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How To Deal

Attachment Nerd
Parenting
Attachment Theory
Emotional Health
Bias
Emotion Regulation
Cultural Awareness
Empathy
Mental Health
Mom Guilt
Neurodivergence
Shame
Co-Regulation
Infant Sleep
Marriage and Relationships
Child Safety
Highly Sensitive Children
Child Development
Emotional Awareness
Children's Nutrition
Bonding With Children

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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Eli Harwood sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett — founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and bestselling author — to tackle one of modern parenting's biggest challenges: how do we raise emotionally intelligent k... more

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In this deeply personal and research-backed conversation, host Eli Harwood sits down with Dr. Laura Markham — clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of PeacefulParentHappyKids.com — to tackle one of the most exhaustin... more

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Eli sits down with Libby Ward — writer, speaker, and author of Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself — for a deeply honest conversation about what it costs mothers when they sacrifice themselves completely. Together... more

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Therapist, author, and host of The Dude Therapist podcast Eli Weinstein, LCSW joins the show to talk about one of the hardest (and least talked about) relationship challenges: staying connected to your partner while you're deep in th... more

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Libby Ward
Author of So It's Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself
Libby Ward
Episode: How to Be Honest about Motherhood | With Libby Ward
Eli Weinstein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author, speaker on parenting and attachment
eliweinsteinlcsw.com
Episode: Navigating Marriage in the Parenting Years | With Eli Weinstein
Kimberly Wolf
Sex education expert and author of Talk to Her
Sex Education for Parents / kimberlywolf.com
Episode: How to Deal with Sex Talks | With Kimberly Wolf
Morgan Burch
Relationship coach, creator of The SEEN Method
The SEEN Method
Episode: How to Deal with Feeling Disconnected from Your Sweetheart | With Morgan Burch
Jessica Joelle Alexander
Co-author of The Danish Way of Parenting, creator of Raising Digital Citizens
The Danish Way of Parenting / Raising Digital Citizens
Episode: How to Deal with Raising Secure Digital Citizens | With Jessical Joelle Alexander
Alan Sroufe
Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota; psychologist known for the Minnesota Study of Risk and Adaptation
University of Minnesota
Episode: Wired for Connection — 50 Years of Attachment Research with Dr. Alan Sroufe
Mia Wisinski
Founder of Playful Heart Parenting
Playful Heart Parenting
Episode: The Art and Science of Playful Parenting | With Mia Wisinski
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

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 196 ratings
  • Where Research Meets Real Life

    Eli is absolutely brilliant and finds a way of relating complex aspects of attachment theory into everyday life experiences. Love this podcast as a parent and as a clinician!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate Garland
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing!!

    I’ve just listened to my first episode & it was excellent! So informative! Eli speaks concisely & with expertise.

    I listen to a lot of podcasts & this is amongst the best I’ve heard.

    I will be listening to much more from her!

    Thank you, Eli!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HappyHappy321
    Canada2 months ago
  • Concrete and Nuanced

    Eli has a way of educating that feels grounded and warm. The concrete and nuanced examples and scenarios are so helpful. The way she goes the extra distance in explaining different paths of navigating emotions and needs - both for me as a parent and then how I can specifically translate that in a developmentally appropriate way to my children is pure gold and applicable. There isn’t another public resource I’ve found that does it this well outside of private therapy services.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LR!811
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States2 months 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 States2 months ago

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The show is seen as a reliable resource for parents seeking compassionate guidance without judgment.
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Guests are described as relatable and expert, with real-world applicability for families.

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Navigating Marriage in the Parenting Years | With Eli Weinstein
Q: What can we do instead when we're overwhelmed by parenting moments and arguments start?
Pause, take a breath, and create space to acknowledge each other's efforts. Then identify practical steps like stepping away briefly, rejoining with a plan, and explicitly sharing the load to prevent blame from taking over.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About How To Deal

What is How To Deal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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. Libby Ward
2. Eli Weinstein
3. Kimberly Wolf
4. Morgan Burch
5. Jessica Joelle Alexander
6. Alan Sroufe
7. Mia Wisinski
8. Rachael Shepard-Ohta

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