Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys

Parenting Just Got Harder — Here's What to Do About It

Most parents aren't failing their kids — they're just missing what nobody ever taught them. Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst and Lisa Urbanski break it down clearly, compassionately, and practically. 🧠 Why anxiety is hitting kids younger — and what AI has to do with it 📵 How screens are shaping your child's emotional world 📅 Why over-scheduling backfires — and what kids need instead 👴 The hidden power grandparents have in emotional development 💍 How divorce is shaping a generation's relationship with love 💪 Real support — for your child and for yourself Connect with Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst Website: https://drvanderhorst.com/ [https://drvanderhorst.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/] Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst [https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst] Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7 [https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7] Substack: https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/ [https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst [https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst] Seeking secure, virtual therapy in Maryland or Washington, D.C.? Learn more and request a telehealth session on her website!

Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys

What do boys really need to become emotionally healthy, connected men? In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with psychologist Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst about the emotional patterns many boys are taught early in life and their effects. You'll Learn: ✨ Why boys are often taught to suppress emotion 🧠 How emotional disconnection shows up later in relationships 💬 What true emotional strength actually looks like 📖 How parents can build emotional vocabulary at home 👨‍👦 Why fathers and male role models matter so much 🔄 What to do if you feel like you’ve already made mistakes Connect with Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst Website: https://drvanderhorst.com/ [https://drvanderhorst.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/] Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst [https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst] Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7 [https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7] Substack: https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/ [https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst [https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst] Seeking secure, virtual therapy in Maryland or Washington, D.C.? Learn more and request a telehealth session on her website!

How to Raise Emotionally Resilient Kids | What Children Really Need to Feel Safe and Connected

If your child is struggling emotionally, acting out, or your family feels stressed and disconnected, this episode will help you understand what children really need to feel safe, supported, and emotionally strong. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with psychologist Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst to explore how emotional resilience is built in families through connection, attention, self-awareness, and repair. In this episode, you’ll learn: 👉 What emotional struggles in children may be signaling 👉 How family stress and disconnection affect kids 👉 Why connection matters more than pressure or perfection 👉 How to respond to big emotions without shutting your child down 👉 What helps children feel safe, seen, and supported 👉 Where to begin if your family feels stuck in conflict or overwhelm Connect with Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst Website: https://drvanderhorst.com/ [https://drvanderhorst.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/] Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst [https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst] Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7 [https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7] Substack: https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/ [https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst [https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst] Seeking secure, virtual therapy in Maryland or Washington, D.C.? Learn more and request a telehealth session on her website!

Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Stop Shutting Down Their Feelings

Boys often get labeled “too much” or “difficult” when what they really need is emotional understanding. Host Lisa Urbanski talks with psychologist Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst (nearly 50 years of experience) about why boys may show a broader emotional range, how parents and culture unintentionally shut that down.  In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why “stop crying” teaches boys it’s not safe to feel ✅ How over-scheduling + screens reduce social-emotional growth ✅ What healthy emotional development in boys actually looks like ✅ How to support men’s emotions without fixing, defending, or shutting them down ✅ 5 practical parenting shifts to raise boys who can connect, communicate, and thrive Connect with Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst Website: https://drvanderhorst.com/ [https://drvanderhorst.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/] Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst [https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst] Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7 [https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7] Substack: https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/ [https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst [https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst] Seeking secure, virtual therapy in Maryland or Washington, D.C.? Learn more and request a telehealth session on her website!

Is Traditional Masculinity Harming Your Son's Emotional Health?

If you’re still telling boys to “man up,” you’re training them to shut down... and it’s costing them in school, friendships, and future relationships. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with psychologist Gloria K. Vanderhorst to break the “tough guy” myth and show families how to raise emotionally strong, deeply connected boys. You’ll learn: ⚡ How to spot the difference between “typical boy” behavior and a real cry for help 🧠 The early experiences at home and school that wire boys for emotional health (or shutdown) 🗣️ Simple scripts to coach boys through big feelings without shame or shutdown 👊 Better ways to handle conflict, school struggles, and screen time without blowups or withdrawal ❤️ Five concrete actions you can take this week to better support the boy you love Connect with Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst Website: https://drvanderhorst.com/ [https://drvanderhorst.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/] Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst [https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst] Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7 [https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7] Substack: https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/ [https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst [https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst] Seeking secure, virtual therapy in Maryland or Washington, D.C.? Learn more and request a telehealth session on her website!