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?
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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Episodes
176 episodes
How to Halt Your Triggers and Be a Better Parent with Sharon Epstein
Listen to today's episode, "How to Halt Your Triggers and Be a Better Parent with Sharon Epstein" as Parent Coach Sharon Epstein joins Dori Durbin. Sharon shares:The Last Straw Leading to the CareerDifferent...
What Were You Thinking?! How You Can Help Kids Shift from Dino Brain to 'Team Brain' with Tara Gratto
Listen to today's episode, "What Were You Thinking?! How You Can Help Kids Shift from Dino Brain to 'Team Brain' with Tara Gratto" as Parent Educator & Consultant, Tara Grotto joins Dori Durbin. Tara share...
How Kids Can Still Thrive with Chronic Illness: Resiliency, Life Style, and Juvenile Arthritis with Dr. Saimun Singla
Listen to today's episode, "How Kids Can Still Thrive with Chronic Illness: Resiliency, Life Style, and Juvenile Arthritis with Dr. Saimun Singla" as Integrative Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Saimun Singla joins Dori...
How to Teach Kids to Appreciate Their Bodies: 'B is for Bellies' with Rennie Dyball
Listen to today's episode, "How to Teach Kids to Appreciate Their Bodies: 'B is for Bellies' with Rennie Dyball" as Author, Editor, and Ghostwriter, Rennie Dyball joins Dori Durbin. Rennie shares:Ho...
Protecting Your Kids During Divorce: Expert Tips with Anna Krolikowska
Listen to today's episode, "Protecting Your Kids During Divorce: Expert Tips with Anna Krolikowska" as Divorce Attorney and Mediator, Anna Krolikowska joins Dori Durbin. Anna shares:Why Anna Chose to Spec...
Embracing Ethnicity: Rediscovering & Celebrating Your Bilingual Heritage with Janny Perez
Listen to today's episode, "Embracing Ethnicity: Rediscovering & Celebrating Your Bilingual Heritage with Janny Perez" as Bilingual Parenting Educator/Entrepreneur and Author, Janny Perez joins Dori Durbin. Janny shares:<...
Bilingual Canine Tales: Creating Bilingual Books Kids Love with Alondra Bustos
Listen to today's episode, "Bilingual Canine Tales: Creating Bilingual Books Kids Love with Alondra Bustos" as Early Education Professional and Children's Book Author, Alondra Bustos Garcia joins Dori Durbin. Alondra shares:<...
Chirp's Real Journey: with Massage Therapist-Author-Future Physician, Rebecca Gladney
Listen to today's episode, "Chirp's Real Journey: with Massage Therapist-Author-Future Physician, Rebecca Gladney" as Registered Massage Therapist; Billing Analyst, and Children's Book Author, Rebeca Gladney joins Dori Dur...
From Legal Briefs to Children's Books: A Quest to Represent with Tiffany Obeng
Listen to today's episode, "From Legal Briefs to Children's Books: A Quest to Represent with Tiffany Obeng" as Attorney by trade, mama, and Children's Book Author, Tiffany Obeng joins Dori Durbin. Tiffany shares:...
The "Effie" Effect: Diversity, Kindness, & Empathy with Jennifer Morhaime
Listen to today's episode, "The "Effie" Effect: Diversity, Kindness, & Empathy with Jennifer Morhaime" as Territory Manager, mama, and Children's Book Author Jennifer Morhaime joins Dori Durbin. Jennifer shares:
The Magic of 'Dragon's Breath': The Inspirational Influence of Dr. Dawn Menge"
Listen to today's episode, "The Magic of 'Dragon's Breath': The Inspirational Influence of Dr. Dawn Menge" as Special Education Teacher, professor, and Children's Book Author, Dr. Dawn Menge joins Dori Durbin. Dawn shares:...
6-Steps for Parenting with More Joy & Less Yelling with Susan Morley
Listen to today's episode, "6-Steps for Parenting with More Joy & Less Yelling with Susan Morley" as Parenting Coach, Susan Morley joins Dori Durbin. Susan shares:Susan's Career "Why"Busy Lives, Sh...
