Securely Attached
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.
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- 336. Parenting highly sensitive kids: Helping “Big Reactors” learn to regulate and manage their intense emotions with Claire Lerner 26.08.2025
- 335. Q&A: My 3-year-old twins used to be good sleepers, but all of a sudden they are both struggling - help! 21.08.2025
- 334. Divorce, custody & co-parenting: The legal considerations parents need to know with matrimonial attorney Lisa Zeiderman 19.08.2025
- 333. Q&A: What should I do if my child hears the N-word in a song? 14.08.2025
- 332. The grandparent transition: Managing emotions, roles and boundaries with Carol Merle-Fishman 12.08.2025
- 331. Q&A: My sensitive kid got the "strict" teacher and I'm worried they won't vibe. Is there anything I can do as a parent to help? 07.08.2025
- 330. When your child says ‘I hate myself’: Helping sensitive kids build self-esteem and get out of a cycle of self-criticism with Dr. Blaise Aguirre 05.08.2025
- 329. Q&A: Is my child anxious or just sensitive? Or could it be both? 31.07.2025
- 328. The neuroscience of raising emotionally resilient kids: Supporting your child’s emotional growth and regulation with Dr. Kristen Lindquist 29.07.2025
- 327. Q&A: What’s the best way to explain and prepare my toddler for my upcoming surgery without scaring them? 24.07.2025
- 326. When your partner feels like a roommate: Why couples can feel disconnected after kids and what to do to reconnect with Chelsea Skaggs 22.07.2025
- 325. Q&A: What should I do if my partner and I disagree on how to handle our child’s ADHD? 17.07.2025
- 324. Peaceful Parenting strategies for navigating tantrums, big feelings, screen time and more with Dr. Laura Markham 15.07.2025
- 323. Q&A: Am I holding my child back by letting them skip social events? 10.07.2025
- 322. Navigating divorce or separation through a family systems approach: Preventative steps to reduce the risk of insecure attachment with Una Archer 08.07.2025
- 321. Q&A: What is the best response to my kid who is constantly saying, “I’m bored”? 03.07.2025
- 320. Why boys and girls need different things: The neuroscience of the sexes with Michael Gurian 01.07.2025
- 319. Q&A: Where’s the line between supporting my child and feeding their anxiety? 26.06.2025
- 318. The neuroscience of control: Helping kids cope with stress and become self-driven with Dr. William Stixrud 24.06.2025
- 317. Q&A: My 5-year-old prefers my husband, does that mean she is more securely attached to him? 19.06.2025
