Parenting With Psychology

Dr. Lindsay Emmerson
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Ever wished you had a supportive and helpful parenting coach whispering tips in your ear during those trickiest parenting moments? Look no further! Welcome to Parenting With Psychology, the ultimate podcast hosted by Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and devoted mother of four. Dr. Lindsay's expertise lies in transforming core psychology principles into actionable parenting tips, designed to simplify your days and create a happier family life. Join us weekly to embrace intentional parenting and discover why countless busy and overwhelmed parents turn to Dr. Lindsay for guidance on raising children of all ages. Gain inspiration from Dr. Lindsay's 5 C's to amazing parenting framework and receive a new, actionable psychology-based parenting tool each week, providing invaluable guidance on your remarkable parenting journey. So, if you're craving bite-sized nuggets of parenting gold, mark your calendars for every Thursday and follow Parenting With Psychology for the support you need in nurturing your children and fostering strong family bonds.

  1. 5d ago

    STOP Toddler Tantrums BEFORE They Start

    ✨ Stop toddler tantrums before they start. Learn the complete system: drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Stop toddler tantrums before they start by catching the Pivot Window — the specific period before a child fully dysregulates where three strategies can redirect the escalation entirely. Dr. Lindsay Emmerson explains why the instinctive parental responses in this window make meltdowns more likely, and what to do instead. In this episode: → •       What the Pivot Window is and how to recognize it in children ages 1–7 •       Why reasoning, explaining, and waiting all make things worse in this specific window •       Option 1: Redirection — how to shift attention before escalation becomes self-sustaining •       Option 2: Humor — feigned drama, commentator mode, and the deliberate error technique •       Option 3: Tension break — change of subject and change the tone •       Two scripted before-and-after examples (ages 3 and 6) •       A realistic results timeline: what to expect in days 1–3, days 4–7, and week 2+   🎓 Go deeper on staying calm in challenging parenting moments: 👉 drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop   💬 Comment TRY below if you're going to use one of these this week. I read every single one. 💛 #StopToddlerTantrums #ToddlerMeltdowns #PositiveParenting #ParentingToddlers #ToddlerBehavior #ChildDevelopment #DrLindsayEmmerson #ParentingWithPsychology #CalmParenting #Toddler New to my podcast?  I'm Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention.  Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.   If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional.

    20 min

  2. Jun 3

    Talking Makes Tantrums WORSE. Do THIS Instead.

    ✨ Ready to move beyond what to do during a toddler tantrum — and what to stop doing? → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Knowing what to do during a toddler tantrum is one of the most common questions parents search — and most of the instinctive answers make tantrums last longer. In this video, Dr. Lindsay Emmerson explains why the Escalation Loop runs on parental engagement, and gives parents the three-step approach that actually breaks it. Most toddler tantrum advice focuses on what to say. This video focuses on what to stop doing — and why the absence of engagement, paired with a regulated parental presence, is the most effective response available. In this video: → •       Why explaining, validating, negotiating, and getting firmer all make tantrums worse — not better •       The neurological reason toddlers can't hear you during peak emotional flooding •       What the Escalation Loop is and why parental engagement keeps it running •       The three-step approach: stop engaging, regulate yourself, wait for the arc to complete •       Two scripted before-and-after examples (ages 2 and 4, including a public tantrum) •       The extinction burst: why tantrums get worse before they get better — and why that's a sign it's working   🎓 Go deeper on parent self-regulation in the free workshop: 👉 drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop   💬 Comment CALM below if this is what you're working toward. I read every single one. 💛 #ToddlerTantrums #ToddlerMeltdowns #PositiveParenting #ParentingToddlers #ToddlerBehavior #ChildDevelopment #DrLindsayEmmerson #ParentingWithPsychology #CalmParenting #ToddlerDiscipline New to my podcast?  I'm Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention.  Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.   If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional.

    17 min

  3. May 27

    Why SUMMER Break BREAKS Your Kid Every Year

    ✨ Ready to move beyond why kids struggle in summer — and what to do about it? → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Why kids struggle in summer — even kids who thrived during the school year — is one of the most misunderstood behavior challenges in parenting. In this video, Dr. Lindsay Emmerson explains the Predictability Drop, why it happens to virtually every family in the first weeks of summer, and the three-part framework that resolves it in as little as two weeks. In this episode:  •       Why kids struggle in summer even when the school year went well •       The neurological reason your child's behavior changes when school ends •       Anchor points — how three simple daily structures replace an impossible full schedule •       Predictable Decision Windows — why offering fewer choices at the right moment reduces friction •       The parent regulation check most summer parenting advice skips entirely •       A realistic timeline: what to expect in the first two weeks   🎓 Ready to go deeper with a complete, research-backed parenting framework? 👉 drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop   💬 Comment SUMMER below if this is something you're navigating right now. I read every single one. 💛 #WhyKidsStruggleInSummer #SummerParenting #KidsBehavior #PositiveParenting #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment #SummerBreak #DrLindsayEmmerson #ParentingWithPsychology #CalmParenting   New to my podcast?  I'm Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention.  Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.   If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional.

