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by Dr. Lindsay Emmerson
Ever wished you had a supportive and helpful parenting coach whispering tips in your ear during those trickiest parenting moments? Look no further! Welcome to Parenting With Psychology, the ultimate podcast hosted by Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and devoted mother of four.Dr. Lindsay's expertise lies in transforming core psychology principles into actionable parenting tips, designed to simplify your days and create a happier family life. Join us weekly to embrace intentional parenting and discover why countless busy and overwhelmed parents turn to Dr. Lindsay for guidance on raising children of all ages.Gain inspiration from Dr. Lindsay's 5 C's to amazing parenting framework and receive a new, actionable psychology-based parenting tool each week, providing invaluable guidance on your remarkable parenting journey. So, if you're craving bite-sized nuggets of parenting gold, mark your calendars for every Thursday and follow Parenting With Psychology for the support you
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- 4 days ago10 min
Stop the Amygdala Hijack Before You Yell
You've asked your child to do something for the fifth time, you're already late, and something in your chest goes hot before you've even decided how to respond. That's the amygdala hijack and it's the reason you sometimes hear yourself yell something you didn't plan to say.This podcast walks through exactly what's happening in your brain in that moment, why the instinct to raise your voice louder makes it worse, and the exact three-step method I use myself to stop the hijack before it turns into yelling, in about 90 seconds.UCLA researchers found that simply naming an emotion measurably calms amygdala activity in the brain, the same region driving the hijack. This isn't a willpower problem. It's a brain problem, and once you can see it happening, you can actually stop it.In this podcast: → Why the instinct to raise your voice makes the hijack worse, not better → What's actually happening in your brain in the seconds before you yell → The 90-Second Reset — the exact three-step method, in real time → What to expect in the first week, and when it actually starts to stick → The one thing your child learns every time you catch it instead of losing itReserve your seat in my free workshop 👉 https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop
- 1 weeks ago11 min
The Real Risk of Posting Your Kids Online
Posting your kids online feels harmless — a cute photo, a proud caption, gone in the time it takes your thumb to move from camera roll to send. But most parents are moving faster than they realize, and the research on what that actually creates for your child might surprise you.This podcast breaks down exactly what's happening every time you hit post, why the instinct behind it is a good one even when the follow-through isn't, and the one three-second habit that turns posting from a reflex into a real family decision.A 2024 study of 228 parents published in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics found that 93% had no idea there was legislation or real risk tied to sharing their child's content online, most parents genuinely don't know what they don't know.In this podcast: → The reflexive thoughts that feel harmless but move faster than the thinking → What's actually happening to your child's digital footprint every time you post → The one specific question that fixes this in three seconds → What it looks like in real life, at two different ages → What changes for your family once this becomes a habit💬 Comment ASK below if you're going to try the three-second question next time you go to post.Grab my free Family Meeting Guide 👉 https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/meeting
- 2 weeks ago10 min
Which Parenting Style Works Best?
There are four recognized parenting styles, and most parents have never been told which one they default to, or what the research actually shows happens to kids raised inside each one. This video breaks down all four, in plain language, with no shame attached.You'll learn the difference between rules that build respect and rules that just build compliance, why "being the fun parent" can quietly backfire, and the one style researchers consistently find produces the best outcomes for kids on every measure that matters.Researchers followed adolescents raised in all four styles and found one pattern stands out clearly above the rest, and it's not the one most parents assume.In this podcast: → The strict style that gets obedience but not always trust → Why being the "fun parent" can work against you long-term → Where "gentle parenting" actually lands and why it's not always what parents think → The style almost no parent means to fall into → The one style the research consistently points to as the winner (and what gentle parenting looks like when it's done right) → The one shift that moves you toward it, starting todayReserve your seat in my free workshop 👉 https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop
- 3 weeks ago11 min
Why "Who Do You Want Tonight?" Backfires
When your child prefers one parent, that stretch where they suddenly only want one of you — it's one of the most common and most misunderstood phases in early parenting. Most parents respond by accidentally gamifying it, and that's the exact thing that makes it worse.In this podcast, a licensed clinical psychologist breaks down why treating "who do you want tonight?" like a contest backfires, and what to say and do instead so both parents feel valued, and your child learns that love isn't something you win.Research on infant-parent attachment shows preference patterns are a normal, temporary part of development, but how parents respond to them determines whether the pattern fades or gets reinforced.In this video: → The bedtime habit that's accidentally training your child to pick favorites → Why cheering for the "winner" makes preference worse, not better → The Interchangeable Parent Rule, and the exact words to use tonight → What to do when your child protests the parent they didn't pick → How this connects to raising a child who thrives long-termGrab my free Better Behavior Guide 👉 https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/better
