Parent Footprint With Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan speaks to anti-racist educator, founder of Check Your Privilege, and author Myisha T on today’s episode. Their conversation will deepen listeners’ awareness of unconscious bias and educate parents and families everywhere. Myisha T. Hill is a mental health activist, speaker, and entrepreneur who is passionate about mental wellness and empowerment for all. She founded and runs the advocacy site Check Your Privilege. Myisha works with organizations and community groups taking white people on a self-reflective journey to explore their relationship with power, privilege, and racism. Check Your Privilege  is a global movement that supports individuals on their journey of becoming actively anti-racist. Through the organization’s online workshops and events they aim to deepen the awareness of how unconscious bias, and the interlocking systems of domination, affect the mental health of Black, Brown, Indigenous, marginalized Persons of Color.  Additionally, Myisha T.’s book Check Your Privilege: Live Into the W

Originally aired March 29, 2022 Welcome to a “Sitting Down with Dr. Dan” bonus episode.  Host Dr. Dan and Podcast Producer Laura Rossi answer questions about Russia and Ukraine, new babies joining families during the pandemic (and a discussion about masks, teens, acne), and a must-listen-to discussion about perfectionism.  Dr. Dan answers your questions about parenting (and adulting!) every month on our exclusive “Sitting Down With Dr. Dan” special bonus episodes. Remember to submit your parenting questions by emailing podcast@drdanpeters.com or sending them to us via social media (we love your DMs). We want to hear from you – and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode.  Our new bonus episodes drop in our regular podcast feed that last Tuesday of every month. We love hearing from you! Thanks for listening!   Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter). Listen, follow, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Wondery, Amazon Music, or wherever you li

Today Dr. Dan’s guest is world-class pediatric surgeon, social scientist, and best-selling author Dr. Dana Suskind. Dr. Suskind joins Dr. Dan to discuss her newest book of Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child’s Potential. Anyone looking for a blueprint for how to build a brighter future for our children will want to listen to this episode.  Dr. Dan and Dr. Suskind talk about her new book as well as why she proposes a paradigm shift in how we view early childhood education, childcare, and early childhood brain development. Today’s episode is a revelatory new look at the neuroscience of early childhood development—and how it can guide us toward a future in which every child has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. Dana Suskind, MD., is the author of over 45 scientific publications and Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain. Dr. Suskind is founder and co-director of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, Director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program, and Professor of Surgery and P

Dr. Dan interviews Dr. Galit Atlas about generational trauma, her psychoanalyst work, and her book Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma. Today’s episode addressing trauma is both fascinating and essential listening for all families.   Dr. Atlas and Dr. Dan’s discussion is an insightful resource for conversations on the topic of generational trauma – illuminating the many extraordinary ways in which inherited family trauma affects our lives and how we can move beyond it. Dr. Dan and Dr. Atlas discuss how deeply trauma, love, loss, violence, and secrets travel through generations; how parents unconsciously transmit fears and losses as part of their parenting; and how we suppress what we are too afraid to face. Dr. Galit Atlas is an author, psychoanalyst, and clinical supervisor in private practice in New York City. She is on the faculty of NYU’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis as well as a faculty member of the National Training Program and at the N

In this new episode, Dr. Dan speaks to Rebecca Givens Rolland (Neurology Department of Children's Hospital Boston) about her work as an oral/written language specialist and her new book The Art of Talking with Children.  Rebecca Rolland offers life-changing advice for every parent, caregiver, and educator to communicate more effectively with children in ways that let them foster relationships with less conflict and more joy and kindness. In addition, Dr. Dan and Rebecca (who teaches on the faculty of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Medical School) talk about tips, tricks, and secrets to help kids of all ages—from infants through adolescents, from neurotypical to neurodivergent—open up. Rebecca Givens Rolland is an oral and written language specialist in the Neurology Department of Children's Hospital Boston and a lecturer at Harvard University. As a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, she has worked clinically with populations ranging from early childhood through high school

