🔥 Podcast Summary:

🥲 Remember the first time they reached for your hand? What happens when they stop? In this powerful episode, Matt and Alona explore the raw, heart-tugging transitions every parent faces — when our kids pull away, grow up, and evolve beyond our rituals.

💔 A mom grieves the end of morning hair-braiding — until a quiet tea ritual emerges. A dad wrestles with his son’s refusal to hold hands. And a parent mourns the disconnect from their newlywed daughter, questioning who they even are now. These aren't just stories — they’re mirrors.

🧠 What if the key to staying close isn't holding on, but learning how to let go — with presence, with grace, and with open-hearted curiosity?

🎯 Challenging moments that’ll make you pause:

• A parent admits: “I don’t know who I am without being her mom.”
• The grief behind “just a hug” instead of butterfly kisses in public.
• Letting go of the sports dream when your child couldn’t care less.

💬 Have a Kinectin Account? Explore these Nudges to see how they apply to your own life — in a way only Amari can:

• My child used to open up to me all the time — now I’m lucky if I get a word. I miss our connection, but I don’t want to push them away. How do I show up differently?

• I always dreamed of sharing my love of sports with my kid, but he’s just not into it. I feel like I’m mourning the bond I imagined. How do I let go of my dream and support his?

• My son just left for college and I can’t stop replaying everything I didn’t do. I feel haunted by the thought I wasn’t enough. How do I move forward without guilt?

What is Amari?
webe Parents has partnered with Kinectin to bring you Amari, your personal AI coach. Now you can interact with the ideas from our podcasts, articles, and parenting tips — and Amari will help you apply them directly to your personal life. Learn more at webe Kinectin.

To learn more about what Alona & Matt are up to check us out at webeparents.com, or follow us on our socials at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to webe Pärents wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Ever felt your child slipping through your fingers as they grow? 😩 In this episode of webe Pärents, Matt & Alona tackle the brutal truth every parent faces: the only constant in parenting… is change. From outgrowing tiaras to resisting bedtime stories, this conversation dives deep into why clinging tighter is actually disconnecting us from our kids — and how letting go might be the most connected thing you can do.

💥 You’ll hear how grief is not your enemy — it’s proof of your love.

💔 Why your child might push you away on purpose just to protect their independence.

🌊 And the real reason chasing "perfect moments" will rob you of the peace you’re seeking right now.

Have a Kinectin Account? Explore these Nudges to see how they apply to your own life — in a way only Amari can.

It hurts to admit, but I think I'm clinging too tightly to the version of my child I used to know. I want to connect with who they are now, but I don’t know how.

My kid is pulling away and I keep taking it personally. I want to support their independence, not sabotage our connection.

I feel like I’m failing if I’m not making the most of every parenting moment. But trying so hard to be perfect is exhausting and disconnecting.

What is Amari?
webe Pärents has partnered with Kinectin to bring you Amari, your personal AI coach. Now you can interact with the ideas from our podcasts, articles, and parenting tips — and Amari will help you apply them directly to your personal life.

To learn more about what Alona & Matt are up to check us out at webeparents.com, or follow us on our socials at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to webe Pärents wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

💥 You’re Not Just Tired — You’re Disappearing 💥

😮‍💨 Ever feel like you're running a taxi service instead of living your life? This week, Matt & Alona dive into the raw truth so many parents are living: we're parenting on empty — and it’s breaking more than just our energy. This isn’t about self-care bubbles or spa days. It’s about reclaiming your identity, your marriage, and your worth before it all vanishes beneath your kid’s schedule.

🔥 Panic attacks in parking lots. Marriages reduced to logistics. Parents who can’t even remember what they like anymore. These stories will hit hard because they’re real — and possibly yours:

• Melissa had a panic attack before a soccer game and realized she'd lost herself in the carpool chaos. Her healing started with one “no” at a time.
• Tom and Vanessa were nothing more than “Uber Parents” until they booked one night away. That micro-shift became the rhythm that saved their marriage.
• Mark said yes to every team and clinic for his son, only to realize both of them were burning out — and his son was starting to hate it all.

