Family Dialogues

How Your Adult Attachment Style Shapes Your Parenting with Annette Kussin

In this powerful episode, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with Annette Kussin, author of Secure Parent, Secure Child, about how adult attachment styles shape parenting, emotional regulation, and the parent-child relationship. Annette explains how early childhood attachment continues into adulthood and influences how parents respond to their children’s needs, emotions, behavior, and struggles. The conversation explores secure, anxious/preoccupied, dismissive, and unresolved/disorganized attachment and how each can affect a child’s sense of safety, confidence, school performance, emotional development, and relationships. This episode also highlights how parents can break generational cycles of insecure attachment through self-awareness, emotional regulation, therapy, repair, and intentional parenting. Annette offers hope for parents who want to become more emotionally available, stop personalizing their child’s behavior, and create a secure base where children can thrive. In this episode, we discuss: * What adult attachment is and why it matters in parenting * How insecure attachment styles show up in everyday parent-child interactions * The impact of parentification, emotional unavailability, and unresolved trauma * Why rupture and repair are essential in healthy family relationships * How parents can move toward earned secure attachment Resources mentioned: * Secure Parent, Secure Child [https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Parent-Child-Attachment-Development/dp/1771837756/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1M86X7Y9MNKK8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ljvv-BVPv6eJ2bfA6EYv6zirjxyXlKSKtLm-UhRf3dQWd7xV9lMxH5F5LW0G5HB24T6Say5hEp5XsNdtiELHSrILJcFteGzQO_Rq4I1PcDXYNnIEn1tyYmJJVcXoPXIvo5cW2PBNLn61lpsB7J3SsQFDd0QeE_49RYozVVRbZx7A-jIW0dezFkGnw_1N__Sz6LtrhiYub0Nvb36xadyA52qkIs_zTtjrt8mc6t1ZdKM.PEYIQN4C35FkxIjsxsFynUv1vYG85mFUj_CV7A1Rpcs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Secure+Parent%2C+Secure+Child%3A+How+a+Parent%27s+Adult+Attachment&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1782166003&sprefix=secure+parent%2C+secure+child+how+a+parent%27s+adult+attachment%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-3] by Annette Kussin [https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Parent-Child-Attachment-Development/dp/1771837756/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1M86X7Y9MNKK8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ljvv-BVPv6eJ2bfA6EYv6zirjxyXlKSKtLm-UhRf3dQWd7xV9lMxH5F5LW0G5HB24T6Say5hEp5XsNdtiELHSrILJcFteGzQO_Rq4I1PcDXYNnIEn1tyYmJJVcXoPXIvo5cW2PBNLn61lpsB7J3SsQFDd0QeE_49RYozVVRbZx7A-jIW0dezFkGnw_1N__Sz6LtrhiYub0Nvb36xadyA52qkIs_zTtjrt8mc6t1ZdKM.PEYIQN4C35FkxIjsxsFynUv1vYG85mFUj_CV7A1Rpcs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Secure+Parent%2C+Secure+Child%3A+How+a+Parent%27s+Adult+Attachment&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1782166003&sprefix=secure+parent%2C+secure+child+how+a+parent%27s+adult+attachment%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-3]   Episode feedback: info@tanieshaburke.com CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://tanieshaburke.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtanieshaburke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtanieshaburke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drtanieshaburke

Why Parenting Feels So Hard: Tim Carney on Family-Unfriendly Culture, Overscheduled Kids & Raising Resilient Children

In this episode of Family Dialogues, Dr. Burke speaks with Tim Carney, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, columnist at the Washington Examiner, father of six, and author of Family Unfriendly and Alienated America. Together, they explore why modern parenting feels so exhausting, not because families are failing, but because culture, policy, neighborhoods, and youth activities have made ordinary family life harder. Tim discusses the rise of parenting burnout, overscheduled children, intensive youth sports, helicopter parenting, and the decline of free play and community support.  This conversation offers a powerful reminder that children need more than constant achievement and structured activities. They need connection, independence, neighborhood friendships, family time, and opportunities to build resilience through self-directed play.  Parents will also hear practical encouragement for creating a more family-friendly life: skipping an unnecessary practice, walking through the neighborhood, getting to know neighbors, choosing low-pressure activities, and building simple community rhythms that support families. A thoughtful episode for parents interested in positive parenting, child development, childhood anxiety, family connection, free play, community, and raising resilient children. Resources Mentioned: * Family Unfriendly [https://a.co/d/04v2blGo] by Tim Carney [https://a.co/d/04v2blGo] * Alienated America [https://a.co/d/03KyL66d] by Tim Carney [https://a.co/d/03KyL66d] * Tim Carney on X/Twitter: @TPCarney [https://x.com/TPCarney] * American Enterprise Institute [https://www.aei.org/] Episode feedback: info@tanieshaburke.com CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://tanieshaburke.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtanieshaburke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtanieshaburke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drtanieshaburke

