
Parenting Understood is a podcast aimed at helping parents become more confident and relaxed in their parenting. We explore the current research on different parenting and child development topics and break it down into an easy to understand, relatable content. We know there is an abundance of information out there which can make it feel overwhelming. Maybe trying to determine what's fact vs opini... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 202 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParenting | |||

In this episode, we speak with the founder of the Seleni Institute, Nitzia Logothetis, a New York City nonprofit devoted to maternal and family mental health, about the invisible emotional toll of infertility and the gaps in women's mental health car... more
In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett, author of Permission to Feel, discusses the importance of emotional self-awareness, and explains that emotional self-awareness is the ability to identify and label our emotions. This skill is essential for understa... more
Michelle and Erin recorded a podcast episode discussing emotional exhaustion and burnout in parenting, focusing on the importance of mom friendships and community support. They explored how meaningful connections with other parents can provide valida... more
We welcome back Dr. Kim Van Dusen to Parenting Understood. Dr. Kim discusses her newly released parenting book centered on creative, play-based strategies for building better behavior and deeper connection with children, primarily targeting parents, ... more
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I mean they interviewed the woman who designed the Fisher Price Rock N Play that killed dozens of babies
Parenting Understood is an accessible, informative, and easy to take in resource in all things parenting! Erin and Michelle are trustworthy experts committed to communicating the research behind practices, and offer examples of how these practices work in real life. Highly recommend!
Love the podcast but the audio quality makes it difficult to listen too!
I find the best advice comes from people who have walked in your shoes which is what these two ladies are giving us. Plus moms are the best researchers on the planet when it comes to their kids so I trust what I heard. Awesome!
Great Podcast! Informative, refreshing, and interesting information that is shared throughout this podcast
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This show centers on translating current parenting and child development research into practical guidance for families. Episodes frequently mix science-informed frameworks with real-life strategies, covering topics like emotional development, play, self-regulation, school transitions, and caregiving technology. Guests range from psychologists and educators to parenting advocates and researchers, offering concrete tips (e.g., play-based approaches, community support, and evidence-based parenting frameworks) that listeners can apply with their kids. The format tends to be concise, with clear takeaways, making it appealing for busy parents and professionals seeking credible, research-backed parenting insights.
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Parenting Understood launched 5 years ago and published 202 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Parenting Understood include:
1. Danielle Dubois
2. Dr. Kim Van Dusen
3. Melinda Wenner Moyer
4. Jessica Hill
5. Jodi Klaristenfeld
6. Dr. Debbie Raphael
7. Lucy Chen
8. Naaz Nichols
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