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

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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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Why (Re)Capturing Intimacy Doesn't Start with Date Night, with Angela Griffith, EP 147

Why (Re)Capturing Intimacy Doesn't Start with Date Night, with Angela Griffith, EP 147

2026-04-0639:39

Send us Fan Mail 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, intimacy, and communication during the parenting yea...
Is Screen Time Hurting Your Child’s Brain? What Parents Need to Know with Amy Reyes-Hauff, EP 146

Is Screen Time Hurting Your Child’s Brain? What Parents Need to Know with Amy Reyes-Hauff, EP 146

2026-03-3029:36

Send us Fan Mail 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 and how small daily habits can help families create a health...
How to Help Young Athletes Handle Pressure, Confidence, and Failure with Kina Wilson-Feick, EP 145

How to Help Young Athletes Handle Pressure, Confidence, and Failure with Kina Wilson-Feick, EP 145

2026-03-2330:25

Send us Fan Mail 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 for many athletes: pressure to perform, fear of disappointi...
How to Work with Your Child's Personality Instead of Fighting It, with Karen Wagnon, EP 144

How to Work with Your Child's Personality Instead of Fighting It, with Karen Wagnon, EP 144

2026-03-1639:42

Send us Fan Mail 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 explains why so many parents get stuck trying to use the same ...
How to Have THOSE Awkward Conversations (that Teens REALLY Need) with Nitza Jimenez, EP 143

How to Have THOSE Awkward Conversations (that Teens REALLY Need) with Nitza Jimenez, EP 143

2026-03-0933:35

Send us Fan Mail 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 creates even more distance. Drawing from her experience as an...
The Power of Presence: What Deaf Culture Teaches Parents About Listening with Maria Gallucci, EP 142

The Power of Presence: What Deaf Culture Teaches Parents About Listening with Maria Gallucci, EP 142

2026-03-0224:26

Send us Fan Mail 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 control. In this episode, you’ll learn: • The difference between hear...
Mindful Parenting: Self-Compassion & Nervous System Calm with Kimberly Brown, EP 141

Mindful Parenting: Self-Compassion & Nervous System Calm with Kimberly Brown, EP 141

2026-02-2335:09

Send us Fan Mail 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 reactivity are often signs that a parent is struggling internally —...
From Tantrums to Tools: Practical Occupational Therapy Strategies for Parents with Stephanie Ford, EP 140

From Tantrums to Tools: Practical Occupational Therapy Strategies for Parents with Stephanie Ford, EP 140

2026-02-1635:20

Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Pregnancy, Picky Eaters, and Mealtime Stress: A Dietitian’s Real-Life Guide for Parents with Aderet Dana Hoch, EP 139

Pregnancy, Picky Eaters, and Mealtime Stress: A Dietitian’s Real-Life Guide for Parents with Aderet Dana Hoch, EP 139

2026-02-0929:14

Send us Fan Mail 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...
How to Plan a Family Vacation Without Meltdowns (Even With Teens) with Laura Rahn, EP 138

How to Plan a Family Vacation Without Meltdowns (Even With Teens) with Laura Rahn, EP 138

2026-02-0234:18

Send us Fan Mail 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 disappointm...
Mom Burnout: Why You’re Exhausted and What Actually Helps with Calvalyn Day, EP 137

Mom Burnout: Why You’re Exhausted and What Actually Helps with Calvalyn Day, EP 137

2026-01-2742:52

Send us Fan Mail 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 r...
Why Kids Don’t Need Perfect Answers, Just Clear Ones with Dori Durbin, EP 136

Why Kids Don’t Need Perfect Answers, Just Clear Ones with Dori Durbin, EP 136

2026-01-1908:04

Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Why Parenting Feels Like a Power Struggle: Executive Functioning Help with Dr. Anna Levy-Warren, EP 135

Why Parenting Feels Like a Power Struggle: Executive Functioning Help with Dr. Anna Levy-Warren, EP 135

2026-01-1232:35

Send us Fan Mail 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...
How to Advocate for Your Child at School (Without Being “That Parent”) with Scotti Weintraub, EP134

How to Advocate for Your Child at School (Without Being “That Parent”) with Scotti Weintraub, EP134

2026-01-0541:46

Send us Fan Mail 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 ov...
How to Parent as a Servant Leader with Jonathan Fanning, EP 133

How to Parent as a Servant Leader with Jonathan Fanning, EP 133

2025-12-1640:21

Send us Fan Mail 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 pe...
The Big 6: Healthy Daily Habits to Help Anxious Teens Thrive with Becky Funk, EP 132

The Big 6: Healthy Daily Habits to Help Anxious Teens Thrive with Becky Funk, EP 132

2025-12-0937:27

Send us Fan Mail 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, an...
The Worry Garden: Helping Kids Overcome Fear of New Foods and Build Mealtime Confidence with Lum Frundi, EP 131

The Worry Garden: Helping Kids Overcome Fear of New Foods and Build Mealtime Confidence with Lum Frundi, EP 131

2025-11-1725:53

Send us Fan Mail 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 ne...
Helping Kids Handle Big Frustrations: Inside Sammy’s Super Stretchy Shoelaces with Parent Coach Mindy Green, EP 130

Helping Kids Handle Big Frustrations: Inside Sammy’s Super Stretchy Shoelaces with Parent Coach Mindy Green, EP 130

2025-11-1732:30

Send us Fan Mail 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 emot...
Is Your Teen’s “Attitude” Actually Anxiety? How to Build Calm & Confidence with Becky Funk, EP 128

Is Your Teen’s “Attitude” Actually Anxiety? How to Build Calm & Confidence with Becky Funk, EP 128

2025-10-1332:10

Send us Fan Mail 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 explos...
Brave & Daring Parenting: Tiny Habits that Build Big Courage with Jonathan Fanning EP 126

Brave & Daring Parenting: Tiny Habits that Build Big Courage with Jonathan Fanning EP 126

2025-09-2247:41

Send us Fan Mail 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...
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