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Securely Attached

249 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratings

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.

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Episodes

48. The difference between a tantrum and a meltdown: Q&A with Dr. Emily Upshur

April 26, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Did you know there is a difference between a tantrum and a meltdown? Do you know what that difference is?   Dr. Emily Upshur, from Upshur Bren Psychology Group, is back to answer those questions and help arm parents with the tools they need to best support their child through each. We’ll discuss what is happening in your child’s brain and body when they’re dysregulated, why these aren’t manipulative behaviors, and address the misconception that parents need to ignore bad behavior as a m...

47. What we hold in our bodies: Unlocking emotions through dance and movement therapy with Dr. Lori Baudino

April 19, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

There is a powerful connection between the mind and the body.   Joining me this week is clinical psychologist and dance and movement therapist, Dr Lori Baudino. We’ll discuss how physicality can be a tool for connection, ways you can shift your perception of your child’s physical movement to make it feel less personal when they are aggressive, how movement offers a unique opportunity for expression that may not be able to be communicated in words, and what a typical dance and movement t...

46. The benefits of mindfulness: How to use this practice for ourselves and our children with Diana Winston

April 12, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Mindfulness can be an effective tool, allowing us to create new neural pathways in our brain that we can access in the heat of the moment, helping us stay regulated during life’s stressful, overwhelming and frustrating times. In this episode, I am joined by the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, Diana Winston. We’ll cover ways that you can incorporate mindfulness into your daily life, dispel some common myths about meditation and mindfulness pra...

45. The importance of proper repair after rupture: Strengthening our parent-child relationships with Dana Rosenbloom

April 05, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

It is important we give ourselves permission to not always get it right in parenting. But after we do have a messy moment, it’s also important we know how to reconnect to create a sense of trust and intimacy in our parent-child relationship.   I’ve invited Dana Rosenbloom, founder of Dana’s Kids, back on the show to continue our conversation about regulation and coregulation and to address what happens after there is a rupture. We’ll discuss exactly what rupture and repair is, how this ...

44. Fostering independent play and a love of learning with Lizzie Assa

March 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

If you are feeling stressed and burnt out with the constant pressure to always be stimulating, educating and entertaining your child, you’re not going to want to miss this episode!   Joining me this week is Lizzie Assa. Lizzie is a parenting strategist and play expert, mom of three, and the founder of The Workspace for Children. We’ll discuss the strategies she put in place with her own children based off her experience as a classroom teacher that helped her find balance, the benefits o...

43. School refusal and anxiety: What parents can do to support their children with Dr. Erica Miller

March 22, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

When our children refuse to attend school or show other anxiety related behaviors, it can be difficult for parents to find that balance between properly supporting their needs without over accommodating for their fear.   In this episode I am joined by Dr. Erica Miller, a licensed psychologist and director of Successful School Transitions. We’ll talk about the effect the pandemic and disruptions to their routine has had on children, what school refusal is and why it can be so triggering ...

42. Busting divorce myths and breaking down the true effect it has on children: A conversation with Michelle Dempsey-Multack

March 15, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

The dissolution of a family unit when parents separate or divorce is a difficult thing for everyone involved, parents and children alike. But, that doesn’t have to mean it will be contentious and detrimental.   In this episode I am joined by certified divorce specialist and the author of Moms Moving On, Michelle Dempsey-Multack. We’ll be busting some common misconceptions about divorce, discussing the importance of support - for your child and yourself, the destructive nature of shame a...

41. Using your child’s brain, body and nervous system to guide your parenting: A conversation with child psychologist Dr. Mona Delahooke

March 08, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

In our culture, we often look at the surface behaviors our children exhibit and think it is our job as parents to control those. Instead, if we can look at behaviors as clues to how our child is making sense of the world, we're able to get to the root of what is causing the behavior in the first place.   Joining me this week is child psychologist and the author of the new book, Brain-Body Parenting, Dr. Mona Delahooke. We'll talk about the ways you can begin to look past your child's...

