Podcast

Securely Attached

Author: Dr. Sarah Bren
Feed episode count: 423
Official site: https://drsarahbren.com/securely-attached-podcast
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Summary

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…

Episodes

Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: How can I help my child adjust to a big move?

Duration seconds: 1019
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/344-video-games-phones-family-balance-teaching-kids-healthy-tech-habits-free-of-guilt-or-power-struggles-with-ash-brandin

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

Why anxiety can be good for us: Helping your child handle fear, uncertainty, and discomfort with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

Duration seconds: 3115
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/420-why-anxiety-can-be-good-for-us-helping-your-child-handle-fear-uncertainty-and-discomfort-with-dr-tracy-dennis-tiwary

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: How should I respond when my child touches herself?

Duration seconds: 897
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/419-qa-how-should-i-respond-when-my-child-touches-herself

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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

How collaborative divorce and positive psychology can reduce conflict and support your children with Andrea Vacca

Duration seconds: 2951
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/418-how-collaborative-divorce-and-positive-psychology-can-reduce-conflict-and-support-your-children-with-andrea-vacca

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: How can I help my sensitive child stand up for themself to peers?

Duration seconds: 1133
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/417-qa-how-can-i-help-my-sensitive-child-stand-up-for-themself-to-peers

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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

A deep dive into strengthening your child's attachment as they grow: What children need from us at every stage of development

Duration seconds: 3198
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/416-a-deep-dive-into-strengthening-your-childs-attachment-as-they-grow-what-children-need-from-us-at-every-stage-of-development

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: How do I help my child sleep independently without pressure?

Duration seconds: 884
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/415-qa-how-do-i-help-my-child-sleep-independently-without-pressure

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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

The mattering gap: Why so many parents feel invisible, overwhelmed, and disconnected with Jennifer Wallace

Duration seconds: 2707
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/414-the-mattering-gap-why-so-many-parents-feel-invisible-overwhelmed-and-disconnected-with-jennifer-wallace

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: How do I tell my child he's going to start therapy?

Duration seconds: 1434
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/413-qa-how-do-i-tell-my-child-hes-going-to-start-therapy

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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

Nature vs nurture: Understanding sensitivity, resilience, and what really shapes kids with Dr. Jay Belsky

Duration seconds: 3827
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/412-nature-vs-nurture-understanding-sensitivity-resilience-and-what-really-shapes-kids-with-dr-jay-belsky

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: How do I help my toddler cope with an absent parent?

Duration seconds: 1271
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/411-qa-how-do-i-help-my-toddler-cope-with-an-absent-parent

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

Creating a calmer home: Using design and organization to support your child's nervous system with Rachel Melvald

Duration seconds: 3132
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/410-creating-a-calmer-home-using-design-and-organization-to-support-your-childs-nervous-system-with-rachel-melvald

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: What should I do when my toddler fights diaper changes and refuses to use the potty?

Duration seconds: 942
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/409-qa-what-should-i-do-when-my-toddler-fights-diaper-changes-and-refuses-to-use-the-potty

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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

How to help your child have a healthier relationship with screens: The psychology behind what actually works with Catherine Price

Duration seconds: 2989
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/408-how-to-help-your-child-have-a-healthier-relationship-with-screens-the-psychology-behind-what-actually-works-with-catherine-price

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: How do I support my child with language delays during playdates?

Duration seconds: 826
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/407-qa-how-do-i-support-my-child-with-language-delays-during-playdates

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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

Lice explained: How to treat it, stop the spread, and skip the shame, from a registered nurse

Duration seconds: 2585
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/406-lice-explained-how-to-treat-it-stop-the-spread-and-skip-the-shame-from-a-registered-nurse

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: Why does my child go from being fine to melting down in a matter of seconds?

Duration seconds: 1388
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/405-qa-why-does-my-child-go-from-being-fine-to-melting-down-in-a-matter-of-seconds

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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

Divorce with less conflict: Co-parenting, emotion regulation, and supporting your kids with Katherine Miller

Duration seconds: 3090
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/404-divorce-with-less-conflict-co-parenting-emotion-regulation-and-supporting-your-kids-with-katherine-miller

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: When and how should I tell my child about his autism diagnosis?

Duration seconds: 1473
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/403-qa-when-and-how-should-i-tell-my-child-about-his-autism-diagnosis

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Apr 14, 2026 · not_requested

Doulas, birth plans, and anxiety: How to feel more confident and less overwhelmed in pregnancy and postpartum with Sarah Ludwig

Duration seconds: 3254
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/402-doulas-birth-plans-and-anxiety-how-to-feel-more-confident-and-less-overwhelmed-in-pregnancy-and-postpartum-with-sarah-ludwig

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: What should I do when my toddler hits or pulls my hair?

Duration seconds: 1499
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/401-qa-what-should-i-do-when-my-toddler-hits-or-pulls-my-hair

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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

GLP-1s and parenting: Body image, food noise, and talking to your child about changes to your body with Dr. Rachel Goldman

Duration seconds: 2855
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/400-glp-1s-and-parenting-body-image-food-noise-and-talking-to-your-child-about-changes-to-your-body-with-dr-rachel-goldman

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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: Are time-ins better than time-outs?

Duration seconds: 1549
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/399-qa-are-time-ins-better-than-time-outs

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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

Back by popular demand: Attachment theory and fostering secure attachment relationships

Duration seconds: 1589
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/398-back-by-popular-demand-attachment-theory-and-fostering-secure-attachment-relationships

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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

Q&A: How do I handle sibling rivalry when my baby keeps touching my toddler's toys?

Duration seconds: 858
Source: https://drsarahbren.com/397-qa-how-do-i-handle-sibling-rivalry-when-my-baby-keeps-touching-my-toddlers-toys

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