Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
Consistency
39%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Raise Strong is the podcast that helps you turn parenting chaos into calm and power struggles into connection. Hosted by school psychologist and parent coach Alex Anderson-Kahl, each episode blends child psychology, empathy, and practical tools to help you respond with confidence, teach emotional regulation, and raise resilient, emotionally intelligent kids. Discover reflective discipline, gentle parenting, and mindset shifts that make every day feel more peaceful—because strong kids start with supported parents. This is Raise Strong.

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Episode 21 - Navigating the Complexities of Sibling Conflict

Jun 08, 2026 24m Transcript

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,…

Episode 20 - From Threats to Teaching: A New Approach to Parenting

Jun 01, 2026 26m Transcript

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…

Episode 19 - Unlocking Emotional Safety in Parenting: Three Conversations You Need

May 11, 2026 26m Transcript

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…

Episode 18 - Why Your Child Pulls Away and How to Stay Connected

Mar 30, 2026 23m Transcript

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…

Episode 17 - From Loneliness to Connection: Navigating Friendship Development

Mar 09, 2026 20m Transcript

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…

Episode 16 - Building Strong Bonds: The 10-Minute Connection Strategy

Mar 02, 2026 18m Transcript

Raise Strong with Alex Anderson-KahlBecause 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…

Episode 15 - Raising Kind Kids: The Science Behind Empathy

Feb 23, 2026 21m Transcript

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…

Episode 14 - Creating a Peaceful Home: Practical Boundaries That Stick (Without Yelling)

Feb 16, 2026 19m Transcript

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…

Episode 13 - Nonviolent Communication 101: Simple Phrases to End the Whining Cycle

Feb 02, 2026 16m Transcript

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…

Episode 12 - The Guilt Trap: How to Give Yourself Grace After a Hard Parenting Moment

Jan 19, 2026 17m Transcript

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…

Episode 11 - What to Say Instead of "Hurry Up" (When You're Already Late)

Jan 12, 2026 15m Transcript

If saying “hurry up” worked, most mornings would be easier. But for many families, time pressure does the opposite. Kids freeze, melt down, or move even slower, and parents feel more stressed, not…

Episode 10 - Moving Beyond the “Participation Trophy”: How to Build Real Grit and Self-Worth

Jan 05, 2026 20m Transcript

Every few years, the phrase “participation trophy” resurfaces, often wrapped in frustration and concern about whether kids are becoming entitled or fragile. But the real issue is not trophies. The…

Episode 9 - The Power of Anticipation: How to Prevent Meltdowns Before They Start

Dec 29, 2025 15m Transcript

Episode OverviewMeltdowns rarely come out of nowhere. Long before the yelling, crying, or shutdown, a child’s nervous system is already working overtime. The challenge is that most parents are taught…

Episode 8 - The Magic of Repair: What to Do After a Hard Parenting Moment

Dec 22, 2025 15m Transcript

Episode OverviewEvery parent has moments they wish they could take back. A raised voice. A frustrated reaction. A shutdown or withdrawal. These moments feel heavy because you care deeply about your…

Episode 7 - Building a Safe Space That Actually Works

Dec 15, 2025 17m Transcript

Episode OverviewMany parents try creating a calm-down corner only to find that their child refuses to use it or becomes more upset. The reason is simple. Most spaces are built to look calm, but not…

Episode 6 - Navigating the Storm: Understanding Your Triggers as a Parent

Dec 08, 2025 19m Transcript

Episode OverviewEvery parent has lived through that moment when their child starts crying, yelling, or falling apart and something inside their own body reacts instantly. Maybe it feels like fear.…

Episode 5 - The Power Struggle Trap: How to Stop the Cycle Before It Starts

Dec 01, 2025 21m Transcript

Episode OverviewIf you have ever argued with your child about shoes, screen time, or brushing teeth, you already know how quickly a simple moment can turn into a full tug-of-war. In this episode of…

Episode 4 - The Science of Praise: Why “Good Job” Isn’t Enough

Nov 24, 2025 21m Transcript

Episode SummaryWe all do it... our child finishes a puzzle, helps clean up, and we say, “Good job!”It’s automatic. It’s loving. And it feels like the right thing to say.But what if certain kinds of…

Episode 3 - Why Yelling Doesn't Work And What Actually Does

Nov 17, 2025 16m Transcript

Episode SummaryIf yelling worked, you’d only have to do it once... but it doesn’t.When emotions run high, your body goes into survival mode, and calm suddenly feels out of reach. In this episode,…

Episode 2 - The Parenting Shift That Changes Everything

Nov 17, 2025 15m Transcript

Episode SummaryWhen emotions run high, it’s easy to go straight into correction mode — but what if connection is actually the key to real behavior change?In this episode, school psychologist and…

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How many episodes does Raise Strong have?

Raise Strong has published 22 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

Is Raise Strong still active?

Raise Strong is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 19m.

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