
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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That's Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress
The Science Behind Dogs' Thoughts, Actions, and Why Your Family Needs a Dog with Jason Zackowski 092
Listen to this episode, "The Science Behind Dogs' Thoughts, Actions, and Why Your Family Needs a Dog with Jason Zachkowski" as Jason Zackowski joins Dori Durbin.
Dogs and science? What gives? On this episode, science teacher and "pawdcaster" of "The Science Pawdcast" Jason Zackowski breaks down the science behind owning a dog. From the surprising evidence that dogs can decrease childhood allergies to top dog training priorities - Jason shares science-backed insights. Jason shares the reality about time, money and dog care commitment, too. Whether you're on the fence about getting a pup or already have a canine companion, this is a must-listen full of scientific tips to raise a well-adjusted dog that's a perfect family fit. Tune into the science behind successful dog ownership!
Jason Shares:
- The Benefits of Having a Family Dog
- Managing the Reality of Dog Ownership Costs
- Puppy Socialization Window
- The Emotional Toll of Raising a Dog vs a Child
- Fascinating New Research on How Dogs Perceive the World
- Fascinating New Research on How Dogs Perceive the World
- Top Training Commands Every New Puppy Owner Needs
- Choosing the Right Dog Breed for Your Family
- The Importance of Puppy Obedience Classes
- Signs You May Not Be Ready for Dog Ownership Yet
About Jason Zackowski
Jason is an award winning science teacher and curriculum lead. He presents across North America about how to inspire students in science through hands on learning. Jason is the host of the top rated podcast “The Science Pawdcast” which mixes science from the human and animal world, along with memorable interviews with scientists at the top of their field. Finally he is the dog dad and the brains behind the Bunsen and Beaker brand, a huge science communication account on X/Tik Tok that engages audiences to learn science through the eyes of dogs.
Jason's Book:
https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/products/texts-from-bunsen-volume-2-print-book
Follow Jason:
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Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-good-parenting/id1667186115
More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here: https://doridurbin.com/
Find Dori's Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087
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