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Parenting is the hardest job ever – and parenting a highly sensitive child who’s struggling can feel downright impossible. If you’re suffering through endless meltdowns, walking on eggshells to avoid your child’s huge emotions, and losing sleep worrying that you’re failing your child, you’ve landed in the right place. I’m Dr. Hilary Mandzik – clinical psychologist, parenting specialist, and mom of 3. And I’m here to help you feel GOOD about parenting your highly sensitive child. Join me each week on the Raised Resilient podcast as we explore the topics parents worry about most when it comes to raising highly sensitive kids: managing meltdowns, building emotion regulation, understanding highly sensitive kids, making sense of challenging behaviors, building self-esteem, finding parenting strategies that actually work *with* your child’s sensitivity ... and everything in between. I’ll help you understand your child’s behavior (and your reactions to it!) so that even the really hard moments make more sense. I’ll empower you with tools, strategies, and scripts to navigate those really hard moments with connection and confidence. (And I’ll remind you that no tool, strategy, or script is as powerful as your parenting ace – your relationship with your child!) I’m passionate about parenting differently – parenting in a way that sees all kids as good, even when they’re struggling. I’m passionate about breaking unhelpful generational cycles and putting a hard stop to spanking, time outs, shaming, and yelling. I’m passionate about helping highly sensitive kids build the skills they need in order to manage their big emotions successfully ... and parents learning to regulate their own emotions alongside their children. I want to help you stop worrying about whether you’re “raising them right” and feel confident that your kids will grow up trusting themselves and feeling comfortable in their skin … because they were raised resilient. And that’s big. Because raising our kids resilient can literally make this world a better place. Listen, parenting is hard no matter how you do it. You won’t “enjoy every moment”, no matter what that lady at the store says. But I’m here to help you go from just barely surviving to parenting in a way that genuinely feels good, for you and your highly sensitive child. So warm up your coffee and grab your ear buds. It’s time to turn your child’s sensitivity into their SUPERPOWER! Connect with me: https://www.raisedresilient.com/ IG: @raisedresilient Schedule your FREE Breakthrough Session: https://www.raisedresilient.com/breakthrough Do YOU have a highly sensitive child? Take my FREE QUIZ to find out: https://www.raisedresilient.com/quiz Major themes: parenting highly sensitive / deeply feeling kids; cycle breaking; building emotion regulation; generational healing; respectful parenting; gentle parenting; peaceful parenting; attachment theory / building a secure attachment

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Parenting Tweens Through Puberty: How to Deal with a Disrespectful Teenager When Teenage Mood Swings Turn Into Words That Cut Deep (Without Firing Back)

2026/11/03

Tired of hearing “just don’t take it personally” while your moody teenager slams the door? Or that teenage mood swings and teenage attitude are “just a phase”? In today’s episode, I share what’s really behind the puberty mood swings, the teenage attitude, and the comments that make your sweet kid sound like a disrespectful teenager overnight. I pull straight from my own home with my 12-year-old son, who knows exactly which buttons to push and sometimes wishes he didn’t. Whether you’re parenting tweens or parenting teenagers, this one’s for you. Then I walk you through the three things I’m doing to support him through teenage mood swings, plus a bonus one I use all the time. You’ll hear about the morning a bowl of cereal ended in tears, and the chocolate chip cookies that turned out to be a bid for one-on-one time with me. It can be SO hard not to fire right back when the comments sting, and that’s okay! I’ve been there, too. You’ll learn: The sneaky culprit fueling mood swings in teens Steal my go-to script for teenage mood swings Using my hormones to normalize mood swings in puberty The friends comment that backfires when parenting tweens “Don’t take it personally” meets teenage attitude What your so-called disrespectful teenager really needs Ditch punishments: how to deal with a disrespectful teenager How to parent a teenager who keeps rejecting you My exact repair words for a sobbing moody teenager Chocolate chip cookies and mood swings in teenagers If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “Fine, then I won’t even bother” when your moody teenager shuts you out, this one’s for you. Here’s to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website

‘I’m a Bad Kid’: Why Sensitive Kids Slip Into Negative Self Talk When They Need You Most (And What to Say Instead)