Bonus Episode: How I'm talking to my kids about unmasking policies at school

March 07, 2022 22:25 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB

I was having a conversation with my practice co-founder Dr. Emily Upshur, just as two moms, navigating the transition with our own kids of working through unmasking at school and daycare. And it felt so important to get this message out there, as you are likely dealing with this exact same thing with your own children today, that we decided to hit record right on my iPhone. This episode is a little different - it's raw, unfiltered and unedited.    There is no one size fits all approach t...

40. Nurturing our child's relationship with food: A conversation with registered dietitian Katie Thomson

March 01, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

How and what we feed our child can be a polarizing topic for many parents. But we can likely all agree that we want our children to have a healthy, balanced and open relationship to food.   Joining me on the podcast is the CEO of Square Baby and registered dietician & nutritionist, Katie Thomson. We’ll talk about ways parents can tune out societal pressures and instead tune into our own children’s cues, way for establishing balanced and realistic expectations of our kids (and ourse...

39. Understanding parenting styles and the benefits of an authoritative approach: Q&A with Dr. Emily Upshur

February 22, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Joining me today is my partner from our joint practice Upshur Bren Psychology Group, Dr. Emily Upshur. We’re diving into Diana Baumrind’s 4 parenting styles - Permissive, Authoritative, Authoritarian and Neglectful - in order to help guide one mom who wonders how she can break the cycle and raise her child differently from the authoritarian way she herself was raised.   We’ll get into the characteristics of each of these styles, the middle ground where most people truly exist, the re...

38. The parallels between couples and family therapy: And the takeaways we can use from both with Dr. Marina Rosenthal

February 15, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

The ripple effects of how we were raised can often be felt in adulthood as we form and show up in relationships. Joining me this week is clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Marina Rosenthal. We’ll discuss the intersection between the work I do in family therapy and the work she does with partners. And we’ll offer strategies for successful communication and connection skills in your romantic relationships as well as proactive steps you can take with your children to foster secur...

Limited Time Bonus Episode: Parenting Confidence 101

February 09, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Check out this limited time bonus episode before it disappears February 11th!   This past week I presented my live masterclass, Parenting Confidence 101, and I wanted you guys to get a chance to hear it too! In this episode I'll guide you through learning to attend to what will actually move the needle in building your parenting confidence and what really doesn’t. And I’ll teach you some basic psychological principles, so you can respond to your child with attunement and trust.   And...

37. Finding your confidence in your child's first year: Two moms share their experience

February 08, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Hearing stories about how other parents have handled similar situations can make us feel less alone and helps give us context of how other “real” parents apply the principles I talk about within their own families. So with that in mind, I wanted to invite two of my former The Authentic Parent students to come on and talk about their experiences becoming moms for the first and second time, and how they’ve handled the transitions, challenges, triumphs and joys and built their own community o...

36. Maternal mental health throughout pregnancy and parenthood: A conversation with birth doula Carson Meyer

February 01, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Whether it’s in pregnancy, birthing or parenthood, being informed and properly supported can make parents feel safe, present and less anxious.   Joining me this week is birth doula, childbirth educator and founder of C and the Moon, Carson Meyer. We discuss the role of a doula and the importance of having an advocate and grounding influence in the delivery room and the interesting parallels between how feeling empowered and supported in our birth experience can lead to confidence and ca...

36. Maternal mental health throughout pregnancy and parenthood with birth doula Carson Meyer

February 01, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Whether it’s in pregnancy, birthing or parenthood, being informed and properly supported can make parents feel safe, present and less anxious.   Joining me this week is birth doula, childbirth educator and founder of C and the Moon, Carson Meyer. We discuss the role of a doula and the importance of having an advocate and grounding influence in the delivery room and the interesting parallels between how feeling empowered and supported in our birth experience can lead to confidence a...

35. Rethinking the birth plan: How to create a plan with your OB/GYN that supports resilience and reduces anxiety during and after pregnancy with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany

January 25, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Pregnant women are being bombarded with a never-ending stream of opinions and advice. How can we find that middle ground, where we feel prepared and knowledgeable without surrounding ourselves with so much noise and worst-case scenarios that we become overwhelmed and fearful?   Joining me this week is board-certified OB/GYN Shieva Ghofrany. Dr. Shieva and I discuss ways to reduce anxiety during pregnancy, how to be resilient during labor (and in life) and the importance of establishing a...

