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Parenting Understood
Parenting Understood
Erin O'Connor and Michelle Tangeman

Parenting Understood is a podcast aimed at helping parents become more confident and relaxed in their parenting. We explore the current research... more

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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... more

13 Nov 2024 · 30 minutes
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... more

31 Oct 2024 · 30 minutes
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.... more

16 Oct 2024 · 32 minutes
Ep. 142 - How to navigate difficult conversations with grandparents

This is the first episode in our new biweekly release schedule. In this episode, we discuss permissive grandparents and how... more

02 Oct 2024 · 16 minutes
Ep. 141 - How do we support literacy in young children with Dr. Susan Neuman

In this episode of Parenting Understood, we delve into early literacy with Dr. Susan Neuman. We discuss creating child-centered learning... more

25 Sep 2024 · 20 minutes
Ep. 140 - Social Creatures: The importance of human connection

This episode of Parents Understood features Dr. Rose Perry and Dr. Natalie Brito discussing Social Creatures, a non-profit focused on... more

18 Sep 2024 · 25 minutes
Ep: 139 - Supporting Students with Neurodiversity with Dr. Katie Newhouse

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Katie Scott Newhouse, Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director of Special Education... more

11 Sep 2024 · 44 minutes
Ep. 138 - Love is Still Winning a conversation with author Dr. Fabienne Doucet

In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Fabienne Doucet her new bilingual picture book "Love is Still Winning." The book... more

04 Sep 2024 · 21 minutes
Ep. 137 - How to Raise a Citizen

In this latest episode, we speak with Dr. Lindsey Cormack about ways parents can support their children in becoming engaged... more

28 Aug 2024 · 21 minutes
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... more

21 Aug 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep. 70 [Revisited] - Motherhood in America with Jessica Grose

We are thrilled to be joined in our first episode of the New Year by Jessica Grose. Jessica is an opinion... more

14 Aug 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep. 136 - Understanding Giftedness and the Twice Exceptional Child

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Matthew Zakrowski, a psychologist specializing in gifted and talented, and twice-exceptional children. We define... more

07 Aug 2024 · 24 minutes
Ep. 39 [Revisited] - Using Reward Systems and Token Economies Pt.1 with Dr. Jeanne Donaldson Released

In today’s first of two episodes with Dr. Jeanne Donaldson, we discuss using token economies with children to help them... more

31 Jul 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep. 135 - The FamilyWell Approach: Rethinking Perinatal Mental Health with Dr. Jess Gaulton

In this episode, Dr. Jess Gaulton of FamilyWell Health discusses the increasing awareness and evolving support for perinatal mood and... more

24 Jul 2024 · 19 minutes
Ep. 134 - The Untold Story of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety DIsorders among Fathers and Non-Birthing Parents

In this podcast episode, Kevin Seldon, founder of the nonprofit "All Parents Welcome," shares his personal experience of feeling unsupported... more

18 Jul 2024 · 35 minutes
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... more

10 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
Ep. 133 - Dr. Niobe Way: Rebels with a Cause

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Niobe Way about her new book, Rebels with a... more

03 Jul 2024 · 45 minutes
Ep.6 [Revisited] - Combating the Summer Slide: An Interview with Dr. Ashley Fallon

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ashley Fallon, PhD in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from New York University... more

26 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
Ep. 132 - Divorce without Destruction: A Conversation with attorney Jaime H. Davis

On this episode of Parenting Understood, we are joined by Jaime H. Davis, partner in the family law firm Gailor,... more

19 Jun 2024 · 15 minutes
Ep. 131 - Mastering Micro Moments in Parenting

In this episode of Parents Understood, we discuss the importance of micro moments in parenting, and how they can positively... more

12 Jun 2024 · 18 minutes
Ep. 130 - A Discussion of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMADS) with Dr. Jessica Gaulton

 In this episode of Parenting Understood, we are joined by Dr. Jessica Gaulton, a neonatologist and founder of Familywell, about... more

05 Jun 2024 · 26 minutes
Ep. 129 - Evidence Based Birth with Rebecca Dekker

In this episode of Parenting Understood, we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Rebecca Dekker founder of Evidence Based... more

