewildering. Yarona talks with Ilona about being raised in a culture quite foreign to that in the U.S. and raising her kids a U.S. culture quite foreign to her native Armenian culture.

TEDx Speaker, Author, and Coach, Ilona Parunakova is a motivational force in personal development. A Confident Leadership expert, she sparks global empowerment with res...

Not all relationships between parent partners are healthy and some can be downright toxic. How do we negotiate the struggles with our partners while parenting our kids to have healthier relationships? Yarona and Michelle take on this difficult topic in this week's episode.

Michelle Hays is a heart-centered Marriage Coach with a Certification in Couples Counseling Michelle Hays is a Certified Marriage Coach in Couples Counseling and...

Too often, "experts" and those who would offer parenting "wisdom" do so without thinking about those who possess a neurological system that is wired quite differently. Neurodivergent folks don't always respond as we would think, and sometimes not as we would want. In this episode, Yarona and Gina talk about how parenting must change and adapt for neurodivergent children.

Gina is an educator, international speaker, podcaster and mor...

Tapping into wisdom from "down under", this episode features Aussie Simon talking with Yarona about emotional health - especially in men - and how we can foster healthy habits and expressions by being more intentional in monitoring our parenting styles! Simon is a husband and father, mental health advocate and social worker. As the Founder of Mindful Men, he’s dedicated to supporting men with mental illness and disability. Simon l...

There is a fine line in parenting between seeking to protect our kids from real harm and helping them find their own boundaries. In this episode, Yarona and Dawn talk about how this plays out and how we can help diminish anxiety formation in our kids.

Dawn Friedman MSEd, has been working with kids and families for more than thirty years as a preschool teacher, parent educator, family case manager, clinical counselor and now as a pa...

Understanding Body-Mind-Emotion connections are critical in raising healthy, well-adjusted children who can then become well-adjusted adults. Yarona and Kathy take us into this conversation in a way that is not only accessible, but helpful in making good parenting choices!

Kathy Baldwin, founder of RiseUP Coaching and author of 'Unlearn the Crap', is a pioneer in stress mastery and body-mind alignment.  With over four decades of ex...

We may not talk about it explicitly, but we all, as parents, understand that there are "stages" of development in our kids. How do we take this knowledge and use it to be better parents? In this episode, Yarona and Corinna pull back the curtain on the finer points of stages of development and how we might adjust our parenting as they move through them.

Corinna is a life coach who shares her knowledge through speaking, writing, podc...

Join Yarona and blogger Michelle as they tackle the struggles of alternate abilities, especially as it relates to our public education system. What does our system do well and where are the weaknesses in the system? 

Michelle Steiner lives with an invisible disability. She has articles published on The Mighty, Non Verbal Learning Project, Dyscalculia Blog, The Reluctant Spoonie, Kalopina Collective, Imagine the World as one Magazin...

Entrepreneurship is a topic often not discussed until our children get older - but why not? How can parents harness the power of entrepreneurial activity to help raise confident and responsible thinkers and doers. Listen in as Yarona talks with South Australian mom Sheri about their journey and experience!

Sheri Jones is a serial entrepreneur, investor, teacher, and philanthropist dedicated to empowering young minds through entrepr...

In a culture where immediate rewards are highly sought after and valued, what does "delayed gratification" look like? How can be of any interest or benefit? Yarona and Dr. Justo get into this deeply important, yet often overlooked subject in this episode.

Dr. Emilio Justo is a business leader, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and more married 20 years and blessed with 3 children. He emigrated to the US at three, escaping Cuba, searching ...

How do we parent using healthy (and productive) communication styles? How do we do this when there are identity, experience, or relationship "boxes" into which society wants to put everyone? What role might "diplomacy" play? Well in this episode, Yarona speaks with David who lived the life of a diplomat, and a diplomat who had to negotiate the LGBTQ+ space without many of the resources we have today.

David Kincaid is a Communicatio...

Raising children doesn't necessarily or automatically result in healthy family relationships. How do parents do the work of parenting and still come out with good relationships with their adult children, especially when each child is so different from their siblings? Listen as Yarona and Norman sort this out!

Norman Bacal has engaged in multiple careers as a lawyer, entrepreneur, firm builder, author and coaching consultant.  He’s ...

Life circumstances sometimes take to foreign places - literally! Raising children in other countries as expatriates can open opportunities and present challenges never imagined living in one's home country. Listen to Yarona and Ally talk about navigating parenting waters as global nomads. Ally Mona has been an expat for the past 18 years, initially in China and now in Mexico. She is a loving wife and the mom to four beautiful daug...

In this episode, Yarona and long-time homeschool expert Amanda pull back the curtain on the dynamics of non-traditional schooling options. Whether or not this is a choice you have made, there is wisdom to be gained from hearing what others have positively experienced in their journey. Amanda Schenkenberger helps homeschool moms create a schedule, calm the chaos, and build strong bonds with their kids so that everyone can experienc...

Few things are more agonizing for compassionate parents than bullying - whether your kid is the giver or the receiver. Listen to Yarona and Devin uncover the uncomfortable dynamics behind bullying - and how to address it effectively.

At 14, Devin Moore became the Founder of #RaceToSpeakUp, an anti-bullying organization, educating youth about bullying prevention and empowering them to be upstanders. Devin authored "Devin Speaks Up!"...