Educated Parent: Evidence-Based Parenting Tips to Solve Everyday Parenting Problems

If you feel disconnected from your child, overwhelmed by behavior struggles, or unsure how to rebuild closeness without adding more to your plate, this episode is for you. I am going to show you how just 5 minutes per day can meaningfully change your relationship with your child and help you feel more grounded in confident parenting. In this solo episode, I walk you through one of the most powerfu...

If you have ever worried about how diet culture is shaping your child’s thoughts about food, this episode is for you. Sehrish Ali helps us understand how helping kids build a healthy relationship with food feels harder than ever when diet culture is everywhere, and child eating habits are constantly judged. In this episode, I sit down with Sehrish Ali, a psychologist and certified eating disorder...

In this episode of the Educated Parent Podcast, I sit down with Kristin Mervich, a fellow clinician and parenting expert, to talk about how toxic masculinity shows up in subtle ways in families and how evidence-based parenting can help us raise emotionally healthy boys. We explore emotional literacy as a core skill for kids and parents, and why trusting yourself is essential when outside voices ge...

A pep talk for parents who feel intense pressure to create perfect holiday magic, even when things are falling apart behind the scenes. If the expectations around the holidays are making you doubt yourself, a pep talk is here to support confident parenting and remind you that real connection matters more than perfection. In this solo episode, I share a very honest parenting story from early mother...

Holiday gatherings can feel joyful and overwhelming at the same time, and this episode will help you walk in with clarity, calm, and a strong foundation of confident parenting. When kids are navigating new environments, loud relatives, unpredictable routines, and big emotions, they need support with child emotion regulation. With the right positive parenting tips, your entire experience at holiday...

If you have ever wondered why big feelings seem to explode out of nowhere, this episode on emotional literacy is going to feel like a deep breath. I share a very real moment where I lost my cool with my kids and how understanding emotional literacy and identifying feelings could have prevented that blow-up. When we are teaching kids emotions early and model this ourselves, we reduce the overwhelm...

If you are trying to prepare for parenthood and already feel like an overwhelmed parent, this episode will help you breathe again. I sit down with Dr. Kailey Buller to talk honestly about what it feels like to bring a newborn home, why even the most educated parents feel unsure, and how simple first-time parenting tips can help you feel more grounded. We cut through the noise of conflicting advice...

If the thought of traveling with kids over the holidays fills you with dread, you are not alone. In this episode, I share the best strategies I have learned after years of holiday trips with my own children, including how to keep them regulated, how to plan ahead, and why starting with no screens can make the entire trip easier. I walk through the simple positive parenting tips that let you stay c...

How do you actually raise confident kids in a world that constantly tells them they are not enough?  In this episode, I share the real strategies I use at home and in my clinical practice to help children build healthy self-confidence from the inside out. These are the same evidence-based parenting approaches I use to guide parents who want to create calm, capable, and emotionally resilient k...

Watch this episode on YouTube! If your child has ever came down with a fever out of nowhere, and you’ve questioned when to take your child to the doctor (or if you can wait it out at home), this episode will give you the calm, clarity, and confidence you need. I’m joined by Dr. Ross Newman (Dr. Rossome) , a board-certified pediatrician and father of six, who shares trusted pediatrician advice that...

Do you ever wonder how to improve executive function in your child so they can stay organized and actually turn in their work? You are not alone.  In this episode, I talk with Evan Weinberger , founder of Staying Ahead of the Game , about how to improve executive function at home using simple, practical strategies that really work. Together, we explore how the right homework planner, daily ch...

Feeling torn about letting your child join in on spooky events this October? You are not alone. In this episode, I unpack how Halloween pressure affects kids and teens, and how you can support confident, age-appropriate decision-making examples that build resilience instead of anxiety. We talk about what really happens when Halloween pressure meets social expectations and how to spot early symptom...

