The Follow-Up: 5 Science-Backed Parenting Principles

The PedsDocTalk Podcast

Dr. Mona Amin

Medicine, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parenting

5 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman (@raisinggoodhumanspodcast), developmental psychologist, author, and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast, to break down her science-backed framework for parenting: the 5 R’s — Reflection, Regulation, Rules, Repair, and Relationship. These five simple but powerful principles aren’t just theory — they’re practical tools you can apply to everyday challenges like screen time, sibling fights, and meltdowns. Dr. Pressman shares how these core ideas help build strong, connected relationships with our kids, even when things get messy. We also talk about: Why repair is more powerful than perfection How to stay grounded when parenting triggers old wounds What makes parenting advice helpful vs. overwhelming How to parent with intention, not fear Whether you're deep in toddler tantrums or navigating the teen years, this episode will help you feel more confident, calm, and connected. Want more? Enjoy the full episode at PedsDocTalk.com 00:00 – Welcome to The Follow Up with Dr. Mona 00:32 – Meet Dr. Aliza Pressman and the 5 Principles of Parenting 01:13 – What Are the 5 R’s and Why Do They Matter? 02:08 – Applying the 5 R’s to Real Life (Example: Screen Time) 05:56 – How to Regulate Yourself Before Setting Limits 07:02 – Why It Feels Hard—But Gets Easier 08:35 – Parenting Is a Long Game 09:13 – Finding the Balance Between Advice Overload and Chaos 10:39 – What the Science Says (Without Getting Overwhelmed) 11:48 – Developmental Nuggets That Shift Perspective 12:56 – When In Doubt, Come Back to the 5 R’s 13:07 – Final Words + Where to Learn More from Dr. Aliza 13:18 – Dr. Mona’s Closing Message We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Pied Stock Talk podcast and welcome to the follow-up.
0:05.8	I'm Dr. Mona, your pediatrician and mom friend.
0:08.7	This is your Monday parenting pick me up.
0:10.7	A little moment of calm, clarity, and, oh good, it's not just me to start your week.
0:15.6	Whether you're stepping over a Lego minefield or hiding in the pantry with a granola bar,
0:19.8	you didn't want to share.
0:21.3	Today we're throwing it back to one of my favorite chats with Dr. Eliza Pressman,
0:25.5	developmental psychologist, host of the Raising Good Humans podcast, and author of The Five Principles
0:30.9	of Parenting. She's basically a parenting translator, turning all that developmental science
0:35.5	into something that actually makes sense when
0:37.8	your kid is melting down over a banana that broke in half.
0:40.9	In this episode, we break down her five R's and how these simple but powerful principles can
0:46.2	help you handle everything from screen time sandoffs to sibling smackdowns with more
0:50.8	confidence and maybe even fewer bribes.
0:53.7	Let's get into it.
0:57.8	You provide five simple principles, and I think people are going to be like,
1:01.2	there's only five, but I can't wait to hear them because I really think they embody,
1:05.4	like you said, the entire journey of being a parent.
1:08.1	So what are those principles and why do you think that they're
1:10.9	matter and that they're useful? The principles are, and I chose five that are rooted in the
1:18.2	developmental science and that are in our control. I really wanted to make sure that it was like
1:23.1	the things that we can actually do something about. So that's relationship, reflection,
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