29 May 2024 · 40 minutes
Ep. 128 - How to Set Boundaries with Our Children

In this episode, we discuss boundaries with parent coach Cindy Shuster. We talk about what boundaries are and how to... more

22 May 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep. 127 - Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls with Chelsey Goodan

In this episode of Parenting Understood we are joined by Chelsey Goodan, author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of... more

15 May 2024 · 35 minutes
Ep. 126 - How AI Can Help in Parenting

This week we discuss how AI language models, specifically ChatGPT and Gemini, can support us in parenting. We delve into... more

08 May 2024 · 16 minutes
Ep. 125 - The importance of parent-child talk with Dr. Harriet Tenenbaum

In this episode of Parenting Understood we speak with Dr. Harriet Tenenbaum about the importance of parent-child talk for a... more

01 May 2024 · 21 minutes
Ep. 124 - Preventing Turmoil with Your Toddler around Travel

In this episode, we discuss how a reward chart can support young children when traveling. More specifically, we walk through... more

24 Apr 2024 · 15 minutes
Ep. 29 [Revisited] - Self-Regulation With Dr. Clancy Blair

We are thrilled to be re-releasing our episode with Dr. Clancy Blair as part of our four week back to... more

17 Apr 2024 · 16 minutes
Ep. 90 [Revisited] - How to Build a Balanced Plate: Successfully Tackling Selective Eating in Children with Success with Dr. Holly Gover

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Holly Gover, a board-certified behavior analyst with extensive experience working with children... more

10 Apr 2024 · 49 minutes
Ep. 83 [Revisited] - The Fifth Trimester with Lauren Brody

In this episode, we are joined by Lauren Smith-Brody, founder of the Fifth Trimester movement and the author of ... more

03 Apr 2024 · 41 minutes
Ep. 123 - How to Have Difficult Conversations with Children

In this episode, we discuss 9 key principles to consider when having conversations with children around difficult topics, such as... more

27 Mar 2024 · 20 minutes
Ep. 122 - Imagining Childhood: Navigating the World of Young Minds with Dr. Paul Harris

In this episode we are joined by Harvard Professor, Dr. Paul Harris, to delve into the intricate world of children's... more

20 Mar 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep. 121 - Unlocking Children’s Creativity through Computer Programming

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Felienne Hermans to delve into the world of programming and its significance... more

13 Mar 2024 · 24 minutes
Ep. 120 - How to Support Child Development through Nutrition: A Conversation with Danielle Duboise

In this episode, we are joined by Danielle DuBosie, co-Founder of Sakara Life, which merges modern science and ancient healing... more

06 Mar 2024 · 30 minutes
Ep. 119 - How to Navigate the Crisis of Connection with our Children: Insights from Professor Pedro Noguera

In this latest episode, Professor Noguera argues for a shift in education, prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development. He... more

28 Feb 2024 · 22 minutes
Ep. 75 [Revisited] - Correlates and Consequences of Human Connection: A Conversation with Dr. Marc Brackett and Dr. Niobe Way

In this episode, we are joined by Drs Marc Brackett and Niobe Way to discuss the importance of human connection... more

21 Feb 2024 · 41 minutes
Ep. 118 - Dialectical behavioral therapy: What it is and what it can teach us about interacting with our children

In this episode we speak with Dr. Keegan Tangeman about the use of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to support children... more

14 Feb 2024 · 25 minutes
Ep. 70 [Revisited] - Motherhood in America with Jessica Grose

We are thrilled to be joined in our first episode of the New Year by Jessica... more

07 Feb 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep. 117 - Doing it all with Dr. Whitney Casares

In this episode, Dr. Whitney discusses her book "Doing It All: Stop Over-Functioning and Become the Mom and Person You're... more

31 Jan 2024 · 26 minutes
Ep. 116 - What are key elements of early literacy: A conversation with Professor Susan Neuman

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Susan Neuman to explore early literacy and how parents can best support... more

24 Jan 2024 · 20 minutes
Ep. 115 - Building Resilience over Resumes

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Richard Weissbourd to speak about achievement pressure. We discuss how parents can... more

17 Jan 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep. 94 [Revisited] - How to Create a Safe, Loving, Nurturing, and Responsive Environment from Toddler To Teen with Dr. Jeanne Donaldson

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Dr. Jeanne Donaldson to speak with her on the topic of... more

