Good Enough Parenting
Family play therapist and childhood mental health expert Carley Aroldi hosts "Good Enough Parenting," the podcast where not so perfect parents tune in to be reminded that our kids are gonna be ok, even if we don't always know what we're doing! Listen in for tips on using brain-based play therapy techniques to create more calm, connection and cooperation in your family life.
Episodes
63 episodes
Mid-Summer Madness or Magic? Let's Reset
It’s officially late July, which means we’re deep in the season of sticky popsicles, sunscreen battles, and the kind of sibling squabbles that make you rethink that “no screens before noon” rule. In this week’s episode, we’re pressing pause on ...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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14:37
ADHD, Anxiety and Full Spectrum Parenting 🌈
How did you pick your kid’s name? It’s my favorite question to ask families as soon as I meet them. It tells me about:Partnership Dynamics “Oh we got in a big fight over that one! But my wife had the final say like...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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14:27
Encore! Sweet Summer
ENCORE EPISODE! The summer season is officially upon us! Which means it’s time to wrestle your toddler to the ground so you can apply some ghost-whitening sunblock while your six year old screams “I hear the ice cream truck! Can we ...
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18:30
Showers, Stinky feet, and Saving your sanity
You know that moment when your kid comes home from a full day of school and sports—covered in mystery smudges and smelling like a locker room—and then acts personally offended when you suggest a shower? Yeah, me too. If your kid mel...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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43:07
Encore! How to Have a Happy Mother's Day
In honor of Mother's Day, we are revisiting one of our most popular episodes "How to Have a Happy Mother's Day" because who couldn't use a littler reminder that the day is actually supposed to feel good for YOU ❤️A few years a...
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8:50
How To Talk To Your Kids About Money
I try not to stay too tuned into the daily news cycle (because going into an anxiety spiral every time my phone dings with a news alert is not my favorite way to spend the day) but it’s hard to ignore just how bananas things feel right...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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22:54
The Secret to Making Sticker Charts Work
The number one question I get from parents is... How do I get my kid to just… DO the things I need them to do ??And if you’ve been with me for a long time, you know my usual answer: Don’t start a sti...
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19:02
Sugar, Screens and Sanity
February is rough. The winter blues are real, the kids are bouncing off the walls, and if your family has managed to dodge the flu, norovirus, and pink eye this season—tell me your secret!This past weekend, my husband and I got ...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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17:28
Stop "Shoulding" On Your Kids!
Happy New Year! We made it to 2025. And if the first few weeks are any indication, it looks like we might be in for a bit of a bumpy ride.Which is why I open this month’s “Good Enough Parenting” episode with the reminder that tapping int...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:20
Infants, Elders and Everything In Between
This month, we’re diving into the sacredness of multi-generational family time. After returning from a vacation with 20 relatives—ranging from babies to grandparents—I’m reflecting on why these connections matter so much for our kids and
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:38
Stop, Drop and Roll With It
In this episode, we’re taking a classic fire safety rule—Stop, Drop, and Roll—and turning it into your new secret weapon for navigating those fiery parenting moments. Remember how often the fire department visited your elementary schoo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:25
Building Bravery
Fear Isn’t the Enemy 👾 We often think we need to protect our children from things that scare them, but in reality it's better to help them face it.“Fairy Tales do not tell children the dragons exi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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13:57
Encore! Tricky Transitions
Oh dreaded transitions. Anytime we’re asking our kids to move from one activity to another (“stop playing and come to dinner” or “head upstairs to brush your teeth”) a whole host of things need to happen in their brain and body to t...
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14:45
Encore! Mommy Don't Go! Handling Separation Stress
Have you ever had to peel your 4 year old off your leg at daycare drop off? Or tried to convince your 7 year old that they’ll have fun at school when they’re begging you to stay home because the idea of leaving you makes them want to puke? ...
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20:51
Encore! Mini-Meditators: Helping Your Kids Find Their Zen
Your kid doesn’t need to sit cross legged, chanting OM while praying for world peace in order to get introduced to the benefits and power of quieting the constant chatter in our brains and connecting to something bigger than ourselves.
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9:39
Encore! Game On
If only there was a way we could connect with our kids, foster their social/emotional skills, develop their executive functioning while also having fun as a family. Oh wait! The answer has been hiding inside our cluttered closet the...
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28:44
Encore! Anxiety vs. Autonomy
Have you heard of the new book “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness” by Jonathan Haidt? From PBS to TikTok – everyone’s talking about it. And when something strikes a ...
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16:57
Encore! Everything Sets My Kid Off!
If every problem in your kid's life feels like a level 10 catastrophe, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn a game-changing parenting tool called "Pebble, Rock, Boulder." In essence, you share with your child that...
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10:34
Encore! Picky Eater's Club
If you've got a kid who would rather eat boogers than broccoli, this episode is for you. Today I share a conversation with Caitlin Kiare, registered dietician nutritionist and founder of "Mom 'N Tot" Nutrition. We talk about how all foods fit, ...
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33:27
Encore! 80's Babies
There are some things the 80s got wrong (Halloween candy wasn't dangerous and turns out greed is not so good) but there are many things 80s parents got right. Today, I share four parenting trends we should bring back from the decade of slinkys ...
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14:31
Encore! Limits are Love
The number one question families ask - how do we set limits with our kids without screaming, yelling and threatening! In this episode, I share how to set boundaries in your home with calm, clarity, consistency and compassion and explain why lim...
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11:11
Encore! The Magic of Play
Play is a child’s first language. It’s how they communicate what they’re feeling, thinking and where they’re struggling. If we can access the playful side of ourselves and speak to our children in a language they understand in their bodies and ...
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Why Good Enough Works
It’s the end of June, my kids are out of school and the lazy days of summer are laid out before us. I used to pack our summers with outings and activities because it was hard being home all together. But as my kids have ...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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11:43