2026/10/27

Has your sensitive kid ever turned their big feelings on themselves, screaming “I’m a bad kid” or “You don’t love me”? Have you heard the words that make your stomach drop, “I don’t want to be alive”? What if all that negative self-talk meant something completely different from what you heard? In this episode, I share what was going on for my oldest when he told me he didn’t want to be alive, back when his big emotions had us stuck in the meltdown cycle and I hadn’t figured out how to create emotional safety for him. I walk you through the real negative self-talk examples you might be hearing at home, why so much of it traces back to childhood shame, and how shame and guilt show up differently in your child’s mind. You’ll hear the exact words I said to my son, how he slowly learned to tell me what he truly meant, and when these statements call for getting your child evaluated. You’ll learn: The surprising wish hiding inside “I’m bad” when your child’s big feelings boil over The three things I listened for, as a psychologist, when my own son said it What is negative self-talk really saying when it comes out of your child’s mouth A white-knuckle habit that keeps your sensitive kid locked in the meltdown cycle The MOST loving reply that can backfire when your child says “you don’t love me” The line between shame and guilt your child can’t draw yet, and where childhood shame begins What is emotional safety, and who has to feel it first for it to land The two sentences for validating feelings that scare you, even “I don’t want to be alive” What is co-regulation when your own nervous system is screaming fight, flight, freeze, or fawn Co-regulation strategies that sound simple and feel impossible when your kid is falling apart If you’ve heard your child turn on themselves and didn’t know whether to panic or rush in with reassurance, this episode will give you the answers you’re searching for. Here’s to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website

The Shame Vs Guilt Difference That Lets You Correct Your Sensitive Child Without Them Hearing ‘I Am a Bad Kid’

2026/10/20

If you’ve ever googled “are time outs effective,” puzzled over time out vs time in, or typed “do time outs work” because something just doesn’t feel right, this one is for you. In this episode, I break down the difference between a punishment timeout and a break your child needs. You’ll learn: What the one-minute rule for time outs for 3 year olds assumes about your child What time outs for 2 year olds ask of a toddler brain mid-meltdown Why are time outs not developmentally appropriate for a child who already knows the rule What the shame vs guilt definition reveals about the story your child tells on the stairs What the time in vs time out debate keeps leaving out What a bored preschooler and a baby sibling at dinner reveal about breaks What two keys decide whether a break feels like support or punishment How breaks build emotional regulation skills in kids and the grown-ups they watch What happens when you remove your child at the very first sign of hitting Why emotional regulation in preschoolers can sound like “go away,” then “come back” If you’ve binged every gentle parenting how-to-discipline video and still feel a pit in your stomach… this one’s for you. Here’s to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website

Siblings Fighting Again? The Hidden Toll Your Sensitive Child’s Meltdowns Take on Their Sibling

2026/10/13

Have you ever read every book and saved every script, only to freeze the second your child starts kicking and throwing things? In this episode, I share my conversation with Jen, a scientist and mom of a seven-and-a-half-year-old daughter and a five-and-a-half-year-old son, who completed Chaos to Connection, my eight-week parenting program. Jen found me in a hard season, right after the holidays, when meltdowns were daily and her son would hide under the table any time she tried to correct him. She opens up about why she almost didn't join, what surprised her along the way, and how things feel at home now. I'm SO proud of her! You'll learn: Why knowing ALL the scripts can still leave you stuck with your sensitive kid What your "fine" kid might be carrying because of your sibling dynamics Why your easy kid might get harder as your family dynamics shift What made parent coaching click for a mom who'd already tried everything What breaking the cycle of childhood meltdowns really looks like in your home How sibling jealousy can hide behind behavior that looks careless What Jen changed about her own role when sibling rivalry flared up What the way you were raised taught you about siblings fighting Why sibling conflict looks different once you see what it's teaching your kids How to deal with sibling rivalry when you worry your kids won't be close as adults If you already know what to do and keep getting stuck on actually doing it, this conversation is for you. Here's the thing: we're humans raising humans, so hard days WILL come... and the goal is knowing how to handle them so they don't become patterns that keep getting worse. You can learn that, even if you already know a lot. It's never too late! Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website

Is Your Kid Always Angry? Here’s Why Anger Is a Secondary Emotion (and How to Create Emotional Safety)

