Did you know that you can hold someone accountable without blaming or holding a grudge? There is a very big different between acknowledging hurt that someone has caused and holding a grudge. In today's episode, Laura is going to discuss the differences and why it is important, and how to move from a grudge into accountability. You can subscribe today on Acce ... Show More
Yesterday
Do You Think You Are a Burden--Reclaiming the Right to Take Up Space
Do you ever feel like you are too much? Too emotional? Too needy? If you do, then this episode is for you. Today, Laura is going to talk about where the belief that you are a burden comes from, how to identify it, how to talk to that inner child about it, and then learn to reclai ... Show More
25m 24s
Sep 2024
Five Tenets to Reduce Everyday Stress
In this solo episode, I want to talk to everyone about the ideas of stress and feeling like there’s never enough time. Part of what prompted this topic is the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, just issued an advisory on parents’ mental health and well-being, citing that many ... Show More
20m 58s
Oct 2024
How Stress Affects Children - 237
Did you know parental stress can negatively affect your child? Today, I'm discussing the powerful connection between stress and how it impacts our children. When life gets chaotic-- whether from work, personal struggles, or outside circumstances- our kids often feed off our emoti ... Show More
20m 42s
Apr 1
342 - 5 Signs You’re Parenting in Fight-or-Flight—and How to Shift Out of Survival Mode
You love your kids. But lately? You feel irritated, overstimulated, and straight-up overwhelmed. This isn’t just “normal mom stress.”You’re likely parenting from survival mode—with a nervous system stuck in overdrive.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 5 signs that you&apos ... Show More
24m 14s
Dec 2024
196: Is My Kid Really Sick? Or Just Avoiding School?
“Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting” is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist and mom of t ... Show More
31m 57s
Jun 18
Parenting Burnout: Science-Backed Strategies to Thrive, Not Just Survive
Ever felt like you’re running on fumes, snapping at your kids, or just going through the motions of parenting with no joy left in the tank? You’re not broken. You’re burned out. In this episode, Dr. Flora Sinha joins me to break down what parenting burnout really is from a psycho ... Show More
48m 3s
May 19
The Follow-Up: The Truth About Cry-It-Out and Cortisol
You’ve probably heard the claim that sleep training—especially methods like "cry-it-out"—can flood babies with toxic stress. But is that actually what the science says? In this episode, I sit down with a leading developmental expert to unpack the research on cortisol, stress, and ... Show More
16m 15s