How to Resolve Parenting Differences Between Partners
Parenting With Psychology
✨ 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 practical strategies to communicate, compromise, and stay united as a parenting team. New to my podcast? I’m Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents...
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4 Communication Mistakes That Make Kids Ignore You (And How to Fix Them)
Parenting With Psychology
✨ 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 calm cooperation so your child listens the first time, not the 17th. New to my podcast? I’m Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet...
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What To Do When Your Child Hits, Kicks, or Throws Things
Parenting With Psychology
✨ 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 how calm, consistent boundaries help your child build true self-control and lasting respect. New to my podcast? I’m Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4,...
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Is F* Around and Find Out Parenting All It's Cracked Up to Be?
Parenting With Psychology
✨ Want to become a confident parent in 12 weeks or less? Start here: 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 connection, plus how to balance structure, empathy, and real-world learning to raise confident, emotionally intelligent kids. New to my podcast? I’m Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help...
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We Lost Our Son on Halloween: Here’s What Saved Us
Parenting With Psychology
✨ Ready to master balanced parenting in under 12 weeks? Go here: 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 for introverted or extroverted kids so the night is fun, safe, and meltdown-free. New to my podcast? I’m Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and...
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The Self-Doubt That's Sabotaging Your Parenting (And How to Fix It)
Parenting With Psychology
✨ 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 without guilt, provide structure with warmth, and balance firmness with kindness. I’ll also show you how to stop second-guessing yourself and parent with confidence while breaking generational...
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How to Stop Toddler Defiance Before It Becomes Teenage Rebellion
Parenting With Psychology
✨ 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 boundaries, explain the “why” behind your rules, and focus on safety, respect, and responsibility. These strategies reduce power struggles, build cooperation, and set the stage for a...
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The Most Important Parenting Strategy for Babies 0-9 Months
Parenting With Psychology
✨ Want to become a confident parent in 12 weeks or less? Start here: 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 baby’s cues. These strategies ease stress, strengthen your bond, and set your child up for confidence and calm. Plus, I’ll share the 5-step framework for handling toddler tantrums and defiance without breaking that connection....
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The Biggest Risk of Authoritarian Parenting
Parenting With Psychology
✨ Become a balanced parent in 3 months or less - guaranteed!! 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 approach often achieves the exact opposite of what you're hoping for. I'll break down five critical risks of authoritarian parenting, including what happens to these "perfect" kids when they become adults that will completely change how you think...
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The Hidden Risk of Permissive Parenting
Parenting With Psychology
✨ Become a balanced parent in 3 months or less - guaranteed!: 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 exact opposite of what you're hoping for. I'll reveal five devastating risks of saying yes too often, including the heartbreaking things adult children say to their permissive parents that will shock you. The next time your child begs and pleads...
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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, social concerns, and daily headaches that come with having a naturally loud child. You'll discover practical steps for meaningful, lasting change that teaches your child when and how to use their "inside voice" effectively. Perfect for parents who want to address volume issues without dampening their child's natural enthusiasm and personality.
To download the free resource I mentioned in the video on How to Hold a Successful Family Meeting, head to https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/meeting
New to my podcast? If you want to take the stress, frustration, and overwhelm out of parenting by learning how to promote better behavior in your child, you're in the right place.
I'm a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I share the psychology-based strategies that I use to parent with intention and confidence.
I help parents move from feeling exhausted and at wit's end, losing their cool, yelling, and wishing parenting was easier, to feeling calm and confident, effectively managing any challenging parenting situation, and actually enjoying time spent with their kids.
The practical positive discipline tools I teach based on my 5 C's parenting framework can get you there.
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Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention. Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.
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