Dr. Lindsay Emmerson

Parenting With Psychology

Kids EN ↓ 162 episodes

Ever wished you had a supportive and helpful parenting coach whispering tips in your ear during those trickiest parenting moments? Look no further! Welcome to Parenting With Psychology, the ultimate podcast hosted by Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and devoted mother of four. Dr. Lindsay's expertise lies in transforming core psychology principles into actionable parenting tips, designed to simplify your days and create a happier family life. Join us weekly to embrace intentional parenting and discover why countless busy and overwhelmed parents turn to Dr. Lindsay for guidance on...

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Dr. Lindsay Emmerson

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Kids

Podcast website

drlindsayemmerson.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Stop Choosing Between Connection and Discipline (You Can Have Both) 24.07.2025

✨ 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 perfe...

Family Meetings Not Working? Here's Why... 17.07.2025

✨ 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 le...

Do You Use These Common Phrases That Crush Your Child's Confidence? 07.07.2025

✨ 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 impac...

Get Kids to Listen Without Raising Your Voice 03.07.2025

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 y...

Are They Headed On The Right Trajectory? 30.06.2025

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 26.06.2025

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 23.06.2025

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 19.06.2025

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...

Your Child Is Being Bullied: 3 Mistakes That Make It Worse (And What Actually Works) 13.06.2025

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!" 09.06.2025

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 06.06.2025

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 clinical...

Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids: 6 Essential Skills 02.06.2025

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 30.05.2025

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 26.05.2025

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 23.05.2025

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 yo...

How to Respond When Your Child Refuses to Do What You Say 19.05.2025

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 yelli...

Empty Threats Destroy Respect: Parent Differently 16.05.2025

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 consequen...

Will Your Child Thank You in 20 Years? How Parenting Style Predicts Adult Success 08.05.2025

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 uncerta...

How to Avoid Causing Trust Issues in Your Child 01.05.2025

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 ra...

How to Get Your Child to Help With Chores | The Montessori Miracle 26.04.2025

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 ag...

Transform Your Angry, Demanding Child in 5 Steps 10.04.2025

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...

What Jonathan Haidt Isn't Telling You | The Anxious Generation 20.03.2025

Feel more confident in your parenting choices: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation reveals how smartphones and social media are harming our children's mental health. But what steps can YOU take as an individual parent? In this video, I'll share Haidt's key recommendations plus two crucial strategies he doesn't fully explore that can transform how your fam...

It took me 30 years to realize what I'll tell you in 10 minutes... 14.03.2025

Follow for weekly tips to help you parent with confidence! There are three essential people to have in your life in order to live a happy and meaningful life. This is my take on the trending video topic, "It took me 30 years to realize what I'll tell you in 10 minutes…" New to my podcast?  If you want to take the stress, frustration, and overwhelm out of parenting by learning how to promote better...

Parenting Phrases That Crush Your Child's Confidence 06.03.2025

Join my parenting program: https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Words are powerful, and as parents, we can use them to boost our children's confidence and emotional well-being.  This video shares research-backed positive communication strategies and highlights specific phrases you should avoid using with your child. 📗How Full Is Your Bucket?: https://amzn.to/3CU5pFq 📙How Full Is Your Bucke...

3 Hidden Reasons Why Kids Seek Attention 27.02.2025

Ready to feel more confident in your parenting?  Start here: https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Be sure to catch my related video with practical strategies for handling a kid who says "Watch me!" non-stop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygcCLpJgSjA Does your child constantly say, 'Watch this!' or 'Look at me!'?  Are you feeling overwhelmed by their need for attention?  In this video, I'll...

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