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Picky eating, food battles, and “just eat one more bite” can turn meals into a stress storm for both parents and kids. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, pediatrician and new children’s book author, Dr. Lum Frundi shares a completely new way to look at food anxiety and how it feels through your child's eyes.

Dr. Lum shares why so many kids shut down at the sight of new foods, how our well-meaning language about “picky eaters” can actually reinforce fear, and how her new book, The Worry Garden: Planting Seeds of Calm, helps families name their “worry worms” and grow to try new foods and beyond.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why picky eating and food anxiety are rarely about kids being “difficult” or “defiant”
• How unfamiliar foods, textures, and past gagging experiences lead to scared feelings at mealtimes
• The problem with labels like “picky eaters” can shape their identity
• Practical ways to reframe mealtimes 
• How parents can use Lum's book The Worry Garden
• Simple first steps parents can take at the very next meal

About Dr. Lum Frundi
Dr. Lum Frundi, MD is a pediatrician and the author of her first children’s book, The Worry Garden: Planting Seeds of Calm. In her practice, she supports families through some of the most stressful parts of childhood—especially picky eating and food anxiety. Dr. Lum is passionate about helping parents move from power struggles to curiosity, connection, and compassion at the table and in everyday life.

Connect with Dr. Lum

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlummd/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/generationalwellbeing/
• Her book: The Worry Garden: Planting Seeds of Calm – available on Amazon and wherever you buy books: https://a.co/d/aRWvDfR

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• Website & children’s book coaching: https://www.doridurbin.com
• Want to help shape future kids’ books written by experts like Dr. Lum? Join the That’s Good Parenting Club to vote on story ideas, give feedback, and get early access to new releases.
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What do shoe-tying struggles and emotional resilience have in common? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, I’m talking with certified parent coach, author, parent, and grandparent Mindy Green about her NEW children’s picture book, Sammy’s Super Stretchy Shoelaces—a story born from her grandson’s real-life frustration with shoelaces that just… wouldn’t… cooperate.

We explore how Sammy’s “stretchy” shoelaces become a powerful analogy for patience, problem-solving, and emotional flexibility -- for both kids and  the grown-ups who love them.

You’ll hear:

• How a real moment turned into a published children’s book 
• Why  “small” tasks can trigger big feelings for kids
• Simple ways parents and grandparents can respond 
• How to use picture books for meaningful conversations
• Mindy’s journey from lifelong dream to a published book

We also chat about what it’s like to kid-size your expertise by creating her character first, her story, and seeing it all in print! Find out what's next for Sammy and Winston, too!

About MIndy

Mindy Green is a certified parent coach, speaker, parent, and grandparent who helps families navigate everyday challenges with more calm, connection, and confidence. Through her coaching, resources, and newsletter, Mindy gives parents practical tools for handling big emotions, building problem-solving skills, and strengthening relationships at home.

Her debut children’s picture book, Sammy’s Super Stretchy Shoelaces, weaves a real-life story from her grandson’s experience into a playful, relatable tale that helps kids—and their grown-ups—stretch through frustration and learn simple calming strategies together.

Connect with Mindy Green

👉 Book: Sammy’s Super Stretchy Shoelaces (hardcover & paperback on Amazon)

https://a.co/d/ifpqRgp

 👉 Parent Coaching & Free Newsletter: www.mindygreencoaching.com

Connect with Dori / Work Together on a Children’s Book

I’m Dori Durbin—children’s book author, illustrator, and book coach. I help experts, educators, and coaches “kid-size” their big ideas into meaningful stories that families can grow with.

👉 Learn more about working with me: doridurbin.com

👉 Join That’s Good Parenting Club to help shape future expert-created kids’ books: https://club.thatsgoodparenting.com/club

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Parenting teen girls doesn't have to feel like walking on eggshells—there's a way to build deeper connection and trust.

In this episode of "That's Good Parenting," Dori Durbin speaks with Suzanne Hanna, a life coach for teen and college girls and former high school assistant principal. Drawing from her career in school administration and her own experience as a mom, Suzanne offers practical, heart-centered guidance for parents navigating the complexities of raising confident, resilient daughters.

Suzanne shares how parents can shift from reactive responses to thoughtful connection --- thereby creating the foundation for girls to feel safe sharing their struggles and triumphs with their moms... for life.

Suzanne discusses:

• Why your response NOW matters in the future
• Reacting VS responding
• How to recognize when your teen daughter needs more support 
• "Bandaid Friends" defined
• Practical strategies for genuine confidence and self-reliance
• Parenting with honest conversations
• Navigating social pressures and comparison

About Suzanne: Suzanne Hanna is a life coach for teen and college girls with over 25 years of experience in education as a former high school assistant principal. She helps young women develop confidence and self-reliance through one-on-one coaching, while also supporting their mothers through this challenging transition. Suzanne is passionate about helping girls recognize that all the answers they need are already within them.

