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

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

Dori Durbin 175 episodes Nov 2, 2026

That's Good Parenting is a family-focused podcast hosted by Dori Durbin, a children's book illustrator, book coach, former high school teacher, and mother of two. Each episode offers simple, expert-backed strategies for reducing parenting stress, building emotional support, and improving parent-child communication. Through interviews with family experts, the show explores child development, resilience, and practical ways to handle exhaustion, guilt, and overwhelm. The goal is to help busy parents raise confident, happy kids while staying connected to themselves and creating more harmonious homes.

Episodes

What Is Your Child's Behavior Really Telling You? with Stephanie McAlister, EP 174
What Is Your Child's Behavior Really Telling You? with Stephanie McAlister, EP 174 Nov 2, 2026 32:24 Send us Fan MailHow can you tell when your child's challenging behavior is part of growing up, a sign of emotional struggles, or something that needs additional support?In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Stephanie McAlister, trauma counsellor and founder of Virtual Connect, about understanding children's emotions, recognizing the effects of trauma, and
Are You Celebrating What Matters Most in Your Kid's Sports? with David Farkas, EP 173
Are You Celebrating What Matters Most in Your Kid's Sports? with David Farkas, EP 173 Oct 26, 2026 42:00 Send us Fan MailHow can you support your young athlete without letting wins, losses, or performance define their confidence?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with David Farkas, coach, author, actor, and father of three, about helping young athletes build confidence, character, and resilience through sports.With 25 years of coaching experience, David has seen how much chil
How to Raise Confident Kids Who Communicate Well and Make Good Decisions with Gary Lundy, EP172
How to Raise Confident Kids Who Communicate Well and Make Good Decisions with Gary Lundy, EP172 Oct 19, 2026 38:28 Send us Fan MailAre you raising kids who can communicate confidently, make good decisions, and handle life's challenges without you stepping in?In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Gary Lundy, automotive sales leader, father, and founder of Whose Will Wins, about teaching children the communication skills, independence, and decision-making abilities they'
How to Really Understand Your Teen: Get Curious Before You Respond with Laura Ollinger, EP 171
How to Really Understand Your Teen: Get Curious Before You Respond with Laura Ollinger, EP 171 Oct 12, 2026 40:59 Send us Fan MailWhen your teen is upset, pulling away, or facing a big decision… how do you help them feel understood while giving them room to grow?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with teen and parent well-being coach, youth speaker, and podcast host Laura Ollinger about what teens wish you understood and how to support them without dismissing their feelings or taking
How to Stop Reactive Parenting and Raise More Independent Kids with Sue Donnellan, EP 170
How to Stop Reactive Parenting and Raise More Independent Kids with Sue Donnellan, EP 170 Oct 5, 2026 32:43 Send us Fan MailWhen the same parenting struggles keep happening over and over... how do you stop reacting in the moment and start changing the pattern?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with parenting consultant, educator, author, and podcast host Sue Donnellan about stepping back from the daily parenting stress and looking at the bigger picture: the adult your child is b
How to Help Your Student Succeed in School: What Hudson Superintendent Tom Durbin Wishes Parents Knew, EP 169
How to Help Your Student Succeed in School: What Hudson Superintendent Tom Durbin Wishes Parents Knew, EP 169 Sep 27, 2026 46:42 Send us Fan MailWhen the new school year "shine" has worn off and stuggles emerge... what can you expect from your student and school?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Tom Durbin, Superintendent of Hudson Area Schools (and Dori’s husband) about what families can do when school struggles begin showing up after the excitement of a new year wears off.With over
Cooking With Kids Without the Stress: Chef Dennis’ Tips for Easier Family Meals | Ep 168
Cooking With Kids Without the Stress: Chef Dennis’ Tips for Easier Family Meals | Ep 168 Sep 21, 2026 59:34 Send us Fan MailCan cooking with your kids actually make mealtime less stressful?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Chef Dennis Littley, better known as Ask Chef Dennis, about taking some of the pressure out of family meals, helping kids feel comfortable in the kitchen, and turning everyday cooking into an opportunity for connection.Chef Dennis has spent decades as a
Why Pursuing Your Goals Can Help You Raise Confident Kids with Madison Friedman, Ep. 167
Why Pursuing Your Goals Can Help You Raise Confident Kids with Madison Friedman, Ep. 167 Sep 7, 2026 34:13 Send us Fan MailCan pursuing your own goals actually help your children?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Madison Friedman, founder of Elevated Minds Growth Center and a child and family development coach, about why parents do not have to choose between pursuing meaningful personal goals and raising children who feel loved, understood, and supported.Madison encourage
Can Play Help You Discipline Without Yelling, Punishment, or Power Struggles? with Adriane Thompson, EP 166
Can Play Help You Discipline Without Yelling, Punishment, or Power Struggles? with Adriane Thompson, EP 166 Aug 31, 2026 46:24 Send us Fan MailCan play actually be a form of discipline?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Adriane Thompson, certified parent coach and founder of Raising Kids With Purpose, about how play can help parents connect with their children, support emotional regulation, teach important skills, and make difficult parenting moments feel a little lighter.Adriane works with f
Let's Be Honest, Different Kids Need Different Parenting | Dori Durbin, EP 165
Let's Be Honest, Different Kids Need Different Parenting | Dori Durbin, EP 165 Aug 24, 2026 7:08 Send us Fan MailWhat if the parenting advice that works beautifully for one child simply isn’t what another child needs?In this solo episode of That’s Good Parenting, children's book illustrator, coach, and podcaster, Dori Durbin explores why hearing different parenting experts can be so valuable.Children aren’t identical. Even siblings raised in the same home can experience the world in comp
Tired of Repeating Yourself? How Consistency Can Reduce Parenting Power Struggles | Dr. Lindsay Emerson, EP 164
Tired of Repeating Yourself? How Consistency Can Reduce Parenting Power Struggles | Dr. Lindsay Emerson, EP 164 Aug 17, 2026 47:17 Send us Fan MailWhat if understanding why your child isn’t listening could make everyday parenting feel a little easier? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Dr. Lindsay Emerson, clinical psychologist, mom of four, and founder of Parenting With Psychology, about how psychology can help parents feel more confident, reduce everyday power struggles, and respond to difficul
Is It Laziness—or Executive Function? How to Help Kids With Focus, Organization, and Follow-Through With Carrie Bonnett, EP 163
Is It Laziness—or Executive Function? How to Help Kids With Focus, Organization, and Follow-Through With Carrie Bonnett, EP 163 Aug 10, 2026 40:13 Send us Fan MailWhat if your child isn’t being lazy or difficult…but is struggling with a brain skill that still needs to be taught?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with Carrie Bonnett, veteran teacher and Executive Function coach, about the brain skills kids use to get important things done—and why understanding those skills can completely change the way adults respond

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