Raising Independent Teens: How to Stop Overparenting and Build Confidence with Cindy Muchnick

In this episode, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with Cindy Muchnick, education expert, former college admissions professional, and author of The Parent Compass, about how parents can raise confident, capable, and emotionally healthy teenagers without hovering, rescuing, or overmanaging. Cindy explains why today’s teens are facing intense academic pressure, social media stress, college admissions anxiety, and a growing struggle to develop independence. She shares how parents can move from being a “manager” to becoming a “consultant,” allowing teens to practice self-advocacy, make mistakes, build resilience, and discover their own identity. In this episode, we discuss: * How overparenting can weaken a teen’s confidence and independence * Why teens need to practice self-advocacy in everyday situations * The difference between supporting your child and rescuing your child * How helicopter, snowplow, tiger, and militaristic parenting affect teen development * Why parents should focus on effort, growth mindset, and resilience instead of perfection * How digital footprints can affect college admissions, jobs, and future opportunities * Why family meals, tech boundaries, and intentional connection matter * How to help your teen explore interests without pressure, comparison, or parental ego * Why the parent-teen relationship is more important than academic achievement Recommended Resources: Book: The Parent Compass book [https://a.co/d/0dsoLFni] Book's Website: ParentCompassBook.com [https://www.parentcompassbook.com/] Cindy's Website: CynthiaMuchnick.com [https://www.cynthiamuchnick.com/] Cindy's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parentcompass/] Podcast feedback: info@tanieshaburke.com [info@tanieshaburke.com] ------------------ CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://tanieshaburke.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtanieshaburke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtanieshaburke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drtanieshaburke

Capturing Your Parents’ Stories Before It’s Too Late with Neil Taylor

What if the greatest family heirloom is not a photo album, recipe, or piece of jewelry, but the sound of your parent’s voice telling their life story? In this episode of Family Dialogues, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with Neil Taylor, founder of Me and My Old Man. This 12-week guided conversation experience helps families record their parents’ stories in their own voice. After losing his father, Patrick, just six days before welcoming his son, Neil realized how easily family stories, traditions, memories, and identity can be lost when we wait too long. Together, they explore why adult children often avoid asking deeper questions, how family storytelling strengthens identity and belonging, and why hearing a parent’s full life story can create compassion, healing, and deeper connection across generations.  This conversation is especially powerful for parents, grandparents, adult children, and families who want to preserve family history, strengthen intergenerational bonds, and pass down meaningful stories to children and grandchildren. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: * Why many families wait too long to record parents’ and grandparents’ stories * How dementia, grief, and loss can make family storytelling feel urgent * The emotional value of hearing a parent’s voice, not just reading written memories * How family stories shape children’s identity, belonging, and sense of legacy * Why adult children may feel guilt, awkwardness, or hesitation when asking deeper questions * How storytelling can humanize parents and create more compassion * The regrets many older parents share about work, family time, and connection * Why simple family moments often become the most meaningful memories * Practical prompts to help parents and grandparents open up about their lives * How Neil’s 12-week process helps families create a personal audio legacy RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: * Me and My Old Man [https://www.meandmyoldman.co.uk/] * Me and My Old Man: 10 Questions to Ask Your Parents guide [https://www.meandmyoldman.co.uk/] * Neil Taylor’s Instagram: Neil P. Taylor [https://www.instagram.com/neilptaylor_/] * Neil Taylor on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilptaylor/] * 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman * The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware Podcast feedback: info@tanieshaburke.com [info@tanieshaburke.com] CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://tanieshaburke.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtanieshaburke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtanieshaburke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drtanieshaburke

Is Mouth Breathing Affecting Your Child’s Sleep, Behavior & Jaw Development? | Dr. Sandra Kahn

