The science of interoception: How parents can help kids connect body signals to emotions with OT Kelly Mahler
In this episode, OT and interoception expert Kelly Mahler uncovers the 8th sense and dives into how interoception plays such a foundational role in children's ability to regulate their bodies, emotion...
30 Sep 202555min
Q&A: Is it okay to discipline someone else's child during a playdate?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... Are there different "rules" when disciplining kids with a n...
25 Sep 202522min
Video games, phones & family balance: Teaching kids healthy tech habits free of guilt or power struggles with Ash Brandin
Joining me is Ash Brandin, educator and author of Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family. Ash brings a fresh, nonjudgmental perspective to how families can navigate technology with...
23 Sep 20251h 1min
Q&A: What should I do when empathy and connection doesn't calm my child down?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... Why your child may not calm down, even when you lead with e...
18 Sep 202521min
Big feelings, belonging, and nervous system regulation: Developing emotional intelligence in the middle years with Alyssa Blask Campbell
Parenting in the middle years (ages 5–12) comes with big feelings, new social pressures, and challenges parents don't always see coming. Alyssa Blask Campbell, author of the new book, Big Kids, Bigger...
16 Sep 202555min
Q&A: Dating in parenthood: What's the best way to approach meeting my new girlfriend's kids?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... Why intentionality and authenticity are the most important ...
11 Sep 202519min
Collaboration over control: Using Collaborative Problem Solving to navigate power struggles, tantrums, and challenging behaviors with Dr. Stuart Ablon
Joining me is Dr. Stuart Ablon, a psychologist, Harvard Medical School professor, founder and director of Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital, and author of several books, including Changeabl...
9 Sep 202559min
Q&A: What are the best toys and strategies to actually get my child to play independently?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about... How to step back and figure out if (and when!) you're interfering in your chil...
4 Sep 202525min
