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Your Parenting Mojo - Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thrive

Jen Lumanlan
Parenting
Child Development
Mental Health
Emotional Regulation
Family Dynamics
Parenting Beyond Power
Parenting Strategies
Patriarchy
Communication
Parent-Child Relationship
Emotional Needs
Respectful Parenting
Permissive Parenting
Homeschooling
Social Media
ADHD
Self-Compassion
Video Games
Gentle Parenting
Screen Time

Parenting is hard…but does it have to be this hard? Wouldn’t it be better if your kids would stop pressing your buttons quite as often, and if there was a little more of you to go around (with maybe even some left over for yourself)? On the Your Parenting Mojo podcast, Jen Lumanlan M.S., M.Ed explores academic research on parenting and child development. But she doesn’t just tell you the results o... more

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Sara's four-year-old started asking permission for things he used to just do on his own, like grabbing the markers off his own shelf. It was a small request, but it worried her, since nothing about her home had ever required asking first.

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The way we set limits has such profound implications for our parenting: it’s the difference between parenting in a constant state of anxiety, and being truly calm and confident that you’re making the right decisions as you move through your day.

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If you’ve been a parent for a while, or maybe even if you haven’t, you probably saw an article on Holding Space making the rounds of online communities a few years ago.  In the article the author, Heather Plett, describes how she and her siblings wer... more

This episode began out of a query that I see repeated endlessly in online parenting groups: “My child has a really strong preference for me.  They get on great with the other parent (usually the father, in a heterosexual relationship) when I’m not ar... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Plett
Author of The Art of Holding Space; founder of Centre for Holding Space
Centre for Holding Space
Episode: 124: The Art of Holding Space
Diana Coyl-Shepheard
Professor at California State University, Chico; researcher on mother-child and father-child attachment
California State University, Chico
Episode: 092: Fathers’ unique role in parenting
Dr. Jenny Radesky
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, University of Michigan
University of Michigan Medical School
Episode: 125: Should you worry about technoference?
Bob Whitaker
Journalist and author focused on psychiatric treatment and mental health reform
Mad in America, author of Anatomy of an Epidemic
Episode: Episode Summary 10: Burnout vs Depression: The Mental Load of Mothers
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Researcher and author, expert on playful learning
Temple University; Brookings Institution
Episode: 265: Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Kids Learn Best
Dr. Allan Horwitz
Sociologist
Episode: Episode Summary 09: Is Your Child’s Diagnosis Reliable? The DSM Explained
Dr. Moïra Mikolajczak
Professor of Psychology and Health at the Catholic University of Louvain and an expert in emotional intelligence and parental burnout.
Catholic University of Louvain
Episode: RE-RELEASE: Parental Burnout: Is Your Exhaustion Affecting Your Children?
Dr. Sami Timimi
Child and adolescent psychiatrist and author of Searching for Normal
Episode: Episode Summary 07: Is Your Child’s Behavior Really a Disorder? A Psychiatrist Explains
Nedra Glover Tawwab
Founder and owner of Kaleidoscope Consulting and expert in relationship therapy
Kaleidoscope Consulting
Episode: Episode Summary 05: How to Enforce Boundaries When Someone Doesn’t Respect Them

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Jen Lumanlan
Host of Your Parenting Mojo, interviewer, researcher of parenting and child development

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 703 ratings
  • Expert Parenting Insight with Research and Heart

    Your Parenting Mojo is an essential parenting resource. Jen Lumanlan brings research, warmth, and rare relational clarity to the everyday moments that shape children’s lives. Her work helps parents look beneath behavior, honor needs, preserve agency, and build more connected families. This matters deeply because how we care for children ripples through our homes, communities, and future generations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    uponabranch
    United States2 months ago
  • Pretty Interesting Concepts

    It’s interesting to get parent’s perspectives

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patelndipen
    United States5 months ago
  • What the world needs from parents

    I so appreciate Jen’s worldview and her highlighting how the power dynamics at play in the extreme injustices in our world can be replicated—or addressed and healed—in our relationships with our children. We need more awareness of these issues as parents, and it’s not an easy journey but the health of our children and communities and world depend on it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    listeningg
    United States6 months ago
  • Thank you for the systemic analysis!

    I was grateful to hear your episode on how toxic systems live inside our parenting. Honestly, having watched my own government participate in family separation for decades now and in more recent years, a genocide against a population with 50% children, I do not trust coaches/thought leaders etc that say they love children and families but advocate for their protection selectively. I trust you more because you have this perspective- not in spite of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guadonlyknows
    United States6 months ago
  • What all parents need to hear

    I’ve just listened to episode 260: How the World’s Toxic Systems Live Inside Our Parenting. If you’re anything like me, you are wondering how people in power continue to do atrocious things and are still elected and supported. Jen’s work here, and in previous episodes, have put this into a context that makes sense- how we *might* use power over our children for ease and comfort or maybe a sense of control. This is how it’s always been, right? The world being what it is, we have to do better. S... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meow meow star
    United States6 months ago

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Systemic context on parenting is highly appreciated by listeners.
Thoughtful, research-based insights with warm delivery.
Great blend of expert guests and practical coaching-style episodes.
A go-to resource for deeper understanding of parenting beyond quick fixes.
Long-form episodes provide valuable depth for reflective parents.

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125: Should you worry about technoference?
Q: Are there any circumstances where technoference might not be harmful?
Yes, some studies suggest that a small amount of technoference can provide parents with a constructive break, potentially supporting well-being, as long as it doesn't consistently displace important parent–child interactions and the family can still repair and reconnect effectively.
125: Should you worry about technoference?
Q: What does the research say about the effects on children when parents are interrupted by phones?
Observational studies show that interruptions during meals or play can reduce parent–child conversation and hinder learning, with a measurable impact on word learning and behavioral cues; effects depend on context and whether disruptions are frequent or transactional, and they emphasize the importance of repair and emotional attunement after interruptions.
125: Should you worry about technoference?
Q: What exactly is technoference and how is it measured in research?
Technoference is concerned with how devices disrupt ongoing interactions and the relational quality between parent and child, not just how much technology is used; researchers measure it through observational methods and by asking about typical daily experiences, including who initiates interruptions and what content is on the device.
124: The Art of Holding Space
Q: What does it mean to hold space for someone in everyday parenting moments?
Heather explains that holding space involves showing up without trying to fix or control outcomes, offering only the necessary guidance, and creating a safe space for a person to explore their feelings and decisions.
Episode Summary 10: Burnout vs Depression: The Mental Load of Mothers
Q: What does the New Zealand postpartum care study imply about how we should support new mothers?
The study suggests that practical in-home support reduces postpartum depression more effectively than medications, highlighting the need to prioritize social and caregiving support over pharmacological solutions.

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This show explores parenting through a research-backed lens, translating peer-reviewed findings into practical strategies for everyday family life. Listeners gain evidence-based frameworks for topics like meltdowns, sibling dynamics, parental burnout, screen time, and responsive parenting, with host-led interviews of researchers and practitioners to connect theory to real-world impact. A standout aspect is the rigorous synthesis of dozens of sources per episode, plus opportunities for listeners to engage via workshops and memberships. The format often features coaching-call style episodes and expert guests, delivering deep dives without sacrificing actionable takeaways for busy families.

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2. Diana Coyl-Shepheard
3. Dr. Jenny Radesky
4. Bob Whitaker
5. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
6. Dr. Allan Horwitz
7. Dr. Moïra Mikolajczak
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