Parenting With Psychology
Parenting With Psychology is a podcast hosted by Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and mother of four, offering practical, psychology-based parenting advice. Each weekly episode translates core psychological principles into actionable tips to help parents simplify their days and build happier family lives. The show emphasizes intentional parenting and introduces Dr. Lindsay's '5 C's' framework as a guide. Listeners can expect a new, bite-sized tool every Thursday to support them in nurturing their children and strengthening family bonds.
Episodes
How to Respond When Another Child Hits Your Toddler
When 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 what actually helps. This video walks through what to do instead, including the honest answer to the question almost every parent asks at some point: should you ever teach your child to hit back?Physical aggression in toddle
How to Respond When Another Kid Takes Your Toddler's Toy
Another 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 exactly what to say and do, whether or not the other parent gets involved.Toddlers as young as 20 months already actively assert ownership, and by 30 months they're standing their ground against a peer's attempts to take wh
How to Respond When Your Toddler Keeps Hitting Other Kids
If 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 right, but it's incomplete. It doesn't tell you what to actually do about the hitting itself, especially when it keeps happening. In this episode, I'm walking through the CATCH Method — the exact 5-step sequence I use in my pra
How to Respond When Your Toddler Takes a Toy
✨ 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 another child, and suddenly you're not just managing your kid — you're managing your own embarrassment in front of the other parent. This episode walks through exactly what to say to your child, and how to handle the other
3 Critical Things for Getting Teens to Talk
✨ 🔗 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 spend in the wrong dynamic with your teenager is a month they practice keeping you out. And once that becomes a habit, it's very hard to reverse. This episode breaks down the 3 most critical things that keep the relationship
3 Critical Things That Build Confident Kids (Ages 5-11)
✨ 🔗 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 praising your child's grades, celebrating their trophies, and telling them how proud you are every time they perform well — you may be accidentally building the kind of confidence that collapses the moment things go wrong.
3 Critical Things Every Parent of Toddlers Should Know
✨ 🔗 Want proven strategies beyond toddler behavior from a child psychologist? Register for the free workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Most parenting advice about toddler behavior gets it completely backwards — and if you've been following it, you may be accidentally training your toddler to keep doing the exact thing you're trying to stop. This video breaks down the 3 most crit
3 Critical Things Every New Parent Should Know
✨ 🔗 Want proven strategies to build secure attachment from a child psychologist? Register for the free workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop As a clinical psychologist who works with hundreds of families every day, I've seen one pattern clearly: the first year of your baby's life is the most critical window for building secure attachment baby — the foundation that shapes their brai
5 Ways to Respond When Your Toddler Hits Another Child
✨ 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 hits another child — at a playdate, at preschool, with a sibling — the stakes feel completely different than when they hit you. Parents are managing three relationships at once: their child, the child who got hit, and the oth
5 Ways to Respond to Toddler Hitting (Which One Works Best?)
✨ 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 the most common questions I get from parents — and the most common responses parents reach for are actually reinforcing the very behavior they're trying to stop. This video breaks down the five responses most parents use w
STOP Toddler Tantrums BEFORE They Start
✨ Stop toddler tantrums before they start. Learn the complete system: drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Stop toddler tantrums before they start by catching the Pivot Window — the specific period before a child fully dysregulates where three strategies can redirect the escalation entirely. Dr. Lindsay Emmerson explains why the instinctive parental responses in this window make meltdowns more likely, a
Talking Makes Tantrums WORSE. Do THIS Instead.
✨ Ready to move beyond what to do during a toddler tantrum — and what to stop doing? → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Knowing what to do during a toddler tantrum is one of the most common questions parents search — and most of the instinctive answers make tantrums last longer. In this video, Dr. Lindsay Emmerson explains why the Escalation Loop runs on parental engagement, and gives parents the th
Why SUMMER Break BREAKS Your Kid Every Year
✨ Ready to move beyond why kids struggle in summer — and what to do about it? → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Why kids struggle in summer — even kids who thrived during the school year — is one of the most misunderstood behavior challenges in parenting. In this video, Dr. Lindsay Emmerson explains the Predictability Drop, why it happens to virtually every family in the first weeks of summer, and
Does Gentle Parenting Actually Work?
✨ Free workshop for parents → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop | Learn the research-backed approach that gives you warmth and structure together — not as a trade-off. Gentle parenting gets a lot right. But as most parents practice it, something is missing — and that gap is exactly why so many parents who are genuinely trying to implement it still feel like something isn't working. This video names t
The Two Types of Parents (Which One Are You?)
