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Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Dr. Gila
Single Parenting
Parenting
Emotional Regulation
Emotion Regulation
Child Development
Mental Health
Single Parenthood
Secure Attachment
Neurodivergent Kids
Gratitude
Parenting Strategies
Playfulness
Executive Functioning
Power Struggles
Screen Time
Tapping
Attachment Theory
Twice Exceptional
Self-Regulation
Co-Parenting

Single-parenting in a world that’s not designed for you or your beautifully complex kid? Now, there’s a podcast that is! Welcome to Single-Parenting with Connection, NOT Perfection: Your go-to source for science-backed, heart-centered support that honors your messy reality. Join me, Dr. Gila, single mom and psychologist-turned-coach, for relatable stories, inspiring interviews, and practical tools... more

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A fan favorite — back for the summer!

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A fan favorite — back for the summer!

But first...

🌟 Get your free printable meltdown guide at parentingwithconnection.com/guide

Why does your kid push back so hard, even over simple stuff? And how can you break free of these battles so life does... more

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A fan favorite — back for the summer!

But first...

🌟 Get your free printable meltdown guide at parentingwithconnection.com/guide

If the idea of “being playful” with your kid makes you want to crawl into a cave, this episode is for you.

In this e... more

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A fan favorite — back for the summer!

But first...

🌟 Get your free printable meltdown guide at parentingwithconnection.com/guide

Snapping at your kids more than you’d like? Or do they keep "losing it," with tantrums and meltdowns that seem to com... more

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Ash Brandon
Gamer Educator on Instagram; author of Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family
Gamer Educator / Author
Episode: [Encore] Screens: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything, with Ash Brandin
Dr. Emily King
Child psychologist and author
The Neurodiverse Classroom (curriculum)
Episode: 34. Supporting Your Neurodivergent Learner at School and at Home (with Dr. Emily King)
Debbie Reber
Host of the Full-Tilt Parenting Podcast; founder of Tilt Parenting; author of Differently Wired
Tilt Parenting / Tilt Parenting
Episode: 31. Summer Planning with Neurodivergent Kids (with Debbie Reber)
Katie K. May
Licensed therapist, author, speaker, group practice owner
Private practice; author of You're On Fire, It's Fine
Episode: 30. Self-Harm and Suicidal Thoughts in Kids and Teens: What Parents Need to Know (with Katie M Kay)
Carrie Bonnett
Executive function coach
Episode: 28. Executive Functioning: The brain skills behind your kid's "lazy" or "difficult" behavior (with Carrie Bonnett)
Katie Kimball
Founder of Raising Healthy Families; creator of Kids Cook Real Food and Teens Cook Real Food
Raising Healthy Families / Teens Cook Real Food
Episode: 27. Cooking with Kids and Teens: The Gateway Life Skill for Raising Confident Adults (with Katie Kimball)
Sam Young
Creator of Young Scholars Academy (YSA); twice-exceptional advocate
Young Scholars Academy
Episode: 25. Strength-Based Parenting & Schooling for Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids (with Sam Young)
Hunter Clarke-Fields
Mindful parenting expert, author of Raising Good Humans, host of Mindful Mama Podcast
Mindful Mama Podcast / Raising Good Humans
Episode: 24. Mindfulness for Real-Life Parenting (with Hunter Clarke-Fields)
Michelle Byrd
Founder of The Busy Vibrant Mom; helps working moms with productivity hacks, time blocking, and organizational systems
The Busy Vibrant Mom
Episode: 23. Productivity Tips for Busy Parents

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Dr. Gila
Licensed psychologist and coach; host of the show focusing on single parenting with connection NOT perfection.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Have a listen…

    While I’m not the target audience, I’m so glad I tuned in as a godmother, an aunt, and a person always looking to navigate relationships better. The podcast is digestible and leaves me with things to think about and apply to my life. High recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    discoball27
    United States8 months ago
  • Loved the episode on emotional regulation

    I’ve learned a lot about emotional regulation over the last few years as a parent. The way that Dr. Gila explains this and how neurodivergent kids feel things was eye opening for me. I loved the sink model analogy, it really helped me with having compassion for myself when I mess up and why. This allows me to have so much more compassion and understanding for my kids and why they have melt downs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurie/UA
    Canada9 months ago
  • Great insights!

