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Robot Unicorn

Nurtured First

Join me, Jess VanderWier, a registered psychotherapist, mom of three, and founder of Nurtured First, along with my husband Scott, as we dive deep into the stories of our friends, favourite celebrities, and influential figures.In each episode, we skip the small talk and dive into vulnerable and honest conversations about topics like cycle breaking, trauma, race, mental health, parenting, sex, religion, postpartum, healing, and loss.We are glad you are here.PS: The name Robot Unicorn comes from our daughter. When we asked her what we should name the podcast, she confidently came up with this name because she loves robots, and she loves unicorns, so why not? There was something about the playfulness of the name, the confidence in her voice, and the fact that it represents that you can love two things at once that just felt right.

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134 episodes

  1. The Science Of Making Friends As An Adult with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer 47:38
  2. Puberty Q&A: Erections, Periods, And Crushes 18:14
  3. Understanding Puberty For Boys 23:09
  4. How To Explain Sex And Reproduction To Tweens 15:12
  5. Sex and Intimacy After Kids With Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh 38:52
  6. School Refusal, Anxiety, And Separation Struggles (REVISIT) 38:49
  7. How To Handle Big After-School Meltdowns (REVISIT) 39:57
  8. Are You Raising A Spicy Nugget? with Loryn Brantz 36:40
  9. Why Do ADHD Kids Daydream? 19:31
  10. Friendship Truths All Kids Need To Know 17:11
  11. How To Talk To Kids About Tricky Things 14:45
  12. The ADHD Experience No One Talks About: Sensitivity, Emotions & More with Dr. Sasha Hamdani 1:02:32
  13. The Truth About Risky Play 20:33
  14. How To Stay Calm During Tantrums 19:23
  15. Understanding Toddler Tantrums 28:03
  16. How To Potty Train Without Panic 22:46
  17. Impulse Control: What Every Parent Needs To Know (REVISIT) 54:35
  18. The Secret To Independent Play 14:27
  19. 4 Reasons Your Child Doesn’t Listen 26:13
  20. How To Get Kids To Open Up 22:07
  21. Self-Care for Burnt-Out Parents with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin 36:31
  22. The Truth About Shy Kids 25:05
  23. 3 Reasons Your Child Misbehaves At School 31:33
  24. 6 Things About ADHD Parents Need To Know 36:18
  25. Why Kids Struggle to Sleep (And How To Help Them) 32:03
  26. How To Be Firm Without Yelling 30:25
  27. Getting Honest About New Motherhood With Libby Ward 1:06:26
  28. Why “Stranger Danger” Doesn’t Protect Kids (Part 3) 22:04
  29. The Truth About How Child Abuse Stays Hidden (Part 2) 37:31
  30. What Parents Need To Know About Grooming: Protecting Kids (Part 1) 24:23
  31. Stop Letting the Scale Dictate Your Worth With Dr. Rachel Goldman 45:19
  32. Brain Stuckness: Reducing Power Struggles & Building Flexibility (Part 2) 35:20
  33. Brain Stuckness: Why Kids Struggle With Flexibility (Part 1) 39:05
  34. Why Allowance Is About More Than Money (Part 2) 23:36
  35. Does Giving Kids An Allowance Make Them Entitled? (Part 1) 23:09
  36. Why Boredom Matters For Kids (Revisit) 52:33
  37. Will Daycare Ruin My Child’s Attachment? (Revisit) 39:51
  38. When Is It Okay To Punish Kids? (Revisit) 45:36
  39. Have Parents Become Too Permissive? 32:36
  40. Should You Force Your Kids To Do Chores? 36:04
  41. When Is It OK To Give In to Tantrums? 38:33
  42. Why Won’t My Child Stop Clinging and Whining?! 33:07
  43. How To Pass Down Family Values 46:36
  44. What Kids Need Most When Parents Divorce 45:13
  45. How Can I Reduce My Anger and Annoyance As A Highly Sensitive Parent? (Revisit) 54:21
  46. Forcing Kids To Do Hard Things: Raising Resilient Kids Who Can Tolerate Frustration (Revisit) 32:56
  47. How To Create Healthy Screentime Habits with Dr. Michael Robb 56:26
  48. How To Raise Kind Kids Who Aren’t People Pleasers 44:00
  49. Raising Sensitive Kids To Be Resilient And Confident (Part 3) 31:35
  50. Rejection Sensitivity And Discipline For Sensitive Kids (Part 2) 33:54