What if the overwhelm you feel as a parent isn't a personal failing but a signal that something deeply human is missing from your family's life?

Kate Mason sits down with Stephanie Malia Krauss, an educator, social worker, author, and mother of teenage boys, to explore the revolutionary idea of "re-humaning": reclaiming the connections, love, and belonging that modern life has quietly stolen from our families.

Stephanie's latest book, How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World, draws on decades of working with young people and thousands of conversations with overwhelmed parents and caregivers worldwide.

Together, Kate and Stephanie unpack the science behind why our children are struggling, and the beautifully simple, practical shifts that can transform your family's wellbeing starting today.

Understanding your child and those you love has never felt more urgent…or more hopeful.

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2:59 What personal experiences shaped Stephanie's lifelong commitment to caring for children?

10:20 How did the pandemic reveal what overwhelmed parents and children truly need?

23:37 What does the science tell us about connection, love, and belonging as human essentials?

30:50 How does the story of Eastern European orphanages show us what children cannot survive without?

41:06 What small intentional actions can parents take this week to rebuild belonging in their family?

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Connect with guest: Stephanie Malia Krauss, M.Ed., MSW | Author | Speaker | Strategist

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