webe Pärents
Welcome to "webe Parents" with Dr. Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman! We're parents first, doctors second, and life coaches third, blending nutrition, lifestyle, and connection medicine with nonviolent communication to help families thrive. In each episode, we'll share our "Cheers & Tears," dive into our "Topic & Tool," go from "No Skills to Pro Skills," "Bring It Home," and wrap up with "One Last Thing." Join us as we share stories, skills, and tips to help bring your family closer together using our professional expertise.
Thanks for listening!
Dr. Matthew Lederman & Dr. Alona Pulde
Episodes
36 episodes
Ep. 35: Stop Punishing, Start Impacting: Why Your Kids Keep Breaking Agreements (and What To Do Instead)
🚨 Tired of Repeating Yourself? You’re Not Alone.Every parent has been there: you make an agreement with your kid, they break it, and your gut says “punish”—but what if there’s a better way? In this powerful episode, Matt and Alona di...
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Ep. 34: When They Stop Reaching for Your Hand: Letting Go Without Losing Them
🔥 Podcast Summary:🥲 Remember the first time they reached for your hand? What happens when they stop? In this powerful episode, Matt and Alona explore the raw, heart-tugging transitions every parent faces — when our kids pull away,...
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Ep. 33: Letting Go: If You're Holding On, You're Already Losing: Why Letting Go is the Hardest (and Most Loving) Thing a Parent Can Do
Ever felt your child slipping through your fingers as they grow? 😩 In this episode of webe Pärents, Matt & Alona tackle the brutal truth every parent faces: the only constant in parenting… is change. From outgrowing tiaras to resis...
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Ep. 32 - Letters: Parenting on Empty
💥 You’re Not Just Tired — You’re Disappearing 💥😮💨 Ever feel like you're running a taxi service instead of living your life? This week, Matt & Alona dive into the raw truth so many parents are living: we're parenting on empty — and i...
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Ep. 31: Parenting on Empty-You’re Not Failing — You’re Just Exhausted
What if your exhaustion wasn’t a sign you’re doing it wrong — but proof you’ve been doing too much for too long? 😮💨 In this soul-shifting episode of webe Pärents, Matt & Alona crack open the “Super Parent” myth and expose how hust...
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Ep. 30 - 💥 Are Your Kids Trusting AI More Than You? What That Might Say About You 💥
What if your child confided in AI before coming to you? 😳 In this episode of webe Pärents, Matt & Alona get deeply personal, sharing the emotional, surprising, and sometimes unsettling ways AI is showing up in family life. T...
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Episode 29: A family group chat explodes over politics. A 9-year-old parrots a divisive comment from school. A parent watches herself repeat the same judgmental tone she swore she'd never use.
Disagreeing Without Disconnecting-Letters from our listeners: A family group chat explodes over politics. A 9-year-old parrots a divisive comment from school. A parent watches herself repeat the same judgmental tone she swore she'd nev...
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Ep. 28 - Disagreeing without disconnecting in an increasingly polarized world
In today's increasingly polarized world, disagreement often leads to disconnection — but it doesn’t have to. In this episode of webe Pärents, Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman explore how we can model compassionate disagreement for...
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EP. 27 - When Parenting Becomes Your Identity - Letters from our listeners
Ever feel like you're more than just a soccer mom or the homework helper? 😅 In this episode, Drs. Alona Pulde & Matthew Lederman dive deep into the subtle (and often sneaky) ways we lose ourselves in our kids’ lives.💡 Real s...
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EP. 26 - When does support become pressure?
In this heartfelt episode of webe Pärents, Dr. Alona Pulde and Dr. Matt Lederman explore the often hidden emotional struggles of parenting—from feeling unseen to navigating meltdowns (both our kids’ and our own). They dive into how ear...
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EP. 25 - The Power of Co-Regulation: How Letters Can Strengthen Your Connection with Your Child
Ever had a moment where your child was overwhelmed, shutting down, or struggling to express their emotions? Instead of pushing for a conversation, try this: write them a letter. ✍️💙In this episode, we dive into the power of co-...
