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Are time-ins better than time-outs? In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg explain how to tell the difference between dysregulation, a skill gap, and deliberate behavior so you can choose discipline tools that actually fit the moment and support your child’s development.

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399. Q&A: Are time-ins better than time-outs?

Young child standing in a corner, representing timeout, discipline, and behavior correction.

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398. Back by popular demand: Attachment theory and fostering secure attachment relationships

Parent cuddling a baby in bed, showing comfort, safety, and early secure attachment.

Learn how to foster secure attachment in this foundational solo episode with Dr. Sarah Bren. She explains attachment theory, the secure base, and why kids build resilience, confidence, honesty, and emotional wellbeing when they feel safe, seen, and securely connected, without parents needing to be perfect.

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397. Q&A: How do I handle sibling rivalry when my baby keeps touching my toddler’s toys?

Older child holding a toy while baby sibling stands nearby, showing early sibling rivalry during play.

When your baby keeps touching your toddler’s toys, it can feel like nonstop sibling rivalry. In this Beyond the Sessions Q and A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg explain territory, sharing, and why separating siblings during play can actually build more trust and cooperation over time.

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396. Why kids remember more when they write by hand: What screens might be costing your child’s brain with Dr. Audrey van der Meer

Child writing with a pencil at a desk, representing focused learning and note taking by hand.

In this episode, developmental neuroscientist Dr. Audrey van der Meer explains why kids remember more when they write by hand, how screens may affect attention and learning, and what parents can do to support brain development without rejecting technology.

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