Why do kids lie? Does it mean there's something wrong? Is lying bad behavior? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary reveals what's really going on when kids lie ... and what we as parents can do to help.

If your child comes home from school and falls apart, you're not alone. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary explains why this is normal (and actually a GOOD thing!) and how to help your child transition more smoothly from school to home.

If you do a Google search of "how to stop a temper tantrum," you're going to get a lot of tips. But are they all worth following? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares three pieces of bad advice often given around tantrums and meltdowns (and what you should do instead!).

Most of us have a lot misconceptions about what's really going on during a tantrum or meltdown. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares 4 myths about tantrums and meltdowns (and what's REALLY going on!).

It's exhausting when your child only wants you, and it's equally exhausting to feel rejected all the time because your child prefers their other parent. How should we handle these tough parenting moments? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary empowers you to handle parental preference with confidence.

What should you do when your child falls down and gets hurt? Some say not to make a big deal, and others say to follow the child's lead. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares why telling the story of what happened is actually one of the most important things you can do when your child gets hurt.

We all have days where our child won't leave our side. It's exhausting, right? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary reveals what's REALLY going on in these moments and empowers you to handle them with confidence.

Have a child who's constantly interrupting adult conversation? Check out this podcast episode, where Dr. Hilary reveals what's really going on and how to deal.

Sibling rivalry is a (really hard) part of raising multiple kids. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary reveals the two mindset shifts you NEED in order to navigate sibling struggles with confidence.

If you're feeling tethered to the playroom floor and exhausted by your child's constant requests to play, you need to listen to this podcast episode. In it, Dr. Hilary shares how to get more alone time as a parent (while also meeting your child's developmental needs!).

Kids love screens, but as parents, we know we need to set some limits around screen time. How much screen time is too much? How do we set appropriate screen limits? How can we ease the transition away from screen time when it's over? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary answers all of these questions and more.

If your child gets bored sometimes, you're not alone. And actually, it's a GOOD thing! In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares why it's so important to actually let our kids feel bored ... and what we can do to support them in these moments.

If you feel like you're constantly making requests that your child ignores, you're not alone. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares her 3-step process for getting kids to actually listen and cooperate.

Were you the "shy" kid, always hiding behind your mom when you met someone new? If so, you probably get how painful it can be to hear someone call you "shy." In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary unpacks "shy" behaviors; she shares what's REALLY going on when kids act shy, why it's actually a GOOD thing, and how to support child who's feeling hesistant.

We often think that we'll hurt our kids by sharing too much information about "adult topics." But when something awful happens in the world, our kids pick up on our stress, and it's scary for them to navigate these moments without us helping them understand WHY everything feels so stressful. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary empowers you to talk to your kids about hard things with confidence.

When our kids are worried, we often try to reassure them that everything's okay. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary reveals why this approach actually makes things worse for an anxious child (and what to do instead to build resilience!).

As adults, we're decently competent at most tasks we do throughout the day. But kids are constantly being asked to learn and try new things, which can lead to a whole lot of frustration. How do we help our kids tolerate this frustration and persevere with the task at hand? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary gives you six tips to do just that.

When your child is having a meltdown as you're walking out the door for an appointment ... or refusing to get in the car for school ... or unwilling to get ready for bed, it's normal to feel stressed and defeated. But Dr. Hilary's got you covered. In this podcast episode, she shares a super effective strategy for handling these tough parenting moments.

It can be infuriating when our kids hit, kick, push, spit, and bite; aggressive behaviors are some of the hardest parts of parenting. But these behaviors are also a normal and healthy part of child development, and in this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary teaches you how to handle these behaviors with confidence.

Not all praise is created equal, and in this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares what the research says about praise and how to praise our kids in a healthy, confidence-building way.