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Family Dialogues

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by Dr. Taniesha Burke

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When love feels strained, kids are struggling, and your home feels divided, it’s easy to wonder if peace and joy are still possible. The Family Dialogues Podcast reminds you they are. Each episode is a guide back to connection, helping couples heal, parents unite, and families grow stronger together, even when life gets messy. Listeners love this podcast because it starts where true change begins: with the partnership at the center of the home. Dr. Taniesha Burke helps parents rebuild love, trust, and teamwork so children can thrive in the security of a united family. You’ll gain proven, evidence-based strategies for nurturing emotional growth, fostering resilience in your kids, and creating a home that feels safe and joyful again. As a research psychologist, parenting coach, and mother of three, Dr. Burke brings both academic expertise and lived experience to every conversation. Her background in family relations, child development, and spiritual life coaching, combined with insights from world-class guests, offers practical wisdom you can apply right away. Whether you’re rekindling love, restoring peace, or building a stronger bond with your children, The Family Dialogues Podcast is your companion for raising families that stay connected, grounded, and full of joy no matter what challenges come your way.

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June 23, 2026

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: <ul> <li>How overparenting can weaken a teen’s confidence and independence</li> <li>Why teens need to practice self-advocacy in everyday situations</li> <li>The difference between supporting your child and rescuing your child</li> <li>How helicopter, snowplow, tiger, and militaristic parenting affect teen development</li> <li>Why parents should focus on effort, growth mindset, and resilience instead of perfection</li> <li>How digital footprints can affect college admissions, jobs, and future opportunities</li> <li>Why family meals, tech boundaries, and intentional connection matter</li> <li>How to help your teen explore interests without pressure, comparison, or parental ego</li> <li>Why the parent-teen relationship is more important than academic achievement</li> </ul> Recommended Resources: Book: <a target="_blank" href="https://a.co/d/0dsoLFni" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Parent Compass book</a> Book's Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.parentcompassbook.com/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">ParentCompassBook.com</a> Cindy's Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cynthiamuchnick.com/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">CynthiaMuchnick.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/parentcompass/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cindy's Instagram</a> Podcast feedback: <a href="mailto:info@tanieshaburke.com">info@tanieshaburke.com</a> ------------------ 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

June 16, 2026

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. <h2>In this episode, we discuss:</h2> <ul> <li>Why many families wait too long to record parents’ and grandparents’ stories</li> <li>How dementia, grief, and loss can make family storytelling feel urgent</li> <li>The emotional value of hearing a parent’s voice, not just reading written memories</li> <li>How family stories shape children’s identity, belonging, and sense of legacy</li> <li>Why adult children may feel guilt, awkwardness, or hesitation when asking deeper questions</li> <li>How storytelling can humanize parents and create more compassion</li> <li>The regrets many older parents share about work, family time, and connection</li> <li>Why simple family moments often become the most meaningful memories</li> <li>Practical prompts to help parents and grandparents open up about their lives</li> <li>How Neil’s 12-week process helps families create a personal audio legacy</li> </ul> <h2>Recommended resources:</h2> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.meandmyoldman.co.uk/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Me and My Old Man</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.meandmyoldman.co.uk/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Me and My Old Man: 10 Questions to Ask Your Parents guide</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/neilptaylor_/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil Taylor’s Instagram: Neil P. Taylor</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilptaylor/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neil Taylor on LinkedIn</a></li> <li>4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman</li> <li>The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware</li> </ul> Podcast feedback: <a href="mailto:info@tanieshaburke.com">info@tanieshaburke.com</a> 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

June 9, 2026

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: <ul> <li>Why children should breathe through the nose at rest and during sleep</li> <li>Red flags of poor airway function, including snoring and restless sleep</li> <li>How mouth breathing may affect jaw growth, facial development, and crowded teeth</li> <li>The connection between sleep quality, emotional regulation, ADHD-like symptoms, and bedwetting</li> <li>Why chewing, swallowing, oral posture, and tongue position matter</li> <li>How parents can talk with pediatricians, ENTs, dentists, and orthodontists about airway concerns</li> <li>Why early intervention in the first years of life can make a difference</li> </ul> Resources, programs, and platforms mentioned: <ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://forwardontics.com/pages/kahn" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Sandra Kahn’s website</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Forwardonticsbreathwell-f1b" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Sandra Kahn’s YouTube channel</a></li> <li>Book: <a target="_blank" href="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" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic</a><a target="_blank" href="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" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer"> by Sandra Kahn and Paul R. Ehrlich</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://forwardontics.com/products/breathe-4-0-book" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Book: Breathe 4.0</a></li> <li>Upcoming book: NOSE</li> <li>Book: <a target="_blank" href="https://forwardontics.com/products/gopex-good-oral-posture-exercises" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">GOPEX / GoPex Program</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.theforwardonticsfamilyreset.com" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 2026 - Family Reset Workshops</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://forwardontics.com/products/up-lock-pacifier" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Passive Flow Pacifier</a></li> <li>Nutrient Flow / Neutral Flow baby bottle</li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://forwardontics.com/products/up-locker-vacuum-activator-by-forwardontics" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Uplocker / ObLocker</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://forwardontics.com/products/lip-locker" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lip Locker</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://forwardontics.com/products/nasometer" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nasometer</a></li> <li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41521856/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">January 2026 article on the use of Uplocker in children</a></li> </ul> Discount code: DRBURKE5 to our listeners on all items in Dr. Kahn's store. Episode feedback: <a href="mailto:info@tanieshaburke.com">info@tanieshaburke.com</a> ------------------------- 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

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What is Family Dialogues?: When love feels strained, kids are struggling, and your home feels divided, it’s easy to wonder if peace and joy are still possible. The Family Dialogues Podcast reminds you they are. Each episode is a guide back to connection, helping couples heal, parents unite, and families grow stronger together, even when life gets messy.

Listeners love this podcast because it starts where true change begins: with the partnership at the center of the home. Dr. Taniesha Burke helps parents rebuild love, trust, and teamwork so children can thrive in the security of a united family. You’ll gain proven, evidence-based strategies for nurturing emotional growth, fostering resilience in your kids, and creating a home that feels safe and joyful again.

As a research psychologist, parenting coach, and mother of three, Dr. Burke brings both academic expertise and lived experience to every conversation. Her background in family relations, child development, and spiritual life coaching, combined with insights from world-class guests, offers practical wisdom you can apply right away.

Whether you’re rekindling love, restoring peace, or building a stronger bond with your children, The Family Dialogues Podcast is your companion for raising families that stay connected, grounded, and full of joy no matter what challenges come your way.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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