
Lives in the Balance is a non-profit organization devoted to ensuring that all kids are understood and treated in ways that are compassionate, effective, non-punitive, non-adversarial, proactive, and collaborative. We provide vast resources and training on Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, an evidence-based model of care originated by our founding director, Dr. Ross Greene, and support grass-ro... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 277 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Categories | EducationKids & Family | ||||

Our new host Ben Jones, Director of Legal & Policy Initiatives, explores the issue of Preschool Pushout. Every year, our youngest learners are pushed out of early childhood education settings through formal expulsions, but much more commonly, they ar... more
In this episode of the CPS Podcast, Dr. Ross Greene and Ben Jones discuss the upcoming Children's Mental Health Advocacy Conference, the current issues in children's mental health advocacy, and the opportunities for community involvement. They highli... more
Check out the May 2025 episode of the CPS Podcast - Are the Kids OK? Dr. Ross Greene and Dr. Nirav Shaw explore the question “Are the kids ok?” by unpacking the rising stressors kids face in a rapidly changing world, from social media and school shoo... more
This episode dives into the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Ireland Demonstration Project, which has been making waves across children's disability services in Ireland. Toby Sachsenmaier shares how a grassroots start among a few healthcare profes... more
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There are some good ideas here but it feels a bit cultish. Dr. Greene portrays his model as very collaborative, but he’s so dismissive of any other approaches. It’s ironic that he himself is so rigid and is such a heavy-handed salesman.
Great info and way to learn about collaborative parenting solutions, in addition to or as an alternative to fully reading or listening to The Explosive Child.
… but not a fan of the poor sound quality of this podcast. Surely someone could help them with this.
Guys I really wanted you to love this!
I attended a two day workshop with Ross greene a couple of weeks ago and he was so engaging and knowledgable so I was exciting to listen to the podcast. Unfortunately the quality of the sound is so bad I had to turn it off after a couple of minutes
I love Dr. Greene's approach, and though we are only in the early stages of using CPS with our explosive child after reading the book, we can already see it's transformational potential in our family.
I have one constructive criticism of the podcast - when responding to emails from parents, Dr. Greene's answer often includes 'you haven't provided enough specific information about what this child's unsolved problem is', with advice then given to continue 'drilling' for information. I understan... more
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Exploring significant issues surrounding children's mental health, behavior, and emotional well-being, episodes focus on topics such as the impact of societal changes, educational practices, and advocacy for better approaches to understanding behavioral challenges. Input from parents and professionals emphasizes the necessity of collaborative problem-solving through the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, offering advice and insights for caregivers dealing with children facing social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. Each episode typically features personal anecdotes and discussions to highlight real-world applications, while also addressing the systemic changes needed in education and mental health.
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