
Q&A: Should I let my child eat as much Halloween candy as they want?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode I talk about... How to handle Halloween candy without guilt, power struggles, or micromanaging. Strategies for finding tha...
30 Loka 202529min

Why you keep getting triggered: Understanding insecure attachment and breaking the cycle with Jessica Baum
Joining me this week is Jessica Baum, licensed mental health counselor, relationship expert, and author of the new book SAFE: Coming Home to Yourself and Others. Together we explore: - How insecur...
28 Loka 202551min

Q&A: How can I teach my child if talking about their behavior just makes them reactive and upset all over again?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about... - Why some kids, especially sensitive kids, get dysregulated all over again when paren...
23 Loka 202518min

Understanding toddlerhood: How to effectively set limits, stay calm, and parent with confidence with Devon Kuntzman
Joining me this week is Devon Kuntzman, the author of the brand-new book Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Go From Surviving to Thriving in the Toddler Years. Devon is here to talk about what's really ...
21 Loka 202548min

Q&A: How can I help my 4-year-old feel less scared of Halloween?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about... - Why Halloween can feel scary for preschoolers and what's happening developmentally a...
16 Loka 202519min

Raising girls who know their worth: Practical tools for building assertiveness, autonomy, and resilience with Kate Rope
Joining me this week is Kate Rope. We're talking about how parents can raise daughters who feel strong, capable, and deeply connected to themselves, while also supporting our own mental health as pare...
14 Loka 202558min

Q&A: What's the difference between executive function coaching and tutoring—and how do I know which my child needs?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about... - The difference between executive function coaching and academic tutoring, and how to...
9 Loka 202525min

Dr. Stephen Porges on the science of safety and connection: What every parent needs to know about Polyvagal Theory
Joining me is Dr. Stephen Porges, one of the most influential voices in modern neuroscience and the creator of Polyvagal Theory, the framework that has transformed how we understand safety, connection...
7 Loka 20251h 6min



