35. Rethinking the birth plan: How to create a plan with your OB/GYN that supports resilience and reduces anxiety during and after pregnancy

January 25, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Pregnant women are being bombarded with a never-ending stream of opinions and advice. How can we find that middle ground, where we feel prepared and knowledgeable without surrounding ourselves with so much noise and worst-case scenarios that we become overwhelmed and fearful?   Joining me this week is board-certified OB/GYN Shieva Ghofrany. Dr. Shieva and I discuss ways to reduce anxiety during pregnancy, how to be resilient during labor (and in life) and the importance of establishing ...

34. The pressures of motherhood in our society: And how we can come together to feel less alone

January 18, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Sacrificing all we have and who we are in our pursuit of being a perfect parent has become a badge of honor in our society. But this isn’t a healthy or sustainable model.   Joining me today is journalist, community-builder and Not Safe For Mom Group founder, Alexis Barad-Cutler. The pandemic exposed how many of the systems in our society are broken, especially for parents. If you’re feeling fed up, angry, and burnt out there is a way to channel that energy into something positive by aski...

34. The pressures of motherhood in our society: And how we can come together to feel less alone with Alexis Barad-Cutler

January 18, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Sacrificing all we have and who we are in our pursuit of being a perfect parent has become a badge of honor in our society. But this isn’t a healthy or sustainable model.   Joining me today is journalist, community-builder and Not Safe For Mom Group founder, Alexis Barad-Cutler. The pandemic exposed how many of the systems in our society are broken, especially for parents. If you’re feeling fed up, angry, and burnt out there is a way to channel that energy into something positive b...

33. How parents can use music as an emotion regulator

January 11, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Have you ever noticed the way we speak to babies? Our baby-talk voices tend to be a lot more melodic than our natural speech patterns. And there’s a good reason for that! Music is more emotional.   Joining me today is a music therapist, psychotherapist and the founder of Baby In Tune, Vered. She and I discuss the power of our voice, how music can play an essential role in regulating our child’s nervous system, the importance of lullabies, and strategies for how music can defuse tense par...

33. How parents can use music as an emotion regulator with music therapist Vered

January 11, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Have you ever noticed the way we speak to babies? Our baby-talk voices tend to be a lot more melodic than our natural speech patterns. And there’s a good reason for that! Music is more emotional.   Joining me today is a music therapist, psychotherapist and the founder of Baby In Tune, Vered. She and I discuss the power of our voice, how music can play an essential role in regulating our child’s nervous system, the importance of lullabies, and strategies for how music can defuse ten...

33. How parents can use music as an emotion regulator with Vered

January 11, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Have you ever noticed the way we speak to babies? Our baby-talk voices tend to be a lot more melodic than our natural speech patterns. And there’s a good reason for that! Music is more emotional.   Joining me today is a music therapist, psychotherapist and the founder of Baby In Tune, Vered. She and I discuss the power of our voice, how music can play an essential role in regulating our child’s nervous system, the importance of lullabies, and strategies for how music can defuse tense par...

32. Going back to work after baby: Maintaining a healthy and secure attachment bond

January 04, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Secure attachment is not that fragile! After all, it’s biologically hardwired in our children to connect with us to ensure their greatest likelihood of survival—we have to actively work against our children’s and our own biology to mess it up.   In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur is back to help answer a listener’s concern about maintaining a secure attachment bond with her baby once she goes back to work. We’ll discuss the basics of attachment theory, dispel the myth that you need to be...

32. Going back to work after baby: Maintaining a healthy and secure attachment bond Q&A with Dr. Emily Upshur

January 04, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Secure attachment is not that fragile! After all, it’s biologically hardwired in our children to connect with us to ensure their greatest likelihood of survival—we have to actively work against our children’s and our own biology to mess it up.   In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur is back to help answer a listener’s concern about maintaining a secure attachment bond with her baby once she goes back to work. We’ll discuss the basics of attachment theory, dispel the myth that you need ...

