Securely Attached

Are we asking the wrong questions when it comes to our kids' screen usage? In a world where technology isn't going away, the right questions may be less about time limits, access, and controlling their behaviors and more about how we can build a child's internal regulation system and rewire the reward center in their brain and body that screens are designed to hijack.    Joining me to offer a para...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     2:04 - There are many dilemmas parents often face that can be seen inside of this listener's question: Weighing the pros and cons of whether staying at home or going to work is the best for you, your child, and your unique situation. If you do choose to use c...

Our past experiences shape our present behaviors and patterns, but by working toward healing our inner child, we can make meaningful shifts!   Jennifer Nurick joins me to discuss a profound way to approach healing by integrating many treatment approaches, including attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, somatic psychotherapy, and more.   In this episode, we explore practical strategies...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...     2:25 - Awareness and acceptance of the situation is your first step.   3:30 - Whether or not your ex is a narcissist, if you don't feel your co-parent is able to properly support your child emotionally, these strategies we offer will apply for all of those situations, too.   5:...

Navigating the complex terrain of youth sports while promoting positive body image and mental wellness!   Joining me is Zoë Bisbing , a psychotherapist specializing in body image and eating disorders and the creator of Body-Positive Home .   In this episode, we emphasize the importance of creating secure attachments from the start, laying a foundation of resilience that can withstand diet-culture...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...     1:48 - A tantrum is a behavioral expression of emotions that feel to big to express in a productive manner.   2:25 - Tantrums typically tend to start around one-year-old and petter out by about 7.   6:37 - Try to compare your child to their own emotion regulation development an...

Discover how you can use food to teach your children about acceptance, tolerance, and the beauty of cultural diversity!   Joining me is Priya Krishna. Priya is a food reporter and video host for the New York Times and the bestselling author of multiple cookbooks including her new kid's cookbook, Priya's Kitchen Adventures .   From redefining what constitutes a "kid recipe" to navigating picky eati...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...     3:10 - Resilience and distress tolerance is baked into being a younger sibling.   5:31 - When you have the bandwidth to slow down to allow your child to foster their independence, try to lean into those moments.   7:32 - We often expect our youngest to keep up with our oldest.   8:4...

This week my conversation about finding the beauty in life and learning to accept the inevitability of death with Rabbi Steve Leder continues.   Along with being the Rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles Rabbi Steve Leder is the author of five books, including The Beauty of What Remains and his newest book, For You When I Am Gone .   We're discussing how to answer your kid's questions...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     2:46 - Travel days can be free-for-alls when it comes to kids and screens - and that's okay.   7:10 - Incorporating a "brain break," a "snack break," and a "reading break" into your travel routine.   10:29 - Context switching can be difficult for children and...

Having to explain and help our kids process and grasp the concept of death, whether in a moment where it affects them personally, or simply as a concept as a whole, can be a particularly challenging conversation for parents to navigate.   Joining me is Rabbi Steve Leder . Along with being the Rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, he is the author of five books, including The Beauty of...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     4:00 - Using screens when YOU need a break is absolutely okay and you shouldn't feel any shame or guilt around doing this!   5:05 - The difference between television and a tablet in regard to your child's development.   8:40 - How to separate your own anxiety...

Delve into the transformative power of storytelling across the spectrum of parenthood, identity, and navigating life's challenges.   Joining me is award-winning journalist, speaker, and the author of Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power , L'Oreal Thompson Payton .   L'Oreal sheds light on the often-overlooked struggles faced by black women navigating infertil...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     5:34 - Where do you even begin? How to start this difficult conversation with your child.   6:15 - The 3 pillars to keep in mind that will help you to guide your child through this conversation and process their emotions.   10:18 - The importance of honesty a...

No one prepares you for hearing that your child is sick. Navigating a child's harrowing medical diagnosis is often one of the hardest things a parent can go through. Today, we talk with a mother who has walked this path, and how she found a way to redefine her narrative in order to diminish her pain and suffering in one of her life's most challenging moments.   Joining me today is board-certified...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     1:25 - Some of the most common traits and characteristics of a people pleaser.   5:00 - How the role of gender plays a part in people pleasing.   7:44 - Subtle language shifts parents can make to promote your child's ability to tune into themselves and their...

An exploration of healing trauma through presence, connection, and self-awareness.   Joining me to take us on this journey of discovery is licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jacob Ham . Dr. Ham will offer listeners a deeper understanding of trauma's impact on a person's neurobiology and their interpretation of the world around them, while emphasizing the importance of our relationships as a means...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     3:27 - How to use radical acceptance rather than trying to make everything "fair" or "equal" between siblings.   6:28 - Forging an individual relationship with each of your children and offering them one-on-one time separate from their siblings can be helpful...

Trigger Warning: This episode involves topics related to postpartum psychosis, suicide, and infanticide.   In this eye-opening conversation, one mother is sharing her raw and unfiltered story of navigating a postpartum psychosis diagnosis, shedding light on this often misunderstood and stigmatized perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.   After the birth of her second son, Chelsea battled with intens...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     2:10 - Playing with gender norms is developmentally typical for preschoolers and is how they learn to make meaning of things.   3:12 - For most parents, this is less a worry of our child's playful experimentation and more about how the world will respond to t...

Discover how to navigate bias and guide your children toward a future of genuine cultural understanding and allyship!   Join me for a vulnerable and honest conversation on how we can navigate bias, and nurture cultural and racial awareness and inclusivity in ourselves and our children with pediatric and clinical psychologist, Dr. Dana E. Crawford . Dr. Crawford is the developer of the Crawford Bia...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     2:20 - At 3 years old, kids often start to have more desires for autonomy.   4:13 - The more we can be a predictable container and create consistent routines and boundaries for our kids, the less they will feel a need to test limits.   7:30 - Theory of Mind i...

Discover how being self-aware and intentional in your actions can shape your children's emotional resilience!   Joining me today is licensed clinical social worker and the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, Amy Morin.   In this episode, Amy and I are shedding light on how parents, couples, and friends can harness this empowering mindset. From fostering curiosity and confidence t...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     3:28 - This age is when "stranger danger" and object permanence comes online with typical cognitive development.   6:47 - Crying to alert you that they don't prefer being held by another safe adult that is not Mom doesn't always mean they are in distress.   9...

Unlock the transformative power of understanding and connecting with your child's ADHD brain - rather than fighting against it!   Joining me is the founder of Russell Coaching for Students and the author of Asking the Right Questions Before, During, and After Your Child's ADHD Diagnosis , Dr. Norrine Russell.   If you have a child with ADHD, you won't want to miss this episode where we're sharing...