11 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Ep. 33 [Revisited] - Finding your “Unicorn Space” with Eve Rodsky

As we head into the holiday season, we are re-airing our interview with Eve Rodsky, a mom of 3, an... more

03 Jan 2024 · 31 minutes
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... more

27 Dec 2023 · 29 minutes
Ep. 114. - How to be heard by your young child

In this brief episode, Michelle and I discuss techniques to support young children in their listening. This is our last... more

20 Dec 2023 · 16 minutes
Ep. 113 - Supporting Your Child as Social & Academic Challenges Emerge

In this episode, we discuss with Chloe Massey, Cooper Education Team Parenting Expert and Doctoral Candidate- parenting, teaching, and learning... more

13 Dec 2023 · 27 minutes
Ep. 112 - Raising Good Humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman

In this episode we speak with Dr. Aliza Pressman about her new book, The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential... more

06 Dec 2023 · 32 minutes
Ep. 33 [Revisited] - Finding your “Unicorn Space” with Eve Rodsky

As we head into the holiday season, we are re-airing our interview with Eve Rodsky, a mom of 3, an... more

29 Nov 2023 · 31 minutes
Ep. 111 - Childhood anxiety: the whats, whys and hows

In this episode, we have a slightly different format, as we bring my class to the podcast. Michelle guest lectures... more

22 Nov 2023 · 39 minutes
Ep. 110 - How is a toy made: A conversation with the product development team at Fisher Price

In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by members of the Fisher Price development team. We discuss the... more

15 Nov 2023 · 32 minutes
Ep. 109 - When recess is used as punishment: A follow up

In this episode, we follow up from episode 106 where we discussed a situation in which recess was taken away... more

08 Nov 2023 · 22 minutes
Ep. 108 - Re-writing Our Narratives: The Role of Therapy in Breaking Cycles of Trauma

  In this episode, we speak with Duygu Balan about intergenerational trauma, and ways to break the cycle. Duygu discusses... more

01 Nov 2023 · 17 minutes
Ep. 107 - Windows and Mirrors: Supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Play

In this episode, we discuss with Dr Heather Woodley, the roles of play and toys in teaching children about diversity,... more

25 Oct 2023 · 23 minutes
Ep. 106 - When recess time is used as punishment

In this episode, we discuss a situation in which kindergarten children were denied recess time as a consequence of a... more

18 Oct 2023 · 24 minutes
Ep. 105 - 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... more

11 Oct 2023 · 29 minutes
Ep. 20 [Revisited] - Making Parental Decisions through Data with Professor Emily Oster

We are thrilled to be re-airing our episode with Emily Oster on making parenting decisions through data. Emily is a... more

04 Oct 2023 · 27 minutes
Ep. 104 - Why are we so scared? How parenting is changing

In this episode, we speak with Mariel Benjamin, LCSW, about how parenting is currently based in a feeling of fear... more

27 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
Ep. 103 - Empowering Families: A Guide to Supporting Your Queer Daughter's Journey with Alex and Alex

In this compelling episode, we sit down with the co-authors and partners, Alex Ritter and Alex Kenworthy, to delve into... more

20 Sep 2023 · 35 minutes
Ep. 102 - How can we develop emotional self-awareness: A discussion with Dr. Marc Brackett

In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett, author of Permission to Feel, discusses the importance of emotional self-awareness, and explains that... more

13 Sep 2023 · 39 minutes
Ep. 101 - How to Prepare Children for School Lockdown Drills

In this episode, we conclude our series on school readiness with a conversation with Claire Marie about school lockdown drills.... more

06 Sep 2023 · 25 minutes
Ep. 53 [Revisited] - What Parents Can Do About Pediatric Anxiety with Dr. Rebecca Etkin

As a new academic year commences, we have decided to rebroadcast a well-received episode centered on pediatric anxiety. Within... more

30 Aug 2023 · 29 minutes
Ep. 29 [Revisited] - Self-Regulation With Dr. Clancy Blair

We are thrilled to be re-releasing our episode with Dr. Clancy Blair as part of our four week back to... more

23 Aug 2023 · 16 minutes
Ep. 56 [Revisited] - How to Build Parent-Teacher Connections to Support Young Children with Dr. Ashleigh Collins