31. It's not about me: How to not take your child's behavior so personally

December 28, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

As parents, we may want to shield our children from any pain or sadness they may face, but if we’re honest with ourselves, we know this is impossible. So rather than fighting the inevitable, our children are better served if we work to help them understand how to weather the storm, to equip them with tools so they’re capable of processing and working through the full range of emotions life has in store for them.   Joining me today is Kim John Payne, author of several books, including th...

31. It's not about me: How to not take your child's behavior so personally with Kim John Payne

December 28, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

As parents, we may want to shield our children from any pain or sadness they may face, but if we’re honest with ourselves, we know this is impossible. So rather than fighting the inevitable, our children are better served if we work to help them understand how to weather the storm, to equip them with tools so they’re capable of processing and working through the full range of emotions life has in store for them.   Joining me today is Kim John Payne, author of several books, includi...

30. Preparing your mind and body for pregnancy, birth and postpartum with Brooke Cates

December 21, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

It's important for women to feel powerful, capable and confident during their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. After all, our bodies have an innate knowledge of how to do this, we just need to tap into that wisdom.   Today I am joined by the creator of the online platform The Bloom Method, Brooke Cates. Brooke and I are busting myths and dispelling societal stigmas surrounding what it means to become a mother. We’ll talk about ways you can stay connected to who you are during th...

30. Preparing your mind and body for pregnancy, birth and postpartum with The Bloom Method's Brooke Cates

December 21, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

It's important for women to feel powerful, capable and confident during their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. After all, our bodies have an innate knowledge of how to do this, we just need to tap into that wisdom.   Today I am joined by the creator of the online platform The Bloom Method, Brooke Cates. Brooke and I are busting myths and dispelling societal stigmas surrounding what it means to become a mother. We’ll talk about ways you can stay connected to who you are duri...

30. Preparing your mind and body for pregnancy, birth and postpartum

December 21, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

It's important for women to feel powerful, capable and confident during their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. After all, our bodies have an innate knowledge of how to do this, we just need to tap into that wisdom.   Today I am joined by the creator of the online platform The Bloom Method, Brooke Cates. Brooke and I are busting myths and dispelling societal stigmas surrounding what it means to become a mother. We’ll talk about ways you can stay connected to who you are during th...

29. Self-care strategies to reduce stress, increase confidence and prevent burnout in parenthood

December 14, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Joining me today is developmental psychologist Erin O’Connor, co-creator of Scientific Mommy and co-host of the podcast Parenting Understood. Last week Erin had me on her podcast, and we discussed all the factors that made parents particularly vulnerable to stress, anxiety and burnout during the pandemic in part one of this two part episode.   And now, in part two, we’re talking all about strategies we can implement right now, in our daily lives to reduce our stress and build support sy...

29. Self-care strategies to reduce stress, increase confidence and prevent burnout in parenthood with Dr. Erin O'Connor

December 14, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Joining me today is developmental psychologist Erin O’Connor, co-creator of Scientific Mommy and co-host of the podcast Parenting Understood. Last week Erin had me on her podcast, and we discussed all the factors that made parents particularly vulnerable to stress, anxiety and burnout during the pandemic in part one of this two part episode.   And now, in part two, we’re talking all about strategies we can implement right now, in our daily lives to reduce our stress and build support sys...

28. An honest look at respectful parenting: The 5 parenting "rules" I break as a mom

December 07, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

While I am a follower of RIE (resources for infant educarers) and use responsive parenting principles in the way I choose to raise my own children, that doesn’t mean I 100% follow these prescriptive practices to a tee. In this episode, I am opening up and revealing 5 so called “parenting rules” that I break as a mom.   Understanding the framework behind your own rules can help you identify and feel comfortable breaking some of them from time to time. It can be incredibly liberating to gi...

