PODCAST · kids
Hi, Fam!
by Avital Schreiber Levy
Welcome to Hi, Fam! Learn how to blend ancient wisdom with modern living to design a family life you love.Your host, Avital (pronounced Ah-Vee-Tal), is a designer, parenting coach, and mother of five on a mission to guide parents to build unbreakable homes, create passionate marriages, and raise resilient kids. Tune in weekly for no-nonsense myth-busting, tough love, fascinating conversations, and deep dives into controversial subjects.Learn more at hifam.com
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#47 Marriage Mindset: Happily Married Women Think Differently (Learn The Difference)
A hard moment doesn't mean you have a hard marriage. Sometimes, the biggest shift is changing the story you're telling yourself about your relationship. This is the kind of work we do inside Married-U. Come join us, we work on so much more so you can build a marriage of your dreams with the…
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#46 How to Stop Feeling Like You're the Only One Fighting for Your Marriage
"Why is it always ME?" That's the question I hear again and again from women who are trying to change the dynamic in their marriage, and in this episode, I'm answering some of the hardest questions you sent me after the Speak Husband Challenge. What if he gets defensive about everything? What if...
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#45 The Secret to Getting Your Husband to Try More (Speak Husband Challenge Part 3)
Ever notice how your husband finally does the thing you've been asking for… and somehow you're still annoyed? He plans the date. He handles bedtime. He takes something off your plate. And instead of feeling closer, you find yourself thinking, "Okay… but what about everything else?" I know that...
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#44 The 4-Step Script That Gets Your Husband to Listen
You finally found the words to explain what you need. Perhaps you even had to take a bit of time to work up the courage to say it... You thought you did it all right, and somehow the conversation still went sideways. You're trying to connect, and he's defending himself. And suddenly you're…
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#43 The ONE Thing Your Husband Needs to Hear From You (Before Anything Else) /SPEAK HUSBAND CHALLENGE Part 1
What IF you could finally talk to your husband about the things that matter to you without every conversation turning into a defense of his character? You ask about the dishwasher. You tell him you've had a terrible day. You ask for more help. You give him some feedback. And somehow, you're...
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#42 Having The Same Fight Over And Over Again? Here's What To Do About It
You know the fight. You know your lines. He knows his. You could probably perform the whole thing as a play by now. But what if having the same fight over and over doesn't mean your marriage is broken? Some differences between husbands and wives aren't meant to be permanently solved. Actually......
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#41 6 Things Your Husband Says That You're Probably Misunderstanding
How many times have you asked your husband, "What's wrong?" and gotten a perfectly calm "Nothing"… And then spent the next hour wondering what the real answer was? Is he upset with you? Is something wrong with your marriage? Is he pulling away? Did you do something? And suddenly you're building…
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#40 Your Husband IS Trying to Connect With You (You Just Don't See It)
Do you ever feel like you and your husband just aren't connecting anymore? You want him to open up. You want more closeness, more conversation, more of that feeling that you're really together. But what if the connection you're looking for isn't missing? What if it's already happening right in...
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#39 5 Things Happy Wives Do That Make Their Husbands Try Harder
Have you ever looked at some couples and just thought, what makes the difference...? Why do some husbands just... show up better? What if the women who have husbands who really try aren't actually luckier? After coaching thousands of couples, I have noticed something surprising: the wives of the...
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#38 How Should Kids Use AI? A Parent's Guide by Age (Part 9)
We've talked about the risks. We've talked about the opportunities. We've talked about what AI could change about school, work, thinking, relationships, and even the way our kids find meaning. But eventually, every parent gets to the same question: Okay... so what do I actually do with my child?...
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#37 What Parents Need To Do When Kids Start Using AI (Part 8)
You can't watch every conversation your child has online. And honestly, you shouldn't have to. But when the thing they're talking to starts to feel less like a tool and more like a relationship, the way we think about parenting it has to change. So what should parents actually be doing? How do…
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#36 Your Child's Biggest Challenge Won't Be Finding A Job (Part 7)
We've talked about jobs. We've talked about skills. But underneath all of that is a much bigger question... What are we actually preparing our children for? If AI changes the way we work, achieve, and succeed, where will our children find purpose? And what should we be building into them now that...
