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Securely Attached

Securely Attached is your go-to parenting podcast, supporting moms and dads from pregnancy all the way through their child's adolescence and every stage in between. Join us every Tuesday as clinical psychologist and mom of two Dr. Sarah Bren shares her expertise and interviews top experts in the field, simplifying complicated concepts and pulling back the curtain on the brain science and psychology that drives and shapes the parent-child relationship. And now, every Thursday, Dr. Sarah Bren is joined by Dr. Emily Upshur and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg for a special segment, Beyond The Sessions. We’re answering YOUR parenting questions from the perspective of clinical psychologists highly trained in developmental science and real-life moms who get that parenting is messy, and sometimes we have to laugh, cry, and throw out the “rules.” From toddler tantrums, to effective discipline strategies, to leaning into the principles of respectful parenting, and to managing your own mental wellness as a parent—this podcast is your ultimate resource for judgment-free, research-backed information you know you can trust. About Sarah Bren, PhD Dr. Sarah Bren is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two who helps parents understand the building blocks of child development and how secure relationships form and thrive. Her work is focused on helping parents find their inner confidence so they can respond to any parenting problem that comes along and raise kids who are healthy, resilient, and kind.

info_outline 333. Q&A: What should I do if my child hears the N-word in a song? 08/14/2025
info_outline 332. The grandparent transition: Managing emotions, roles and boundaries with Carol Merle-Fishman 08/12/2025
info_outline 331. Q&A: My sensitive kid got the "strict" teacher and I'm worried they won't vibe. Is there anything I can do as a parent to help? 08/07/2025
info_outline 330. When your child says ‘I hate myself’: Helping sensitive kids build self-esteem and get out of a cycle of self-criticism with Dr. Blaise Aguirre 08/05/2025
info_outline 329. Q&A: Is my child anxious or just sensitive? Or could it be both? 07/31/2025
info_outline 328. The neuroscience of raising emotionally resilient kids: Supporting your child’s emotional growth and regulation with Dr. Kristen Lindquist 07/29/2025
info_outline 327. Q&A: What’s the best way to explain and prepare my toddler for my upcoming surgery without scaring them? 07/24/2025
info_outline 326. When your partner feels like a roommate: Why couples can feel disconnected after kids and what to do to reconnect with Chelsea Skaggs 07/22/2025
info_outline 325. Q&A: What should I do if my partner and I disagree on how to handle our child’s ADHD? 07/17/2025
info_outline 324. Peaceful Parenting strategies for navigating tantrums, big feelings, screen time and more with Dr. Laura Markham 07/15/2025
info_outline 323. Q&A: Am I holding my child back by letting them skip social events? 07/10/2025
info_outline 322. Navigating divorce or separation through a family systems approach: Preventative steps to reduce the risk of insecure attachment with Una Archer 07/08/2025
info_outline 321. Q&A: What is the best response to my kid who is constantly saying, “I’m bored”? 07/03/2025
info_outline 320. Why boys and girls need different things: The neuroscience of the sexes with Michael Gurian 07/01/2025
info_outline 319. Q&A: Where’s the line between supporting my child and feeding their anxiety? 06/26/2025
info_outline 318. The neuroscience of control: Helping kids cope with stress and become self-driven with Dr. William Stixrud 06/24/2025
info_outline 317. Q&A: My 5-year-old prefers my husband, does that mean she is more securely attached to him? 06/19/2025
info_outline 316. Self-compassion, critical thinking, and connection: What the research reveals about raising capable kids with Melinda Wenner Moyer 06/17/2025
info_outline 315. Q&A: My toddler is otherwise potty trained, but still won't poop on the potty - what can I do? 06/12/2025
info_outline 314. The hidden power of creativity in supporting mental health, resilience, and burnout with art therapist Sharon Itkoff Nacache 06/10/2025
info_outline 313. Q&A: Is it possible to wean my strong-willed one-year-old off breastfeeding without damaging our bond? 06/05/2025
info_outline 312. What every parent needs to know about ADHD: Brain science, behavior, and real-life strategies with Dr. Eliza Barach 06/03/2025
info_outline 311. Q&A: What can I do when my husband pressures our son to play sports, but that’s just not who he is? 05/29/2025
info_outline 310. How smartphones really affect kids' mental health: Surprising findings from cutting-edge research with Dr. Wendy Rote 05/27/2025
info_outline 309. Q&A: How do I set boundaries with my neighbor whose child keeps coming over uninvited? 05/22/2025
info_outline 308. Is it normal anxiety or something more? Understanding the signs and supporting kids through fears with Jennie Monness 05/20/2025
info_outline 307. Q&A: My toddler is so sensitive that even when I'm being silly with him, he loses it. What can I do? 05/15/2025
info_outline 306. C-Sections, birth trauma and the fight for better maternal care with Rachel Somerstein 05/13/2025
info_outline 305. Q&A: My 3-year-old is ok with sharing, but refuses to take turns - what can I do? 05/08/2025
info_outline 304. Stress, screens, shifting hormones, and early puberty: Why parenting 6-12 year olds is more important now than ever with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler 05/06/2025
 
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