✨ Free workshop for parents → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop | Learn the authoritative parenting framework that holds warmth and structure together — every day, not on alternating ones. Authoritative parenting produces the best outcomes for children across every measure the research tracks — but most parents have never seen what it actually looks like in a real home on a real day. This video uses
Why Timeouts and Reward Charts Don't Work
✨ Free workshop for parents → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop | Get the research-backed framework that makes every parenting strategy finally work. Why don't timeouts work? Why do reward charts stop producing results after two weeks? Why do consequences stick for a few days and then behavior slides right back? The answer to all three questions is the same — and it's probably not what you think. Thi
Why You Keep Snapping at Your Kids
✨ Free workshop for parents → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop | Stop the snap-and-guilt cycle with the 5 C's to Amazing Parenting. Stop snapping at your kids — even when they're pushing every button you have, even at 7am when the morning is already off the rails. If you've ever woken up genuinely promising yourself today will be different, only to find yourself reacting the exact same way by 8am, t
Why Your Strong-Willed Child Argues About Everything
✨ Raising a strong-willed child and need support tailored to your specific situation? Join the Amazing Parents Club for weekly live Q&As with Dr. Lindsay → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Strong-willed children who argue about everything aren't being disrespectful — their developing brains are doing exactly what they're supposed to do. In this video, Dr. Lindsay uses Piaget's resear
Is Spanking Effective? What 75 Studies Actually Show
✨ Ready to try discipline without spanking — but not sure where to start? My free workshop will show you how → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Discipline without spanking is possible — and in this video, Dr. Lindsay Emmerson (licensed clinical psychologist) explains exactly why physical punishment stops working over time, and what to reach for instead. If you've ever reached for spankin
You're Not Too Soft. You're Missing One Tool.
Toddler discipline advice is everywhere — but if you've been explaining the behavior, teaching your child a better option, and watching them do the exact same thing again, you're not failing. You're parenting with an incomplete toolkit. In this video, I'm showing you exactly what's missing and what to do about it — for toddlers, for preschoolers, and for kids who keep testing the same limit over a
Toddler Discipline: Why Limits Must Start at Age 1
If your child ignores your limits — or if setting them feels like a battle — this video is for you. Toddler discipline is something every parent is navigating — but most are starting way too late and don't know it. Most parents wait too long to start teaching limits. The result? By the time the behavior becomes a real problem, your child has been practicing it for years. In this video, I'm walki
Why Kids Don't Listen (And What Actually Works)
Why kids don't listen is one of the most common questions I get from parents — and the answer isn't what most people expect. It's almost never about defiance. It's almost always about how communication is happening. And that means it can be changed. In this video I'm walking you through five specific, research-backed reasons your child may be tuning out your words — and for each one, a practical
Your Child Can't Calm Down Without You (Here's Why)
Want to go deeper? Join me for my FREE Parenting Reset Workshop — my complete framework for moving from reactive to intentional, consistently. → Register at https://drlindsayemmerson.com/reset Calm parenting isn't about being perfect — it's about understanding what your child's brain actually needs in a hard moment. And the science is clear: children cannot return to a calm state on their own. The
5 Ways to Respond When Your Kid Melts Down Over Something Small (Which One Are You)
✨ Want to ask Dr. Lindsay how to handle your specific parenting situations? Join the Amazing Parents Club for weekly live Q&As → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/club Intentional parenting sounds great in theory. But what does it actually look like when you've sliced an apple, and your kid is screaming from the other room? In this video, I walk through 5 real ways parents respond to everyday
I Reluctantly Became a Homeschool Mom: My ADHD Parenting Strategy Changed Everything
ADHD parenting strategies don't always look the way we expect — and for me, the one that finally worked was the last one I ever thought I'd try. I never planned to homeschool. I have four kids, one of whom has ADHD, and after the chaos of COVID school-from-home, I wanted absolutely no part of being responsible for my child's education. But after years of 504 plans, unsupportive teachers, junior hi
The Parenting Reset: Stop Reacting, Start Intentional Parenting
✨ Ready to transform your parenting from reactive to intentional? Join the Amazing Parents Club now → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/club In this episode, I'm sharing the research-backed parenting approach that's been proven for over 60 years to create happier, more confident, better-behaved kids—and it's something almost nobody knows about. You'll discover the authoritative parenting style tha
End Daily Battles With This 5-Day Plan
✨ Ready to transform chaos into calm through the power of consistency? Join my FREE Parenting Reset Workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/reset Feeling like you're constantly repeating yourself, battling bedtime, and stuck in power struggles? You're not alone—and it's not your fault. Inconsistent routines create anxious, testing kids. But when you master the 5 pillars of consistency, everyt
3 Words That Get Kids to Listen First Time
✨ Start parenting with the entire 5 C's parenting framework → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/club Exhausted from repeating yourself? You're not alone—and it's not your fault. The way most of us communicate with our children accidentally teaches them they don't have to listen. In this episode, I show you the simple three-word shift that transforms how children respond to your requests. You'll di
Brain Research Shows Why You're Always One Step Behind Your Child
✨ Ready to transform from reactive chaos to intentional confidence? Join my FREE Parenting Reset Workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Feeling like you're constantly reacting to your child's behavior instead of preventing it? You're not alone—and it's not your fault. There's a neurological reason your brain keeps you stuck in reactive mode, and in this video, I show you exactly how
The New Way to Be a Father in 2026. Start Now.
