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How to help a sensitive child cope with teasing, without telling them to toughen up? In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren, Dr. Emily Upshur, and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg share coping skills, boundary scripts, and how to spot “rage baiting” so your child can stay regulated and choose healthier friendships.

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375. Q&A: How can I teach my sensitive child to cope with teasing?

Two boys playing cards, one teasing the other while he looks upset.

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374. Reclaiming your focus: Distraction, screen time, and becoming more present with Nir Eyal

Dad looking at his phone while a toddler stands behind him, showing everyday distraction and screen time challenges.

Reclaiming your focus as a parent is not about ditching tech, it is about understanding the stress and boredom that drive distraction. In this interview, Nir Eyal (Indistractable) shares a 4 step plan for healthier screen habits, more presence with your kids, and fewer power struggles.

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373. Q&A: Is it normal for my toddler to want to wear the same outfit every day?

Smiling toddler in a blue princess dress, representing a child who insists on the same outfit every day.

Toddler wants to wear the same outfit every day? In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren, Dr. Emily Upshur, and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg explain why clothing rigidity is often normal, how system load and sensory needs play in, and what to do when the favorite outfit is in the wash.

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372. Mom guilt, good guilt, and letting go: How to tell when guilt is helping you (and when it’s holding you back) with Dr. Saumya Dave

Overwhelmed mom holding a baby and bags, illustrating mom guilt and the mental load.

Letting go of mom guilt starts with understanding what guilt is trying to tell you. Psychiatrist and author Dr. Saumya Dave joins Dr. Sarah Bren to unpack helpful vs harmful guilt, “good girl” conditioning, and why numbing feelings backfires, plus small shifts to quiet the inner critic and model healthier emotional habits for kids.

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