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"Gentle parenting" isn't enough: Why kids need both emotional validation and boundaries with Dr. Siggie Cohen

Dr. Siggie Cohen, child development specialist, parenting expert, and author of the new book You Are the Parent joins me to discuss why so many parents today feel overwhe

Back by Popular Demand: How to support your child's secure attachment even if you didn't grow up with it with Dr. Miriam Steele

Q&A: What should I do if my child has intrusive thoughts?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   What intrusive thoughts act

Child custody through divorce: Navigating the courts and building a custody schedule that works with Michael Fried

Michael Fried, a family law attorney at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein joins me to help parents navigating divorce better understand what to expect when it comes to chil

Q&A: How can I get my child to be potty trained at night?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   Why staying dry overnight i

How to use music to strengthen your child's attachment, reduce stress, and create more moments of connection with Vered Benhorin

Vered Benhorin, music therapist and Baby in Tune founder, joins me to explore how music and connection can be powerful tools in your parenting toolbox.   Together we

Q&A: Does my child have anxiety or are they just highly sensitive?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...   Why some children seem to worry about everything, f

Back by Popular Demand: What to do when your child says, "I'm stupid," "I hate myself," or "I'm a bad kid"

As part of our 5-Year Anniversary Summer Series, we're bringing back one of the most impactful parenting conversations in Securely Attached history.   Few moments are

Q&A: What do I do when my child says "no" to everything?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...   Why children who are loving, sweet, and cooperative

The gut-brain connection: How food affects your child's mood, behavior, and mental health with Dr. Uma Naidoo

In this episode, I sit down with nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and bestselling author Dr. Uma Naidoo to explore the fascinating science behind the gut-brai

Q&A: Is my 3-year-old being rude or just acting their age?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   Why toddlers often sound ru

Back by Popular Demand: The neuroscience of sleep training, bed sharing, and baby sleep with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum

As part of our 5-Year Anniversary Summer Series, we're bringing back one of the most downloaded and talked-about episodes in Securely Attached history.   Few parentin

Q&A: How can I get my toddler to brush their teeth without a power struggle?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...   Why trying harder often makes tooth brushing harder

Nonviolent Communication in parenthood: A communication framework that can transform the way you parent with Oren Jay Sofer

Oren Jay Sofer, mindfulness teacher, communication expert, and author of Say What You Mean, joins me to explore the principles of Nonviolent Communication, a powerful fra

Q&A: How can I support my child with PANS or PANDAS through anxiety and OCD?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...   Whether parents should wait to address anxiety or O

Back by Popular Demand: Teaching children emotion regulation through co-regulation with Dana Rosenbloom

As part of our 5-Year Anniversary Summer Series, we're bringing back one of the most popular and foundational episodes in Securely Attached history.   When children a

Q&A: How do I tell my children we're getting divorced?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...   The best way parents can tell their children that t

Raising a neurodivergent child: How connection, co-regulation, and self-compassion change everything with Debbie Reber

Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting and author of Differently Wired, joins me for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to raise a neurodivergent ch

Q&A: Why does my child follow me from room to room?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   How to support a child who

Back by Popular Demand: Using Presence as the Antidote to Trauma with Dr. Jacob Ham

Dr. Jacob Ham, licensed clinical psychologist and Director of the Center for Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, joins me for a profound