✨ Stop searching for answers in the comment section—get the complete system inside The Amazing Parents Club → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/club In this episode, I show you a fathering approach backed by 60 years of psychology research that teaches respect without fear. I explain why the old authoritarian model fails, how fear-based discipline damages confidence and emotional health, and what
Use Two Words Today to Stop Losing Your Cool
✨ Invest in your family relationships—not just another parenting course. Join The Amazing Parents Club for the complete 5 C's framework + community → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/club In this video, I teach you a simple, science-backed strategy that can help you lose your cool less often and let go of the guilt that follows. I explain why calm parenting isn't about never feeling angry, but ab
Post-Holiday Behavior Fix: Back to Normal Fast
✨ Transform holiday chaos into calm! Free workshop: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/calm Is your child acting wild after weeks of holiday excitement, sugar, and disrupted routines? In this episode, I'll show you my proven 72-hour framework for getting your child back to normal after the holiday chaos. By the end of this week, your home can feel calm again. New to my podcast? I'm Dr. Lindsay Emmerson
New Year, New Boundaries: Start 2026 Right
✨ Start 2026 with clear boundaries! Free workshop: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop The holidays are over, and it's time for a fresh start! In this video, I'll show you exactly how to reset boundaries that may have slipped during the holiday chaos—without feeling like the "mean parent." I'll walk you through 5 key boundary areas to reset this week using psychology-backed strategies. Invest i
Most Important Thing: Parenting 12-18 Years
✨ Ready to stop the guesswork? Join The Amazing Parents Club for psychology-based strategies, live support, and a judgment-free community → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/club In this episode, I explain the critical parenting mistake between ages 12–18 that determines whether teens grow into capable, independent adults or struggle to launch in their 20s. I'll walk you through the research showi
Most Important Thing: Parenting 6-11 Years
✨ Invest in your family relationships—not just another parenting course. Join The Amazing Parents Club for the complete 5 C's framework + community → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/club In this video, I explain the critical mistake parents often make between ages 6–11 that determines whether their child hides struggles or turns to them for support during the teen years. Drawing on decades of r
Most Important Thing 1-5 Years
✨ Tired of reacting instead of responding? Get the Better Behavior Blueprint + ongoing support in The Amazing Parents Club → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/club In this episode, I explain the critical shift between ages 1–5 that shapes whether your child grows into a cooperative teen or years of power struggles follow. Drawing on my work as a clinical psychologist, I break down what it means t
From Chaos to Calm Workshop - Recorded Version
✨ Download your Workshop Workbook here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rrg1evj0Q2fIP6dv2-kaHXYhR9o66Lv1/view In this video, I welcome you to the From Chaos to Calm Workshop and walk you through five actionable strategies you can start using tonight to bring more peace into your home. You'll learn how to rate your current chaos level, download the free workbook to guide your notes, and stay tuned
Most Important Thing 0-9 Months
✨ Want to become a confident parent in 12 weeks or less? Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop-pod In this episode, you'll learn about the critical 0–9 month window that most new parents overlook and why secure attachment, not sleep schedules or fancy gear, is what truly shapes your baby's brain. I'll walk you through the research behind early bonding, including the powerful lessons f
The One Thing Every Family Should Do at Thanksgiving Dinner
✨ Want to become a confident parent in 12 weeks or less? Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop-pod In this episode, you'll learn the simple Thanksgiving tradition that takes under five minutes but can transform your family's well-being for years to come. I'll explain the psychology behind why gratitude boosts mental health, strengthens family bonds, and supports children's development
How to Resolve Parenting Differences Between Partners
✨ Want to become a confident parent in 12 weeks or less? Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/calm In this episode, we'll talk about how to handle parenting disagreements with your partner without constant conflict or confusion for your kids. You'll learn what research says about parenting differences, why you don't need to be perfectly aligned to raise thriving children, and eight practical
4 Communication Mistakes That Make Kids Ignore You (And How to Fix Them)
✨ Ready to master balanced parenting in under 12 weeks? Go here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop-pod In this episode, you'll learn the four most common communication mistakes that make kids ignore you and the simple, science-backed fixes that actually work. These quick shifts in how you phrase requests, give directions, and connect with your child can transform daily power struggles into ca
What To Do When Your Child Hits, Kicks, or Throws Things
✨ Want to become a confident parent in 12 weeks or less? Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop-pod In this video, you'll learn what to do when your child hits, kicks, or throws things during a meltdown and why punishment makes it worse. I'll show you a research-backed approach that protects everyone's safety, teaches emotional regulation, and strengthens connection. You'll discover ho
Is F* Around and Find Out Parenting All It's Cracked Up to Be?