Learn more about Suzanne:

• https://www.suzannehannacoaching.com
• https://www.instagram.com/suzannehannacoaching

About Dori Durbin: Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and children's book coach who, after experiencing a life-changing illness, followed her dream of creating a deeper connection between parents and children through books. She now helps nonfiction authors and experts "kid-size" their content into impactful children's books.

Find out more at: https://www.doridurbin.com

Follow Dori:

• https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
• https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com
• https://www.doridurbin.com

Interested in writing your own children's book? Let's Chat: https://link.dreambuildercrm.com/widget/bookings/mydori15chat

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Listen to today's episode,  "Creating Clear Vision for Kids: Exploring the Bate's Method and Beyond with Orit Kruglanski" as Vision Educator, Orit Kruglanski joins Dori Durbin. Orit shares:

• Can Eyesight Be Improved?
• The Bate's Method
• About "Play Your Way to Better Eyesight" Book
• How to Help Your Kids See Better
• How Stress Affects Vision
• Accidentally Failing Your Eye Exam
• A reading from "Play Your Way to Better Eyesight"
• Orit's Eye Story
• Changing Your Vision Perspective
• How to Reach Orit
  
  

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More about Orit:
Orit Kruglanski is a visual educator, she helps people of all ages play their way to better eyesight, reducing eyestrain and the need for glasses.

She got glasses when she was 7, and at 38 started improving her vision from -8.5 diopters to her current no-glasses life.

She is the author of "I see clearly", an illustrated Bates Method book for children (and adults who secretly buy it for themselves), and “Play your way to better eyesight, a parent's guide to natural vision”. She lives in Barcelona and works online and in person.

Find Orit's Book:
https://orit-kruglanski.aweb.page/p/2f4bd9f8-8288-4132-b750-6c6774836a11

Follow Orit:
http://www.iseeclearly.org
http://facebook.com/oritkruglanski
http://www.instragram.com/oritojos
email: orit@iseeclearly.org

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
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Listen to today's episode, "Two Weeks to Perfect Sleep: Changing the Game for Tired Families with Kim Davis" as Sleep Consultant and mama, Kim Davis joins Dori Durbin. Kim shares:

• About Kim and Her Calling 
• Sleep Quality is Vital for Families
• How to Recognize Sleep Deprivation in Younger Kids
• Strategies for Better Toddler Sleep
• When Another Baby Comes Along
• Perfect Toddler Night Sleep Prep
• Contending with the Fear of the Dark
• Kim's Offerings and Where to Find Her

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More about Kim:
I have a masters in social work, and almost 15 years of experience working with parents (and as a mom)

I support parents, like you, who normally feel confident in what you do and you've read all the things about parenting, but you still feel lost, confused and overwhelmed.

I guide you to refocus on your values and let go of unrealistic expectations, so you can become a present, patient and joyful parent (most of the time) and trust that you know what’s best for your kids.

Follow Kim:
http://www.babesandbeyond.com
http://www.facebook.com/babesandbeyond
http://www.instagram.com/sleep_babesandbeyond

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin

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Listen to today's episode, "Perfectly Imperfect Pictures: Embracing Authenticity in Family Photography with Anouk Briere-Godbout" as Documentary Photographer and Parenting Support, Anouk Briere-Godbout joins Dori Durbin. Anouk shares:

• Anouk's Background Story
• "Documentary Photography" Style 
• Photo Journaling
• Capturing Moments of Life
• Capturing YOU in the Mix
• How to Manage the Photo Stash
• Perfectly Imperfect Pictures
• Bringing Joy Out in Kids
• Where to Find Anouk

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
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More about Anouk:
I have a masters in social work, and almost 15 years of experience working with parents (and as a mom)

I support parents, like you, who normally feel confident in what you do and you've read all the things about parenting, but you still feel lost, confused and overwhelmed.

