If you have ever wondered whether calm, connected parenting actually works, Avery Rubenstein is living proof. As the adult child of parenting expert Randi Rubenstein, Avery grew up in a home built on perspective seeking rather than punishment.
In this conversation, recorded live at iHeart Studios in New York, Avery shares how that upbringing shaped her confidence, empathy, and calling as a social worker working with foster youth. This episode gives you a deeply human look at what happens when a child is heard, understood, and treated like a whole person.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
• What it feels like to be raised in a home without yelling and why that matters
• How perspective seeking creates emotional safety for both parent and child
• Why Avery realized as an adult that her childhood was very different from the norm
• The moment Avery recognized the impact of their upbringing while babysitting
• How children sense when adults are truly listening
• The surprising behavior shifts that happen when a child is given choice
• What Avery has learned working with foster children who have experienced trauma
• A simple but powerful message for parents who want to do better
About Today’s Guest
Avery Rubenstein is the co-author of a children’s book series developed with their mother, parenting expert Randi Rubinstein. Avery is pursuing a master’s degree in social work and works in foster care settings, helping children process difficult emotions through play and perspective-based communication. Her work is centered on helping kids feel heard, respected, and understood.
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