
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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 20251h 6min

Q&A: How can I stay connected to my older kids while my baby is in the NICU?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... - How to stay connected to your older children while caring f...
2 Okt 202517min

The science of interoception: How parents can help kids connect body signals to emotions with OT Kelly Mahler
In this episode, OT and interoception expert Kelly Mahler uncovers the 8th sense and dives into how interoception plays such a foundational role in children's ability to regulate their bodies, emotion...
30 Sep 202555min

Q&A: Is it okay to discipline someone else's child during a playdate?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... Are there different "rules" when disciplining kids with a n...
25 Sep 202522min


















