Legit Parenting

Send us Fan Mail As Director of Education, Philippe is responsible for training all new Denver Academy teachers, as well as facilitating the continued professional development of all our veteran instructors. Prior to his current role, Philippe spent many years as a classroom teacher and cross country coach. He is a Teach for America alumni member and continues to stay involved with TFA and collabo...

Send us Fan Mail Stephanie Riggs is a ten time Emmy award winning journalist who spent her 30 year career giving a voice to people who might not have one.  All that changed when she met a little boy who lost his mother when he was three.   That is when Stephanie became a mom and met Craig Knippenberg. Stephanie is also an author and hosted a radio show on Salem for 7 years.  Her current venture in...

Send us Fan Mail An overview of the social brain and what areas of the brain are heavily impacted culture. Craig explores gender-stereotypes, and asks the question;  Is gender stereotypes rooted in biology? 

Send us Fan Mail After 27 episodes in season 1, we are a back for season 2.   For 2022 we will be directing our focus to the culture influences and the degree they influence our children's development and behaviors.  

Send us Fan Mail Our final episode of 2021.  Join Craig as he discusses the Heart and Soul of Parenting.  Craig references the article Five Principles for a Better Post-Pandemic You,  by Brad Stulber , and applies it to parenting.   Remember, as a parent, you just need to be this side of good-enough.  We are all doing the best we can.  

Send us Fan Mail Join Craig Knippenberg LCSW, M.Div and Dr. Easton, of Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center,  as they discuss the importance of emotions over behaviors.  Dr. Easton helps parents understand that self-destructive behaviors can be the result of deep emotions and why family support is key to providing support for your child.    To learn more about Dr. Easton or Pathlight Mood and Anxiety...

Send us Fan Mail Join Craig as his discusses how social media has influenced ticks in children.  He also looks at Squid Games and discusses if parents should allow their children to watch it.  

Send us Fan Mail A special episode with Knippenberg, Patterson, Langely and Associates own therapist, Aleeza Lampert, MA, LPCC.  Aleeza brings her expertises to this episode to discuss the difference between self-esteem and self-efficacy and how to support your child and the importance of taking a mental-health day.   She also discuss why this is fundamental for the LGBTQ+ community.  Aleeza is cu...

Send us Fan Mail Cyle Feingold, owner and executive director of Results Learning which specializes in tutoring and academic coaching for ADHD, Executive Functioning, Dyslexia and Diverse Learners, shares his own experience of growing up as a student with learning differences.  During this episode, Craig and Cyle share how to help your child become an advocate for their needs in the education syste...

Send us Fan Mail Join Craig Knippenberg as he interviews Gina Heumann, founder of Trauma Drama University.  Gina is an author, speaker, adoption & mental health advocate and mom to 2 boys. Gina shares her personal story of raising a child who experienced Reactive Attachment Disorder.  In this interview she shares her tips on how to keep calm, and offers support and understanding to others expe...

Send us Fan Mail Join Craig with special guest, Noel McDermott host of The Well-Being Show.  A podcast dedicated to the field of mental health.  During this episode Craig and Noel have a very candid conversation about parenthood, connection and the emotional bonds we form with children.  Don't miss this episode!   To learn more about Noel McDermott or to listen to his podcast visit, www.noelm...

Send us Fan Mail Join Craig Knippenberg as he interviews the CEO of Motherhood, Whitney Archibald, host of the podcast How She Moms.  During this episode Craig and Whitney discuss how your brain changes in motherhood and fatherhood!  Whitney shares her tips for looking at parenthood in a practical, tactical approach!  To learn more about Whitney Archibald visit her website at: www.howshemoms.com ....

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of 2 where Craig explores LGBTQ+ as it relates to your child and family.  

Send us Fan Mail Part 1 of a 2 part series where Craig explores LGBTQ + as it relates to your child and family.  Craig gives useful tips for keeping communication open between you and your child and why it is so important.    

Send us Fan Mail Craig Knippenberg and Michelle Borba, Ed D. discuss Michele's new book,  Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine.  2021 The bestselling author of UnSelfie explains why the old markers of accomplishment (grades, test scores) are no longer reliable predictors of success in the 21st century -- and offers 7 teachable traits that will safeguard our...

Send us Fan Mail Back to School, Part 2!   Join Dr. Langley and Craig Knippenberg, LCSW as they discuss psycho-educational testing for your child.  Dr. Langley shares how testing should never be prohibitive, scary or negative.   

Send us Fan Mail Craig Knippenberg discusses how your childs Social/Emotional development has been impacted during covid and also how it has grown.   This special 2 part series help you support your child as they enter the new school year.  

Send us Fan Mail The pandemic has been trying for many families, but there are many lessons we can take from this time.  Craig explains why it's important to embrace challenges and the triumphs because there will be other "zombies".   This concludes the final tip in Craigs series on building resilient families.  

Send us Fan Mail What do you want to keep from the pandemic?   Craig examines how our lives changed with the pandemic, and it wasn't all for the bad.   In this episode, he discusses why being intentional with what we put back in our lives is important as we start to return to past routines.   

Send us Fan Mail Why does service lead to a resilient family, and how can you create an environment that fosters volunteerism? Craig shows us how our brains are actually wired for empathy!  

Send us Fan Mail What is an adventure mindset?  And why do resilient families know this is needed?  In this podcast we will explore what is required for this mindset, and how you can build your own family adventures.  Craig will also tackle the question of the day;  how do I know if my kid is using drugs, and when should I seek help? 

Send us Fan Mail Our brains are wired to be effective and find purpose in our lives.  Find out why purpose matters and how to help your child find meaning throughout their lives.  

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Legit Parenting, in this episode Craig discusses how to help your child express emotion when faced with long term stress or trauma, like in the case of the pandemic.   He covers key points including the effects of stress, both mentally and physically and what you as a family or parent can do to help your child.    

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode Craig looks at how to climb down the mountain after covid and lockdowns, how to set rules that respect your families needs and the safety of others.  Craig also answers a listeners question about ticks.   

Send us Fan Mail How and when should you start talking to your child about world events, shootings, major life challenges?  Craig gives parents practical tips on how to have tough conversations and validate their emotions.