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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 341
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
259. Q&A: How do I know if I'm giving in too much and becoming permissive?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...
- A quick breakdown of Baumrind’s 4 parenting styles: Authoritative, Authoritar…
258. Are vaccines safe? Common questions answered by pediatrician Dr. Caity Gilman
Pediatrician Dr. Caity Gilman is here to shed light on the facts surrounding vaccines and address common concerns and questions she hears most often from parents in her practice, like:
- Does the m…
257. Q&A: How do I get my 3-year-old to stop screaming at me whenever she gets frustrated?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...
- How to incorporate the parenting knowledge you’ve acquir…
256. Project-Based Learning: Teaching kids to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively with Kim Mishkin
Kim Mishkin is here to shed light on Project-Based Learning, an education model that encourages kids to explore, problem-solve, and collaborate in ways that tap into their natural curiosity and inter…
255. Q&A: How do I stop my child from picking up his friend's bad behaviors?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...
- Is it developmentally appropriate for my 3-year-old to start to mimic their…
254. Back by popular demand: Attachment theory and fostering secure attachment relationships
Let's revisit the foundation of raising securely attached kids! I'm bringing back one of my first ever episodes to help parents understand the basics of how a secure attachment bond impacts children'…
253. Q&A: What is your take as a psychologist on making kids do chores?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...
- Unpacking what you consider to be a “chore” versus what is just an expectation o…
252. Secure attachment and growth mindset: The science behind raising well-adjusted kids with Melinda Wenner Moyer
Get science-backed strategies to raise kids who are compassionate, kind, and successful in today’s chaotic world with Melinda Wenner Moyer.
In this episode, we explore:
- How becoming a parent sh…
251. Q&A: How can I encourage my shy child without making them feel like being shy is bad?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...
- Unpacking what “shy” really means and exploring the space between shyness and soc…
250. How to make mindfulness more “user-friendly” for parents with ADHD with Dr. Lidia Zylowska
In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, we're talking about how mindfulness can reduce symptoms of ADHD with Dr. Lidia Zylowska.
In this episode we explore:
- Does having ADHD make it harder to engage …
249. Q&A: Do you think virtual therapy would be helpful for my postpartum challenges?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...
- What are the advantages of telehealth appointments and the ability to do virtual se…
248. Preparing for pregnancy and postpartum with twins or triplets with doula and newborn care specialist Kristin Revere
Here to talk about the unique challenges that come from pregnancy and postpartum with multiples is the founder of Gold Coast Doulas, Kristin Revere.
In this episode we explore:
- What exactly is …
247. Q&A: How can I tell if my child is ready for sleep-away camp?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...
- Dr. Rebecca shares how she made the decision of whether or not to send her …
246. Turning parenthood into a career asset for working moms and dads with The Fifth Trimester's Lauren Smith Brody
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Lauren Smith Brody, author and founder of The Fifth Trimester, as we explore the realities and challenges of being a working parent.
In this episode we di…
245. Q&A: Diving deep into how vital parental support is on this World Mental Health Day
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...
- What are the barriers we are grappling with as a society…
244. Understanding parental dysregulation: How to identify and manage your triggers with Dr. Amber Thornton
Join me for a deep dive into the essential aspects of emotional regulation in parenting with clinical psychologist, Dr. Amber Thornton.
In this episode we explore:
- Cognitive, emotional, physic…
243. Q&A: How can I help my child overcome a phobia?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...
- What is a phobia, and how can it show up (like, for this 7-year-old who develope…
242. Have phones displaced our ability to play and have fun? How to be intentional with your tech use with Catherine Price
After the birth of her daughter, Catherine Price noticed a disconnect—her baby was looking up at her, while she was looking down at her phone. This sparked her interest in understanding why our phone…
241. Q&A: How can I help my child with separation anxiety for a smoother daycare drop off?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...
- Understanding the basics of your child's cognitive development can help infor…
240. Processing birth trauma: How to make sense of, heal, and move forward after a difficult birthing experience with Dr. Sterling
Dr. Sterling, ObGyn and founder of Sterling Parents, dives deep into the complex relationship between stress, trauma, pregnancy, and birth.
In this episode we explore:
- The impact of stress and …