- Aug 19, 20269 min
How to Respond When Another Child Hits Your Toddler
When another child hits your toddler, the instinct to snap at the other kid — or tell your own child to hit back — is completely understandable. Neither one teaches your child what actually helps. This video walks through what to do instead, including the honest answer to the question almost every parent asks at some point: should you ever teach your child to hit back?Physical aggression in toddlers peaks around age 2 to 2.5 before declining — the child who hit yours is very likely going through the same developmental stage most toddlers pass through, not something uniquely wrong with them (Tremblay et al., 2004).In this podcast: → The 3 A's Method, applied to the moment your child gets hit → The honest answer to "should I teach my child to hit back?" → How to manage your own protective anger in the moment → What to do when it's the same child hitting yours, over and over → The exact words to use with your child afterward
- Aug 12, 202611 min
How to Respond When Another Kid Takes Your Toddler's Toy
Another child takes your toddler's toy, and you freeze or you feel your blood pressure spike at the other parent standing right there, not stepping in. This video walks through exactly what to say and do, whether or not the other parent gets involved.Toddlers as young as 20 months already actively assert ownership, and by 30 months they're standing their ground against a peer's attempts to take what's theirs, which is part of why these moments feel so constant and so charged (Ross, 2013).In this podcast: → The 3 A's Method: Acknowledge, Anchor, Alternative → What to say when it's clearly your child's toy or turn → Exactly what to do when the other parent doesn't step in → Why freezing teaches the opposite of what you want your child to learn → The one line that speaks up for your child without starting a parent-to-parent conflict
- Aug 5, 202611 min
How to Respond When Your Toddler Keeps Hitting Other Kids
If your toddler keeps hitting other kids — not a single tap, but real, repeated hitting — you've probably already heard "check in with the hurt child first." That advice is right, but it's incomplete. It doesn't tell you what to actually do about the hitting itself, especially when it keeps happening. In this episode, I'm walking through the CATCH Method — the exact 5-step sequence I use in my practice for repeated physical aggression in toddlers, including close supervision, physical interruption, and consistent consequences that actually decrease the behavior over time. Physical aggression is developmentally normal and rises through age 2 to 3 before declining through the preschool years — the real task isn't eliminating the impulse, it's teaching a child to control it (Tremblay et al., 2004). In this episode: → The CATCH Method for repeated hitting, step by step → Why checking in with the hurt child first isn't the whole answer → The exact one-sentence consequence to state — and how to follow through → What to do when your child hits back → How to rebuild trust with other kids and parents once the hitting stops 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 structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- 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. If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional.
- Jul 29, 20263 min
How to Respond When Your Toddler Takes a Toy
✨ Want a proven way to handle every parenting conflict with confidence? Register for the free workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Your toddler grabs a toy from another child, and suddenly you're not just managing your kid — you're managing your own embarrassment in front of the other parent. This episode walks through exactly what to say to your child, and how to handle the other adult without over-apologizing. Toddlers are only just beginning to understand ownership as a concept at all between 24 and 30 months, and that understanding is directly linked to whether they share in the first place. In this episode: → The 3 A's Method for the moment your child takes someone else's toy → What to say instead of just "give it back" → How to handle the other parent without over-apologizing → Whether your child taking a toy means something is wrong → The exact phrase that turns "give it back" into an actual lesson 💬 Comment GIVEBACK below if this is a moment you've navigated recently. #ToddlerTakingToys #ToddlerDiscipline #GentleParenting #ParentingWithPsychology #ToddlerSocialSkills 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 structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- 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. If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional. 00:00 – 00:14 | Why Toddlers Grab Toys 00:14 – 00:36 | The Science Behind Sharing 00:36 – 01:04 | The 3 A's That Teach Sharing 01:04 – 01:18 | What To Say To The Other Parent 01:18 – 01:56 | Why Consistency Beats Perfection 01:56 – 02:23 | The Mindset That Helps Parents Stay Calm
About Parenting With Psychology
Ever wished you had a supportive and helpful parenting coach whispering tips in your ear during those trickiest parenting moments? Look no further! Welcome to Parenting With Psychology, the ultimate podcast hosted by Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and devoted mother of four.Dr. Lindsay's expertise lies in transforming core psychology principles into actionable parenting tips, designed to simplify your days and create a happier family life. Join us weekly to embrace intentional parenting and discover why countless busy and overwhelmed parents turn to Dr. Lindsay for guidance on raising children of all ages.Gain inspiration from Dr. Lindsay's 5 C's to amazing parenting framework and receive a new, actionable psychology-based parenting tool each week, providing invaluable guidance on your remarkable parenting journey. So, if you're craving bite-sized nuggets of parenting gold, mark your calendars for every Thursday and follow Parenting With Psychology for the support you
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