Parenting With Psychology

About Parenting With Psychology

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.

Publisher

Dr. Lindsay Emmerson

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Aug 2023

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

8 of 184 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Piece You've Been Missing

   Dr. Lindsay Emmerson explores the three parenting styles, revealing how "Reasoned Rules" foster respect and lead to the best outcomes for children.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   How to Respond When School Calls About Behavior

   Dr. Lindsay Emmerson guides parents through a three-step method to calmly respond to school behavior reports, fostering better understanding and outcomes for their children.

3. 

   23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Stop the Rescue Reflex, Build Real Confidence

   Host Dr. [Host Last Name] interviews [Guest Full Name and Credentials] about how to stop the rescue reflex and build genuine confidence in children through tolerated struggle.

Inside a recent episode

The Piece You've Been Missing

Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And sure, you can go barefoot down. No big deal. So what is the reason for your rule? that is going to be your guiding principle from now on. So you decide, is this a rule that I should even worry about? And here's a quick test. Is the rule about safety, respect, or responsibility? If the answer to any of those is yes, then you say the reason and you hold the If the answer is no, not safety, respect or responsibility, maybe it doesn't need to be a rule. And when you can put the focus on just those important rules throughout the day, then you have a more reasonable number of rules and your child feels safe. less like they're living in a dictatorship, they feel like they have more autonomy over the other moments that don't require rules, and they're much more prone to cooperation and compliance. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

246,064

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

135 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 90 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

96

Social presence

91

YouTube

86

Engagement

75

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Books guests

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