10 Ways to Prevent Entitlement and Cultivate Gratitude

Drew Barrymore thinks about the holidays, the pressure and the meaning. Also we are tackling some of the inevitable questions that come up during the holiday season, from making meaning, underplaying materialism, enjoying rituals, and what to say to our children about Santa.I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsors:Instagram: Check our Instagram teen accounts!Kiwico: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code RGHNaked Wines:  Head to NakedWines.com/HUMANS and put in my code HUMANS for both the code AND password for 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping includedGood Ranchers: Subscribe to any Good Ranchers box and use my special code humans to get a free gift of chicken breasts, ground beef, bacon, or salmon for a year plus free express shipping. Goodranchers.com Quince: Go to Quince.com/humans for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your orderGabb: Just go to GABB.com/HUMANS to get startedPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jaffe, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Jaffe discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating ADHD and anxiety in children, the importance of parental intuition, and when to seek professional help. He also addresses medication and when and why medication may be the best option. We also discuss the impact of environmental and genetic factors, and strategies for fostering resilience and healthy habits.I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsors:Saks.com: Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop-for person this season at saks.com.Instagram: Check our Instagram teen accounts!Skylight Frames: Get twenty dollars off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com/HUMANSMolly Suds: for 20% off, go to mollyssuds.com/HUMANSLittle Spoon: Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/HUMANS and enter our code HUMANS at check out to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon orderNanit: Get TWENTY PERCENT off your first order with code DREAM20 at Nanit.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School professor and author of Talk: The Science of Social Connection. We explore how parents can help their kids—whether they’re naturally chatty or more reserved—develop essential communication skills to thrive socially and emotionally. Alison shares practical tools for reframing anxiety, fostering meaningful connections, and using humor and warmth to navigate even the toughest conversations. Whether you’re raising an anxious kid, a quiet observer, or a social butterfly, this episode is packed with insights to help your child—and maybe even yourself—feel more confident and connected.I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsors:Saks.com: Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop-for person this season at saks.com.Instagram: Check our Instagram teen accounts!Kiwico: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code RGHBetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/HUMANS today to get 10% off your first monthBobbie: Shop any of Bobbie's Starter Bundles to see why 500,000 families choose Bobbie! Right now, you can get 10% off your first subscription order of Bobbie's Organic Infant Formula PLUS free shipping on all subscription orders for the duration of your feeding journey by using code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 at Hibobbie.com code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 for 10% off your first subscription order. Offer valid for first-time customers only through 12/31/24.Dime: Go to DIMEBeautyCO.com for 25% off with code HOLIDAY25Good Ranchers: Subscribe to any Good Ranchers box and use my special code humans to get a free gift of chicken breasts, ground beef, bacon, or salmon for a year plus free express shipping goodranchers.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, join me in conversation with Dr. Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and the director of the longest-running study on happiness and well-being, to discuss the secrets to building a happy life and raising happy kids. Dr. Waldinger shares insights from the study and offers practical advice on how to cultivate strong relationships, find purpose and meaning in life, and create a positive environment for children to thrive in. This is an episode you won't want to miss as we dive into the science of happiness and learn how to apply it to our own lives and the lives of our children.  Check out Dr. Waldinger's book, The Good Life, today! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Good-Life/Robert-Waldinger/9781982166694 I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsors:Saks.com: Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop-for person this season at saks.com.Skylight Frames: Get twenty dollars off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com/HUMANSInstagram: Check our Instagram teen accounts!Dime: DIMEBEAUTYCO.COM FOR THIRTY PERCENT OFF DIME’S BEST-SELLING SKINCARE.TruHeight: Take up to 40% off your first subscription order for a limited time when you go to truheightvitamins.com/HUMANS and use code HUMANS at checkout.Little Spoon: Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/HUMANS and enter our code HUMANS at checkout to save 30% off your first order.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing 10 science-backed, practical ways to foster gratitude and prevent entitlement in kids. As the season of giving approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can help our children appreciate what they have while staying grounded. I’ll cover everything from modeling gratitude in everyday moments to teaching kids the value of chores, delayed gratification, and empathy.I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsors:Saks.com: Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop-for person this season at saks.com.Skylight Frames: Get twenty dollars off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com/HUMANSGood Ranchers: Subscribe to any Good Ranchers box and use my special code humans to get a free Thanksgiving ham with your first order plus free express shipping. Goodranchers.comBobbie: Shop any of Bobbie's Starter Bundles to see why 500,000 families choose Bobbie! Right now, you can get 10% off your first subscription order of Bobbie's Organic Infant Formula PLUS free shipping on all subscription orders for the duration of your feeding journey by using code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 at Hibobbie.com code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 for 10% off your first subscription order. Offer valid for first-time customers only through 12/31/24.Lume: Use code HUMANS for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.comInstagram: Check our Instagram teen accounts!