
That's Good Parenting
Hello and welcome to "That's Good Parenting". The podcast that searches for simple steps to reduce your parenting stress. Sometimes those days of feeling like a "good parent" can feel few and far between. And like you, I personally have struggled with parenting frustration, exhaustion, and even guilt. But I also know that there are solutions out there that we could put to use today. My name is Dori Durbin. It's my mission to search with you to find simple steps and tools to create confident and resilient kids-- without losing ourselves in the process. You may be wondering who I am. I'm a former teacher, coach and fitness instructor turned children's book author and illustrator, as well as a book and parenting abundance coach. More importantly, I'm a Christian wife and mom of two amazing young adults who, have quite uniquely put me through the parenting ringer myself. I've been fortunate enough to have interviewed hundreds of experts, parents and authors who have all created parenting tools that have your family's best interest at heart. So let's stick together to find fast and effective solutions that fit our particular parenting problems. So that we can end war of our days cheering out: Now "That's Good Parenting!"
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How Every Parent Can Write a Book (And Get Your Kids Get Into College, too) with Mila Johansen, EP 122
Send us a text Writing a book doesn"t have to feel overwhelming—it"s more accessible than you think, and it could create an author model for your entire family. In this episode of "That"s Good Parenting," Dori Durbin speaks with Mila Johansen, a writing, publishing, and public speaking coach who helps people write and

How to Build Your Teen Daughter's Confidence Before (and in) College with Suzanne Hanna, EP 121
Send us a text Parenting teen girls doesn"t have to feel like walking on eggshells—there"s a way to build deeper connection and trust. In this episode of "That"s Good Parenting," Dori Durbin speaks with Suzanne Hanna, a life coach for teen and college girls and former high school assistant principal. Drawing from her c

Beyond Sleep: Creating Safety, Connection, and Rest for Sleepless Kids with Ahna de Vena EP 120
Send us a text If bedtime feels like a nightly battle, you"re not alone—and there’s a gentler way towards real rest. In this episode of "That"s Good Parenting" Dori Durbin speaks with Ahna De Vena, the founder of the Sleep and Dream Foundation and REVIVE Global, and the creator of Holistic Sleep Therapy. Drawing from h

Cuddle Chemistry: How Baby Wearing Creates Unbreakable Bonds & Brilliant Brains with Azja Pryor E119
Send us a text In this episode, Dori Durbin speaks with Azja Pryor, a certified baby wearing educator and senior marketing manager for brands like LILLE Baby and Moby Wrap. Azja brings a wealth of experience working with hundreds of parents, NICU hospital teams, and organizations supporting families through trauma. As

Get Neuroscience-Backed Strategies to Curb Your Kids' Big Emotions with Ginny Ellsworth, EP 118
Send us a text Do you find your kids trapped in negative thoughts like "No one likes me" or "I"m just not good at that"? In this episode, Dori Durbin speaks with Ginny Ellsworth, the founder of Mindful Kids, who brings a unique and powerful blend of neuroscience training, coaching skills, and brain health expertise to

Growth Mindset for Young Athletes: Helping Kids Thrive in Sports with Eric Stevenson, P2 EP117
Send us a text In this episode, Dori Durbin speaks again with licensed clinical practicing counselor and certified mental performance coach, Eric Stevenson, who helps parents of athletes access a growth mindset for their sports and their lives. This is part two of their conversation. Eric shares advice and actionable s