Just ahead of Autism Awareness Month, Dr. Dan welcomes Mickey Rowe – actor, husband, father, author, and activist. Legally blind and autistic, Mickey Rowe is the first autistic actor to play Christopher Boone, the lead role in the Tony Award-winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Mickey’s mantra is powerful: our differences are our strengths. In his new memoir, FEARLESSLY DIFFERENT: An Autistic Actor’s Journey to Broadway’s Biggest Stage, Mickey recasts the definition of abled body and mind. As the father of an autistic child, Mickey has a deep commitment to activism and his desire to create a better world. Today’s discussion about the wider disability community, ableism, and systemic oppression is essential listening for everyone who wants to make the world a more accepting place. Hailed as a trailblazer and inspiration, Mickey is the founding artistic director of the prestigious National Disability Theatre. He has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, Vogue, Playbill, NPR, CNN,

Dr. Dan interviews entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and mom Morra Aarons-Mele about anxiety, panic attacks, leadership, mental health in the workplace, social anxiety, and more. Morra is the host of Harvard Business Review’s The Anxious Achiever podcast and the author of  Hiding in the Bathroom: How To Get Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home). Today’s episode normalizes anxiety and prioritizes mental wellness. An extremely anxious introvert, Morra shares her practices for overcoming anxiety on today’s episode (and confesses how she almost canceled today’s interview because of her anxiety). In addition to her work on anxiety, Aarons-Mele founded the award-winning social impact agency Women Online and created its database of female influencers, The Mission List. Morra is an expert in online marketing – she helped Hillary Clinton log on for her first Internet chat, and has launched digital campaigns for President Obama, Malala Yousafzai, the United Nations, AARP, CDC, and many other leading figures and organi

Originally aired February 22, 2022 Welcome to another “Sitting Down with Dr. Dan” bonus episode. Dr. Dan and audio engineer and Dad Phil Rossi are back with answers to listener questions about cell phones (what age should you really allow them?), decluttering your kid’s “stuff” plus questions about mom anxiety and narcissistic parents. Dr. Dan answers questions about parenting (and adulting!) every month on our exclusive “Sitting Down With Dr. Dan” special bonus episodes. Remember to submit your parenting questions by emailing podcast@drdanpeters.com or sending them to us via social media. We want to hear from you – and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode.  Our new bonus episodes drop in our regular podcast feed that last Tuesday of every month. Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (X). Listen, follow, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Wondery, Amazon Music, or wherever you like to listen. Remember you can hear every episode one week early and a

Dr. Dan welcomes back Dr. Ken Ginsburg to discuss all things teens – including communication, parenting, myths, resilience, and more as well as his forthcoming book Congrats Your Having a Teen! Strengthen Your Family and Raise a Good Person. In this paradigm shifting conversation, Dr. Ken Ginsburg talks to Dr. Dan about celebrating teens, helping teens, and the stereotypes about teens we all must unlearn. With passion and unparalleled expertise, Dr. Ginsburg redefines parenting and communicating with our teenagers on today’s episode. Kenneth Ginsburg, M.D., M.S. Ed is an adolescent medicine specialist and Professor of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He travels the world speaking to parent, professional, and youth audiences and is author of 5 award-winning parenting books.  Listen to Dr. Dan and Dr. Ginsburg’s earlier conversation on Parent Footprint from 2018 about resilience here. Learn more about Dr. Ginsburg’s work at Center for Parent & Teen Communication and Fostering Resilience.  Emai

Dr. Dan interviews Dr. Shahana Alibhai about her TEDxTalk “Emotional Literacy for Better Mental Health” and her work as a family physician and mental health expert. As a mother of three young boys (under the age of 6!), a mental health advocate, and a family physician, Dr. Shahana has a message for all of us – the foundation of all of our health starts in our mind. After Dr. Shahana became a patient struggling with postpartum anxiety and depression, she realized what the missing link was – the mind. She went on to dedicate her career to helping people “think better” and focus on mental health. Dr. Dan and Dr. Shahana’s conversation today is filled with candor, humor, and refreshing honesty – shining light on and moving the mental health conversation forward. For more information about Dr. Shahana Alibhai, visit her website www.drshahana.com. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode). Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drda