✨ Want to become a confident parent in 12 weeks or less? Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop-pod In this video, we'll unpack the viral "F* Around and Find Out" (FAFO) parenting trend — what it really means, what research says about it, and how it compares to authoritative parenting. You'll learn the difference between consequences that build resilience and those that harm connection
We Lost Our Son on Halloween: Here's What Saved Us
✨ Ready to master balanced parenting in under 12 weeks? Go here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop-pod In this episode, I share the one simple safety skill that saved my son one Halloween night and how you can teach it to your child before trick-or-treating. You'll also learn two bonus, psychology-based tips: when to buy your child's costume to avoid stress and how to tailor Halloween plans f
The Self-Doubt That's Sabotaging Your Parenting (And How to Fix It)
✨ Want to feel more in control with your parenting in just 1 day? Join my Confident Parenting Workshop on October 9th and learn 5 quick strategies you can use immediately: https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/liveworkshop In this episode, we'll explore pendulum parenting—what happens when you swing from a permissive childhood to overly strict parenting. You'll learn how to set healthy boundaries with
How to Stop Toddler Defiance Before It Becomes Teenage Rebellion
✨ Want to feel more in control with your parenting in just 1 day? Join my Confident Parenting Workshop on October 9th and learn 5 quick strategies you can use immediately: https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/liveworkshop In this video, we'll cover the critical parenting shift every child between ages 1 and 5 needs—establishing yourself as their loving authority. You'll learn how to set consistent bo
The Most Important Parenting Strategy for Babies 0-9 Months
✨ Want to become a confident parent in 12 weeks or less? Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop-pod In this episode, you'll learn the powerful concept child development experts use to build lifelong resilience, strong relationships, and even future success—secure attachment. I'll walk you through three simple principles: responsive caregiving, consistent connection, and reading your ba
The Biggest Risk of Authoritarian Parenting
✨ Become a balanced parent in 3 months or less - guaranteed!! https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop-pod In this episode, I'll expose the hidden dangers of authoritarian parenting that most parents never see coming, and the biggest risk isn't what you think. While you may be using strict "because I said so" methods to raise a respectful, successful child who can handle the real world, this approac
The Hidden Risk of Permissive Parenting
✨ Become a balanced parent in 3 months or less - guaranteed!: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop-pod In this episode, I'll expose the hidden dangers of permissive parenting that loving parents never see coming, and the biggest risk isn't what you think. While you may be using permissive methods to nurture your child's creativity and build their confidence, this approach often creates the exact
10 Subtle Signs Of ADHD Most Parents Miss
✨ Want to become a confident parent in 12 weeks or less? Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop-pod In this episode, I'll walk you through 10 subtle early signs of ADHD that you can identify in children aged 6 months to 5 years - including a specific behavior during bedtime stories that most parents and even some pediatricians completely miss. As a clinical psychologist who works with
The Hidden Reason Your Child Melts Down After School
✨ Feel like an amazing parent in 3 months or less - guaranteed! https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episode, I'll reveal the five common reasons kids of all ages transform from charming children to little terrors at school pickup time, and why this challenging behavior happens day after day. If you're doing your best to be loving and supportive but find your patience wearing thin when y
Parenting Triage Plan: 4 Steps to Resolve Any Stressful Parenting Situation
✨ Become a balanced parent in 3 months or less - guaranteed!! https://drlindsayemmerson.com/blueprint In this episode, I'll share the four-step triage plan I teach parents in my coaching program to successfully handle any high-intensity parenting situation, regardless of your child's age. Whether you're dealing with a toddler who just hit another child, an elementary-aged kid who got in trouble at
Your Back-to-School Routine May Have Surprising Academic Benefits, Psychologists Say
✨ Want to become a confident parent in 12 weeks or less? Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episode, I'll share the five psychology-backed steps I take every fall as a psychologist and mom of four to set my kids up for school success using my 5 C's parenting framework. You may be surprised to learn that your back-to-school approach directly impacts your child's long-term su
How Consistency Creates (or Destroys) Respect