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#35 The Skills That Matter Most Aren't Being Taught at School (Part 6)
What if one of the biggest parenting mistakes we'll make over the next 10 years has nothing to do with screens? There's something many of us have slowly stopped teaching our kids... and it might matter far more in an AI world than it ever did before. In this episode, let's unpack one simple...
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#34 The Most Valuable Skill AI Can't Replace (Part 5)
For decades, parents have been told to help their children get good grades, earn the right degree, and land a stable career. Yet... the roadmap is changing faster than anyone expected. In this episode, I explore one of the biggest shifts AI is bringing to the future of the workforce, and why the...
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#33 The 5 AI Prompts That Make Kids Thing Instead of Cheat (Part 4)
What if the biggest difference between AI helping your child... or holding them back... wasn't the technology at all? What if it came down to HOW they use it? In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most practical lessons in the entire series: simple changes that can completely transform the way...
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#32 How to Stop AI From Quietly Turning Your Kid's Brain into Soup (Part 3)
We've spent years asking whether AI is getting smarter. But what if that's the wrong question? What if the real question is what happens to our children as they grow up with it? In this episode, let's look at one of the biggest challenges AI creates for developing minds and the one ability that…
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#31 Should You Ban AI for Your Kids? Here's the Better Option (Part 2)
Can you really protect your children by banning AI? Is unlimited access the way to go? In Part 2 of Raising Kids in the Age of AI, let's dive into the two extremes many parents fall into: the lockdown parent and the free-reign parent. While they seem like opposite approaches, they share the same...
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#30 Parents Are Underestimating AI (Part 1)
Have people told you that you shouldn't worry about AI? I personally think you have every right to be worried. I am. Not because AI is evil, but because of just how powerful it is. In Part 1 of this free 9-part miniseries, I am taking an honest look at what artificial intelligence actually is…
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#29 Your Kids vs AI: What Parents Need To Know
The world our children are growing up in is changing faster than most of us can process. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping school, work, friendships, creativity, learning, and the skills our children will need in the future. But this series isn't about fear. It's about parenting. Over...
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#28 The Questions That Keep Parents Up At Night
She's standing at the kitchen counter, eyes welling up: "I'm the only kid in my whole grade without a phone." And just like that, you're the villain in your kid's story. If you've ever felt your resolve crack in real time over something like this, this one's for you. I break down exactly what's...
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#27 Parenting Advice When You Need It The Most
What happens when you combine over a decade of parenting coaching, thousands of coaching calls, and modern AI? You get Ask Avital — an AI trained on my parenting philosophy, methods, programs, and real-world coaching experience. In this episode, I show you exactly how it works by testing it on a...
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#26 Parenting With Boundaries AND Warmth (You don't have to choose)
You don't need to choose between being a loving parent and a firm one. So many parents leave gentle parenting behind… only to swing too far into coldness, constant correction, exhaustion, and guilt. You start holding boundaries, but suddenly you feel harsh, disconnected, or emotionally distant…
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#25 You Are More Than Your Hormones!
What if one of the most "empowering" trends for women… is actually making us feel more powerless? A recent conversation with one of my students completely stopped me in my tracks. She said: "I feel like a walking bag of hormones." And it opened up a much bigger conversation about modern hormone...
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#24 The Shift Most Parents Never Make
Parenting a 5-year-old and parenting a 15-year-old are completely different jobs. But most of us never consciously make that shift. We keep using the same approach… and slowly, the relationship starts to suffer. In this episode, I'm walking you through the 5 roles every parent needs to move...