Dr. Dan talks to Paul Brillinger (CEO & Co-Founder OuiSi) about mindfulness and connection on today’s episode. At OuiSi, Paul and his co-founders and team believe that making real connections is the ultimate contribution, and OuiSi is an expression of this calling. Paul believes that life is a richer experience when we are curious about each other. OuiSi blossomed as an idea in 2015, when Paul met co-founder Kaz Brecher at the THNK School of Creative Leadership. Both enjoyed exploring the world through the camera lens. The recurrence of patterns, colors and shapes in daily life and nature fascinated them. After years of development and design, in 2017 OuiSi came to life as an app. But the idea of creating a physical version of OuiSi was always in the back of their heads and in early 2019 Paul, Kaz, and Michael Bradley (the third Co-Founder) ran a successful Kickstarter campaign for OuiSi Games of Visual Connection.  Paul focuses on enabling co-creation, play, and mindfulness in our world. Today’s conversation

Welcome to 2022 and Parent Footprint’s new Stitcher Premium Episode – episode 7! Dr. Dan and producer Laura Rossi kick off the new year with new listener questions about video games, mom exhaustion, and how to say "no" to your kids. Every month Dr. Dan answers your questions about parenting (and adulting!) on our exclusive “Sitting Down With Dr. Dan” Stitcher premium bonus episodes.  Please submit your parenting questions by emailing podcast@drdanpeters.com or sending them to us via social media.  We love hearing from you and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode.  We promise we read every single question, suggestion, and comment that arrives in our virtual mailbag. Thanks for listening!   Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review. For more information  www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com https://www.stitcher.com/show/parent-footprint-with-dr-dan For podcast merch   www.exactlyrightmedia.com/parent-footprint

On this new episode, Dr. Dan welcomes guests Alix Shapiro and Elizabeth Taylor – beauty experts, estheticians, and the hosts of the popular Exactly Right podcast True Beauty Brooklyn – to talk about their podcast, self-care, diversity, acceptance, and why we all need self-love. Alix and Elizabeth talk to Dr. Dan about their self-care rituals and Dr. Dan challenge listeners to find small moments of self-care in their own lives every day (a walk, a bath, time with pets, taking care of your own body). On their True Beauty Brooklyn podcast, Elizabeth and Alix invite friends who identify as women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and groups that have historically been marginalized to share their life journeys, exchange stories, moments of triumph, and moments of loss.  True Beauty Brooklyn is a private beauty studio based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and a second location is coming soon.  For more information about  Alix and Elizabeth, their podcast, and their beauty studio visit their websites www.truebeautybrooklyn

Dr. Dan welcomes journalist and author Andrew Cotto to discuss the rarely covered topics of male friendship, depression, grief, and mental health.  As a journalist, Andrew is a contributor to The New York Times, La Cucina Italiana, the Good Men Project, Rachael Ray In Season, Parade, Men’s Journal, Rolling Stone, Condé Nast Traveler, Italy magazine, Salon, and numerous other publications.  On this timely and important episode, Andrew and Dr. Dan have a moving discussion about bonds men share and male vulnerabilities. Dr. Dan talks to Andrew about his new book Pasta Mike, a fictionalized account about the real-life experience of losing his childhood best friend. The novella was inspired by Andrew’s poignant essay on TALKSPACE about this life-altering experience and will help all listeners struggling with loss and emotional trauma. For more information about Andrew, his writing, and his books please visit www.andrewcotto.com. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on

Calling all fans of The Baby-Sitters Club! Dr. Dan welcomes Rachel Shukert, creator/showrunner and executive producer of the acclaimed Netflix series THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB. On this fun episode, Dr. Dan and Rachel talk about parenting, the beloved book series, the power of friendship, growing up in the midwest, Hollywood, and more.  Rachel Shukert is the author of seven novels, several theatrical plays, and has previouslywritten on GLOW for Netflix, SUPERGIRL for CBS, and RED BAND SOCIETY for FOX.  Her writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, NY Magazine/Vulture, Slate and the Wall Street Journal. Currently, Rachel is an Executive Producer on the upcoming season of Hulu’s THE HANDMAID'S TALE.  For more information follow Rachel Shukert on Twitter. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to

