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Securely Attached

Dr. Sarah Bren

Securely Attached is your source for psychologically informed, research based information about parenting, child development, and the fundamentals of fostering secure attachment relationship...

Episodes

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Beyond chores: How to teach kids to notice what needs to be done and share the mental load with Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly, author of Notice and Do , and I talk about why simply assigning chores may not be enough. While chores can teach responsibility,...

45:26Oct 20, 2026

Raising emotionally healthy boys: How to protect connection, vulnerability, and their authentic selves with Dr. Adam McCormick

Dr. Adam McCormick, professor, social worker, and author joins me to explore what happens to boys' emotional worlds as they grow up, and how...

56:22Oct 13, 2026

Q&A: Am I wrong...or did my doctor give bad parenting advice?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... Wha...

11:17Oct 6, 2026

The neuroscience of resonance: How to use language to strengthen attachment with your child with Sarah Peyton

Author, speaker, and neuroscience educator Sarah Peyton joins me to explore what happens when attachment theory, Nonviolent Communication, a...

59:37Sep 29, 2026

The connection crisis: Why kids are struggling with friendship and what parents can do with Dr. Niobe Way

Dr. Niobe Way, developmental psychologist and bestselling author, sits down with me to explore why meaningful connection is so essential for...

01:06:40Sep 22, 2026

How to build a secure attachment with yourself: The connection between self-worth and parenting with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

Dr. Marisa G. Franco, psychologist and author of the new book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment , sits down with m...

48:20Sep 15, 2026

Picky eating, protein, food dyes, and nutrition myths: What parents actually need to know with Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson, registered dietitian, founder of Kids Eat in Color, and author of the new book Feed Them Well: A Guide to Raising Healthy...

58:48Sep 8, 2026

"Gentle parenting" isn't enough: Why kids need both emotional validation and boundaries with Dr. Siggie Cohen

Dr. Siggie Cohen, child development specialist, parenting expert, and author of the new book You Are the Parent joins me to discuss why so m...

56:59Sep 1, 2026

Back by Popular Demand: How to support your child's secure attachment even if you didn't grow up with it with Dr. Miriam Steele

Securely Attached is your source for psychologically informed, research based information about parenting, child development, and the fundam...

50:06Aug 25, 2026

Q&A: What should I do if my child has intrusive thoughts?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... Wha...

33:50Aug 20, 2026

Child custody through divorce: Navigating the courts and building a custody schedule that works with Michael Fried

Michael Fried, a family law attorney at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein joins me to help parents navigating divorce better understand what t...

52:28Aug 18, 2026

Q&A: How can I get my child to be potty trained at night?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... Why...

18:02Aug 13, 2026

How to use music to strengthen your child's attachment, reduce stress, and create more moments of connection with Vered Benhorin

Vered Benhorin, music therapist and Baby in Tune founder, joins me to explore how music and connection can be powerful tools in your parenti...

45:12Aug 11, 2026

Q&A: Does my child have anxiety or are they just highly sensitive?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about... Why some children seem to w...

22:18Aug 6, 2026

Back by Popular Demand: What to do when your child says, "I'm stupid," "I hate myself," or "I'm a bad kid"

As part of our 5-Year Anniversary Summer Series, we're bringing back one of the most impactful parenting conversations in Securely Attached...

40:49Aug 4, 2026

Q&A: What do I do when my child says "no" to everything?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about... Why children who are loving...

19:31Jul 30, 2026

The gut-brain connection: How food affects your child's mood, behavior, and mental health with Dr. Uma Naidoo

In this episode, I sit down with nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and bestselling author Dr. Uma Naidoo to explore the fascinati...

49:17Jul 28, 2026

Q&A: Is my 3-year-old being rude or just acting their age?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... Why...

18:32Jul 23, 2026

Back by Popular Demand: The neuroscience of sleep training, bed sharing, and baby sleep with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum

As part of our 5-Year Anniversary Summer Series, we're bringing back one of the most downloaded and talked-about episodes in Securely Attach...

01:08:06Jul 21, 2026

Q&A: How can I get my toddler to brush their teeth without a power struggle?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about... Why trying harder often mak...

24:07Jul 16, 2026