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#23 3 Parenting Mistakes That Pushed My Teens Away
Your teen pulls away… gets rude… wants more freedom… And suddenly parenting feels high stakes in a way it never did before. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 biggest mistakes parents make with tweens and teens (ages 10+)—the ones that quietly damage connection, create entitlement, and…
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#22 Most Moms quit here. Don't (The Family Reset)
You did it! You wrote your 5 Family Rules. Now comes the part that actually makes them stick. Because here's the truth is most parents stop here. They feel inspired for a few days… and then life takes over. The rules fade, old habits creep back in, and nothing really changes. In today's final day...
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#21 20-Minute Exercise That Changes Parenting Forever (The Family Reset)
Today is the day you stop thinking… and actually do it. In Day 4 of the Family Reset, you'll write your 5 family rules—clear, simple "we" statements that guide how your family thinks, acts, and shows up. No more overthinking. No more second guessing. Just clarity you can come back to every single...
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#20 The Sentence That Handles Everything (The Family Reset)
What if you didn't have to figure out what to say in the middle of every parenting moment? What if the hard part—the decision-making—was already done? Most parents are stuck in reactive mode. New problem → new rule → new consequence. It's exhausting. And it never ends. But what if instead of...
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#19 5 Rules Every Strong Family Lives By (The Family Reset)
You're not struggling because you don't have enough rules. You're struggling because your rules were never designed to hold. Most of us build parenting rules in the heat of the moment— after the slammed door, the screen incident, the bedtime battle. We react. We patch. We adjust. But those rules...
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#18 Parenting Advice Lied to You (The Family Reset)
You've done everything "right." You've read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Learned about emotions, regulation, connection, gentle parenting… And yet—you're still ending the day overwhelmed, second-guessing yourself, and wondering: "Why is this still so hard?" This isn't a you problem. This…
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#17 If You Don't Lead Your Kids… Someone Else Will
Ready to step into your role as a confident, inspiring parent? 👉 Join my FREE 5-Day Family Reset Challenge and get clear on the rules, values, and leadership your family needs: htpps://hifam.com/reset There's a quiet crisis happening in modern parenting… We've been told to step back. To not...
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#16 5 Phone Rules Every Parent Needs
Ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident as a parent? Join the Family Reset—it's free and will change how you show up at home: https://hifam.com/reset If you've ever felt like you're losing control of your child's phone… you're not alone. We all know screens, social media, and…
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#15 You're Overthinking Motherhood (Here's Why)
Ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident as a parent? Join the Family Reset—it's free and will change how you show up at home: https://hifam.com/reset Parenting today feels heavier than it used to. Not because we care more… but because we're carrying more. More information. More…
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#14 This Parenting Mistake Is Reniforcing Bad Behavior
Tired of tantrums, power struggles, and repeating yourself? Join my free "Family Reset Workshop" and learn how to create clear rules, calm authority, and real consistency in your home 💛 👉 https://hifam.com/reset What if your empathy is actually making things worse? That sounds wrong… especially...
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#13 Less Talking, More Listening | What Parents Get Wrong
If you're tired of repeating yourself, it's not about saying more—it's about having clear expectations. Join my free Parenting Reset Workshop and I'll show you exactly how to create that clarity in your home 💛 https://hifam.com/reset Most parents think the solution is to explain more. More...
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#12 This One Mistake Makes Kids Lie MORE
My child looked me in the eyes… and lied. And what I did next completely changed the outcome. If your child has ever lied to you (and let's be honest—most do), this episode will help you understand why it happens and, more importantly, how to respond in a way that builds trust instead of breaking...
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#11 Are We Damaging Our Kids by Fighting?
Don't believe the lies that either he changes or you need to leave. There is a third option and Married-U is it. Get the dream marriage you want with the partner you've already got! Check out Married-U today! https://married-u.com ___________________________ In this episode, I answer two deeply...
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#10 Should Kids Be in Your Bed? + Loving an Anxious Spouse
For the woman who still believes her marriage can feel better than this… even if she doesn't know where to start yet... Married-U is open! If you love your spouse but feel disconnected. If parenting has taken over everything. If your differences feel heavier than they used to. You're not broken....
