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Worried no one will come to your child’s birthday party? In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg explain why that fear hits so hard, then share grounding steps, planning ideas, and ways to loop in teachers and parents so your child feels safe, seen, and connected.

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371. Q&A: I’m worried no one will come to my child’s birthday party. What do I do?

Boy looking sad beside a birthday cake with lit candles.

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370. Is America’s achievement culture fueling a mental health crisis in our kids? With Dr. Doug Bolton

Child holding her head over homework, showing overwhelm from academic pressure.

Is achievement culture and kids mental health showing up in your home through anxiety, burnout, or school avoidance? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Bren talks with clinical psychologist and educational leader Dr. Doug Bolton, author of Untethered, about how academic pressure grew and what families can do to restore rest, connection, and resilience.

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369. Q&A: How do I get my 3-year-old to stop crying over everything?

Caregiver holding a crying toddler close and gently reassuring them.

Does your three year old seem to cry over every little thing? In this Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur explain what all those tears really mean, why “do not cry” backfires, and how validation, limits, and gentle distraction can calm the moment and build long term resilience.

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368. Settling your unsettled baby: How to read your child’s cues, build routines, and trust your instincts with pediatrician Dr. Golly

Father smiling while cradling a newborn baby in his arms.

In this expert interview, pediatrician Dr. Golly helps new parents understand how to settle an unsettled baby by reading cues, shaping flexible routines, and trusting their instincts, so the whole family can feel more confident, rested, and connected in the first weeks at home.

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