✨ Want to become a confident parent in 12 weeks or less? Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop 💧Click here to support #TeamWater: https://tilt.fyi/teYFIVvqaG In this episode, I'll reveal the 3 common consistency mistakes that sabotage your child's respect for you without you even realizing it. If you're tired of your child ignoring your requests and boundaries, or if you find yourself
Stop Putting Up With Bad Manners! 3 Hacks For Raising Respectful Kids
✨ Feel like an amazing parent in 3 months or less - guaranteed! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop You've reminded your child a hundred times to say "please" or "thank you," and still… nothing. If you're tired of the constant nagging and wish your kids would use good manners on their own, this episode is for you. I'm sharing 3 psychology-backed parenting hacks that actually work ev
Teach Them to Listen, Before It's Too Late
✨ Unlock your parenting potential! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop How often does your child listen the first time you ask? If your daily requests are being ignored and you find yourself repeating directions or losing your temper, this episode is for you. I'll walk you through the "Acknowledge & Respond" method, an evidence-based strategy that helps parents raise kids who li
Stop Choosing Between Connection and Discipline (You Can Have Both)
✨ Master balanced parenting in 12 weeks or less - guaranteed! https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/blueprint In this episode, I'll show you how to stop feeling like you have to choose between being your child's friend or being the "mean parent" because you CAN have strong emotional bonds AND well-behaved kids. I'll share the psychology-backed approach that helps thousands of parents create the perfec
Family Meetings Not Working? Here's Why...
✨ Confidently handle any parenting situation! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Family meetings are a powerful parenting tool, but they often fall flat especially when they turn into lectures, drag on too long, or leave kids feeling unheard. In this episode, I'll walk you through the 3 most common mistakes parents make during family meetings and exactly how to fix them. You'll lea
Do You Use These Common Phrases That Crush Your Child's Confidence?
✨ Become an amazing parent! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episode, I'll share the most powerful confidence-building parenting phrases you can start using today to boost your child's self-esteem and emotional resilience. Many well-meaning parents accidentally use phrases that create shame, foster comparison, or threaten abandonment—without realizing the long-term impact
Get Kids to Listen Without Raising Your Voice
Learn the 5-step system that will help you thrive as a parent: https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Do you struggle with getting your kids to listen to you without yelling or losing your temper? In this video, we'll share effective strategies to help you earn respect from your kids without having to raise your voice. I will teach you my #1 strategy for raising kids who actually listen to you
Are They Headed On The Right Trajectory?
Transform your parenting experience in 3 months or less - guaranteed! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episdoe, I'll share my 3-part parenting philosophy that helps you find the sweet spot between overparenting and underparenting. You'll discover how to avoid helicopter parenting while ensuring you're not neglecting your child's development needs. Learn the key strategies
STOP SCREAMING: Tips for Quieting Kids
Feel like an amazing parent in 3 months or less - guaranteed! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episode, I'll share a simple action plan to help your loud child learn appropriate volume control. If your kid consistently speaks too loudly or escalates to near-yelling when excited or angry, you're not alone - this is more common than you think. I understand the embarrassment
POTTY TRAINING for stubborn kids
Make parenting easier and more enjoyable! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episode, I'll guide you through potty training even the most stubborn, strong-willed children using my proven 5 C's parenting framework. As a psychologist and mom of four who has successfully potty-trained my own kids and helped countless families through my coaching program, I understand the uniqu
How to Respond To Child Swearing
Become an amazing parent! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episode, I'll show you exactly how to respond when your child starts swearing using my proven 5 C's parenting framework. If you've been shocked by bad words coming from your sweet child's mouth, you're not alone - nearly every parent faces this challenge. You'll learn practical strategies to handle swearing with c
Your Child Is Being Bullied: 3 Mistakes That Make It Worse (And What Actually Works)
Make parenting easier and more enjoyable! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episdoe, I'll share the essential do's and don'ts of helping your child navigate school bullying with confidence. As a clinical psychologist and mom of four, I understand the worry when your child comes home complaining about a bully - you want to help without overstepping boundaries. You'll discov
How to Respond When Your Child Says, "I Hate You!"