    I’m really enjoying this podcast with Dr. Gila. She provides helpful insights, analogies, and tools to help navigate the crazy life of parenting. I have non-parent friends who have also benefitted from this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The_SK_S
    United States9 months ago
  • Parents, tune in!

    I love this podcast! Even though I am not a single parent, Dr. Gila brings such warmth, honesty, and wisdom to each episode. Her blend of psychological insight and lived parenting experience resonates so deeply. She offers compassion and tools - I feel seen and empowered. She also has incredible guests with incredible expertise that any parent can benefit from. Thank you, Dr. Gila for bringing so much insight to the messy, complex, and wacky world of parenting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sradavidson
    United States9 months ago
  • Gila speaks like your encouraging best friend who happens to be a wise psychologist

    You know how when you meet with a psychologist, you immediately wish you could know about their personal life and how they use their own teachings in their life? Well that’s what you get from this podcast. Gila is living what she teaches. Her guests are incredible and her tone is so encouraging. But she doesn’t stop at encouraging, she gives action steps and tools you can use too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cristy Moore
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners find the host warm, compassionate, and practical, with a knack for translating psychology into actionable steps.
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[Encore] Executive Functioning: The brain skills behind your kid's "lazy" or "difficult" behavior (with Carrie Bonnett)
Q: What is something that you do that fosters connection?
Carrie describes creating shared, low-pressure moments with her daughter and clients, such as reading together in the same bed or simply being present side-by-side, which helps cultivate connection without forced conversations.
[Encore] Raising securely attached kids in single-parent families, with Aurisha Smolarski
Q: What practical resource does Aurisha offer for improving communication with co-parents?
Aurisha offers a downloadable communication style quiz based on attachment theory to help families identify their styles and shift toward more secure communication, reducing conflict and confusion for the child.
[Encore] Raising securely attached kids in single-parent families, with Aurisha Smolarski
Q: How can parents talk to their child about the other parent without putting the child in the middle?
Avoid negative talk about the other parent; instead, discuss the child's feelings and experiences, stay neutral, and focus on values and boundaries you want to uphold in your home, helping the child understand different perspectives without taking sides.
[Encore] Raising securely attached kids in single-parent families, with Aurisha Smolarski
Q: What should parents do about a co-parent who does not participate in fostering secure attachment?
You cannot change the other parent, but you can strengthen your own relationship with the child, help them articulate and manage their feelings, and ensure steady, compassionate presence that offers a secure anchor for the child.
[Encore] Raising securely attached kids in single-parent families, with Aurisha Smolarski
Q: If the other parent isn't meeting security needs, how can a single parent still foster secure attachment?
The most important factor is the caregiver's own self-awareness and consistency; by modeling healthy boundaries, validating the child's feelings, and maintaining a secure base at home, the child learns to regulate and form secure relationships even if the other parent is less reliable.

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A practical, psychology-informed show centered on navigating single parenting with warmth, honesty, and actionable tools. Across recent episodes, the host and guests explore emotion regulation, executive functioning, co-parenting, boundaries, neurodivergent kids, screen time, and everyday parenting challenges, always with a focus on connection, empathy, and progress over perfection. The format blends accessible psychology concepts, real-life anecdotes, and concrete strategies—often framed with memorable analogies and step-by-step tips—that listeners can apply immediately. Noteworthy strengths include a strong guest lineup with expert perspectives, a compassionate hosting style, and a clear emphasis on relatable, doable actions for busy, non... more

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7. Sam Young
8. Hunter Clarke-Fields

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