Securely Attached

Dr. Sarah Bren
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.

318. The neuroscience of control: Helping kids cope with stress and become self-driven with Dr. William Stixrud
00:55:15
317. Q&A: My 5-year-old prefers my husband, does that mean she is more securely attached to him?
00:27:57
316. Self-compassion, critical thinking, and connection: What the research reveals about raising capable kids with Melinda Wenner Moyer
00:53:22
315. Q&A: What can I do if my toddler refuses to poop on the potty?
00:26:20
314. The hidden power of creativity in supporting mental health, resilience, and burnout with art therapist Sharon Itkoff Nacache
00:49:08
313. Q&A: Is it possible to wean my strong-willed one-year-old off breastfeeding without damaging our bond?
00:25:23
312. Using evidence-based practices to make life easier for parents and kids with ADHD with Dr. Eliza Barach
01:07:48
311. Q&A: How can I get my husband to back off from pushing sports on our son who isn't interested?
00:19:48
310. How smartphones really affect kids' mental health: Surprising findings from cutting-edge research with Dr. Wendy Rote
00:58:24
309. Q&A: How do I set boundaries with my neighbor whose child keeps coming over uninvited?
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