Have a Kinectin Account? Explore these Nudges to see how they apply to your own life — in a way only Amari can.

Nudges:

I don’t know who I am anymore. Every moment of my day is for my kids, and if I had free time, I honestly wouldn’t know what to do with it. That scares me.

We give our kids everything… except us. My partner and I are running on fumes. How do we reconnect when romance and laughter feel like distant memories?

I thought saying yes to every opportunity was love. But I’m exhausted, and my kid seems to hate it too. What if love means doing less?

What is Amari? webe Parents has partnered with Kinectin to bring you Amari, your personal AI coach. Now you can interact with the ideas from our podcasts, articles, and parenting tips — and Amari will help you apply them directly to your personal life.

To learn more about what Alona & Matt are up to check us out at webeparents.com, or follow us on our socials at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to webe Pärents wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

What if your exhaustion wasn’t a sign you’re doing it wrong — but proof you’ve been doing too much for too long? 😮‍💨 In this soul-shifting episode of webe Pärents, Matt & Alona crack open the “Super Parent” myth and expose how hustle culture is silently draining joy, connection, and self-worth from families.

😩 Ever feel like your identity is swallowed by your child’s schedule?
🤯 Wonder why brushing your teeth alone feels like a luxury?
💔 Hear the moment Matt confesses that showing up to all six of his daughters’ identical performances nearly broke him — and what they finally did instead.

Have a Kinectin Account? Explore these Nudges to see how they apply to your own life — in a way only Amari can:

• I’m constantly saying yes to my kids, even when I’m completely drained. I don’t want to resent them, but I don’t know how to reclaim space for myself.

• When I say no to my kids, I feel like I’m failing them. I need help untangling my guilt from my worth as a parent.

• My partner and I used to have alone time — now we’re just co-managers of our children’s schedules. I miss the ‘us’ in our relationship.

What is Amari? webe Parents has partnered with Kinectin to bring you Amari, your personal AI coach. Now you can interact with the ideas from our podcasts, articles, and parenting tips — and Amari will help you apply them directly to your personal life.

To learn more about what Alona & Matt are up to check us out at webeparents.com, or follow us on our socials at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to webe Pärents wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

What if your child confided in AI before coming to you? 😳 In this episode of webe Pärents, Matt & Alona get deeply personal, sharing the emotional, surprising, and sometimes unsettling ways AI is showing up in family life. This isn’t your typical tech talk — it’s a raw, real look at how connection, parenting, and emotional support are being reshaped by artificial intelligence.

🤯 One child said Amari, the AI coach, made her feel so deeply heard it brought tears to her eyes.
💔 Another reached out to AI during a conflict — because they didn’t feel safe talking to their parents.
👀 Matt admits AI sometimes gives better connection advice than he can in the moment.

Have a Kinectin Account? Explore these Nudges to see how they apply to your own life — in a way only Amari can:

• It stings to think my child might feel safer opening up to AI than to me. I want to be a safe space… but maybe I’m missing something. Can Amari help me see why?

• When I'm triggered or upset, I can’t seem to speak with care — even though I know better. I want to learn how to regulate and connect, even when it’s hard.

• Sometimes I react with sarcasm, guilt, or defensiveness — and I wonder if it’s damaging my connection. I want to see what that looks like from the other person’s side.

What is Amari? webe Parents has partnered with Kinectin to bring you Amari, your personal AI coach. Now you can interact with the ideas from our podcasts, articles, and parenting tips — and Amari will help you apply them directly to your personal life.

To learn more about what Alona & Matt are up to check us out at webeparents.com, or follow us on our socials at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to webe Pärents wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Disagreeing Without Disconnecting-Letters from our listeners: A family group chat explodes over politics. A 9-year-old parrots a divisive comment from school. A parent watches herself repeat the same judgmental tone she swore she'd never use.

