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How can you help a sensitive child stand up for themselves without changing who they are? In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren, Dr. Emily Upshur, and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg share playful ways to practice boundary-setting, self-advocacy, and knowing when parents should step in.

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

Children running on a playground, showing peer boundaries and self-advocacy for sensitive kids.

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

Family gathered around a child’s birthday cake, representing secure attachment across childhood development.

Secure attachment at every stage means understanding what your child needs as they grow. In this deep dive, Dr. Sarah Bren uses Erik Erikson’s developmental stages to explain how parents can stay connected through toddler independence, school-age comparison, teen intensity, and repair over perfection.

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

Parents co-sleeping with a child, showing nighttime connection and gentle sleep transitions.

How to help your child sleep independently without pressure starts with knowing whether co-sleeping is working for your family. In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur discuss connection-based co-sleeping, gentle sleep transitions, safe sleep, and how independence grows through practice, not rejection.

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

Two women talking over coffee, showing connection, friendship, and feeling valued.

The mattering gap for parents can quietly shape burnout, loneliness, and how kids learn their own worth. In this expert interview, Jennifer Wallace explains why feeling valued matters, how delight strengthens connection, and practical ways parents can build deeper relationships while helping children feel and add value.

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