The Momentum Parenting Podcast

We know you hear about this everywhere, and most of the time it’s guilt inducing. But fear not, in Part I of the screen time series your hosts, Dr. Roseanne Lesack and Dr. Jill Wilson, will discuss what the recommendations say and what’s realistic. By mixing personal stories with professional advice, the hosts aim to help you tackle this modern parenting challenge with confidence and ease. Managin...

You just got through a major argument/outburst/tantrum with your child and you want to have the closing ceremonies- the post-event debrief. But then you approach your child to have that lovely, connected, mutually respectful conversation and it is just not happening. Many of us struggle to find the right time to have those challenging conversations with our kids. Fear not! Dr. Jill and Dr. Roseann...

Ever feel caught off guard by your child's reactions? Or maybe you see it coming but can't stop the train on the tracks? You're not alone! In this episode, Dr. Jill and Dr. Roseanne join forces to help us manage major meltdowns. We'll discuss the best ways to handle these stressful moments and the toughest parts of implementing these strategies. As always, we'll explore why these methods are effec...

In the fifth episode of the Momentum Parenting Podcast, hosts Dr. Roseanne and Dr. Jill tell you about one of their all-time favorite strategies: The Carpool Challenge. Ever felt like your conversations with your kids are just a barrage of questions? You're not alone, and there's a better way! Join our friendly hosts as they share personal stories and professional insights. They’ll show you how to...

Episode 1.4: Building A Positive Relationship with Your Child In this episode, hosts Dr. Jill and Dr. Roseanne discuss how to build positive relationships with your children. This episode covers strategies and insights on how to connect better with your kids, specific strategies for building connection, and shares an illuminating listener experience on mom guilt. Whether you're dealing with toddle...

Episode 1.3: The ABCs of Behavior Join us for episode 1.3 of the Momentum Parenting Podcast, where our hosts dive into the fascinating world of understanding your child's behavior. Discover why grasping the 'why' behind your child's actions is the secret sauce for positive change. This episode is one you'll want to keep revisiting, as it lays the groundwork for everything we do in behavioral psych...

Episode 1.2: Evidence-Based Parenting: Why Is It Important? In the second episode of the Momentum Parenting podcast, Dr. Jill and Dr. Roseanne dive into a topic that's crucial for all parents: evidence-based practice in parenting. What is evidence-based practice? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! The hosts break it down in a way that's easy to understand and super friendly, chatting about what evidence-...

Episode #1: The Path to Momentum Parenting Welcome to the premiere episode of The Momentum Parenting Podcast where we dive deep into the world of parenting with humor, honesty, and a good dose of research-backed strategies. In this inaugural episode, hosts Dr. Jillian Wilson and Dr. Roseanne Lesack, both experienced child psychologists, kick off the series by sharing their professional backgrounds...