If your child has ever struggled with meltdowns & big feelings on their birthday or a holiday, you don't want to miss this episode, where I share how I navigated birthday meltdowns with my own child.

Ever wondered why your highly sensitive child loses it over the smallest things? Or why they have perfectionistic tendencies? Or can’t take no for an answer & always have to be in control? These struggles all have the same root cause — tune in to find out what that is!

In this episode, I share about my own rough parenitng day — where I yelled at my kids multiple times — and how I regrouped, repaired, and helped everyone recover and get back on track.

If you can’t leave the house without your highly sensitive child losing it with a complete meltdown, you’re not alone. In this episode, I share why that happens and how to help.

In this episode, Dr. Hilary talks about what high sensitivity is and is not and shares 5 not-so-obvious signs that often point to high sensitivity in a child.

Dr. Hilary shares why she is taking a short break from podcasting, when I’ll be returning, what exciting things you can expect from this show once I return, and why taking a break is sometimes the most important thing we can do.

As busy parents, we’re all trying to fit in self-care around the 24/7 job of caring for our kids. It’s not easy, and sometimes it can even feel impossible to make time for things like exercise when you’re raising little kids. Dr. Hilary talks with Lauren Chante about how you can ensure that you move your body each day, even if you feel like you have zero time and no childcare.

Kindergarten readiness has become a whole thing. There are flash cards, online programs, and books all designed to ensure that your child is ready for kindergarten (and the messaging is that you should get started pretty much as soon as your kid can walk). It’s enough to make your head spin! Dr. Hilary tells you why you actually don’t need books, programs, or flash cards.

Most parents dread the inevitable “I’m bored” from our kids. Those words can conjure up feelings of guilt for us as parents, and we might feel compelled to jump in and suggest a list of activities or organize a craft or put on a movie. Dr. Hilary shares four reasons why you should resist the urge to jump in and instead just let your child be bored.

As parents, we all want our kids to be comfortable with independent play – but how do we actually get there, especially if your child is resistant to the idea of playing alone? Dr. Hilary shares four tips to help you encourage your child to play independently more often and for longer.

Traveling with kids can be amazing … but it can also be stressful. Long car rides, plane trips with strangers, schedule changes, busy days, and later bedtimes can spell challenges, especially with toddlers and preschoolers. Dr. Hilary shares five tips to make your next family trip feel less stressful and flow more smoothly.

Getting kids outside is magical -- and getting kids outside without a structured plan is amazing for everything from mood to sleep to building executive functioning. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary talks with Allana Robinson about how to build more unstructured outdoor play into your child's daily routine.

Swimming and water play is so much fun! But water safety is really important, especially considering that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares 5 tips to keep your child safe in and around water this summer!

We all want our kids to come to us when they're struggling. But how do we get our kids to actually open up and tell us what's going on in their lives? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares 5 tips to help you learn to really listen so that your child will talk to you about anything (even the hard stuff!).

In this week’s episode, I answer a listener struggling with how to best support her 7-year-old daughter, who has a friend who’s kind one day and mean the next. I dive into how we can best support our kids through difficult friendship dynamics – and I share the one thing we should NOT do if we want our kids to keep talking to us about their friendships.

Parenting requires a LOT of us, and to do it in a way that we feel good about, we have to prioritize our wellness. But how do we do this in the midst of the chaos of raising kids? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary talks with Dr. Brooke Kalanick -- naturopathic medicine doctor and women's hormone expert -- about finding balance in parenting, life, and our hormones.

If you're bringing a new furry family member home, you might be wondering how to support your child through the transition and give both your pet and your child the foundation for a new healthy relationship. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares 4 tips for a smooth transition.

In this week’s episode, I share the #1 negative thought pattern that I’ve seen in my work with parents. This negative thought pattern keeps parents stuck in blame and shame, makes us feel disconnected from our child, and renders it nearly impossible to parent effectively. Sounds pretty undesirable, right? Well, don’t stress – in this episode, I teach you how to identify when you’re in this negative thought spiral and how to pull yourself out of it!

In this week’s episode, I talk with Elizabeth Andreyevski, a stress coach who helps overwhelmed parents reduce their mental stress so they can respond to their kids with patience & calm. We talk about why parenting feels so stressful, and Elizabeth shares 4 proactive ways to feel less stressed & prioritize our own needs without guilt.