    14 min

  4. May 20

    Does Gentle Parenting Actually Work?

    ✨ Free workshop for parents → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop | Learn the research-backed approach that gives you warmth and structure together — not as a trade-off.   Gentle parenting gets a lot right. But as most parents practice it, something is missing — and that gap is exactly why so many parents who are genuinely trying to implement it still feel like something isn't working. This video names the gap directly, explains what sixty years of research actually says about what produces the best outcomes for children, and offers a clear, evidence-based alternative that doesn't ask you to choose between warmth and structure.   If you've been implementing gentle parenting and your child is still testing constantly, the connection feels fragile, or you feel like you're managing emotions without ever actually influencing long-term behavior — this video explains why. The issue isn't that you're applying it wrong. It's that gentle parenting, as most people practice it, is a reactive framework without a proactive foundation. Understanding what's underneath the behavior — what your child's brain is actually capable of at their developmental stage — is the layer that makes everything else work.   Diana Baumrind's six decades of research, replicated across thousands of families and multiple cultures, consistently identifies authoritative parenting — high warmth combined with consistent structure — as the approach with the best outcomes across every measure of child wellbeing (Baumrind, 1991). John Gottman's research on relationship dynamics adds a second dimension: connection without consistent structure creates instability rather than felt security, and children respond to that instability by testing harder, not less.   In this episode: → What gentle parenting gets right — and the one critical piece most parents are missing → Why warmth without structure creates anxiety, not security (Baumrind's research explained) → Why connection without consistency doesn't hold — and what children do when it doesn't → What authoritative parenting actually looks like in daily life → The specific results that shift when warmth and structure are working together   💬 Comment YES below if you're ready for the complete picture. I read every single one. 💛   #GentleParenting #AuthoritativeParenting #ParentingWithPsychology #PositiveDiscipline #ChildDevelopment #ParentingAdvice #GentleParentingProblems #DoesGentleParentingWork #ParentingResearch #ToddlerBehavior New to my podcast?  I'm Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention.  Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.   If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional.

    10 min

  5. May 13

    The Two Types of Parents (Which One Are You?)

    ✨ Free workshop for parents → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop | Learn the authoritative parenting framework that holds warmth and structure together — every day, not on alternating ones.   Authoritative parenting produces the best outcomes for children across every measure the research tracks — but most parents have never seen what it actually looks like in a real home on a real day. This video uses one of the most surprisingly accurate parenting illustrations in film history to show exactly what the two most common parenting patterns are each missing, and what changes when warmth and structure finally work together instead of trading off.   Most parents swing between two modes: high warmth and low structure when they have energy; high structure and low warmth when they're depleted. Neither produces what they're reaching for. This video explains why warmth without structure creates anxiety rather than security, why structure without warmth produces compliance rather than genuine connection, and what authoritative parenting — the combination of both — actually looks like on an ordinary Tuesday.   Over sixty years of research across thousands of families has consistently confirmed that the combination of high warmth and high structure produces significantly better outcomes across every measure of child wellbeing than either dimension alone (Baumrind, 1991; Lamborn et al., 1991).   In this video: → The two parenting modes most parents swing between — and what each is missing → Why warmth without structure creates anxiety in children, not security → Why structure without warmth produces compliance rather than genuine connection → What authoritative parenting actually looks like — and why it's a learned skill, not a personality trait → Why it's not too late — what the research says about children's responsiveness to change   💬 Comment DOUBTFIRE below if that's the parent you want to be. I read every single one. 💛   #AuthoritativeParenting #ParentingStyles #PositiveDiscipline #ParentingWithPsychology #ChildDevelopment #ParentingAdvice #ConnectedParenting #ParentingTips #ToddlerBehavior #gentleparenting  New to my podcast?  I'm Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention.  Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.   If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional.

    10 min

  6. May 6

    Why Timeouts and Reward Charts Don't Work

    ✨ Free workshop for parents → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop | Get the research-backed framework that makes every parenting strategy finally work.   Why don't timeouts work? Why do reward charts stop producing results after two weeks? Why do consequences stick for a few days and then behavior slides right back? The answer to all three questions is the same — and it's probably not what you think. This video explains the real reason common parenting strategies keep failing, and names the foundational layer that determines whether any strategy works or falls flat.   This isn't about finding a better consequence or a smarter reward system. Every strategy in the traditional parenting toolkit is reactive — a response to behavior that has already happened. There's nothing working in the background to prevent the problem before it starts. This video introduces the difference between proactive and reactive parenting, and explains why understanding your child's developmental stage is the layer that makes every tool you already have start working.   Decades of research on parenting outcomes confirm that behavioral strategies produce consistently better results when they're built on a foundation of developmental understanding, warmth, and structure together — and consistently underperform without it (Baumrind, 1991).   In this video: → Why timeouts, reward charts, and consequences keep not working — the real reason → 3 specific problems with every reactive parenting strategy (including the one you haven't tried yet) → The difference between proactive and reactive parenting — and why it changes everything → A 4-question self-check to pinpoint exactly where your system has a gap → What to focus on instead — and why it makes your existing strategies start working   💬 Comment WORKSHOP below if today's video resonated with you. I read every single one. 💛   #WhyTimeoutsDontWork #RewardChartsForKids #PositiveDiscipline #ParentingStrategies #ParentingWithPsychology #ChildBehavior #ToddlerDiscipline #ParentingAdvice #AuthoritativeParenting #ChildDevelopment New to my podcast?  I'm Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention.  Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.   If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional.

