Parenting With Psychology

✨  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 Emm...

✨ 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. Inves...

✨ 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 show...

✨ 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...

✨ 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...

✨ 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 tune...

✨ 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...

✨ 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 developmen...

✨  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 practica...

✨ 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 c...

✨  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...

✨  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 connecti...

✨ 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...

✨ 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 wit...

✨ 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 b...

✨  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...

✨ 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 approa...

✨ 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 exac...

✨ 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 wi...

✨ 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...

✨  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...

✨  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...

✨  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 yours...

✨ 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 e...

✨ 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 liste...