Securely Attached25 Des 2025

Q&A: I'm worried no one will come to my child's birthday party. What do I do?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...

- Why the fear that no one will come to your child's birthday party feels so intense for parents and why that reaction is rooted in real neuroscience.

- Ways to ground yourself so you can support your child with clarity instead of panic.

- Strategies for planning a birthday celebration that feels safe, joyful, and truly right for your child, whether that means a small gathering, a special outing, or something completely different.

- How to partner with teachers, other parents, and your community to help your child form more meaningful connections.

- What to do if disappointment still happens and how to validate your child's feelings without getting stuck in them.

If you are worried about your child feeling left out, this episode will help you navigate those moments with more confidence so you can show up with grounded support and help your child feel understood and connected.

REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:

🎧 Why birthdays are so hard for your kid and what parents can do about it

🎧 Listen to my podcast interview with Dr. Yael Schonbrun

👉🏻Why the brain registers the pain of social rejection the same way as physical pain

CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about how to handle peer rejection in toddlerhood

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about peer rejection in early adolescence

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about fostering secure attachment in peer relationships with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore

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