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Find out how your child's pediatrician can become an invaluable resource for YOU in your parenting journey. 🩺 👶🏼 👩‍⚕️   Here to discuss the nuances of what is normal when it comes to childhood milestones, reassuring parents that the journey isn't one-size-fits-all, is board certified pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman.   Whether it's a late walker or a picky eater, we'll provide practical guidan...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     2:25 - Understanding the difference between typical development and when there is a sensory issue.   4:04 - The recommendations for how to handle sensory issues, ADHD, and anxiety at a young age are all the same, so it's less about having to identify it perfe...

How the time-tested traditions of yoga and modern scientific advancements are revealing a similar path for enlightenment and well-being! 🧘‍♀️🔬   Today we're exploring the intersections of parenting values, child development, and secure relationships, allowing parents to identify that sweet spot in their own life where all these things overlap.   Joining me this week is seasoned yoga therapist, m...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   3:07 - Do we encourage or dissuade our kids from asking people if they are a girl or a boy?   5:32 - Separating your own discomfort and embarrassment when your child says something that goes against the social construct.   7:28 - Kids point out differences when...

🧠 Let's simplify some complicated neuroscience into accessible and easy-to-understand bites!   Did you know that understanding the intricate ways our nervous system responds to our environment can actually help us raise children who are resilient, healthy, and mindful?   Joining me today is Seth Porges. Seth co-wrote the amazing new book, Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us, alon...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   1:51 - Understanding the context and circumstances of why your child is whining.   4:01 - Responding to the content of your child's feeling or unmet needs rather than the tone.   7:26 - Getting to the root of what your child is trying to communicate, rather tha...

Uncover the shocking impact toxic achievement culture is having on our kids' well-being - and what we can do to change that for the better! 😵‍💫   With her extensive research and thought-provoking insights, author of the NY Times best selling book Never Enough, Jennifer Breheny Wallace brings to the forefront the challenges our children face in this high-pressure world.   In today's episode, we'l...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   3:18 - Having a big imagination is a form of cognitive play for child and a very healthy way for them to make sense of their world.   6:32 - How can parents respond and engage with your child when their fantasies are aggressive.   9:47 - After the "toddler fant...

❤️ Practical strategies for nurturing your relationship while navigating the ups and downs of parenthood. 👇🏻   As couples embark on the journey of parenthood, their relationship naturally undergoes a huge transformation. However, in a society that often places excessive focus on children, it's easy to overlook the vital need to nurture and prioritize our connection with our partner.   Clinical p...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   3:07 - Putting a scary experience into perspective and viewing it as an opportunity to have a conversation on safety and boundaries with your child.   5:17 - You can review ground rules with your child without using shame or fear to make them impactful.   9:41...

Uncover the secrets to raising intentional and reflective kids! 🌱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦   How does our perception of life shape our sense of self? And how can we teach our children to examine the meaning they make of their feelings and experiences to help them learn to be intentional in their actions?   Prepare to expand your horizons, reconsider your perspective, and embark on a transformational journey wi...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     3:07 - Addressing your own anxiety and the "what if's" first, so you can separate your emotions from your child's experiences and feelings.   6:59 - Shifting this parent's thoughts from "I am responsible for fixing this" to "I am responsible for paying attent...

Helping our children learn to understand, process, and make sense of their emotions can be pivotal for fostering their mental well-being all the way into adulthood.   Join me for an enlightening conversation that promises to empower you as a parent or caregiver is the author of the new book TINY HUMANS, BIG EMOTIONS, Alyssa Blask Campbell.   Discover practical strategies to support your child's em...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   4:12 - The quick 101 on attachment theory - it's most simple definition.   7:29 - Understanding the difference between making bad choices and having unhealthy romantic relationships versus having an attachment disorder.   10:12 - If a person does have an avoida...

Using the end of the night to help a child unwind, make sense of the day, and prepare for what's to come tomorrow can be a valuable tool for shifting their brain and body into a state of rest.   Joining me to talk about how parents can use the last 20 minutes of the day to promote social and emotional learning is the author of the children's book series, Conscious Stories, Andrew Newman.   Helping...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... 1:49 - What should consequences for my child be when there are no natural or logical consequences that are easy to identify? 4:05 - Understanding the developmental difference between your child being able to intellectually comprehend something versus their abilit...

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Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   6:22 - How to allow sensitive children to feel seen and understood, without making them shut down or feel uncomfortable with too much direct attention.   7:17 - Behavioral interventions to use with sensitive kids when they are fully dysregulated and as they sta...

>>> HEAD HERE TO GRAB THE FREEBIE FOR THIS EPISODE : Your Step-By-Step Guide for How to Change Your Child's Behavior in Just 3 Weeks!   Want to learn how to change your child's behavior in just 3 weeks?   In this episode, I am breaking down the 10 simple steps I teach to the families in my clinical practice to help them make small shifts to their own behavior that will result in some big changes i...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     2:18 - You are not alone! Kids holding it together all day with other people and melting down with us is very common (and healthy, even!)   2:57 - How to make transitions smoother to help reduce dysregulation when children get home.   7:26 - Children do behav...

Do you feel like you are constantly ping-ponging between two extremes—throwing around your authority and overpowering your child or feeling like they're running the show?   Jen Lumanlan, the creator of Your Parenting Mojo and the author of the new book, Parenting Beyond Power: How to Use Connection and Collaboration to Transform Your Family—and the World, is helping parents learn how to embark on...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     2:24 - How this current generation is working to lessen the stigma of having learning difficulties or a neurodiverse brain by approaching it as a difference rather than a deficit.   4:20 - How parents can be collaborative with their child's school to help the...

We all want our children to succeed. But, the way they get there can feel counterintuitive to many parents and mainstream parenting approaches. We need to let our kids stumble, let them make mistakes, and allow them to struggle a bit.   Here to help parents understand how to support their child's autonomy in a way that promotes family harmony is psychologist and author of Autonomy-Supportive Paren...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   2:37 - What is a "spicy" kid and how is that a more positive term than "sensitive" or "highly emotional"?   4:05 - What is the difference between continuum and categorical and how does this apply to these highly reactive kids.   4:54 - Helping kids who easily g...

Addressing the root cause of our children's physical and mental health challenges, rather than just treating the symptoms, can allow the human body to function as it should and positively impact energy, mood, and overall feelings of wellness.   Joining me to discuss the benefits of taking a holistic and integrative approach to pediatric medicine is Dr. Pejman Katiraei, a board-certified pediatrici...