Dr. Dan kicks off 2022 with a brand new episode: his moving interview with Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, and parent Michael Cruz Kayne.  The two discuss family, parenting, podcasting, loss, and grief. Michael, currently an Emmy-nominated writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, lost his son 12 years ago and this tragedy was the motivation behind his podcast A GOOD CRY. Each episode is a funny, joyful, and sad reflection on grief.  Stephen Colbert was the first guest on the show. Dr. Dan and Michael’s moving conversation about loss provides us with compassionate examples of healthy ways to talk about grief, honor our loved ones, and manage our complex emotions. Michael Cruz Kayneis an award-winning Filipino-American comedian, actor and writer. Michael performs stand up and improv across New York and recently made his late-night debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers.  He lives in New York with his wife and two children.  To listen to Michael Cruz Kayne’s podcast A GOOD CRY click here. For information ab

Welcome to Parent Footprint’s NEW Stitcher Premium Episode – episode number six! Today Dr. Dan speaks to audio engineer Phil Rossi about your December listener questions. Dr. Dan and Phil wrap up 2021 with questions about grandparents, warning signs of depression and anxiety in teens, FOMO (for kids and parents!), and Dr. Dan’s favorite parenting advice. Monthly, Dr. Dan answers your questions about parenting (and adulting!) on our exclusive “Sitting Down With Dr. Dan” Stitcher premium bonus episodes.  Please submit your parenting questions by emailing podcast@drdanpeters.com or sending them to Dr. Dan via social media.  We love hearing from you and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode. The next bonus episode will air on January 25, 2022. Thanks for listening!   Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review. For more information  www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com https://www.stitcher.com/show/parent-footprint

Dr. Dan interviews Professor Dána-Ain Davis about reproductive racism and injustice as well as her recent book reproductive Injustice: Racism, Pregnancy, and Premature Birth  on today’s important episode.  Today’s conversation sheds much-needed light on one of today’s most important cultural, social, and political issues - obstetric racism.  It is a must-listen to episode for everyone. Dr. Davis specializes in black studies, family/sexual violence, reproductive rights, poverty/welfare policy, and women’s studies. She has authors or co-authored Battered Black Women and Welfare Reform, Feminist Activist Ethnography, Black Genders and Sexuality as well as a number of articles on women and welfare policy.   Dána-Ain Davis MPH, Ph.D. received her PhD from the CUNY Graduate Center in anthropology in 2001. Before joining Queens College in 2007, she was Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Coordinator of the Global Black Studies Program at SUNY/Purchase. Dr. Davis is also the co editor of TransformingAnthropology,

Dr. Dan talks to yogi, mindfulness guru, and New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde about her book I AM COURAGE: A Book of Resilience.  I AM COURAGE isa triumphant celebration of everyday courage, perseverance, and bouncing back from our setbacks with bravery and optimism—it is the perfect companion for our present moment, for children and grown-ups alike. Susan Verde believes every child's experience is valid and unique and every child should be seen and celebrated. Her books help readers cultivate empathy and compassion towards themselves and others. Today Dr. Dan and Susan talk about self-regulation and self-care as well as mindfulness, kids yoga, resilience, and the importance of loving yourself in order to care for others. Dr. Dan and Susan’s conversation today will empower kids and their parents and remind us all that we can conquer anything. For more information about Susan please go to www.susanverde.com.  Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a f

Today Dr. Dan welcomes author, expert, and family/school counselor Lynne Reeves Griffin RN, MEd to the episode to discuss addiction, sober curious, and mental health. Lynne is a nationally recognized expert on relationships and family life. As a result of working with families for decades, Lynne has witnessed the ripple effects of addiction on partners and children. She explores this devastating reality through a fictional lens in her book The Dangers of an Ordinary Night in hopes that the characters’ struggles will resonate with readers who may be going through similar experiences in their own lives. This episode sensitively discusses some of the many challenges related to addictive behaviors including the impact of addiction on romantic partners and on the children of addicts. Dr. Dan and Lynne also explore women and addiction including the mom culture that encourages using alcohol to ease the stress of daily living.   Lynne lives outside Boston with her family. For more information on her parent/family coa