In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Ashleigh Collins, Dean of Academic Programs at Relay Graduate... more

16 Aug 2023 · 27 minutes
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... more

09 Aug 2023 · 28 minutes
Ep. 100 - Handling Your Own Trauma While Parenting with Dr. Robyn Koslwitz

Welcome to the 100th episode of Parenting Understood! We are beyond excited and incredibly grateful for our amazing community of... more

02 Aug 2023 · 43 minutes
Ep. 99 - Tech-Savvy Parenting: Nurturing Family Well-Being in the Digital Age with Michael Perry, creator of Maple

In this episode, we are thrilled to speak with Michael Perry, entrepreneur, devoted father of two young boys, and creator... more

26 Jul 2023 · 43 minutes
Ep. 98 - How do Hormones (and potentially psychedelics) Impact Women's Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Sinmie Bamgbose

In this week’s episode we speak with Dr. Bamgbose, a reproductive psychiatrist, about the impacts of hormones on women's mental... more

19 Jul 2023 · 36 minutes
Ep. 97 - How to Support Children’s Development of Empathy: A Conversation with Dr. Dana Winters of the Fred Rogers Institute

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Dana Winters of the Fred Rogers Institute about supporting children in the development... more

12 Jul 2023 · 35 minutes
Ep. 96 - Sensory Overload with Ali Star Locke and John Patrick Nelson

Today we are thrilled to be joined by Ali Star Locke and John Patrick Nelson of the podcast Sensory Overload.... more

05 Jul 2023 · 35 minutes
Ep. 95 - What is quality sleep as an adult (it might be different than you think) with Dr. Yishan Xu

Today, we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Yishan Xu as she discusses the various ways sleep changes throughout... more

28 Jun 2023 · 45 minutes
Ep. 94 - How to Create a Safe, Loving, Nurturing, and Responsive Environment from Toddler To Teen with Dr. Jeanne Donaldson

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Dr. Jeanne Donaldson to speak with her on the topic of... more

21 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Ep. 93 - Understanding the Influence of Media on Motherhood: A Candid Conversation with Sara Peterson

In this episode of "Parenting Understood," we welcome Sara Petersen, who has been challenging the perception of motherhood influenced by... more

14 Jun 2023 · 28 minutes
Ep. 92 - Unveiling Social Media Parenting Realities with Renee Reina of the Mom Room

In this episode, we speak with Renee Reina, psychologist and host of the renowned podcast, The Mom Room.  Renne... more

07 Jun 2023 · 43 minutes
Ep. 91 - How to support children’s early love and understanding of math

In this episode, we are joined by Drs Douglas Clements and Julie Sarama to discuss early math learning. Douglas H.... more

31 May 2023 · 30 minutes
Ep. 90 - How to Build a Balanced Plate: Successfully Tackling Selective Eating in Children with Success with Dr. Holly Gover

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Holly Gover, a board-certified behavior analyst with extensive experience working with children... more

24 May 2023 · 47 minutes
Ep. 89 - The Future of Psychedelics and Depression with Dr. Joshua Siegel

In this week's episode, we interview psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Siegel about his research on the impacts of psychedelics, such as... more

17 May 2023 · 29 minutes
Ep. 88 - The Power of Children’s Books with Melissa Finkelstein

In this episode, we speak with Melissa Finkelstein, a lawyer, author, and mother of three. Melissa discusses her latest book,... more

10 May 2023 · 27 minutes
Ep. 87 - How to support mental health post-COVID: A conversation with Jessica Gold

In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Jessica (“Jessi”) Gold. Dr Gold, MD, MS, is an Assistant Professor in... more

03 May 2023 · 34 minutes
Ep. 86 - The Brilliance Within: Reframing African-American Children’s Literacy to Fix Broken Systems with Denice Ross

We are thrilled to be joined in this episode by Dr. Denise Ross, faculty member at the University of Wisconsin... more

26 Apr 2023 · 34 minutes
Ep. 85 - How Understanding Developmental Milestones Can Relieve Caregiver Stress: A Conversation with Dr. Whitney Casares of Modern Mommy Doc

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Whitney Casares to discuss developmental milestones and their impact on children's development.... more

19 Apr 2023 · 29 minutes
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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Dr. Jeanne Donaldson to speak with her on the topic of behavior basics... more