2026/10/06

Does your child go from angry at breakfast to yelling "I hate you" by dinner? In today's episode, I unpack why your child seems angry all the time and what's REALLY going on underneath. We get into where does people pleasing come from, which is an important starting point since so many of us grew up conflict avoidant, sitting on suppressed anger. You'll learn: What causes people pleasing, and how it shapes the way you react to anger How a "good girl" childhood can lead to a conflict avoidant personality as an adult Why a five-year-old's anger comes out in such messy ways (and yours did, too) How your own repressed anger can show up when your child starts yelling Why anger is a secondary emotion, and what it might be protecting your sensitive kid from Why mom rage can flare the second your child gets angry at you What is emotional safety, and what does it look like on a hard day? What softening really means when your child is kicking and calling you names How to create emotional safety when you're too angry to soften Why it can feel like gentle parenting doesn't work, even with the right script If your child seems angry ALL the time and you've started to wonder if this is just who they are, this episode is for you. Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website

163: Am I Raising a Narcissist? Why Sensitive Kids Show a Lack of Empathy When They’re Upset

2026/09/29

Have you ever caught yourself Googling "am I raising a narcissist" at 2am after another rough day? Does your child hit their sister, call you names, and show zero remorse? Do they melt down every time you say no, or shut down the second you ask them to own what happened? In this episode, I share why sensitive, emotionally intense kids can look narcissistic. You'll learn: Why your sensitive kid can show a lack of empathy when someone else is hurting Why your child's still-developing emotional regulation can get mistaken for narcissism What narcissistic personality disorder actually looks like, according to the DSM-5 What your child's age has to do with the question of raising a narcissist How narcissism really develops, and what's hiding underneath all that grandiosity Why your sensitive kid feels SO much shame, no matter what you do What is emotional safety, and how it changes the way your child handles shame What does emotional safety look like when your child has just hit their sibling How to create emotional safety after you've lost your cool with your kid What's really behind extreme defensiveness when you ask your child to take accountability If you’ve ever worried about what your child’s behavior means for who they will become, this episode will help you understand what may be going on underneath the surface. Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website

162: Why Gentle Parenting Is Not Working for Your Sensitive Kid: 5 Proven Ways to Handle Your Child’s Meltdowns

2026/09/22

Is gentle parenting not working even after every script you've tried? Gentle parenting was never meant to be a list of scripts you follow perfectly. Your child is unique, and what helps one child calm down can make another child feel even more overwhelmed. So, in today's episode, I share five popular gentle parenting techniques that can make meltdowns worse with your sensitive kid, and WHY each one backfires. You'll learn: Why gentle parenting doesn't work the way the reels make it look with your sensitive kid What your child actually hears when you circle back after the meltdown Why your child can tell you hitting isn't kind and still do it again How the emotional water pitcher explains the meltdown that shows up after school How co-regulation strategies for parents shift when your child yells "go away" What co regulation parenting looks like when naming feelings makes it worse What gentle parenting REALLY asks of you when your kid needs your calm How to catch yourself as an overstimulated mom before your tone turns sharp If you’re tired of wondering why the strategies you’ve been told to use aren’t helping, this episode will help you understand what may be happening underneath the meltdown and what your child might actually need from you in those moments. Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website

161: Why Are My Kids Always Fighting? Here’s Why Sibling Rivalry Isn’t the Problem

2026/09/15

Does your day feel like one meltdown right after another? Do you dread the sound of your two kids playing in the other room, because you already know how it's going to end? In today's episode, I unpack what changed for Angela and Andrew, parents of Hudson, who turned three in January, and Nala, who's almost two. Hudson is their sensitive kid, and before they found me, their house ran on power struggles, meltdown after meltdown, and the sinking feeling Andrew got walking in the door after work. Angela was burnt out and looking for parenting help, and every account she found told her something different. They open up about the argument the two of them had over one Instagram tip, the Band-Aid fixes that never held, and what happened once they had one approach they could both run together. Now their kids play together for long stretches, work through their own frustration, and ask each other, "Are you having a big feeling?" You'll learn: Why parental burnout builds when your days are meltdown after meltdown What Andrew names as the reason for gentle parenting not working in their house What to look for in parenting help when every account contradicts the last one Why a highly sensitive first kid can leave you doubting your own instincts What Angela and Andrew did differently with big emotions in their first weeks Why sibling rivalry gets loud when little kids have no tools for frustration What sibling conflict looks like once your kids can work through it themselves How emotional safety lets you repair with your child after you mess up What parent coaching looked like week to week for two burnt-out parents If you're the one holding ALL of it together while your sensitive kid falls apart and your partner is running a completely different playbook … this one's for you. Here's the thing: your child can't be the one to change first, and you can't control your way into a calmer house. You can change how you show up, and that's the KEY that makes every strategy work. I know it can feel SO far out of reach from where you're sitting. Angela and Andrew got there, and so can you! Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website

