Nurtured First
Nurtured First gives parents evidence-based strategies for ages 0–12: gentle discipline, sleep without cry-it-out, boundaries, tantrums, anxiety and worry, body safety and consent, potty learning, school skills, play, and digital life. Led by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP.
Find step-by-step courses and print-at-home toolkits plus weekly Robot Unicorn podcast episodes.
Educational content only; not a substitute for therapy or medical care.
#43 Puberty, Porn & Social Media
Q&A: ADHD, Skeptical Partners, and Staying Connected After Kids
#42 How to Talk to Kids About Puberty
#41 Your Kid's Friendship Drama
#40 How To Stop Yelling At Your Kids
“I’m Being Consistent With My Discipline - Why Isn’t It Working?”
#39 How Can I Help My Worried Child?
#37 Our Honest Conversation About Parenting Goals
#38 Is Screen Time Really That Terrible?
How To Handle Big After-School Meltdowns
Why Are Some Kids So Strong-Willed And Stubborn!? (REVISIT)
How To Talk To Kids About Death, Suicide, And Other Difficult Topics
Letting Kids Use AI: Smart Move Or Serious Mistake?
Are You On Your Phone Too Much In Front Of Your Kids?
“But My Friend’s Parents Let Them…Why Can’t I?”
Biblical Discipline, Deconstruction, And Belonging with Kate Bowler
Should We Force Kids To Say Sorry And Forgive Each Other?
The Impact Of Birth Order: What All Parents Need To Understand
The Tween Years: Peers, Embarrassment, And Belonging
Everyone Needs Me—But I'm Drowning
What Every Parent Needs To Know About Sibling Conflict
The Truth Behind Swearing And Rude Language In Kids
Are Timeouts Really Evidence-Based?
The Research All Parents Need To Know About Punishments
The Impact Of Social Media, Gaming And Smartphones On Kids
Impulse Control: What Every Parent Needs To Know
Why Kids Need Boredom Now More Than Ever
I Love My Kids, But I Resent My Partner—Now What? With Dr. Tracy D
How To Reparent Yourself While Raising Your Kids
Part 2: Trust, Skepticism, And Betrayal: How To Build Trust