Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...     2:25 - Awareness and acceptance of the situation is your first step.   3:30 - Whether or not your ex is a narcissist, if you don't feel your co-parent is able to properly support your child emotionally, these strategies we offer will apply for all of those situations, too.   5:54 - Finding the delicate balance between not projecting your own feelings or...

Navigating the complex terrain of youth sports while promoting positive body image and mental wellness!   Joining me is Zoë Bisbing, a psychotherapist specializing in body image and eating disorders and the creator of Body-Positive Home.   In this episode, we emphasize the importance of creating secure attachments from the start, laying a foundation of resilience that can withstand diet-culture and societal pressures. We delve into the challenges faced by children in aesthetic sports,...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...     1:48 - A tantrum is a behavioral expression of emotions that feel to big to express in a productive manner.   2:25 - Tantrums typically tend to start around one-year-old and petter out by about 7.   6:37 - Try to compare your child to their own emotion regulation development and not compare them to another child.   9:37 - It's helpful to track the intensity,...

Discover how you can use food to teach your children about acceptance, tolerance, and the beauty of cultural diversity!   Joining me is Priya Krishna. Priya is a food reporter and video host for the New York Times and the bestselling author of multiple cookbooks including her new kid's cookbook, Priya's Kitchen Adventures.   From redefining what constitutes a "kid recipe" to navigating picky eating habits, in this episode, Priya shares practical tips for making food playful, fun, and...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...     3:10 - Resilience and distress tolerance is baked into being a younger sibling.   5:31 - When you have the bandwidth to slow down to allow your child to foster their independence, try to lean into those moments.   7:32 - We often expect our youngest to keep up with our oldest.   8:43 - Unpacking the guilt we often feel about parenting multiple children.   11:09 - How...

This week my conversation about finding the beauty in life and learning to accept the inevitability of death with Rabbi Steve Leder continues.   Along with being the Rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles Rabbi Steve Leder is the author of five books, including The Beauty of What Remains and his newest book, For You When I Am Gone.   We're discussing how to answer your kid’s questions about the afterlife, the best and worst things to say to someone who is grieving, how to...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     2:46 - Travel days can be free-for-alls when it comes to kids and screens - and that's okay.   7:10 - Incorporating a "brain break," a "snack break," and a "reading break" into your travel routine.   10:29 - Context switching can be difficult for children and is often something we need to help them build skills for, rather than expecting them to...

Having to explain and help our kids process and grasp the concept of death, whether in a moment where it affects them personally, or simply as a concept as a whole, can be a particularly challenging conversation for parents to navigate.   Joining me is Rabbi Steve Leder. Along with being the Rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, he is the author of five books, including The Beauty of What Remains and his newest book, For You When I Am Gone.   Whether you're seeking guidance...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     4:00 - Using screens when YOU need a break is absolutely okay and you shouldn't feel any shame or guilt around doing this!   5:05 - The difference between television and a tablet in regard to your child's development.   8:40 - How to separate your own anxiety and fear mongering around screen time so you can be educated and intentional about your...

Delve into the transformative power of storytelling across the spectrum of parenthood, identity, and navigating life's challenges.   Joining me is award-winning journalist, speaker, and the author of Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power, L'Oreal Thompson Payton.   L'Oreal sheds light on the often-overlooked struggles faced by black women navigating infertility, and the importance of representation in storytelling. From grappling with postpartum...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     5:34 - Where do you even begin? How to start this difficult conversation with your child.   6:15 - The 3 pillars to keep in mind that will help you to guide your child through this conversation and process their emotions.   10:18 - The importance of honesty and knowing what information to share with your child in a developmentally appropriate...

No one prepares you for hearing that your child is sick. Navigating a child’s harrowing medical diagnosis is often one of the hardest things a parent can go through. Today, we talk with a mother who has walked this path, and how she found a way to redefine her narrative in order to diminish her pain and suffering in one of her life's most challenging moments.   Joining me today is board-certified radiologist and Certified Life Coach Dr. Maggie Kang. Dr. Kang was faced with the unthinkable...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     1:25 - Some of the most common traits and characteristics of a people pleaser.   5:00 - How the role of gender plays a part in people pleasing.   7:44 - Subtle language shifts parents can make to promote your child's ability to tune into themselves and their needs.   10:28 - Helping bridge and stretch your child's understanding of themselves and...

