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How To Deal

Attachment Nerd
Parenting
Emotional Health
Attachment Theory
Bias
Emotion Regulation
Cultural Awareness
Empathy
Mental Health
Neurodivergence
Mom Guilt
Shame
Infant Sleep
Child Development
Emotional Awareness
Child Safety
Children's Nutrition
Bonding With Children
Women's Issues
Highly Sensitive Children
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How To Deal is the podcast for parents who want to raise emotionally healthy kids in a world full of messy moments. Therapist and bestselling author Eli Harwood (aka The Attachment Nerd) brings you real stories, expert advice, and practical tools to build stronger relationships with your children—and yourself. Attachmentnerd.com

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What if the secret to surviving modern parenting chaos was something you were already born knowing how to do — play? In this warm, funny, and genuinely useful conversation, Eli sits down with Mia Wisinski, founder of Playful Heart Pa... more

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In this solo episode, Eli Harwood (The Attachment Nerd) takes a compassionate dive into trauma — what it actually is, how it gets lodged in our bodies, and most importantly, how we begin to move through it. Eli breaks down the diffe... more

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In this episode, Eli Harwood sits down with Rachael Shepard-Ohta — founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby and host of the No One Told Us podcast — for an honest, research-grounded, and deeply human conversation about infant and toddler sleep. T... more

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Stress is universal — but how we respond to it isn't. In this solo episode, Eli Harwood (the Attachment Nerd) breaks down what stress actually is, why your personal history shapes your stress response, and how to manage it in a way t... more

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Recent Guests

Rachael Shepard-Ohta
Sleep coach, Hey Sleepy Baby; host of No One Told Us and You're So Right
Hey Sleepy Baby
Episode: How to Deal with Sleep Stuff | With Rachael Shepard-Ohta from Hey, Sleepy Baby
Laura Foster Partner
Foster parent advocate and author of First-Time Fostering
Author of First-Time Fostering; online community advocate
Episode: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Foster Parenting | With Laura Foster Partner
Vanessa Kroll Bennett
President, Less Awkward; co-author and expert on adolescence
Less Awkward
Episode: How To Deal With the Adolescent Rollercoaster | With Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
Cara Natterson
MD, founder of Less Awkward; author of This Is So Awkward and Modern Puberty Explained
Less Awkward
Episode: How To Deal With the Adolescent Rollercoaster | With Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
Jon Fogel
Co-author of Set My Feelings Free, musician, and advocate for emotion regulation in children
Author of Set My Feelings Free; Habitat for Human Development
Episode: How to Teach Kids Emotion Regulation | With Jon Fogel
Tia Gamelin
Pediatric occupational therapist with 29+ years of experience in neurodivergent and sensory integration care
Black Bird Therapy Group
Episode: How To Deal With Your Child’s Sensory Needs | With Tia Gamelin
Wendy Snyder
Host of Fresh Start Family Podcast; author and educator on parenting
Episode: How To Make a Parenting U-Turn | With Wendy Synder
Kira Willey
Music and mindfulness teacher, author of The Joyful Child
Episode: How To Use Music and Rhythm To Regulate Ourselves and Our Kids | With Kira Wiley
Lizzie Assa
Founder of The Workspace for Children; author of But I'm Bored, The Complete Guide for Ages 1 through 8
The Workspace for Children
Episode: How To Deal With Boredom | With Lizzie Assa

Host

Eli Harwood
Host of How To Deal; author and therapist focused on attachment-informed parenting

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Validating

    I love everything Attachment Nerd does. Her content and work is incredibly helpful and validating and I could not recommend her enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LD537
    United States9 days ago
  • Helpful and real

    I love the podcast! It is helpful and, best of all, down to earth/real. Information we can all trust and use with our kids. Eli is the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jennyv14
    United States15 days ago
  • Incredibly Empowering

    Thank you Eli for making each episode practical and relatable. I have gained wisdom and perspective each time I listen. Thank you for your powerful work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LRB2255
    United States19 days ago
  • Favorite Therapy Person to Follow!

    I love following all of her posts, podcasts and books. I’ve learned so much from her. Thank you, Eli, for all that you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michelleinthepresent
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fellow therapist Fan

    I am a fellow therapist specializing in attachment trauma (I work with adults). I often recommend her work because of how beautifully she is able to take the science of attachment and make it accessible to our day to day lives. This is a wonderful podcast and I’m grateful to have her sharing this work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelli Schow, LCSW
    United States3 months ago

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Many reviews mention personal growth and improved parenting practices inspired by the host and guests.
Listeners praise accessibility and practical wisdom for parenting, especially around attachment and emotion regulation.
The show is seen as a reliable resource for parents seeking compassionate guidance without judgment.
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Some listeners wish for longer episodes or more free access to full content.
Guests are described as relatable and expert, with real-world applicability for families.

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Navigating the Complex Terrain of Foster Parenting | With Laura Foster Partner
Q: What resources are available for families entering foster care?
Laura offers a guidebook called First-Time Fostering, a field-guide organized by chapters to match common challenges, and maintains an online presence to support the foster parenting community.
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Foster Parenting | With Laura Foster Partner
Q: What should new foster parents know about the realities of this journey?
Foster parenting is life-changing and profoundly disruptive in daily life, requiring honesty about the challenges, maintaining patience, setting realistic expectations, and focusing on day-to-day moments of safety and connection as the foundation for long-term impact.
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Foster Parenting | With Laura Foster Partner
Q: What is a foster parent and what does the role involve?
A foster parent is someone in the community who opens their home to children impacted by trauma, abuse, or neglect, providing a formal safety role until the child can return to a safe home or relatives, while navigating a complex system and advocating for the child's needs.
How To Deal With Your Child’s Sensory Needs | With Tia Gamelin
Q: What practical steps can parents take today to support a child with sensory processing differences?
Design predictable environments with clear zones, use visual schedules, limit overwhelming stimuli, and practice co-regulation strategies; prioritize meeting the child's sensory needs over correcting behavior, and seek multidisciplinary help when needed to support the child's independence.
How To Deal With Your Child’s Sensory Needs | With Tia Gamelin
Q: Start off by giving us an understanding of what an occupational therapist does in the context of sensory needs.
An occupational therapist helps children perform the activities of daily life by addressing sensory processing, coordination, and self-regulation, using a holistic, environment-focused approach that considers vision, motor skills, social interaction, and practical supports like schedules and spaces.

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This show centers parenting through an attachment-informed lens, offering practical tools, science-backed insight, and compassionate guidance for navigating kids' big emotions, development, and safety. Episodes cover emotion regulation, puberty and adolescence, neurodivergence, body safety, homeschooling, clutter and routines, and crisis parenting, often featuring experts, survivors, and educators who translate research into doable steps for families. A standout aspect is blending clinical frameworks with relatable storytelling and hands-on activities (like music-based regulation, visual schedules, and play-focused strategies). The format tends to mix solo guidance with guest-led conversations, aiming to empower parents to stay present, con... more

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Recent guests on How To Deal include:

1. Rachael Shepard-Ohta
2. Laura Foster Partner
3. Vanessa Kroll Bennett
4. Cara Natterson
5. Jon Fogel
6. Tia Gamelin
7. Wendy Snyder
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