27. What do you do when your child says “I’m stupid,” “I hate myself,” “I’m a bad kid,” or worse?

November 30, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 43.7 MB

Dr. Emily Upshur joins me again this week to help a mom whose son is getting frustrated and calling himself “stupid” and “bad.” If you've been there, you may have felt yourself start to panic when you hear your son or daughter say similar words.   We’ll offer you tools to help you regulate your own nervous system in these stressful moments, allowing you to stay calm (or at least calmer) so you can more effectively help your child navigate their big emotions. Next, we review different ap...

27. What do you do when your child says “I’m stupid,” “I hate myself,” “I’m a bad kid,” or worse with Dr. Emily Upshur

November 30, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Dr. Emily Upshur joins me again this week to help a mom whose son is getting frustrated and calling himself “stupid” and “bad.” If you've been there, you may have felt yourself start to panic when you hear your son or daughter say similar words.   We’ll offer you tools to help you regulate your own nervous system in these stressful moments, allowing you to stay calm (or at least calmer) so you can more effectively help your child navigate their big emotions. Next, we review different app...

26. Redefining trauma informed parenting: How parents can utilize this framework for all children with Robyn Gobbel

November 23, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 62.2 MB

In this episode, therapist Robyn Gobbel joins me to discuss the lessons we've garnered from our knowledge of treating trauma, the principles of attachment theory and our understanding of how the human brain and body functions to allow you to unlock an effective, yet underutilized parenting strategy. We'll discuss the advantages of addressing the root cause of your child's behavior, rather than focusing on the behavior itself.   This process starts with you - understanding yourself, your...

26. Redefining trauma informed parenting: How parents can utilize this framework for all children

November 23, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 62.2 MB

In this episode, therapist Robyn Gobbel joins me to discuss the lessons we've garnered from our knowledge of treating trauma, the principles of attachment theory and our understanding of how the human brain and body functions to allow you to unlock an effective, yet underutilized parenting strategy. We'll discuss the advantages of addressing the root cause of your child's behavior, rather than focusing on the behavior itself.   This process starts with you - understanding yourself, your ...

25. Why COVID pushed parents to the brink and what we can do about it with Julia Dennison

November 16, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 51.3 MB

It takes a village, but what happens when it’s suddenly unsafe to be a part of that supportive village? Parents learned the hard way when COVID-19 hit and we were forced into isolation. Now, as we begin to see the other side of this tunnel, we’re allowed a unique opportunity to build back, ideally better than before.   Joining me today is Digital Content Director for Parents, Julia Dennison. Julia and I discuss the struggles we personally faced parenting during the pandemic, ways we can ...

25. Why COVID pushed parents to the brink and what we can do about it

November 16, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 51.3 MB

It takes a village, but what happens when it’s suddenly unsafe to be a part of that supportive village? Parents learned the hard way when COVID-19 hit and we were forced into isolation. Now, as we begin to see the other side of this tunnel, we’re allowed a unique opportunity to build back, ideally better than before.   Joining me today is Digital Content Director for Parents, Julia Dennison. Julia and I discuss the struggles we personally faced parenting during the pandemic, ways we can ...

24. The psychology behind dysregulation with founder of Parenting Translator Cara Goodwin

November 09, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 51 MB

If you have a toddler you’re likely no stranger to tantrums, aggressive behaviors or limit testing. Joining me on the podcast is clinical psychologist and founder of Parenting Translator, Cara Goodwin.   Today’s episode is all about helping you understand what is happening in your child’s brain and body when they become upset, so we can work with their nervous system to help them learn to regulate their big emotions.     I want to hear from you! Send me a topic you want me to cover...

24. The psychology behind dysregulation with Cara Goodwin

November 09, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 51 MB

If you have a toddler you’re likely no stranger to tantrums, aggressive behaviors or limit testing. Joining me on the podcast is clinical psychologist and founder of Parenting Translator, Cara Goodwin.   Today’s episode is all about helping you understand what is happening in your child’s brain and body when they become upset, so we can work with their nervous system to help them learn to regulate their big emotions.     I want to hear from you! Send me a topic you want me to cover...