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#9 Why Perfect Couples Online Make Real Marriages Harder
Married-U is open — for anyone who wants a better marriage. You don't need your partner's permission. You don't need them to change first. You don't even need them to join. Explore Married-U here → https://married-u.com ________________________________________________ We live in a world full of...
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#8 What's Really Fueling The Divorce Boom
You should get a divorce. Something feels off. More people than ever feel disconnected, restless, and quietly dissatisfied in their marriages… even when nothing "big" is technically wrong. You're told it means you chose wrong. You're told it means you've outgrown your partner. You're told it…
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#7 The Worst Relationship Advice On Instagram
If you've been feeling more annoyed with your husband than connected… If small things suddenly feel unforgivable… If you keep wondering, "Is something wrong with him?" This episode may change how you see everything. This is the 2nd video of my miniseries of "Instagram Ruined My Marriage". I break...
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#6 Instagram Ruined My Marriage
Something subtle has shifted in how many of us experience love, partnership, and long-term commitment — and most people don't realize it's happening. This is Day 1 of me diving into how Instagram almost ruined my marriage. It's: Not about fixing your partner. Not about blaming yourself. Not about...
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#5 Your Marriage Is Under Attack - And You Don't Even Know It
Modern culture has a lot to say about marriage — and most of it sounds convincing… until you slow down and really look at it. In this episode, I react to a viral clip that perfectly captures the messages many women are absorbing every day — about men, motherhood, and when a marriage is "no longer...
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#4 Why Won't She Cook Already?
A husband asks a question that instantly triggers people — and yet, it reveals something many marriages struggle with quietly. This conversation isn't really about cooking, laundry, or speed. It's about responsibility, resentment, leadership, and the systems that quietly shape family life. If…
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#3 He Cheated. Should I Stay or Should I Go?
What do you do when you've decided not to leave — but your heart is still broken? In this episode, I respond to a question from a woman married 15 years, raising two children, and trying to make sense of life after betrayal. We talk about trust, limbo, stability for kids, and why staying without...
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#1 Be The Architect Of Your Life
Are you living your life like an archaeologist — digging through your past, analyzing old wounds, collecting theories and "insights"… but not actually building anything new? In this lepisode, we're flipping the script. I'll show you why so many smart, capable women stay stuck in analysis,...
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#2 Your Child Doesn't Need More Motivation—They Need THIS
Modern parenting tells us to wait for motivation. But what if that's exactly what's exhausting us? In this episode, I share a mindset shift that changed how I parent my kids—from toddlers to teens—and why relying on motivation may be setting families up for power struggles, anxiety, and burnout.…
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#61 Worried We Ruined the World for Our Kids?
Are adults really "messing up the world"… or have we created the safest, richest, healthiest era in human history? In this episode, I debunk the doom narrative that's crushing our kids' resilience — and explain why gratitude, realism, and strength are the real gifts we should be giving the next...
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#60 Why Extremes Are Ruining Our Lives (and What to do Instead)
Everyone is being pushed to pick a side — feminist or traditional, gentle or strict, self-care or self-sacrifice. In this episode, I'm breaking down why the BEST marriages, families, and kids are built by people who learn to hold two truths at once, instead of joining an extreme camp. Dive deeper...
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#59 When Your Child Falls Apart… and Your Marriage Feels One-Sided
Your child was resilient… so why does it feel like it all disappeared overnight? In this livestream, I'm answering three real questions from our HiFam community — and each one touches a deep, modern pain point for parents. We're diving into: 💪 1. When your child suddenly loses their grit Why an...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Hi, Fam! Learn how to blend ancient wisdom with modern living to design a family life you love.Your host, Avital (pronounced Ah-Vee-Tal), is a designer, parenting coach, and mother of five on a mission to guide parents to build unbreakable homes, create passionate marriages, and raise resilient kids. Tune in weekly for no-nonsense myth-busting, tough love, fascinating conversations, and deep dives into controversial subjects.Learn more at hifam.com
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Avital Schreiber Levy
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