Unlike most jobs where you need a certain set of skills, parenting on the other hand is a rather unique case. It requires no special training, and most people won’t look at you and ask for a resumé of your experiences as a mother or father to consider you a valid parent. For first time parents, parenting can be difficult to navigate when you’ve got no prior experience and have little background information as to how to generally handle things. Luckily, the path of parenting isn’t entirely a solitary one. There are plenty of parents out there who are generous with sharing the knowledge, tips, and trick, they’ve gathered over the years, and this information alone is enough to know you aren’t the only one going through the ups and downs of raising your children and trying your hardest to be the best parent for them.
When it comes to smart parenting, there are a lot of newsletters and podcasts out there that tackle a lot of good topics you might be needing guidance on such as being an empty nester as your child moves out for college to bouncing back from maternity leave. If you haven’t considered this side of the internet yet, then here’s a list of newsletters and podcasts you might find interesting!
Melinda Wenner Moyer
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Writer of the newsletter “Is My Kid The Asshole?”, Moyer focuses on applying science with parenting and coupled with her ability to write compelling stories and think pieces, her newsletter is great for parents who need research based advices as well as the encouragement that there are various solutions to hurdles you may be facing as a parent.
Moyer is not only a contributing editor at the Scientific American Magazine and The New York Times, but she is also the author of the book How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes, which was published in July 2021. She won a good medal for it in the 2022 Living Now Book Awards. With an impressive resume and various accolades, Moyer’s definitely a source of parenting advice to consider.
On her newsletter landing page, she explains that there is a lot of bad parenting advice on the internet which scares parents into believing that not following a particular method for doing something will ruin your child. In response to this, she made her newsletter as a “counter-narrative” to empower parents rather than scare them.
Dr. Aliza Pressman, Raising Good Humans
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Raising Good Humans is a podcast led by Dr. Aliza Pressman with the goal of making its listeners' parenting journey “less overwhelming and a lot more joyful.” Each episode features both experts and parents alike, tackling various topics about effective approaches to parenting as well as the important bigger picture of raising children into good humans. The podcast aims to be judgement-free, science forward, and to empower parents with its topics.
As for Dr. Aliza herself, she is a developmental psychologist, parent educator, and co-founder of Mount Sinai Parenting Center, but most of all, she is a mother of two.
The podcast releases episodes weekly every Friday, and would sometimes feature experts on the topic. The episodes aren’t very long, ranging from 30 mins to an hour which is great for those who like to multitask.
Dr. Laura Markham, Aha! Parenting
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Getting a eureka moment when it comes to taking care of your child is a proud moment to have. Finally, you’ve found a method that works for you! But if you’re in need of a little help, perhaps Dr. Laura Markham’s Aha! Parenting can lead you into the right direction.
Dr. Markham is a clinical psychologist, but most importantly she is also a mom so she definitely understands the plight of parents and the needs of kids. When it comes to parenting, she follows a relationship-based model which she calls Peaceful Parenting, that is mainly rooted in research and of course, is parent tested!
Aha! Parenting was made specifically for parents who want to better connect with their children and raise them to be happy, considerate, and responsible people. If you’re struggling with finding ways for your child to cooperate without yelling, bribes, or punishment, or want to adapt to the 21st century values, then you’ll find this newsletter very informative.
Jessica Grose’s Newsletter
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Jessica Grose is a journalist and a novelist who also contributes to The New York Times.
While her content might not be for everyone, her articles tackle a wide range of topics, from parenting to analyzing the health, economics, and culture, specifically of the American family.
If you’re not a subscriber of The New York Times, you won’t have access to her newsletter but the good news is that her articles are free to view on the website and they offer insightful perspectives. Jessica also writes about a lot of relatable topics, from platonic friendships, to pieces that require more consideration like interpreting the feminine ideals.
Dr. Becky Kennedy, Good Inside
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A podcast founded by clinical psychologist Dr. Kennedy who is also a mom of three.
Good Inside is a result of Dr. Becky’s new found realizations after practicing behavior-first and reward-and-punishment parenting models which felt awful. Bouncing back from this, she decided to focus on attachment, mindfulness, emotion regulation, as well as the internal family systems theory, turning them into a new method that can help parents.
Good Inside follows five foundations, namely: Sturdy Leadership which helps parents develop the clarity and confidence they need; Parent-Child Connection where relationships and bonds are strengthened; Deep Thoughts, Practical Strategies which offer help and guidance into understanding your child’s behavior and the right ways to respond to them; Bite- Sized Learning which break down parenting methods into doable strategies that are easy to follow; and finally their Community which offer like minded individuals who empower each other through conversation and continuous learning.
This podcast focuses more on the parent in charge of the parenting and the child behind the behavior. Their goal is to help families heal by breaking down big parenting topics into simple, action focused strategies that parents can use. The podcast episodes are typically 40 minutes in length.
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