Episode 29 of webe Parents is raw, real, and wildly useful: it dives into what happens when disagreement becomes disconnection—and how to change that pattern, starting today.

Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman don’t shy away from the mess. Instead, they introduce the Three C Bridge—a powerful tool for staying Curious, Compassionate, and Connected even when you’re triggered.

💥 Real stories.
💬 Repeatable scripts.
🛠 Emotional tools you can actually use tonight.

Because empathy isn’t weakness. It’s your superpower.

Have a Kinectin Account? Here are some topics to discuss with Amari and apply them to your personal life or relationships. Here are some thought provoking questions to ask yourself:

1. I grew up in a judgmental home—and now I hear the same tone coming out of my own mouth.
2. I feel stuck between my progressive kids and my traditional parents. I’m exhausted trying to translate everyone’s emotions.
3. I shut down when people disagree with me because I’m terrified it’ll cost the relationship.

What is Amari? webe Parents has partnered with Kinectin to bring you Amari, your personal AI coach. Now you can interact with the ideas from our podcasts, articles, and parenting tips — and Amari will help you apply them directly to your pe

To learn more about what Alona & Matt are up to check us out at webeparents.com, or follow us on our socials at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to webe Pärents wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

In today's increasingly polarized world, disagreement often leads to disconnection — but it doesn’t have to. In this episode of webe Pärents, Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman explore how we can model compassionate disagreement for our children, teaching them that connection can thrive even when opinions differ. Using the “Three C Bridge” — Curiosity, Compassion, and Connection — they offer real-life examples, practical tools, and inspiring insights for staying grounded, even during the toughest conversations. Discover how empathy, not agreement, becomes the path toward stronger families and a more united future.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why disagreement doesn't have to mean disconnection — especially with family.
• How fear of being "ousted from the tribe" shapes modern conflict.
• Why judgments form automatically — and how to translate them into needs.
• The power of the "Three C Bridge" (Curious, Compassionate, Connected) during conflict.
• How to model healthy disagreement for your kids in everyday life.
• Practical examples and role plays you can use at home.
• Why compassion requires courage — not agreement.
• How to create emotional safety even when walking away is necessary.

Have a Kinectin Account? Here are some topics to discuss with Amari and apply them to your personal life or relationships. Here are some thought provoking questions to ask yourself:

1. Sometimes it feels like one disagreement can cost a friendship or strain a relationship — have I created enough emotional safety in my home or friendships to allow disagreement without fear of disconnection?
2. In a world that pressures us to pick sides quickly, am I modeling curiosity and compassion when someone close to me thinks differently — or am I unconsciously teaching my kids (or partner) that love is conditional?
3. When I hear a viewpoint that triggers me, especially from my child or someone I love, can I slow down enough to ask: ‘What need are they trying to meet?’ — and respond from that place instead of from judgment?

What is Amari? webe Parents has partnered with Kinectin to bring you Amari, your personal AI coach. Now you can interact with the ideas from our podcasts, articles, and parenting tips — and Amari will help you apply them directly to your pe

To learn more about what Alona & Matt are up to check us out at webeparents.com, or follow us on our socials at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to webe Pärents wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Ever feel like you're more than just a soccer mom or the homework helper? 😅 In this episode, Drs. Alona Pulde & Matthew Lederman dive deep into the subtle (and often sneaky) ways we lose ourselves in our kids’ lives.

💡 Real stories from parents like: ✨ Lisa, the dance mom who found herself (and a new photography biz) after her daughter left for college.

🏈 Mark, the football dad who reconnected with his son beyond the game.

🧠 A dad who realized his academic pressure was turning love into stress.

🛠️ Learn the Triple A Tool – Awareness, Adjustments & Anchors – to reclaim your identity without losing your connection to your kids.

👂 If you've ever wondered, "Who am I outside of parenting?" – this one’s for you.

To learn more about what Alona & Matt are up to check us out at webeparents.com, or follow us on our socials at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to webe Pärents wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.