Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

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Dr. Gila, Single-Parent Coach

14 episodes

1 week ago

Winter break can bring joy, pressure, and a whole lot of overwhelm, especially for single parents. This episode shares 10 realistic tips to help you navigate the holiday season with less stress and more connection. It focuses on why this time of year can feel harder, how to anticipate challenges before they spiral, and what actually helps when routines, emotions, and expectations collide. You’ll hear: How to set yourself and your child up for successWays to reduce power struggles and sensory ...

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Episodes (14/14)

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

10 Tips for the Winter Holidays and Break

1 week ago

36 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Screens: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything, with Ash Brandin

Stressed about screen time? (Who isn't?!) What you're about to hear might surprise you...and make this topic feel a lot less scary. In this episode, I'm joined by Ash Brandin, EdS, aka TheGamerEducator and author of the bestselling book, "Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family," for an eye-opening conversation that may just change how you think about screens entirely. You'll hear: Why screen-time conflicts feel so charged, and the mindset shifts that inst...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 1 minute

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Being Playful When You're Running on Fumes, with Mia Wisinski

If the idea of “being playful” with your kid makes you want to crawl into a cave, this episode is for you. Today, I’m talking with Mia Wisinski from Playful Heart Parenting, who has a seemingly endless bucket of low-effort, high-connection ideas for sneaking silliness into the cracks of real-life parenting… even when you’re wiped. In this episode: Why play feels so hard for so many of us adults (including me!).How to tap into even the tiniest spark of silliness when you're running on fu...

3 weeks ago

28 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Is Gratitude Overrated?

Have you had "start gratitude practice" on your to-do list for years, or get eye rolls every time you try it with your kid? You're not alone, my friend! In this solo episode, I dig into why gratitude can be powerful, why it sometimes backfires, and what to do instead, especially for single parents raising spirited or neurodivergent kids. You’ll hear: ✅ When and how gratitude practices help “train your brain” (and the key ingredient for success). ⚠️ Common pitfalls (think: to...

4 weeks ago

30 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Power Struggles with Neurodivergent Kids: Beyond the Battles, with Dr. Danika Maddocks

Why does your kid push back so hard, even over simple stuff? And how can you break free of these battles so life doesn't feel like a trek through molasses? Power struggles may be the bane of your existence, but they're also a glimpse into your kid's brain. Join me, Dr. Gila, and my guest, Dr. Danika Maddocks, an expert in parenting gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) kids, for a deep dive into this incredibly common (and incredibly frustrating!) parenting challenge. In this episode:...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Aggression Reframed: 3 Things Every Parent Needs to Know, with Tosha Schore

If you’ve ever been scared by your child's aggressive behaviors, worried about what it means for their future, or hopeless that things will ever change, this episode is for you. Join me for a chat with Tosha Schore about: The 3 things every parent needs to understand about aggression in kids What aggression is really telling youHow to interrupt the shame-and-secrecy cycleA first step to help you feel less stuck and more connectedRelated resources: ⭐️ Listen: Five Simple...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Why Kids "Lose It": What's Beneath the Big Behaviors

Tantrums, and meltdowns, and rages...oh my! Big behaviors mean big stress for the whole family. If you’re tired of walking on eggshells, wondering when and why your kid is going to "lose it," this episode is for you. Dr. Gila breaks down what’s really happening beneath the surface when kids have big reactions, and how understanding those moments can transform the way you respond. You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of what your child’s behavior is trying to tell you, and what you ca...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

2 Reasons You Can't "Calm" Your Way Out of the Hard Stuff

You’ve done the deep breathing and tried every self-regulation trick in the book...So why does single-parenting still feel so freaking hard?! In this episode, Dr. Gila shares two often overlooked pieces of the puzzle, and why a parent's self-regulation, while essential, isn’t the whole answer (especially when single-parenting a strong-willed or neurodivergent child!). Tune in to hear: • The limits of self-regulation (and why that’s not your fault) • How to find acceptance without giving up ...

1 month ago

16 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Raising securely attached kids in single-parent families, with Aurisha Smolarski

Can kids form secure attachments in single-parent families? Or are they..."screwed"? In this compassionate conversation, I chat with therapist, mediator, and award-winning author, Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT, to answer the quiet fear that nearly every single parent has. We unpack attachment theory and resilience (without the jargon!), and how to help kids feel safe and seen, even when co-parenting is hard or non-existent. You’ll hear us explore: What secure attachment really looks lik...

2 months ago

32 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Communicating with a Difficult Ex, with Jill Kaufman

Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex is exhausting, especially when you still have to coordinate about your kids. In this conversation, I’m joined by therapist and divorce coach Jill Kaufman, creator of Thriving Through Divorce and author of I’m Getting Divorced, Now What?. We talk about practical ways to lower the drama, protect your peace, and keep the focus on your child — starting with a simple, powerful framework for communication that actually moves things forward. Connect with Jill Kau...

2 months ago

28 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Parent burnout: Radical shifts to survive and thrive, with Amanda Diekman

Parent burnout is real, and it’s not just about being tired. In this powerful conversation with Low-Demand Parenting author Amanda Diekman, we explore what parent burnout really means, and how to find your way back to yourself. If you’ve been running on empty or wondering how to keep going when you’re already at your limit, this one’s for you. Click here to book a consult call with Dr. Gila. Click here to join Dr. Gila's Facebook community, Single-Parenting with Connection, not Perfectio...

2 months ago

36 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for Parents

Snapping at your kids more than you’d like? Or do they keep "losing it," with tantrums and meltdowns that seem to come out of nowhere and leave you walking on eggshells? In this episode, I share my signature framework for understanding emotion regulation (for both you and your child). It’s a simple visual and a powerful tool for kids and adults alike. And it just might change how you see yourself and your child. For your free guide to understanding tantrums and meltdowns, go to ww...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

You Belong Here. ❤️ (Welcome + Season 1 Preview)

Welcome to your shame-free corner of the podcast world: A space for single parents (or anyone who feels like one) to feel seen and supported as you navigate this beautifully bumpy journey. Whether you're raising a strong-willed, spirited, or neurodivergent kid, or you're simply craving validation, guidance, and community, you're in the right place. In this premiere episode of the podcast: Discover what this podcast is (compassionate, science-backed support) and isn’t (control-based pare...

2 months ago

37 minutes

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Trailer: 🌱 Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Welcome to Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection): The podcast for single parents (and anyone who feels like one). 👉 Divorced, widowed, solo by choice, partnered but doing it all yourself, or somewhere in between? You’re in the right place. 👉 Parenting a strong-willed, spirited, or neurodivergent kid? I’ve got you. I’m your host, Dr. Gila (rhymes with tequila). I'm a single mom myself, a certified parenting coach, psychologist and neuropsychologist, and speaker and educator. And...

3 months ago

3 minutes