Dr. Shefali says "Stop Doing Too Much For Your Kids!"

Dr. Shefali says "Stop Doing Too Much For Your Kids!"

Author: Local Moms Network September 15, 2026 Duration: 35:25
It's our Season 3 Premiere!Moms, if you worry you’re not doing enough for your kids, it’s more likely you’re doing too much! Today we chat with renowned parenting expert and psychologist Dr. Shefali. She throws out our “fixing” instincts: rescuing kids from discomfort, over-managing emotions, and shielding them from the exact struggles that build resilience. Together, we unpack what "conscious parenting" actually means and why it’s the foundation of Dr. Shefali’s parenting empire. And it turns out raising capable sons and emotionally grounded daughters calls for two very different playbooks, so she wrote them! “Raising Conscious Sons” and “Raising Conscious Daughters” offer strategies you can try with your kids today, at any age.For sons:create real-world challenges that trigger natural dopamine connect emotionally through shared activities instead of questioningfind male mentors to model healthy masculinity and confidenceFor daughters:respond to “drama” with empathy instead of judgementbuffer girls from the perfectionism and anxiety built by social medialearn how to adjust your parenting by deeply knowing your daughterFind Dr. Shefali on IG @doctorshefali and learn more at drshefali.comFollow MomCast on IG @momcast.podcast and @thelocalmomsnetwork 

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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