Your kid isn’t broken. Your parenting isn’t broken. Sometimes, we’re just asking our fish to climb trees.
If you're an exhausted parent who's tried everything and nothing has worked—this podcast is for you. You're carrying guilt about your parenting. Your child's behaviors don't respond to the typical strategies. The advice from books, friends, and even professionals just... doesn't fit.
Here's what I need you to know: You're not failing. You're just using the wrong map.
I'm Dr. Kristi, a psychologist and behavior analyst, and I help parents understand their child's unique wiring and use strategies that actually work. Whether your child has a diagnosis or you just know they're wired differently—whether it's ADHD, ASD, anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or they're just... not like the parenting books describe—this is for you.
No fluff. No shame. Just practical, evidence-based guidance from someone who gets it.
Each episode gives you real strategies for real challenges—meltdowns, school struggles, bedtime battles, and everything in between. This is where we stop asking fish to climb trees and start helping them swim.
Why Your Kid "Never Listens" (And the One Thing You're Missing)
"Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it's stupid."
Your fish doesn't need to learn to climb. They just need the right environment to swim.
Why Your Kids Aren't Listening (And 3 Simple Shifts That Fix It)
"Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it's stupid."
Your fish doesn't need to learn to climb. They just need the right environment to swim.
5 Signs Your Parenting Strategy Is Working Against Your Child's Brain
"Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it's stupid."
Your fish doesn't need to learn to climb. They just need the right environment to swim.
You've Tried Everything (And Here's Why Nothing Worked)
"Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it's stupid."
Your fish doesn't need to learn to climb. They just need the right environment to swim.
Stop Asking Your Fish to Climb Trees: Why Your "Difficult" Child Isn't Broken
"Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it's stupid."
Your fish doesn't need to learn to climb. They just need the right environment to swim.