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Ep. 24: The Secret to a Calmer Home: How Your Emotions Shape Your Child’s Behavior
In this episode of webe Parents, Dr. Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman explore a powerful yet often overlooked parenting tool: co-regulation. Unlike self-regulation, which requires children to manage their emotions on their own, co-...
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Ep. 23: Chronic Illness-Letters from our Listeners
💙 Parenting a child with a chronic illness can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—one filled with fear, guilt, exhaustion, and endless searching for answers. In this episode of webe Pärents, Dr. Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman open up ab...
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Ep. 22 - When Love Isn’t Enough: Parenting Through Chronic Illness
How do you keep going when, despite your best efforts, your child’s health isn’t improving? In this deeply personal episode of webe Pärents, Dr. Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman open up about the emotional and mental toll of parent...
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Ep. 21 - Micro Connections at work - How You Can Strengthen Relationship in Everyday Moments
In this episode of webe Parents, Dr. Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman explore the transformative impact of micro connections—the small but powerful moments of connection that can strengthen relationships amid the chaos of everyday ...
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Ep. 20 MicroConnections: The Secret to Stronger Relationships ✨
Parenting is chaotic. Life is busy. But deep connection doesn’t have to wait for the "perfect moment"—because let’s be real, that moment never comes. In this episode of webe Parents, Dr. Matthew Lederman and Dr. Alona Pulde dive into the...
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EP. 19:📱 Devices, Kids & Sanity—Can We Have It All? 🤯
Ever feel like screens are taking over your kid’s brain? You're not alone. In this episode of webe Parents, Dr. Alona Pulde & Dr. Matthew Lederman dive deep into the messy, real-life struggle of device use—without the guilt trips. ...
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Ep. 18 - Breaking Free from the Device Battles – A Collaborative Approach
Are you constantly battling your kids over screen time? Do devices feel like an ever-present struggle in your home? In this episode of webe Parents, Dr. Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman dive into the challenges of device use, explo...
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Ep. 17: Navigating Fear - Examples and stories to help parents know how to prep.
Navigating fear with your child can be overwhelming, but what if you had a simple framework to help them feel safe and supported? 💛 In this episode of webe Parents, Dr. Matthew Lederman & Dr. Alona Pulde break down the F.E.A.R. metho...
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Ep. 16: Navigating Fear as a Family: Tools for Parents During Tough Times
🎙️ New Episode Alert!Join Dr. Matthew Lederman and Dr. Alona Pulde in this heartfelt episode of We Be Parents as they explore how fear impacts families during challenging moments, like wildfires or health scares. 💨🔥 From hel...
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Ep. 15: The Circle of Care: Navigating Emotional Complexity with Connection
In this heartwarming and insightful episode of webe Pärents, Matt and Alona explore the challenges and joys of fostering emotional connection between parents, children, and others in their lives. Through relatable anecdotes—like navigating awkw...
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Ep. 14 - When Gift-Giving Goes Awry: Teaching Kids Honesty and Kindness
The holidays are a magical time—but they can also bring moments of tension when gifts don’t quite hit the mark. In this episode, Dr. Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman dive into a common parenting dilemma: how to help kids navigate honesty an...
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Ep. 13 - Trust: Can you build Bonds without being permissive?
On this week's webe Pärents, Drs. Matthew Lederman & Alona Pulde dive deep into the topic of trust in parenting. 💬🤝From power struggles with teenagers to balancing discipline and approachability with younger kids, we’re...
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Ep. 12 - Breaking the Shame Cycle: How words Shape Our Children
🎙️ In this episode of webe Pärents, Drs. Matthew Lederman and Alona Pulde explore the power of words and how unintentional labels and public moments can foster shame in children. Sharing heartfelt stories from real families, they explo...
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Ep. 11 - Healthy Differentiation - The art of balancing connection & Independence
🌉✨ Boundaries & Bridges: The Art of Balancing Connection and Independence ✨🌉In this episode of We Be Parents, we dive into the delicate dance between honoring individuality and building deep connections. ❤️ From real-...
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