What if the very parenting trends you’re following to help your child are quietly making your parental relationship harder? In this episode, I unpack the viral tension between “f around and find out parenting” and gentle parenting, and share what truly works when we focus on evidence-based parenting that builds trust, connection, and calm in our homes. As both a psychologist and a parent, I’ve see...

Have you ever wondered if you’re doing it right when it comes to how to praise your child?  So many parents second-guess the benefits of praising a child, but the truth is that the right kind of praise can completely change the tone of your home. In this episode, I talk with licensed clinical social worker and PCIT therapist Julia Lair about why praising children is one of the most powerful p...

Every October, families find themselves in the same struggle: what happens when your child just can’t pick a Halloween costume?  If you’ve ever had a kid switch from Elsa to Batman to Paw Patrol in the same week, you know how exhausting kids' Halloween costumes can be for the whole household. In this episode, I share how parents on Halloween can handle the indecision without losing patience,...

Getting kids to brush their teeth can feel like one of those nightly battles that drains everyone. If you’ve ever wondered how to get your kids to brush their teeth without endless fights, you’re not alone.  I sat down with Dr. Robert Geiman-orthodontist, dad, and author of The Tooth Bible - to talk through the real struggles parents face and toothbrushing tips that actually work. In this epi...

Have you ever wondered if there are simple child reward system ideas that actually work when your kids are melting down?  As a psychologist - and a mom who’s been right there in the chaos - I’ll walk you through how to use positive reinforcement parenting in real life to turn things around quickly. When kids are screaming, refusing to listen, and pushing every boundary, you don’t need more ye...

Does the question, “what age should a child get a cell phone?” keep you up at night? You’re not alone - and you’re not overthinking it.  In this episode, I sit down with child psychologist Dr. Rupa Robbins, founder of Tech Positive Parenting, to cut through the chaos around phones for kids. Together we unpack the research, the realities, and the practical phone rules that help busy families d...

Do you feel a wave of mom guilt any time you even think about taking a trip without your kids? You’re not alone.  If you’re like many of the parents I work with, planning time away can bring a heavy dose of mom guilt - even when you know it’s something you need . In this episode, I walk you through exactly why moms need me time, and what I do - as a clinical psychologist and mom - when I’m pl...

Ever found yourself arguing in front of kids - and then spiraling about whether you’ve just done irreversible damage? You're not alone.  In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Laura Spiller, clinical psychologist and expert in emotionally focused therapy, to unpack what to do after arguing in front of kids, how to repair with your child, and why your response after the conflict matters just as mu...

Ever wonder how to reconnect after a fight with your child - without the guilt, second-guessing, or endless explaining? In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite go-to strategies as a psychologist and a mom for how to reconnect with your child after conflict. It’s evidence-based. And it’s so simple you’ll wish someone taught it to you sooner. This approach isn’t just about repairing the m...

The start of a new school year can feel like chaos - earlier mornings, traffic, new routines, and the pressure to get everyone out the door on time. In this quick five-minute pep talk, I share my own first-week-of-school struggle (spoiler: we were late every single day until Friday!) and the simple tweak that completely changed our mornings. If you’ve got little ones who take their sweet time, esp...

What if the missing piece in your child’s ability to manage their big emotions... is you? In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most misunderstood (and overlooked) ways to help kids build emotional regulation for kids - and it’s not a new breathing app, another feelings chart, or a gentle parenting script. It’s you. It’s your own ability to model emotional regulation in real time - teaching...

Is your child suddenly afraid to go to sleep - and now your whole household is exhausted and on edge?  If bedtime has turned into a battle, this episode is your lifeline. I’m joined by sleep expert Dr. Jessica Meers to break down what really works when your child is struggling with child sleep anxiety and nighttime fears - especially after a nightmare. Whether your child refuses to settle alo...

Does your child melt down when something new is on the horizon? Whether it's starting a new school year, a big birthday, or a shift in routine, transition anxiety is real.  In this episode, I share why understanding the reality of transition anxiety  - and using the power of story - is one of the most effective tools for helping a child adjust to change. We dive into the science and heart beh...