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. Keywords: parenting, parents, children, kids, parenting stress, parenting anxiety, family relationships, parent-child communication, parenting guidance, family experts, parenting resources, child development, parenting support, family well-being, parenting help, parenting tools, parenting frustration, confident kids, resilient children, parenting experience, family connection, parenting growth, overwhelmed parents, parenting solutions
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Before You Get That Pet: What Parents Should Know First with Amy Castro, Pet Parent Hotline
Send us a text 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—so you pick the right fit (not just the cutest face) and protect connection in your home from day
Is Your Teen’s “Attitude” Actually Anxiety? How to Build Calm & Confidence with Becky Funk, EP 128
Send us a text 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 anxiety really looks like in teens—and how parents can protect connection while helping their kids self-advocat
Send us a text 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, Dori Durbin, children’s book illustrator, author, podcaster, and coach takes big ideas fr
Brave & Daring Parenting: Tiny Habits that Build Big Courage with Jonathan Fanning EP 126
Send us a text 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 speaker, leadership expert, and author of Who Are You Becoming? Jonathan shares practical, story-dr
Turning Car Rides Into Confidence-Building Conversations with Eric Stevenson, EP 125
Send us a text 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 Athletic Mind Performance. Eric specializes in helping kids, families, and athletes of all l
Why Stories Last a Lifetime: The Power of Picture Books for Parent-Child Connection With Dori Durbin EP 124
Send us a text 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 advice—create the lasting impact every parent wants to achieve with their