Raising Children to Thrive with Dr. Ronald Ruff

On this new episode, Dr. Dan interviews Dr. Ronald Ruff about sensitive parenting, raising emotionally healthy kids, and his book Raising Children to Thrive: Affect Hunger & Responsive, Sensitive Parenting, the ultimate evidence-based guide to help parents bring up their children to thrive socially and emotionally during all phases of life. Dr. Dan and Dr. Ruff discuss his decades of work as a psychologist; how to help parents raise happy, kind and self-aware kids; and raising children to thrive. In addition,they discuss affect hunger - an emotional craving for maternal love, protection and care, and how this longing can be used to create a strong nurturing relationship.  For more information visit Dr. Ruff’s website www.ronaldruff.com. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode).  Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (X). Learn about more podcasts @exactlyright on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please support our podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4bqTWJ2 For more information: www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan is your weekly dose of inspiration, purpose, and practical wisdom for living a life aligned with your true self. Hosted by renowned psychologist and executive coach Dr. Dan Peters, this podcast helps you break free from autopilot and step fully into the life you’re meant to live. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re living up to your potential—or how to navigate challenges with more resilience and clarity—this show is for you. Dr. Dan combines expert insights, powerful interviews, and real-life tools to help you deepen your self-awareness, strengthen your mindset, and make a positive impact. With decades of experience guiding individuals and leaders toward lasting transformation, Dr. Dan brings heart, humor, and honesty to every episode—so you walk away feeling motivated and equipped to make each day count. Tune in to new episodes every Thursday to unlock your potential, ignite your purpose, and—most of all—make it a great one.