Parenting With Psychology
by Dr. Lindsay Emmerson
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About this podcast
Ever wished you had a supportive and helpful parenting coach whispering tips in your ear during those trickiest parenting moments? Look no further! Welcome to Parenting With Psychology, the ultimate podcast hosted by Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and devoted mother of four.
Dr. Lindsay's expertise lies in transforming core psychology principles into actionable parenting tips, designed to simplify your days and create a happier family life. Join us weekly to embrace intentional parenting and discover why countless busy and overwhelmed parents turn to Dr. Lindsay for guidance on raising children of all ages.
Gain inspiration from Dr. Lindsay's 5 C's to amazing parenting framework and receive a new, actionable psychology-based parenting tool each week, providing invaluable guidance on your remarkable parenting journey. So, if you're craving bite-sized nuggets of parenting gold, mark your calendars for every Thursday and follow Parenting With Psychology for the support you need in nurturing your children and fostering strong family bonds.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 178 episodes
- The Time Change Without the 5 A.M. Wake-Ups · 6 min · Episode 198Move bedtime before the clock moves. When the clocks fall back, your child’s body clock doesn’t, so she gets sleepy early and wakes up early. In this episode, a clinical…
- Baby Registry Must Haves (and 5 Things to Skip) · 19 min · Episode 197Meet your baby first. Then buy. These are the baby registry must-haves from a clinical psychologist and mom of four: what to register for, five things to skip, and three to wait…
- Two Sentences That End Whining · 13 min · Episode 196How to stop toddler whining comes down to one instruction: answer the voice, not the whine. Whether it’s a snack, a toy, or five more minutes of screen time, this video gives you…
- The Piece You've Been Missing · 16 min · Episode 195Whether you lean strict or soft, you've probably never been told which parenting style you slip into, or what the research shows happens to kids raised inside each one. This…
- How to Respond When School Calls About Behavior · 11 min · Episode 194Is your child misbehaving at school and you don't know how to respond when the call comes in? When your child is misbehaving at school, the call itself is often the hardest…
- Stop the Rescue Reflex, Build Real Confidence · 12 min · Episode 193Learning how to build confidence in kids starts with a hard truth: the instinct to jump in and help isn't just harmless, it can quietly teach your child that they can't handle…
- Stop the Amygdala Hijack Before You Yell · 10 min · Episode 192You've asked your child to do something for the fifth time, you're already late, and something in your chest goes hot before you've even decided how to respond. That's the…
- The Real Risk of Posting Your Kids Online · 12 min · Episode 191Posting your kids online feels harmless — a cute photo, a proud caption, gone in the time it takes your thumb to move from camera roll to send. But most parents are moving faster…
- Which Parenting Style Works Best? · 11 min · Episode 190There are four recognized parenting styles, and most parents have never been told which one they default to, or what the research actually shows happens to kids raised inside…
- Why "Who Do You Want Tonight?" Backfires · 12 min · Episode 189When your child prefers one parent, that stretch where they suddenly only want one of you — it's one of the most common and most misunderstood phases in early parenting. Most…
- How to Respond When Another Child Hits Your Toddler · 10 min · Episode 188When another child hits your toddler, the instinct to snap at the other kid — or tell your own child to hit back — is completely understandable. Neither one teaches your child…
- How to Respond When Another Kid Takes Your Toddler's Toy · 10 min · Episode 187Another child takes your toddler's toy, and you freeze or you feel your blood pressure spike at the other parent standing right there, not stepping in. This video walks through…
- How to Respond When Your Toddler Keeps Hitting Other Kids · 12 min · Episode 186If your toddler keeps hitting other kids — not a single tap, but real, repeated hitting — you've probably already heard "check in with the hurt child first." That advice is…
- How to Respond When Your Toddler Takes a Toy · 4 min · Episode 185✨ Want a proven way to handle every parenting conflict with confidence? Register for the free workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Your toddler grabs a toy from…
- 3 Critical Things for Getting Teens to Talk · 11 min · Episode 184✨ 🔗 Want proven strategies for how to talk to teenagers from a child psychologist? Register for the free workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Every month you…
- 3 Critical Things That Build Confident Kids (Ages 5-11) · 11 min · Episode 183✨ 🔗 Want proven strategies for building confidence in kids from a child psychologist? Register for the free workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop If you've been…
- 3 Critical Things Every Parent of Toddlers Should Know · 11 min · Episode 182✨ 🔗 Want proven strategies beyond toddler behavior from a child psychologist? Register for the free workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Most parenting advice…
- 3 Critical Things Every New Parent Should Know · 11 min · Episode 181✨ 🔗 Want proven strategies to build secure attachment from a child psychologist? Register for the free workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop As a clinical…
- 5 Ways to Respond When Your Toddler Hits Another Child · 13 min · Episode 180✨ Want proven strategies for child hitting and beyond from a child psychologist? Register for the free workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop When your toddler…
- 5 Ways to Respond to Toddler Hitting (Which One Works Best?) · 12 min✨ Want proven strategies beyond toddler hitting from a child psychologist? Register for the free workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Why toddlers hit is one of…