I guide you to refocus on your values and let go of unrealistic expectations, so you can become a present, patient and joyful parent (most of the time) and trust that you know what’s best for your kids

Follow Anouk:
http://www.familymoments.ca
https://www.instagram.com/moments.famille/
https://www.facebook.com/momentsfamille/
email: info@momentsfamille.ca

Freebies From Anouk:
https://familymoments.ca/self-portraits-im-there-too/
https://www.momentsfamille.ca/realistic-self-care-for-busy-parents
https://familymoments.ca/self-portraits-im-there-too/

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

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Listen to today's episode, "Eggcellent Support: The Children's Picture Book Series of  Egg-Freezing Coach Vanessa Hunt" as Egg Freezing Support Coach and children's book author, Vanessa Hunt joins Dori Durbin. Vanessa shares:

• What is an Egg-freezing Support Coach?
• Vanessa's Personal Story
• "The ABC's of How You Made Me" Series
• Feedback on Her Books
• Reading of "My Name is Sophia"
• Surprising Facts About Her Job
• What Vanessa Hopes Her Books Can Do for Kids
• Where to Find Vanessa and Her Books

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More about Vanessa
Vanessa Emily Hunt, M.B.A., is currently on her journey to have her first child with a donor-conceived pregnancy. She recognized her story was worthy of honest dialogue, and she was inspired to write about this journey parents and their children go through together. 

While every birth story has its own unique beginning, there is a common thread that runs through them: the relationship between the donor and the donor-conceived person. Her sister series of children’s books, The ABC’s of How You Had Me, helps different types of families introduce this concept and will encourage confidence in every child’s story.

And here I am on a journey to create a life worthy of me and invite others to do it for them, too.

Follow Vanessa
http://www.instagram.com/theabcsofhowyouhadme
Vanessahunt@vanessahuntclub.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

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Listen to today's episode, "Unleashing Your Kidpreneurs: Patrick Elkins and the Toytle App" as Co-Founder of Toytle, Patrick Elkins joins Dori Durbin. Patrick shares:

• How Toytle's Concept Started
• Toytle Makes Young Entrepreneurs
• Making Toytle Safe for Kids
• Involving Kids in the Creation
• What Age Are Kids "Ready" to Sell
• Opportunities for Develoment
• What Items Are Sellable on Toytle
• Business: What Kids Should Know
• Building "Dream" Muscles
• Where to Find Toytle & Patrick

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More about Patrick
Our family is chasing a dream of a new adventure launching an app called Toytle. Our kid safe marketplace equips parents to partner with their kids, empowering them to buy, sell, and trade toys with complete parental supervision, and while learning valuable life skills along the way like financial literacy, communication, and responsibility. We have a unique and inspiring story about experiencing great loss (both the loss of a job, and the death of a Father due to Covid), yet not letting our circumstances dictate our future. We’re honored and excited to share our story to encourage and inspire others however we can.

And here I am on a journey to create a life worthy of me and invite others to do it for them, too.

Follow Patrick & Toytle:
http://www.toytle.io
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086398256067&mibextid=LQQJ4d
https://instagram.com/teamtoytle?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

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Listen to today's episode, "Path to Greatness: Juan Arroyo's Insights on Equipping Kids for Success" as Solutions Junkie, Online Tech VA, coach and Author Juan Arroyo joins Dori Durbin. Juan shares:

• Juan's Books
• Joy in the Journey
• What Kids Need Before Adulting
• Not Everyone Needs College
• How Parents Can Help Direct Kids
• Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation
• Helping Your Kids Find Their Inner Greatness
• Practice Makes Great Decisions

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More about Juan
I believe we not only have the write to control our lives, we deserve to create them. 

At 30, I had been kicked out of my role and was questioning my life. I had followed everything society told me to do to succeed. But, I failed anyways. That's when I decided if I could fail doing what society said guarantees success, I might as well go do what I truly want and see what happens.

And here I am on a journey to create a life worthy of me and invite others to do it for them, too.

Find Juan's Book:
https://juanononecoaching.com/lifebookdraft

Follow Juan:
http://www.juanononecoaching.com
email: hello@juanononecoaching.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

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Listen to today's episode, "Emotions Only Last 90 Seconds: A Somatic Coaching Perspective with Rachel Friedman" as Somatic Practitioner/Therapist/Life Coach Rachel Friedman joins Dori Durbin. Rachel shares:

• What is a Somatic Coach
• Rachel's Transition into Somatic Coaching
• What Somatic Coaches Treat
• Somatic Coaching & Kids
• Assessing Body Language
• Emotions Last for 90 Seconds
• Public Emotions & Kids
• Somatic Therapy Process and Outcomes
• Where to Find Rachel

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More about Rachel

Running businesses has been my life for the last 20 years. I understand what it feels like to struggle with ANXIETY and constantly feel like something simply isn't right. It’s why I created this program. I've been a psychotherapist,  a fitness coach, run three yoga studios, and now run a six-figure coaching business. In short, I know the ins and outs of rewiring the mind. It starts with having a regulated nervous system and learning how to change your relationship with yourself. My clients have rewired their minds and completely transformed their lives. The results they have manifested are proof that it works.

Follow Rachel:
http://www.rachelbethcoaching.com
http://www.instagram.com/rachelbfriedman
email: info@rachelbethcoaching.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com