An exploration of healing trauma through presence, connection, and self-awareness.   Joining me to take us on this journey of discovery is licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jacob Ham. Dr. Ham will offer listeners a deeper understanding of trauma's impact on a person's neurobiology and their interpretation of the world around them, while emphasizing the importance of our relationships as a means of healing. All parents will benefit from the wisdom he shares on reflective functioning and how...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     3:27 - How to use radical acceptance rather than trying to make everything "fair" or "equal" between siblings.   6:28 - Forging an individual relationship with each of your children and offering them one-on-one time separate from their siblings can be helpful.   9:43 - We tend to focus on the difficult moments (like when our kids are fighting) and...

Trigger Warning: This episode involves topics related to postpartum psychosis, suicide, and infanticide.   In this eye-opening conversation, one mother is sharing her raw and unfiltered story of navigating a postpartum psychosis diagnosis, shedding light on this often misunderstood and stigmatized perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.   After the birth of her second son, Chelsea battled with intense challenges with postpartum depression, which eventually snowballed into postpartum...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     2:10 - Playing with gender norms is developmentally typical for preschoolers and is how they learn to make meaning of things.   3:12 - For most parents, this is less a worry of our child's playful experimentation and more about how the world will respond to them.   8:50 - You can have family rules and still be supportive of your child's...

Discover how to navigate bias and guide your children toward a future of genuine cultural understanding and allyship!   Join me for a vulnerable and honest conversation on how we can navigate bias, and nurture cultural and racial awareness and inclusivity in ourselves and our children with pediatric and clinical psychologist, Dr. Dana E. Crawford. Dr. Crawford is the developer of the Crawford Bias Reduction Theory & Training (CBRT), a systematic approach to reducing bias, prejudice, and...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     2:20 - At 3 years old, kids often start to have more desires for autonomy.   4:13 - The more we can be a predictable container and create consistent routines and boundaries for our kids, the less they will feel a need to test limits.   7:30 - Theory of Mind is the ability to understand that there are perspectives different from one's own. This...

Discover how being self-aware and intentional in your actions can shape your children's emotional resilience!   Joining me today is licensed clinical social worker and the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do, Amy Morin.   In this episode, Amy and I are shedding light on how parents, couples, and friends can harness this empowering mindset. From fostering curiosity and confidence to navigating complex emotions like guilt and values like honesty and kindness, we're...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     3:28 - This age is when "stranger danger" and object permanence comes online with typical cognitive development.   6:47 - Crying to alert you that they don't prefer being held by another safe adult that is not Mom doesn't always mean they are in distress.   9:41 - Building resilience means reflecting our child's feelings back to them and staying...

Unlock the transformative power of understanding and connecting with your child's ADHD brain - rather than fighting against it!   Joining me is the founder of Russell Coaching for Students and the author of Asking the Right Questions Before, During, and After Your Child’s ADHD Diagnosis, Dr. Norrine Russell.   If you have a child with ADHD, you won't want to miss this episode where we're sharing personal insights, evidence-based techniques, and empowering strategies to guide parents on a...

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     1:52 - When is it appropriate to seek help from a mental health professional to help your child manage their anxiety and fears?   4:40 - How to identify the difference between our child's natural desire for information versus a desire for us to soothe their anxiety.   8:45 - Addressing concepts like death with your child is difficult because it is...

Did you know that a staggering 67% of couples experience a dip in relationship satisfaction after the birth of a child?   Joining me is clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and sought-after relationship expert, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. Dr. Tracy is the founder of Be Connected Digital, the author of I Didn’t Sign Up for This, and the host of the I'm Not Your Shrink podcast.   Today, we discuss how to signal for support and communicate our needs (even when sleep-deprived) to our partner,...