    9 min

  7. Apr 29

    Why You Keep Snapping at Your Kids

    ✨ Free workshop for parents → drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop | Stop the snap-and-guilt cycle with the 5 C's to Amazing Parenting.   Stop snapping at your kids — even when they're pushing every button you have, even at 7am when the morning is already off the rails. If you've ever woken up genuinely promising yourself today will be different, only to find yourself reacting the exact same way by 8am, this video tells you exactly why — and gives you a named, practical tool to interrupt the cycle starting today.   Most advice about parenting anger tells you to try harder or breathe deeper. This episode goes further: it names the three specific reasons the snap-and-guilt cycle persists even in parents who genuinely don't want to yell, explains the surprising neuroscience behind why snapping is so hard to stop, and introduces the Three Universal Questions — a deliberate, ten-second tool that replaces the reactive loop with a chosen response.   Research in behavioral psychology shows that reactive parenting responses are reinforced through negative reinforcement — the unpleasant behavior stops, the brain records "that worked," and the pattern deepens (Skinner, 1938). Understanding the mechanism is the first step to choosing something different.   In this episode: → Why you keep snapping even when you truly don't want to — 3 specific reasons → The surprising neuroscience behind why yelling is so hard to stop (it's not a character flaw) → The one question most parents never ask — that changes how you respond in any hard moment → The Three Universal Questions: a named tool you can use starting today → How to move from reactive to responsive — even at 7am   #StopYellingAtYourKids #ParentingAnger #PositiveDiscipline #ParentingWithPsychology #AuthoritativeParenting #ToddlerBehavior #CalmParenting #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment #ReactiveParenting New to my podcast?  I'm Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention.  Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.   If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional.

    9 min

  8. Apr 21

    Why Your Strong-Willed Child Argues About Everything

    ✨ Raising a strong-willed child and need support tailored to your specific situation? Join the Amazing Parents Club for weekly live Q&As with Dr. Lindsay → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Strong-willed children who argue about everything aren't being disrespectful — their developing brains are doing exactly what they're supposed to do. In this video, Dr. Lindsay uses Piaget's research on the preoperational stage (ages 2–7) to show you why the arguing is a sign of healthy development, and gives you the exact language to respond in the moment. Once you understand what Dr. Lindsay calls The Preoperational Push, the frustration shifts. Not because the behavior changes immediately — because what you're looking at changes completely. Research shows that children ages two through seven are in a stage of active cognitive development defined by rule-testing and the construction of logical structures (Piaget, 1964). In this video: → What Piaget's preoperational stage tells us about children ages 2–7 → Why "who owns the car?" is a sign of advanced reasoning — not disrespect → How to reframe "she always has to win" as persistence and self-advocacy → The Preoperational Push: why defiance is often problem-solving in disguise → Two language shifts to validate thinking AND hold your boundary 💬 Comment SAME below if you've ever been out-argued by your toddler or young child — and caught yourself being genuinely impressed. #strongwilledchild #piagetchilddevelopment #childdevelopment #parentingtips #toddlerbehavior New to my podcast?  I'm Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention.  Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.   If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional. 00:00 – 02:52 | The Preoperational Push: What Piaget's Research Actually Shows 02:52 – 04:56 | "Who Owns the Car?": When Logic Is the Point 04:56 – 06:39 | "She Always Has to Win": What Self-Advocacy Looks Like Before You Can Name It 06:39 – 08:06 | The Preoperational Push in Action: When Defiance Is Actually Problem-Solving 08:06 – 12:10 | Two Language Shifts for the Moment It Happens

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Ever wished you had a supportive and helpful parenting coach whispering tips in your ear during those trickiest parenting moments? Look no further! Welcome to Parenting With Psychology, the ultimate podcast hosted by Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and devoted mother of four. Dr. Lindsay's expertise lies in transforming core psychology principles into actionable parenting tips, designed to simplify your days and create a happier family life. Join us weekly to embrace intentional parenting and discover why countless busy and overwhelmed parents turn to Dr. Lindsay for guidance on raising children of all ages. Gain inspiration from Dr. Lindsay's 5 C's to amazing parenting framework and receive a new, actionable psychology-based parenting tool each week, providing invaluable guidance on your remarkable parenting journey. So, if you're craving bite-sized nuggets of parenting gold, mark your calendars for every Thursday and follow Parenting With Psychology for the support you need in nurturing your children and fostering strong family bonds.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Lindsay Emmerson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    158
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Parenting With Psychology