That's Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress
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?
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Episodes
150 episodes
Why Parenting Stress Turns Into Emotional Eating (And What Parents Can Do Instead) with Zoe Klein, EP 148
Have you ever found yourself standing in the closet eating cookies and wondering how parenting stress got the best of you . . . again?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with registered social worker...
Why (Re)Capturing Intimacy Doesn't Start with Date Night, with Angela Griffith, EP 147
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,
Is Screen Time Hurting Your Child’s Brain? What Parents Need to Know with Amy Reyes-Hauff, EP 146
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-...
How to Help Young Athletes Handle Pressure, Confidence, and Failure with Kina Wilson-Feick, EP 145
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...
How to Work with Your Child's Personality Instead of Fighting It, with Karen Wagnon, EP 144
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 crea...
How to Have THOSE Awkward Conversations (that Teens REALLY Need) with Nitza Jimenez, EP 143
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 Ki...
The Power of Presence: What Deaf Culture Teaches Parents About Listening with Maria Gallucci, EP 142
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...
Mindful Parenting: Self-Compassion & Nervous System Calm with Kimberly Brown, EP 141
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 mindfu...
From Tantrums to Tools: Practical Occupational Therapy Strategies for Parents with Stephanie Ford, EP 140
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 ...
Pregnancy, Picky Eaters, and Mealtime Stress: A Dietitian’s Real-Life Guide for Parents with Aderet Dana Hoch, EP 139
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 Dinin...
How to Plan a Family Vacation Without Meltdowns (Even With Teens) with Laura Rahn, EP 138
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 vacat...
Mom Burnout: Why You’re Exhausted and What Actually Helps with Calvalyn Day, EP 137
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...
Why Kids Don’t Need Perfect Answers, Just Clear Ones with Dori Durbin, EP 136
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, inconsi...
Why Parenting Feels Like a Power Struggle: Executive Functioning Help with Dr. Anna Levy-Warren, EP 135
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 ...
How to Advocate for Your Child at School (Without Being “That Parent”) with Scotti Weintraub, EP134
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 ...
How to Parent as a Servant Leader with Jonathan Fanning, EP 133
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...
The Big 6: Healthy Daily Habits to Help Anxious Teens Thrive with Becky Funk, EP 132
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 P...
The Worry Garden: Helping Kids Overcome Fear of New Foods and Build Mealtime Confidence with Lum Frundi, EP 131
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 ...
Helping Kids Handle Big Frustrations: Inside Sammy’s Super Stretchy Shoelaces with Parent Coach Mindy Green, EP 130
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 pictur...
Before You Get That Pet: What Parents Should Know First with Amy Castro, Pet Parent Hotline EP 129
Ever wonder if that “cute puppy” impulse might turn into chaos at home?Rescue founder and Pet Parent Hotline host Amy Castro joins Dori Durbin to unpack what families should know before bringing home a pet—s...
Is Your Teen’s “Attitude” Actually Anxiety? How to Build Calm & Confidence with Becky Funk, EP 128
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 a...
Three Books for Courageous, Resilient, and Confident Kids with Dori Durbin EP 127
What if you could turn powerful life lessons into stories your kids will love—and beg to read again and again? Better yet? What if you could vote which are created?In this special edition of That’s Good Parenting, <...
Brave & Daring Parenting: Tiny Habits that Build Big Courage with Jonathan Fanning EP 126
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 spea...
Turning Car Rides Into Confidence-Building Conversations with Eric Stevenson, EP 125
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
Why Stories Last a Lifetime: The Power of Picture Books for Parent-Child Connection With Dori Durbin EP 124
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 adv...