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Is letting your anxious child sleep in your bed helping or making things harder long term? In this Q and A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur unpack the difference between attachment and accommodation, explain how SPACE approaches bedtime anxiety, and help parents make a thoughtful sleep decision without fear or guilt.

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393. Q&A: Is letting my anxious child sleep in my bed helping or making their anxiety worse?

Parent cuddling a child in bed at night, illustrating comfort, co sleeping, and bedtime anxiety support.

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392. The dopamine trap: Why screens and ultra-processed foods keep kids wanting more (but never satisfied) with Michaeleen Doucleff

Child eating breakfast while looking at a smartphone, showing screens and food habits in daily life.

Science journalist Michaeleen Doucleff joins Dr. Sarah Bren to explain why screens and ultra-processed foods can keep kids craving more without feeling satisfied. Learn what dopamine actually does, why taking screens away often backfires, and how small, realistic shifts can bring more peace, pleasure, and balance back to family life.

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391. Q&A: Should I redshirt my child for kindergarten?

Smiling child holding a sign that says first day of kindergarten, showing kindergarten readiness excitement.

Should you redshirt your child for kindergarten if their birthday is near the cutoff? In this Beyond the Sessions Q and A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur break down what kindergarten readiness really means, what research says about long term outcomes, and how community norms, finances, and family logistics can shape your decision.

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390. Parenting toddlers through power struggles: How to set limits, support independence, and reduce meltdowns with Devon Kuntzman

Toddler smiling while building a tower with colorful blocks, practicing focus and problem solving.

Toddler power struggles are not a sign you are doing it wrong, they are a sign your child is growing. Toddler expert Devon Kuntzman explains why toddlers swing between independence and attachment, plus practical tools like “what’s your plan?” and turning “no” into “not yet” to reduce meltdowns and build cooperation.

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