About Phases - A Parenting podcast with Dr Courtney
Dr Courtney Tolinski (PhD, LP, NCSP — licensed clinical and school psychologist ) and her husband Scott make the science and psychology of parenting and human development fun.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, talk all about dyslexia, including:
What dyslexia is (and what it's not)!
How dyslexia impacts the way kids read.
10 signs of dyslexia that parents might miss.
How to reframe the way you think about dyslexia.
Have a question for Dr. Courtney? Leave it here (https://phases.fm/questions) and we may answer it in our next Q&A.
2 Oct 2026
Parent-Teacher Conferences Without the Panic: What to Ask & How to Respond
Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, talk about how to approach parent-teacher conferences with confidence—not panic. From preparing ahead of time to navigating unexpected concerns, we share practical strategies to help parents feel more prepared, calm, and engaged in the conversation. In this episode, we cover:
What your role is as a parent during the conference—and what isn’t your job.
Why preparing ahead of time matters and what to think about before you walk in.
How to stay calm when something unexpected comes up, especially when a teacher raises a concern.
Questions to ask to get more information and better understand what your child is experiencing.
How to turn the conference into a conversation rather than simply receiving a report about your child.
Have a question for us? Leave it here (https://phases.fm/questions) and we may ask it in the next Q&A.
25 Sept 2026
Should I Let Them Figure It Out? Helping Kids Navigate Friendship Drama.
Your child comes home upset because a friend excluded them, wouldn't let them play, said something hurtful, or suddenly seems to be pulling away. As a parent, how do you know when to step in—and when to let them work it out? In this episode, we talk about:
How friendships change from younger elementary through middle school.
Why neurodivergent kids may need additional support navigating friendship and social situations.
How to know as a parent when you should step in and what to say to your kids.
How to coach kids to feel confident handling social situations independently.
Why it's important to check in with yourself to make sure you aren't projecting your own worries onto your kids.
Have a question for us? Leave it here (https://phases.fm/questions) and we may answer it in our next Q&A.
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