160: The Hidden Cycle Making Your Sensitive Child’s Meltdowns Worse (And How to Break It)

2026/09/08

Why does clearing your whole afternoon for a special outing with your sensitive child so often end in a meltdown over dinner? In this episode, I walk you through why special outings and one-on-one time backfire, and what your child needs from you instead of another gentle parenting script. I explain why secure attachment takes more than one outing, and why your parenting approach needs to account for what stress does to your child's body long after the fun outing ends. You'll learn: Why a fun outing can build resentment on your side even when your child seems happy What's happening when your child keeps pushing past where you'd normally step in How giving in at the pool or with the ice cream truck sets up the meltdown that follows Why your child still falls apart even after getting exactly what they asked for What the disconnection cycle actually looks like once it becomes a pattern How exhausted parents keep giving past what they have to give, expecting it to fix things Why emotional outbursts often follow the exact outings meant to prevent them What conscious parenting looks like once you stop measuring effort by how much you gave up Why big emotions don't go away just because the day went well How parenting burnout builds when every outing is expected to repair the relationship Why ordinary connection time built into your day outperforms a planned outing If you've cleared your schedule for outings that still end in a meltdown, wondered why doing everything right doesn't break the pattern, or found yourself resentful even when you're trying your hardest with your parenting approach, this episode is for you. Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website

159: Why The “Easy” Child Needs Emotional Attention Too (and How to Help Them Express Big Feelings Before They Become a People Pleaser)

2026/09/01

Have you ever noticed that your easy child never seems to have a hard day, no matter what's happening with their sibling's meltdowns? In this episode, I walk you through why the child who never falls apart is often the one working the hardest to keep their feelings from showing. I also talk about why an easy child having big feelings means the whole family system is finally getting support. I break down how these family dynamics form without anyone choosing them, and why emotional suppression in the easy child often goes unnoticed until it costs them. You'll learn: Why your easy child might be suppressing emotions to keep the peace at home What to watch for when one child becomes the family's people pleaser What to know about how sibling dynamics change once you understand what's happening underneath the surface Why emotional suppression in childhood can resurface later as anxiety or shutting down How to support a family system where every child gets help, not just the one having meltdowns What to do when your easy child starts having behaviors you've never seen before How to read sibling relationship patterns to see which child is carrying too much for the family Why an identified patient often isn't the only child who needs support What to expect as your family works toward meeting emotional needs for every child Why unmet emotional needs in childhood can turn into people-pleasing as an adult If you have one child who seems to need so much from you and another who seems to need very little, this episode will help you look at that dynamic in a completely different way. Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website

158: Kindergarten Transition for Sensitive Kids: What the Bedtime Meltdowns Really Mean and How to Help Your Child Adjust

