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Securely Attached

Dr. Sarah Bren
Child Development
Parenting
Parenting Strategies
Emotional Regulation
Mental Health
Attachment Theory
Anxiety
ADHD
Toddler Development
Psychology
Parent-Child Relationships
Motherhood
Potty Training
Developmental Psychology
Resilience
Parent-Child Relationship
Divorce
Parenting Challenges
Child Psychology
Conflict Resolution

Securely Attached is your go-to parenting podcast, supporting moms and dads from pregnancy all the way through their child's adolescence and every stage in between. Join us every Tuesday as clinical psychologist and mom of two Dr. Sarah Bren shares her expertise and interviews top experts in the field, simplifying complicated concepts and pulling back the curtain on the brain science and psycholog... more

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Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

• Why toddlers often sound rude or demanding without actually intending to be.

• The developmental reason ... more

As part of our 5-Year Anniversary Summer Series, we're bringing back one of the most downloaded and talked-about episodes in Securely Attached history.

Few parenting topics generate as much confusion, anxiety, and conflicting advice as sleep. In th... more

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...

• Why trying harder often makes tooth brushing harder, and what to focus on instead.

• The surprising reason lowering your expecta... more

Oren Jay Sofer, mindfulness teacher, communication expert, and author of Say What You Mean, joins me to explore the principles of Nonviolent Communication, a powerful framework that helps us communicate in ways that foster connection, reduce conflict... more

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Recent Guests

Oren Jay Sofer
Meditation teacher, certified trainer of nonviolent communication, author
Oren Jay Sofer / Say What You Mean
Episode: Nonviolent Communication in parenthood: A communication framework that can transform the way you parent with Oren Jay Sofer
Dana Rosenbloom
Founder of Dana's Kids; early childhood specialist
Dana's Kids
Episode: Back by Popular Demand: Teaching children emotion regulation through co-regulation with Dana Rosenbloom
Emily Upshur
Guest psychologist joining the Beyond The Sessions segment
Dr. Emily Upshur, Psychologist
Episode: Q&A: Why does my child follow me from room to room?
Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary
Clinical psychologist, researcher, professor of psychology and neuroscience, director of the Emotion Regulation Lab
The City University of New York
Episode: Why anxiety can be good for us: Helping your child handle fear, uncertainty, and discomfort with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary
Andrea Vacca
Collaborative divorce attorney; founder of Vacca Family Law Group
Vacca Family Law Group
Episode: How collaborative divorce and positive psychology can reduce conflict and support your children with Andrea Vacca
Jennifer Wallace
Award-winning journalist and author of Never Enough and Mattering
Episode: The mattering gap: Why so many parents feel invisible, overwhelmed, and disconnected with Jennifer Wallace
Dr. Jay Belsky
Professor Emeritus, UC Davis; author, The Nature of Nurture
University of California, Davis
Episode: Nature vs nurture: Understanding sensitivity, resilience, and what really shapes kids with Dr. Jay Belsky
Rachel Melvald
Licensed psychotherapist and founder of Psychitecture
Psychitecture
Episode: Creating a calmer home: Using design and organization to support your child's nervous system with Rachel Melvald
Dr. Rebecca Hershberg
Clinical psychologist guest offering professional insights
Episode: Q&A: What should I do when my toddler fights diaper changes and refuses to use the potty?

Host

Dr. Sarah Bren
Host and clinical psychologist focusing on child development and parenting strategies.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 232 ratings
  • Excellent Resource (PANS/PANDAS

    I stumbled across this podcast via Dr NancyO’Hara’s Demystifying PANS?PANDAS.

    I found the SPACE technique was explained in a clear, common sense and achievable way. Huge emphasis on removing blame from parents and giving confidence to make small changes one at time to give your child small wins and confidence to take on other accommodations. It all just made sense. The podcast is so informative, even if you do not relate to a specific topic being discussed the knowledge gained is very useful... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigAlOnline
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Love the variety!

    I love that this podcast covers so many different aspects of parenting. Listening to it keeps me out of the shame-zone and moves me into a good headspace for parenting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parr Momma
    United States3 months ago
  • Wonderful, Helpful, and Healing

    This has been a key ingredient in my healing and mothering!! Thank you! Highly recommend this podcast and also the book “When Good Moms Feel Bad”

    Audible
    5
    SunLover
    United States5 months ago
  • This has been a key ingredient in my healing and mothering!! Thank you! Highly recommend this podcast and also the book “When Good Moms Feel Bad”

    Audible
    5
    SunLover
    United States5 months ago
  • Helping a deregulated child

    I just listened to the episode on what to say when your child says “I’m stupid” etc. I learnt so much about self regulation before helping a child. I took away lots of tools and things to say. Both in moment and later at a debrief. And also some tools to help my child become more resilient and confident.

    Thank you so much. I’ll be back for more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannah10182
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Fans value the mix of research and real-life family scenarios and hands-on tips.
Listeners praise evidence-based, practical parenting insights that are easy to apply.
Many appreciate the compassionate, non-judgmental tone and practical tools for everyday parenting.
Episodes are nuanced, balanced, and genuinely helpful with expert guests.

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Back by Popular Demand: Teaching children emotion regulation through co-regulation with Dana Rosenbloom
Q: Can you give a little overview of what co-regulation is?
Co-regulation is the process by which a caregiver helps a child move from a state of dysregulation to regulation through calm, grounded presence, nonverbal signals of safety, and deliberate pacing of interactions, followed by modeling and teaching strategies that the child can use as they grow.
Q&A: How can I support my child with PANS or PANDAS through anxiety and OCD?
Q: Is there a better time to start SPACE while medical treatment is ongoing for PANS/PANDAS?
The consensus is that treating OCD/anxiety can begin alongside medical treatment; starting SPACE earlier tends to be beneficial and can serve as a parallel process to medical interventions.
Nonviolent Communication in parenthood: A communication framework that can transform the way you parent with Oren Jay Sofer
Q: What is Nonviolent Communication and why is it more than a communication technique?
NVC is a framework for understanding our own and others' needs, emotions, and intentions, guiding us to respond with presence and care rather than defaulting to scripts or punitive reactions.
Back by Popular Demand: Using Presence as the Antidote to Trauma with Dr. Jacob Ham
Q: How do you conceptualize the shift from survival brain to presence in a practical therapy session?
We monitor whether the client is in a fight/flight state or in a presence state, and we guide them toward experiential strategies that move the body and mind toward safety and attunement, such as metacommunicating ruptures and practicing co-regulation.
Q&A: Why does my child follow me from room to room?
Q: What should a parent do when a child misses them and resists a room change?
Acknowledge the emotion neutrally, validate that it's hard, avoid rescuing or dismissing, and gradually stretch the child's exposure by planning short, manageable separations and reuniting with a calm, playful approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Securely Attached

What is Securely Attached about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A parenting-focused show that blends clinical psychology with practical, real-world guidance for families. It typically centers on child development, secure attachment, behavioral regulation, sleep, screen time, and managing household dynamics, often featuring expert guests from psychology, education, and healthcare. Unique strengths include a steady mix of research-backed concepts and accessible, action-oriented tips, plus a recurring abierta format called Beyond The Sessions that answers listener questions with clinicians. The breadth of topics and steady emphasis on compassionate, non-judgmental parenting makes it a strong fit for listeners seeking evidence-based strategies they can apply at home or in school and for sponsors targeting f... more

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1. Oren Jay Sofer
2. Dana Rosenbloom
3. Emily Upshur
4. Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary
5. Andrea Vacca
6. Jennifer Wallace
7. Dr. Jay Belsky
8. Rachel Melvald

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