Securely Attached

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

2:10 - You can build your child's resilience by helping them establish healthy and secure relationships.

5:22 - Understanding the importance of "good enough" parenting for your child's development.

6:19 - What is the goal of parenting in our child's first year? Is there such a thing as a child being too young for you to build up their resilience?

9:22 - The difference between survival and resilience.

12:45 - What emotion regulation looks like developmentally in the first year and how to become attuned to your baby's different cries.

18:10 - Can we turn sadness and pain into ambition - and is that something you can teach a child?

23:01 - If we frame resilience as the ability to trust yourself and believe your feelings are important, the best way to teach that to a young child is to mirror what they are feeling as real and important.

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In a society that places a premium on perfection, reshaping our personal and parenting goals to prioritize growth over perfectionism becomes a formidable task.

Here to help empower you to navigate the messy middle ground of parenthood, embrace the long game, and find beauty in the small wins is the founder of About Progress, Monica Packer. Monica is a mom of 5, podcaster, coach, and "recovering perfectionist" herself.

Monica's wisdom challenges the conventional all-or-nothing mindset, providing a breath of fresh air with her perspective on the beauty of imperfection and the cultivation of authentic connections. This enlightening and empowering conversation will help all parents seeking to break free from the shackles of perfectionism and usher in a new era of personal and parenting growth.

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

2:55 - Raising our own tolerance to the discomfort of our partner being "less effective" than we know we could be with our children.

5:55 - Ask yourself: "What if I am actually NOT the only expert on my child and what my partner is giving her is actually what she needs."

6:47 - Can you physically remove yourself (just in the short term) to allow your partner and child to adjust without you becoming triggered?

9:52 - What is the threshold for when you do want to step in and "rescue"?

12:24 - When we always rescue, we may inadvertently communicate to our child (and our partner!) that they aren't capable of parenting properly.

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One of the biggest transitions a child can experience is a move away from family, friends, their school, and the life they knew...

For military families in particular, this is a challenge many are faced with over and over, so establishing strategies for supporting yourself and your children can be particularly vital.

Joining me today is military spouse and clinical psychologist Dr. Hannah Samaha. Together, we'll share practical moving hacks for kids, creative ways to keep them connected with friends they leave behind, and highlight the importance of community for the health of children, parents, and the entire family system.

By the end of this episode, you'll learn to embrace imperfection, practice self-compassion, and recognize that showing up for ourselves and our kids doesn't always have to be perfect—it just has to be genuine!

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>>> Download my FREE guide with 3 psychologist-approved discipline strategies that DON'T utilize shame or guilt (and still work to get your child to behave!)

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

5:02 - Your tone of voice and way you communicate the consequence to you child is important.

6:45 - Is there a difference between a consequence and a punishment?

7:33 - How being attuned to your unique child will help you determine what the appropriate preparation and consequences should be.

11:32 - The difference between a planned versus a reactive consequence makes a big difference.

13:22 - Do consequences work well for tantrums, aggressive behaviors, and other dysregulated actions?

17:50 - How can parents be consistent, even in unpredictable situations.

25:30 - How to think creatively to find the incentive that will motivate your child best.

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🧠 Ready to Level Up Your Parenting Game?

Tuning into our bond with our child and their attachment to us can be one of our most powerful tools in parenting.

Jennifer Kolari is the founder of Connected Parenting, a method based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behaviors and build children's emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.

Tune in to discover the power of empathy, the importance of setting loving limits, and the art of attuning to your child's needs—and how all this can come together to foster increased cooperation, making the journey of parenting a bit smoother and more joyful.

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

3:41 - Respectful versus intentional parenting - and how not to let either cause parents to be too fearful of "messing up."

4:11 - Making strategies your own. There is a way to stay authentic to your values while also infusing the magic of the holidays.

4:51 - "No one thing you're going to do is going to blow everything up."

5:52 - We don't have to take this too seriously, not everything in parenting needs to be so serious.

11:33 - How as a parent you can go against the grain and hold space for that.

16:15 - If Elf on the Shelf feels like too much work for you, it's okay not to do it simply for that reason, too.

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Find out how your child's pediatrician can become an invaluable resource for YOU in your parenting journey. 🩺 👶🏼 👩‍⚕️

Here to discuss the nuances of what is normal when it comes to childhood milestones, reassuring parents that the journey isn't one-size-fits-all, is board certified pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman.

Whether it's a late walker or a picky eater, we'll provide practical guidance on when and how to trust your gut as we explore the intersection of parental anxiety and child well-being.

If you've ever found yourself on the edge of a Google search rabbit hole, wondering if your child's development is on track, this episode is your go-to for navigating those uncertainties with more information and confidence.

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

2:25 - Understanding the difference between typical development and when there is a sensory issue.

4:04 - The recommendations for how to handle sensory issues, ADHD, and anxiety at a young age are all the same, so it's less about having to identify it perfectly and more about how we respond to it.

5:21 - At 4 years old a lot of these sensory-seeking behaviors are normative, once children reach around 7 years old, if the behaviors persist, then you may be able to identify this as an issue.

9:34 - Could this need to always touch his baby brother be a delayed jealousy issue?

10:48 - Examining how much attention you are giving to the concerning behavior and what happens before and after this action.

13:42 - How to effectively use praise to positively reinforce the behaviors you do like to see and prepare them ahead of time for anticipated challenges.

20:19 - Try to approach this issue with collaborative problem-solving to see what suggestions your child may come up with.

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How the time-tested traditions of yoga and modern scientific advancements are revealing a similar path for enlightenment and well-being! 🧘‍♀️🔬

Today we're exploring the intersections of parenting values, child development, and secure relationships, allowing parents to identify that sweet spot in their own life where all these things overlap.

Joining me this week is seasoned yoga therapist, mom of two, and the mastermind behind some extraordinary moms groups, Nicole Katz.

Nicole shares practical tips and playful techniques to cultivate self-awareness, both on and off the yoga mat. We'll explore the idea that motherhood is an ongoing evolution, a verb rather than a destination, and how our children's growth invites us to continually examine our own experiences and beliefs.

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