What if your child’s snoring, mouth breathing, crowded teeth, restless sleep, bedwetting, or attention struggles were connected? In this episode of Family Dialogues, Dr. Sandra Kahn, orthodontist and author of Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic, joins us to discuss how children’s breathing, jaw growth, oral posture, sleep quality, and facial development are deeply connected. Dr. Kahn explains why mouth breathing is often a symptom of a deeper airway issue, how nasal breathing supports healthy sleep and brain development, and why parents should pay attention to signs such as snoring, open-mouth posture, dark circles under the eyes, restless sleep, crowded teeth, chewing with the mouth open, and emotional dysregulation.  We also explore the possible links between poor sleep, ADHD-like behaviors, bedwetting, reflux, ear infections, narrow jaws, pacifier use, soft foods, swallowing habits, and early childhood development. Dr. Kahn shares practical ways parents can observe their child’s breathing, chewing, swallowing, posture, and sleep without creating anxiety or pressure at home. This conversation is especially helpful for parents of young children, pregnant mothers, caregivers concerned about mouth breathing, and families looking for early support before braces, sleep studies, or chronic health concerns emerge. In this episode, we discuss: * Why children should breathe through the nose at rest and during sleep * Red flags of poor airway function, including snoring and restless sleep * How mouth breathing may affect jaw growth, facial development, and crowded teeth * The connection between sleep quality, emotional regulation, ADHD-like symptoms, and bedwetting * Why chewing, swallowing, oral posture, and tongue position matter * How parents can talk with pediatricians, ENTs, dentists, and orthodontists about airway concerns * Why early intervention in the first years of life can make a difference Resources, programs, and platforms mentioned: * Dr. Sandra Kahn’s website [https://forwardontics.com/pages/kahn] * Dr. Sandra Kahn’s YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@Forwardonticsbreathwell-f1b] * Book: Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic [https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Hidden-Epidemic-Sandra-Kahn/dp/1503604136/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NFNJLDQPIES4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PZ4rSqfz3ARPTF5hYFm5fy3mJPpLn9tXqgasyFNj8mC9J-hLRNL37bG6TpTHBUBzFPEKbWNltpxXrAqbnFb71pkKIVmW-yRW7rNJL-IsSP0UmBgUUCXg92f65YQopnU5UTgqGomowXzz4q8NQZBSbPI1gFYS475FV2_lbpY_uTYLVes0tsvNP18P1Dn3WlxVMnWtQMXnqiL5t1W3b6I8_rVZadpuZzQfiM-TwLJarMY.gh4_Uj6YwnBwpDYfOhYJM5twGRLgNNWsdqtTkhr7e68&dib_tag=se&keywords=jaws%3A+The+Story+of+a+Hidden&qid=1780858648&sprefix=jaws+the+story+of+a+hidden%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-1] by Sandra Kahn and Paul R. Ehrlich [https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Hidden-Epidemic-Sandra-Kahn/dp/1503604136/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NFNJLDQPIES4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PZ4rSqfz3ARPTF5hYFm5fy3mJPpLn9tXqgasyFNj8mC9J-hLRNL37bG6TpTHBUBzFPEKbWNltpxXrAqbnFb71pkKIVmW-yRW7rNJL-IsSP0UmBgUUCXg92f65YQopnU5UTgqGomowXzz4q8NQZBSbPI1gFYS475FV2_lbpY_uTYLVes0tsvNP18P1Dn3WlxVMnWtQMXnqiL5t1W3b6I8_rVZadpuZzQfiM-TwLJarMY.gh4_Uj6YwnBwpDYfOhYJM5twGRLgNNWsdqtTkhr7e68&dib_tag=se&keywords=jaws%3A+The+Story+of+a+Hidden&qid=1780858648&sprefix=jaws+the+story+of+a+hidden%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-1] * Book: Breathe 4.0 [https://forwardontics.com/products/breathe-4-0-book] * Upcoming book: NOSE * Book: GOPEX / GoPex Program [https://forwardontics.com/products/gopex-good-oral-posture-exercises] * October 2026 - Family Reset Workshops [http://www.theforwardonticsfamilyreset.com] * Passive Flow Pacifier [https://forwardontics.com/products/up-lock-pacifier] * Nutrient Flow / Neutral Flow baby bottle * Uplocker / ObLocker [https://forwardontics.com/products/up-locker-vacuum-activator-by-forwardontics] * Lip Locker [https://forwardontics.com/products/lip-locker] * Nasometer [https://forwardontics.com/products/nasometer] * January 2026 article on the use of Uplocker in children [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41521856/] Discount code: DRBURKE5 to our listeners on all items in Dr. Kahn's store. Episode feedback: info@tanieshaburke.com [info@tanieshaburke.com] ------------------------- CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://tanieshaburke.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtanieshaburke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtanieshaburke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drtanieshaburke