Confidently handle any parenting situation! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episode, I'll share five proven strategies for responding when your child says "I hate you" - words that leave many parents hurt and unsure how to react. As a parent, hearing this doesn't mean you've failed or that your relationship is ruined. You'll learn exactly how to handle these difficult mo
5 Proven Strategies to Increase Your Parenting Confidence
Parent with intention & confidence today! Go to: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/sale In this video, I reveal the exact steps I took to go from being a new mom unsure of what to do in any parenting situation to a mom of four known for her calm confidence and ability to effectively handle any parenting challenge. These five steps became the foundation for my parent coaching program. As a clinica
Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids: 6 Essential Skills
Confidently handle any parenting situation! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episode, I'll explain the buzzword "emotional intelligence" and show you exactly how to teach it to your kids. As a psychologist and mom of 4, I've made EQ a priority in my parenting because it's critical for raising healthy, successful adults. You'll learn what emotional intelligence really mean
How to Teach Your Child to Manage Strong Emotions
Become an amazing parent! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this video, I'll teach you 3 proven coping skills that help children manage overwhelming emotions and handle daily challenges more effectively. As a psychologist, I've seen how these strategies transform kids who struggle with everything from minor disappointments to school conflicts. You'll learn practical techniques
Keep Your Cool: Parent's Guide to Tough Moments
Feel like an amazing parent in 3 months or less - guaranteed! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episode, I'll reveal the three most effective coping skills from psychology that help you stay calm when your child pushes your buttons. These proven techniques are used by parents in my coaching program to respond thoughtfully rather than react emotionally in challenging parent
Stop Repeating Yourself! 3 Listening Hacks
Unlock your parenting potential! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Tired of asking your child to do the same thing repeatedly? In this video, I'll share three proven strategies to transform your child into a "first-time listener" - even those with attention challenges. Whether it's putting away shoes, cleaning their room, or starting homework, these simple techniques will help you
How to Respond When Your Child Refuses to Do What You Say
Become an amazing parent! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episode, I tackle those frustrating parent-child standoffs when your child flatly refuses to do something you've asked. As your anger rises and anxiety builds, how you handle this pivotal moment matters deeply. I'll guide you through 3 proven steps to navigate these daily confrontations without resorting to yellin
Empty Threats Destroy Respect: Parent Differently
Unlock your parenting potential! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop In this episode, I tackle that critical moment when your child tests boundaries and consequences hang in the balance. Your next move - whether to follow through, back down, or ignore what happened - fundamentally shapes your parent-child relationship. I'll reveal the most common mistake parents make with consequenc
Will Your Child Thank You in 20 Years? How Parenting Style Predicts Adult Success
Transform your parenting experience in 3 months or less - guaranteed! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Wondering if your parenting approach is setting your child up for success? This video breaks down the 4 main parenting styles backed by decades of psychology research and reveals their long-term impacts on children's development. As a mother of 4, I've navigated the same uncert
How to Avoid Causing Trust Issues in Your Child
Become an amazing parent today! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop What if speaking sweetly to your child could build—or break—their trust in you? Research shows children without secure attachments often develop adult relationship issues. But parents worry: can I speak warmly AND maintain boundaries? In this video, I'll share exactly how to communicate with kindness while still rai
How to Get Your Child to Help With Chores | The Montessori Miracle
Ready to become a confident parent? Go here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Does your jaw drop when you see toddlers on social media happily loading dishwashers while your child seems allergic to picking up toys? In this video, I reveal the actual techniques "Montessori moms" use to get their kids enthusiastically helping around the house (no fancy equipment required!). You'll discover age
Transform Your Angry, Demanding Child in 5 Steps
https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Learn how to transform your child's demanding behavior into positive leadership skills using the proven 5 C's parenting framework. These evidence-based strategies will help you respond effectively while nurturing your child's natural assertiveness in a healthy way. New to my podcast? If you want to take the stress, frustration, and overwhelm out of parenting
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