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That's Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress

Author: Dori Durbin

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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.




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Send a text 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 can completely shift how you respond. Stephanie helps paren...
Send a text 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 pregnancy, postpartum, and family life using holistic, sus...
Send us a text 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 anything can prevent meltdowns, resentment, and disappointmen...
Send us a text 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 available while your own nervous system never gets to res...
Send us a text 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 revision and decision-making and how both parenting and ch...
Send us a text 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 Levy-Warren helps parents understand executive functioning including: what it r...
Send us a text 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 how to advocate for your child without feeling pushy, defensive, or over...
Send us a text 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 sparked a lifelong question: Why do we give certain peop...
Send us a text 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 everyday habits like caffeine, late-night texting, and ...
Send us a text 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 about “picky eaters” can actually reinforce fear, and how her new ...
Send us a text 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 powerful analogy for patience, problem-solving, and emotio...
Send us a text 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. You’ll discover: • How to tell the difference between explosiv...
Send us a text 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. This Episode Is Perfect For: Parents with kids of all agesEducators, ...
Send a text 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 agesCoaches of kids of all agesFans of kids of all agesAthl...
Send us a text 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 • How picture books serve as both mirrors and windows for children's emotional deve...
Send us a text 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 her own "time-wasting bender" of binge-watching 92 Netflix episodes in 28 days, Mic...
Send us a text 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 magical childhood dream of jumping into the world of Mary Poppins, Mila offers practical...
Send us a text Parenting teen girls doesn't have to feel like walking on eggshells—there's a way to build deeper connection and trust. In this episode of "That's Good Parenting," Dori Durbin speaks with Suzanne Hanna, a life coach for teen and college girls and former high school assistant principal. Drawing from her career in school administration and her own experience as a mom, Suzanne offers practical, heart-centered guidance for parents navigating the complexities of raising confident, r...
Send us a text If bedtime feels like a nightly battle, you're not alone—and there’s a gentler way towards real rest. In this episode of "That's Good Parenting" Dori Durbin speaks with Ahna De Vena, the founder of the Sleep and Dream Foundation and REVIVE Global, and the creator of Holistic Sleep Therapy. Drawing from her own childhood struggles with trauma and insomnia, Ahna offers a deeply compassionate and whole-person approached suggestions when you or your children struggle with sleep. Wi...
Send us a text In this episode, Dori Durbin speaks with Azja Pryor, a certified baby wearing educator and senior marketing manager for brands like LILLE Baby and Moby Wrap. Azja brings a wealth of experience working with hundreds of parents, NICU hospital teams, and organizations supporting families through trauma. As a mom of two children 18 years apart, she offers a unique perspective on parenting and the transformative power of baby wearing. Azja Discusses: The science-backed benefits of b...
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