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Create a calmer home for kids by using design, organization, and sensory cues that support regulation. In this episode, Rachel Melvald explains how clutter, lighting, color, natural elements, and predictable spaces can shape your child’s nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and help the whole family feel more grounded.

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

Parent and child painting a blue wall together, showing home design that supports child regulation.

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

Stack of diapers representing toddler diaper changes, potty resistance, and the in-between stage of toilet learning.

Toddler fights diaper changes and refuses the potty? In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg unpack why this in-between stage often becomes a control battle, and how slowing down, offering agency, and reducing pressure can make potty training feel less charged.

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

Girl sitting on a bed using a smartphone, reflecting kids’ screen habits and digital agency.

Healthier relationship with screens starts with insight, agency, and real-life fun. In this episode, Catherine Price, co-author of The Amazing Generation, explains why screen battles backfire and how parents can help kids understand tech design, build buy-in, and choose more connection offline.

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

Two children talking outside, showing peer connection and support for language delays during playdates.

How do you support a child with language delays during playdates without taking over? In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg explain how to balance scaffolding and stepping back so kids can build communication skills, confidence, and connection with peers.

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