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re back for part two with the Yale Child Study Center's Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program, Dr. Eli Lebowitz. Today we dive deep into the fine line between supporting our kids and over-accommodating their anxiety. We go through scenarios like kids sleeping in their own beds, to building confidence in social situations like ordering at a restaurant. We also dive into family systems, and how to manage anxiety within them. IWROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Dr. Eli Lebowitz's BOOKSponsors:Saks.com: Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop-for person this season at saks.com.Kiwico: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code RGHSkylight Calendars: Get $40 off your purchase of a Skylight Calendar when you go to skylightcal.com/HUMANSLittleSpoon: Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/HUMANS and enter our code HUMANS at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon orderGabb: Just go to GABB.com/HUMANS to get startedTruHeight: Take up to 40% off your first subscription order for a limited time when you go to truheightvitamins.com/HUMANS and use codeHUMANS at checkout.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode I sit down with child and adolescent psychologist and director of the Yale Child Study Center's Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program, Dr. Eli Lebowitz. We dive into everything you need to know about anxiety in children. We explore what anxiety looks like—from everyday worries to more severe cases—and tackle the delicate balance between being a supportive parent and inadvertently accommodating a child’s fears. Using powerful metaphors, Dr. Lebowitz helps us understand how to recognize and respond to anxiety in ways that truly empower our kids.I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Dr. Eli Lebowitz's BOOKSponsors:Understood: Give today to join a community dedicated to empowering people who learn and think differently at understood.org/giveBetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/HUMANS today to get 10% off your first monthSaks.com: Findgiftsguaranteedtobringjoytoeveryhard-to-shop-forpersonthisseasonatsaks.com.Dime: Go to DIMEBeautyCO.com now and get 30% off site wide during their early-access to Black Friday!Good Ranchers: Subscribe to any Good Ranchers box and use my special code humans to get a free Thanksgiving ham with your first order plus free express shipping. Goodranchers.comBobbie: Shop any of Bobbie's Starter Bundles to see why 500,000 families choose Bobbie! Right now, you can get 10% off your first subscription order of Bobbie's Organic Infant Formula PLUS free shipping on all subscription orders for the duration of your feeding journey by using code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 at Hibobbie.com code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 for 10% off your first subscription order. Offer valid for first-time customers only through 12/31/24.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, I’m diving into 10 practical tips to help make listening and cooperation with your kids easier. I’ll walk you through straightforward strategies for strengthening connection and communication, plus I’ll share a quick mindfulness exercise to keep you feeling centered, even on the toughest days.I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsors:SpringHill Suites: Visit Springhillsuites.com to book your next stayUnderstood: Give today to join a community dedicated to empowering people who learn and think differently at understood.org/giveKiwico: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RGHBetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/HUMANS today to get 10% off your first monthSaks.com: Findgiftsguaranteedtobringjoytoeveryhard-to-shop-forpersonthisseasonatsaks.com.TruHeight: Take up to 40% off your first subscription order for a limited time when you go to truheightvitamins.com/HUMANS and use codeHUMANS at checkout.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we are joined by Katerina Schneider, who is the founder and CEO of Ritual, a health company that is setting a new standard in the supplement industry through traceable science and traceable sourcing. We discuss the challenges consumers face in choosing supplements, the importance of third-party testing, and the misleading use of terms like “clinically studied.” Kat also offers insights into essential nutrients for different life stages and emphasizes balance over perfection in health and parenting.Sponsor:Visit Ritual.com/humans for 30% off your first purchasePlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special LIVE episode we sit down with Dr. Tovah Klein to explore how we can foster resilience in our children. We discuss how to navigate uncertainty, foster emotional adaptability, and build trust in the parent-child relationship. From handling life’s everyday challenges to guiding children through difficult moments, Dr. Tovah Klein offers empowering insights and practical strategies to help parents raise resilient, confident kids.I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsors:SpringHill Suites: Visit Springhillsuites.com to book your next stayGood Ranchers: Go to Goodranchers.com with code HUMANS you’ll get an additional $25 off your first box and free express shippingUnderstood: Give today to join a community dedicated to empowering people who learn and think differently at understood.org/giveDime: Go to DIMEBeautyCO.com now and unlock your discount on the site.Naked Wines: Head to NakedWines.com/HUMANS and put in my code HUMANS for both the code AND password for 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping includeLume: Use code HUMANS for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.comQuince: Go to Quince.com/humans for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.