The Raise Strong Podcast
Practical child psychology for real family life.
Clear, compassionate conversations that help you understand big emotions, reduce power struggles, and know what to do next. Browse the latest episodes below.
There’s a specific kind of exhaustion that only sibling fighting creates.It’s not just the noise.It’s not just the arguing.It’s not just the fact that they are fighting over a couch cushion, a snack, or who got the bigger half of a banana.It’s the fear underneath it.“Why can’t they just get along?”“Am I doing something wrong?”“Is...
Most parents don’t threaten because they’re trying to scare their child. They threaten because they feel out of options. You’ve asked nicely. You’ve explained. You’ve repeated yourself. You’ve tried to stay calm. And then your child keeps pushing. So finally, you hear yourself say: “If you don’t stop right now…” In Episode 20 of Raise...
A parent once told me something that has stayed with me. She said, “I feel like I only talk to my child when I’m correcting them or asking them questions.” And honestly? That is more common than you think. In the middle of busy days, most parents naturally default to logistics. Did you brush your...
If your child has ever said, “Leave me alone.” “Stop talking to me.” Or completely shut you out… …this episode is for you. Because what looks like rejection on the outside is often something very different on the inside. In Episode 18 of Raise Strong, we explore one of the most confusing and painful parenting...
Many parents quietly wonder: Is it normal that my child struggles socially? Maybe you’ve watched your child walk onto a playground and felt a knot in your stomach. Will someone include them? Will they know how to join in? Will they get hurt? In this episode of Raise Strong, we explore what healthy friendship development...
Raise Strong with Alex Anderson-Kahl Because strong kids start with supported parents. If you’ve ever ended the day thinking, “I’ve been with my child all day… why do they still want more?” this episode is for you. In Episode 16 of Raise Strong, we explore a simple but powerful shift that can dramatically reduce bedtime...
Have you ever worried that your child doesn’t seem empathetic? Maybe they ignore tears. Maybe they laugh at the wrong moment. Maybe they only apologize when prompted. Before you panic, take a breath. Empathy is not a character trait you install. It is a skill that develops in relationship. And in this episode of Raise...
Most parents don’t struggle because they lack rules. They struggle because they’re enforcing the same rules over and over, louder each time. In this episode of Raise Strong, we unpack why boundaries fall apart in real life and how to create limits that actually stick—without yelling, threatening, or turning your home into a battleground. If...
Whining is one of the fastest ways to drain a parent’s patience. It is repetitive, emotionally charged, and often leaves you feeling irritated or stuck between giving in and snapping. In this episode of Raise Strong, we take a practical look at why whining happens in the first place and how simple shifts in language...
There is a moment that comes after the house finally goes quiet. The day is over, but your mind is not. You replay what you said, how you said it, and the look on your child’s face when things went sideways. In this episode of Raise Strong, we talk about the kind of guilt that...