Parenting Understood
Parenting Understood is a podcast aimed at helping parents become more confident and relaxed in their parenting. We explore the current research on different parenting and child development topics and break it down into an easy to understand, relatable content. We know there is an abundance of information out there which can make it feel overwhelming. Maybe trying to determine what’s fact vs opinion makes you want to bury your head in the sand. Let us help you find and understand the evidence based resources you need, to feel more confident in the choices you make as parents. Join us each week to get a breakdown of the current research and let us guide you to becoming a more confident and relaxed parent, able to provide the sensitive and responsive care your child needs.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 104
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Ep. 58 [Revisited] - How to Support Young Children at the Start of the School Year
In this last episode of our back to school series, we speak about starting a new school from the perspectives of parent and child. We draw on our own personal experiences, as well as research in this…
Ep. 105 [Revisited] - Gender, Emotion and Perfectionism: A conversation with Lisa Damour
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Damour about the emotional lives of teenagers. We pay especial attention to the pressures that both genders feel yet how those may be manifested differently across …
Ep. 160 - How to navigate perimenopause, menopause, and life’s next period with Lauren Tetenbaum
In this episode, we welcome author Lauren Tetenbaum to discuss her new book, "Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period." Lauren, a perinatal mental health …
Ep. 159 - How we can best support children by understanding variability in within and across day self-regulation
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Koepp discusses his research on children's self-regulation and behavioral changes throughout the day and week. He explains how children's self-control, particularly in ter…
Ep. 158 - Examining the effects of Dobbs v. Jackson Woman’s Health Organization on Perinatal Health
In this episode, we discuss the significant impact of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision on individuals' mental health, particularly concerning perinatal mood a…
Ep. 157 - Navigating modern motherhood: A conversation with Sarah Gallucci
In this episode we speak with author Sarah Gallucci about her book, "Laid: A Memoir of Love, Intimacy, and Marriage." Sarah opens up about her personal motherhood journey, revealing the stark contras…
Ep. 156 - The future of child care: A discussion with Joan Nguyen
In this episode of Parenting Understood we are joined by Joan Nguyen, founder of Bumo, to discuss the evolving landscape of childcare. Joan highlights how the pandemic exposed critical childcare gaps…
Ep. 155 - How to support our children in the age of AI: A conversation with Dr. Lauren Girouard-Hallam
In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Lauren Girouard-Hallam, an expert in children's development and technology, to discuss the impact of AI on children aged three to twelve. Lauren d…
Ep. 154 - Breaking the cycle of silence, stigma and shame around women’s health: An interview with Dr. Jessica Zucker
In this episode of "Parenty Understood," we welcome Dr. Jessica Zucker, a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in women's reproductive and maternal mental health. We discuss Dr. Zucker's forth…
Ep. 153 - Temperament and parenting: Understanding temperament to better parent
Understanding temperament can transform parenting approaches, bringing harmony to the often turbulent journey of raising children. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Sandee McClowry about recognizing…
Ep. 152 - Dr. Ronald Mah: Parents with narcissistic tendencies
Dr. Ronald Mah and Michelle discuss how a parent with narcissistic tendencies can impact a child and their development of self. He discusses entitlement, grandiosity, and righteousness, which create …
Ep. 29 [Revisited] - A Discussion of Self-Regulation with Dr. Clancy Blair
This week we are re-airing a previous episode with Dr Clancy Blair on self-regulation in honor of his life and legacy. Sadly Clancy passed away on Dec. 19th. Clancy was a groundbreaking professor of…
Ep. 151 - Learning more about the new parenting app Riley, with founder and CEO Amanda DeLuca
In this episode, we chat with Amanda DeLuca, founder and CEO of Riley, a platform designed to support new parents with evidence-based information and technology. Amanda shares her journey from a care…
Ep. 150 - Exploring Perinatal Mood Disorders and Supports for Parents
In this episode, we are joined by my colleague, Dr. Robin Neuhaus, to discuss recent research of ours on Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMADs) and parenting supports. We highlight the stigma associated wi…
Ep. 148 - Routines, Validation, & Confidence: Keys to School Success
In this episode, we catch up after a short break, and chat about strategies for easing school transitions, particularly for children experiencing separation anxiety. We discuss the special importance…
Ep. 147 - Post-Traumatic Parenting: Break the Cycle, Become the Parent You Always Wanted to Be
This episode of Parenting Understood features Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, author of the upcoming book "Post Traumatic Parenting". Dr. Koslowitz, an expert in child development and trauma, discusses the ofte…
Ep. 146 - Emotional Regulation: It's Not Just for Kids Anymore!
This episode of Parenting Understood explores the crucial topic of emotional regulation for both parents and children. Dr. Cindy Hovington, a neuroscientist and parenting expert, explains that emotio…
Ep. 145 - Concepts of attachment and self-regulation
In episode 145, Erin and Michelle delve into the concepts of attachment and self-regulation, highlighting their significance in parenting and child development. The hosts discuss how attachment forms…
Ep. 144 - Navigating the Digital Age with Professor Selcuk Sirin
In this latest episode, we discuss with Professor Selcuk Sirin the potential influences of our expanding digital world on parenting and child development. We speak about both preparing children for e…
Ep. 143 - Supporting Civic Engagement among All Children
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Diana Turk to discuss civic engagement and supporting children in their engagement. We explore traditional and critical civic engagement. Diana provides a defini…