24. The psychology behind dysregulation

November 09, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 51 MB

If you have a toddler you’re likely no stranger to tantrums, aggressive behaviors or limit testing. Joining me on the podcast is clinical psychologist and founder of Parenting Translator, Cara Goodwin.   Today’s episode is all about helping you understand what is happening in your child’s brain and body when they become upset, so we can work with their nervous system to help them learn to regulate their big emotions.     I want to hear from you! Send me a topic you want me to cover...

23. Nurturing your child's relationship to music

November 02, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

As parents, we often strive to encourage a strong foundational relationship between our child and music. Whether placing headphones on your pregnant belly, attending music class with your toddler, or getting Baby Shark stuck in your head after playing it on repeat - we want to encourage their love of music, while also allowing it to be child lead.   Joining me today is musician and father of 3, Mark Joseph. Mark and I will discuss the ways we can authentically create opportunities for mu...

23. Nurturing your child's relationship to music with musician and dad Mark Joseph

November 02, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

As parents, we often strive to encourage a strong foundational relationship between our child and music. Whether placing headphones on your pregnant belly, attending music class with your toddler, or getting Baby Shark stuck in your head after playing it on repeat - we want to encourage their love of music, while also allowing it to be child lead.   Joining me today is musician and father of 3, Mark Joseph. Mark and I will discuss the ways we can authentically create opportunities for mu...

23. Nurturing your child's relationship to music with Mark Joseph

November 02, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

As parents, we often strive to encourage a strong foundational relationship between our child and music. Whether placing headphones on your pregnant belly, attending music class with your toddler, or getting Baby Shark stuck in your head after playing it on repeat - we want to encourage their love of music, while also allowing it to be child lead.   Joining me today is musician and father of 3, Mark Joseph. Mark and I will discuss the ways we can authentically create opportunities for mu...

22. The evolution of love: How to use attachment theory to break cycles and worry less in your parenting with Bethany Saltman

October 26, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 54.7 MB

Parents often worry, will my child attach to me? And the answer is almost always - yes! Attachment is less about whether or not a child will form a bond with their primary caregiver, and is more focused on the quality of that relationship and how secure it is.   Today, I am joined by the author of Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment, Bethany Saltman. Bethany will break down what attachment is and more importantly what it isn’t, discuss the importance of c...

22. The evolution of love: How to use attachment theory to break cycles and worry less in your parenting

October 26, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 54.7 MB

Parents often worry, will my child attach to me? And the answer is almost always - yes! Attachment is less about whether or not a child will form a bond with their primary caregiver, and is more focused on the quality of that relationship and how secure it is.   Today, I am joined by the author of Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment, Bethany Saltman. Bethany will break down what attachment is and more importantly what it isn’t, discuss the importance of c...

21. Considering hitting pause in your career? Redefining what it means to be a stay at home parent with Neha Ruch

October 19, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 50 MB

Parents are redefining what it means to be a working mom or dad and embracing what today’s guest, Neha Ruch, calls the grey area. As the founder of Mother Untitled she has a unique pulse on the mindset and challenges that modern mothers are facing when deciding to hit pause on career to focus on family life.   In this episode we’ll discuss tuning into your own needs to determine what works best for right now and recognizing there will be time to readjust as you and your family grow and e...

21. Considering hitting pause in your career? Redefining what it means to be a stay-at-home parent with Neha Ruch

October 19, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 50 MB

Parents are redefining what it means to be a working mom or dad and embracing what today’s guest, Neha Ruch, calls the grey area. As the founder of Mother Untitled she has a unique pulse on the mindset and challenges that modern mothers are facing when deciding to hit pause on career to focus on family life.   In this episode we’ll discuss tuning into your own needs to determine what works best for right now and recognizing there will be time to readjust as you and your family grow and e...

21. Considering hitting pause in your career? Redefining what it means to be a stay at home parent

October 19, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 50 MB

Parents are redefining what it means to be a working mom or dad and embracing what today’s guest, Neha Ruch, calls the grey area. As the founder of Mother Untitled she has a unique pulse on the mindset and challenges that modern mothers are facing when deciding to hit pause on career to focus on family life.   In this episode we’ll discuss tuning into your own needs to determine what works best for right now and recognizing there will be time to readjust as you and your family grow and e...