Building Faith Through Fiction: A Teen Christian Author's Journey with Verity Lucia
Listen to today's episode, "Building Faith Through Fiction: A Teen Christian Author's Journey with Verity Lucia" as Mom, Former Architectural Designer and Engineering Associate, and Teen Christian Author, Verity Luci...
From Poultry-Raising Military Man to Children's Book Author with Douglas Berry
Listen to today's episode, "From Poultry-Raising Military Man to Children's Book Author with Douglas Berry" as Supply Technician USAF Carolina Pines Lodging and author, Douglas Berry joins Dori Durbin. Douglas shares:<...
Thriving as a Parent: Boundaries, Respect, Self-Care, and Healthy Relationships with Daniela Schweiger
Listen to today's episode, "Thriving as a Parent: Boundaries, Respect, Self-Care, and Healthy Relationships with Daniela Schweiger" as Life&Business Transformation Coach, Daniela Schweiger joins Dori Durbin. Daniela shares:<...
How a Grandma Turned Her Grandson's Baby Talk Into a Hilarious Children's Book with Donna Watson
Listen to this episode, "How a Grandma Turned Her Grandson's Baby Talk Into a Hilarious Children's Book: "Conversations with Emari: What is Emari really saying?" with Donna Wason as Program Management Specialist and children's book ...
Connected Family Wealth & Health: Exploring the Link Between Money and Well-being with Matt Paradise
Listen to today's episode, "Connected Family Wealth & Health: Exploring the Link Between Money and Well-being with Matt Paradise" as Renowned Financial Education Specialist, Matt Paradise joins Dori Durbin. Matt shares:<...
Parenting Without a Power Struggle: Simple Strategies with Dr. Tamara Soles
Listen to today's episode, "Parenting Without a Power Struggle: Simple Strategies with Dr. Tamara Soles" as Child Psychologist and Parent Coach, Dr. Tamara Soles joins Dori Durbin. Tamara shares:Her Early Love...
Creating Clear Vision for Kids: Exploring the Bate's Method and Beyond with Orit Kruglanski
Listen to today's episode, "Creating Clear Vision for Kids: Exploring the Bate's Method and Beyond with Orit Kruglanski" as Vision Educator, Orit Kruglanski joins Dori Durbin. Orit shares:Can Eyesight Be Improv...
Two Weeks to Perfect Sleep: Changing the Game for Tired Families with Kim Davis
Listen to today's episode, "Two Weeks to Perfect Sleep: Changing the Game for Tired Families with Kim Davis" as Sleep Consultant and mama, Kim Davis joins Dori Durbin. Kim shares:About Kim and Her Calling <...
Perfectly Imperfect Pictures: Embracing Authenticity in Family Photography with Anouk Briere-Godbout
Listen to today's episode, "Perfectly Imperfect Pictures: Embracing Authenticity in Family Photography with Anouk Briere-Godbout" as Documentary Photographer and Parenting Support, Anouk Briere-Godbout joins Dori Durbin. Anouk s...
Eggcellent Support: The Children's Picture Book Series of Egg-Freezing Coach Vanessa Hunt
Listen to today's episode, "Eggcellent Support: The Children's Picture Book Series of Egg-Freezing Coach Vanessa Hunt" as Egg Freezing Support Coach and children's book author, Vanessa Hunt joins Dori Durbin. Vanessa share...
Unleashing Your Kidpreneurs: Patrick Elkins and the Toytle App
Listen to today's episode, "Unleashing Your Kidpreneurs: Patrick Elkins and the Toytle App" as Co-Founder of Toytle, Patrick Elkins joins Dori Durbin. Patrick shares:How Toytle's Concept StartedToytle Makes ...
Path to Greatness: Juan Arroyo's Insights on Equipping Kids for Success
Listen to today's episode, "Path to Greatness: Juan Arroyo's Insights on Equipping Kids for Success" as Solutions Junkie, Online Tech VA, coach and Author Juan Arroyo joins Dori Durbin. Juan shares:Juan's Books<...
Emotions Only Last 90 Seconds: A Somatic Coaching Perspective with Rachel Friedman
Listen to today's episode, "Emotions Only Last 90 Seconds: A Somatic Coaching Perspective with Rachel Friedman" as Somatic Practitioner/Therapist/Life Coach Rachel Friedman joins Dori Durbin. Rachel shares:What is a ...