2026/08/25

Does your sensitive child seem totally fine at school, calm at drop off and easygoing with their teacher, only to completely fall apart when bedtime comes, leaving you wondering what a meltdown showing up somewhere you weren't looking actually means? In this episode, I walk you through how I'm watching for signs of stress in my own sensitive child during her kindergarten transition, even though she isn't showing any of the signs I expected. I talk about the water pitcher concept I use to explain how kids carry stress they don't show, and how a child can separate just fine, do great with her teacher, and still be overwhelmed by everything her body is managing all day. I share the one meltdown we did have, what set it off, and why bedtime tears finally showed up. You'll learn: Why a child can separate without tears and still be carrying a full day of stress What the water pitcher concept explains about meltdowns that seem to come from nowhere How stress hormones make it harder for overtired kids to fall asleep Why bedtime tears show up even when the day looked easy What to say when your child tells you they hate school and never want to go back How play helps a child process a school transition that didn't make sense to them yet Why pushing through playtime can trigger the meltdown you were trying to avoid What it means when your child says they save their tears for you How to tell the difference between a hard transition and separation anxiety Why occasional meltdowns during a big transition don't mean something's wrong If you've been searching for what a calm kindergarten transition is hiding, or wondering how to build emotional safety for a sensitive kid, this episode is for you. Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website Wondering whether your child is really ready for kindergarten? It's not about academics. Go back and listen to my episode on kindergarten readiness to find out what to look for instead. Curious how I decide when to follow my child's lead into something intense, like gymnastics, even when it's not the typical path? Listen to my episode on gymnastics and developmental appropriateness.

157: Are Your Sensitive Child’s Meltdowns Holding Your Family Hostage? How To Rebuild The Connection Underneath It All And Enjoy Your Family Again

2026/08/18

Does every day bring another emotional meltdown that lasts an hour or longer, leaving you walking on eggshells at home, afraid that one wrong word will set off your highly sensitive child? In this episode, I'm joined by Nick and Kelsey, parents of a four-year-old son and an almost two-year-old daughter, who completed my eight-week Chaos to Connection parent coaching program. We talk about the chaos before the program, when hour-long meltdowns happened daily and their family had grown apart. They open up about weighing therapy options, their fear of investing in a parenting program while paying for two kids in daycare, and the introspective first module that started with the parents instead of the child. They also share where things stand now, from family bonding between siblings to a son who finishes his mom's sentences when she's frustrated. In this episode, you'll learn: How to recognize when meltdowns are running your entire household Why connection before correction is the foundation that makes every strategy work What to expect from the inner work at the start of a parenting support program Why trying to fix your kid misses the deeper issue How to weigh coaching against weekly appointment-based options What changes when parents commit fully for eight weeks How connected parenting helps a child name and share emotions without shame Why sibling empathy grows when a dysregulated kid gets support How to end a hard day proud of the way you showed up What it takes to get your family connection back If you've been searching for gentle parenting, parent coaching, and support for your sensitive child, this episode is your invitation to reclaim peace and connection in your home. Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website Click here to book a FREE breakthrough call with us

156: Tantrum Vs Meltdown: How Tell the Difference -- and How to Handle Temper Tantrums When Your Sensitive Child Is Completely Overwhelmed (and How Em...

2026/08/11

Can you tell the difference between tantrums and meltdowns? In this episode, I walk you through what causes each one and what to do differently for each. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a tantrum and a meltdown look identical from the outside Why your child holds it together at school and falls apart at home How sensory input builds up and triggers a sensory meltdown with no visible cause What to say when your child falls apart over a cut banana Why a terrible twos tantrum is a good sign How to handle temper tantrums with one sentence that ends most of them How to raise a child who handles disappointment without giving in Why punishments, rewards, and bribes stop working during emotional overload What your two jobs are once a meltdown starts How to tell which one you're in when the behavior gives you no clue If you've been searching for meltdowns vs tantrums, temper tantrums, or what age do tantrums start, this episode is your invitation to respond to what's actually happening for your child. Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website Click here to book a FREE breakthrough call with us

155: Tried Every Gentle Parenting Script And Still Stuck In The Meltdown Cycle? What Validating Feelings Advice Left Out (And What To Do Instead)

2026/08/04

Have you validated every emotion, stayed calm through the hitting, and still watched the meltdowns stretch on for hours over nothing? In this episode, I walk you through how gentle parenting got confused with permissive parenting and what to do when nothing you've tried has working results. I talk about the four parenting styles, including authoritarian parenting and uninvolved parenting, and why the warm and boundaried one still holds up decades later. I also talk about the shame that builds in kids who can't stop their own bodies, and why the behaviors grow when nobody steps in to help. In this episode, you'll learn: Why allowing all emotions never meant allowing all behaviors What the four parenting styles actually describe and where gentle parenting was meant to fit The difference between permissive and authoritative parenting How to stop unsafe behaviors physically and with warmth while the emotion stays welcome Why setting boundaries is something you do rather than something you ask for What happens when you stay outwardly calm and push your own frustration down Why your child reads your energy, tone, and body language before your words How to tell dysregulation apart from defiance when your child smiles at you What shame does to a kid who already knows they're out of control Why impulse control develops later for younger and neurodivergent kids How to access genuine empathy in your child's hardest moments If you've been doing all the right things and the hard days keep repeating, listen in with fresh ears, because there's a version of this where your child's big feelings stop running the house and validating feelings becomes something you mean instead of something you recite. Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website Click here to book a FREE breakthrough call with us

154: What Age Should Your Sensitive Kid Get a Smartphone? My Honest Answer as a Psychologist Mom, the Real Risks, and the Exact Plan I’m Using With My...

2026/07/28

Is your child asking for a first phone? How do you know if they've actually reached digital readiness? And what happens once you hand over that device and can't take it back? In this episode, I share parent guidance on making the smartphone decision that fits your child's maturity and your family's values. I walk you through how to evaluate digital readiness and the parenting boundaries that can protect your child without isolating them from friends. I also share why social media and AI deserve extra caution, how healthy technology habits begin before a child has unrestricted internet access, and the boundaries I'm planning to use, including clear phone rules, firm screen limits, thoughtful digital boundaries, protected sleep, and delayed social media. You'll learn: Why maturity is more important than age when deciding whether your child is ready for a smartphone How peer pressure can shape the first phone conversation Why calling and texting are different from unrestricted internet and social media access What parents need to understand about algorithms designed to keep kids scrolling Why AI should never replace trusted adult support or guidance How to talk with kids about inaccurate information generated by AI Why phones should stay out of the bedroom at night How device-free meals can protect family connection When a basic phone or watch may meet your child's communication needs, addressing phone access without a full smartphone What to consider before allowing group chats or social media accounts Why preserving life without constant notifications matters Why kids with emotional intensity may need extra support around screen time If you've felt pressured to give your child a smartphone because their friends already have one, unsure which boundaries matter most, or worried about social media and AI, this episode is for you. Here's to raising resilient kids, Dr. Hilary Find more from Dr. Hilary: Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website Books Mentioned Hands Free Mama by Rachel Macy Stafford The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

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intjkris 2026/08/27

Very few practical tips for free

I had such high hopes for this podcast. It seemed like 100% exactly what I needed. After about 2 hours of listening to various recent podcasts, I un...

★★★★★

SuthrnChica 2024/10/26

Improving Family Life

Dr. Hilary’s advice is life-transforming. We have tried so many things and listened to so many experts but nothing worked or “clicked” until now. You ...

★★★★★

livandluna 2024/10/11

Soo helpful and full of tips!

This is my favorite parenting podcast- Hilary is so caring and so practical in her approach it makes so much sense to me and actually her tips are rea...

★★★★★

Emotionally Healthy Legacy 2024/10/10

I’ve learned so much!

This podcast is such a gem. Always delivering helpful tips and strategies I can implement with my sensitive kids. I’m so grateful for hours of free co...

★★★★★

mimi.babyy 2024/10/10

Advice from a real professional

So refreshing to get info and advice from an *actual* credentialed professional. Great show. Succinct. Practical. Applicable.

★★★★★

Volleybabe4E 2024/10/10

Real tips that ACTUALLY WORK

This is not like other shows that try to sell their programs and I am so grateful that Dr. Hilary shares her tips and tricks and then offers a private...

★★★★★

Erin Spahr 2024/10/10

Knowledgeable and compassionate

Hilary is an exceptional therapist and coach and I highly recommend her podcast and her program. I’ve referred clients to her in the past who have got...

★★★☆☆

Katieob 2024/10/02

Disappointed

I’m so tired of all these parenting podcasts selling a course rather than having a real conversation with actual tips

★★★★★

Klkgmiller1 2024/09/23

Thanks. Really needed that

This was just what I needed. With 4 kids, it is tough to know how I’m doing and your down to earth style is refreshing. Appreciate it.

★★★★★

330flygirl 2024/05/18

Raised resilient review

I have been listening to this podcast for about two years now and have turned many people onto it. I love how Dr. Hillary gives practical advice and s...

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