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The Balanced Parent Podcast

Laura Froyen, PhD
Parenting
Mental Health
Child Development
Parenting Strategies
Anxiety
Emotional Regulation
Mindfulness
Neurodiversity
ADHD
Self-Care
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Compassion
Teen Development
Connection
Motherhood
Technology
Community Support
Screens
Screen Time
Family Dynamics

Parenting is often lived in the extremes. It’s either great joy or chaotic overwhelm. One moment you’re nailing it and the next you’re losing your cool. I want to help you find your way to the messy middle, to a place of balance. You see, balance is a verb, not a state of being. It is a thing you DO, not a thing you ARE. It’s an action, a process, a series of micro-corrections that we make, each a... more

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Tracy Torelli
Therapist specializing in women's mental health and ADHD
Therapist in Central New York
Episode: 259: Overfunctioning and Perfectionism in Parenting: Why So Many Parents Feel Exhausted with Tracy Torelli
Sara Hartley
Neurodivergent mom, author and coach
Self-employed (Author/Coach)
Episode: 258: What It’s Like to Be a Neurodivergent Parent Raising Neurodivergent Kids With Calm and Connection with Sara Hartley
Glen Henry
Creator of Belief in Fatherhood; author of Father Yourself First
Belief in Fatherhood
Episode: 257: Becoming the Parent You Want to Be: Re-Parenting Yourself and Breaking Old Patterns with Glen Henry
Karen Mayer Cunningham
Special education advocate and trainer, mission is to ensure students with disabilities receive required services and to empower families and professionals
Episode: 256: Navigating the IEP Process: Expert Tips to Help Parents Advocate with Confidence with Karen Mayer Cunningham
Dr. Bronwen Carroll
Pediatric emergency medicine physician and sexual abuse prevention advocate
Self-employed / Advocate
Episode: 255: Protecting Kids: Body Safety, Boundaries, and Abuse Prevention Tips for Parents with Dr. Bronwen Carroll
David Allen
Acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in pediatrics
Private practice in San Diego; Professor at Pacific College of Health and Science
Episode: 254: Parenting Strategies to Calm and Strengthen Kids' Nervous Systems with David Allen
Charlotte Mindel
Somatic therapist specializing in mothers and parents; focuses on interoception, resource-building, and inner-work
Episode: 253: Somatic Practices for Parents to Heal, Regulate, and Connect with Charlotte Mindel
Mary Kurcinka
Author of Raising Your Spirited Child, expert on temperament and parenting spirited children
Author and Family Educator
Episode: 252: Understanding Spirited Children and How to Support Them with Dr. Mary Kurcinka
Maria Del Corso
Speech-language pathologist
Private practice with Do Agenda
Episode: 251: Executive Functioning Strategies For Parents Supporting Neurodiverse Children with Maria DelCorso

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Dr. Laura Froyen
Host of The Balanced Parent Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Compassionate advice

    Dr. Laura is real, compassionate and deeply respectful for our experiences as parents as well as our children’s. I adore her as a person as well as an expert!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janna Denton-Howes
    Canada3 years ago
  • Amazing Resource

    Sometimes parenting resources make us feel worse about ourselves as parents, but NOT THIS ONE. Lots of practical tools that have allowed me to connect with both my nuerodiverse child and my neurotypical child in ways we all feel good about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lo Dandy
    United States3 years ago
  • Compassionate guidance from a parent and therapist who gets it!

    Dr. Froyen understands how parenting stretches and challenges us, while helping us see how much harder the challenging moments are for our kids. I especially appreciated the recent episode on sharing emotional labor with our partners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RebekahGienapp
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing podcast!

    This podcast is an amazing resource for parents everywhere! Dr. Laura is a truly engaging host and each of her conversations with guests informs and empowers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maddie@podcastingyou
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome!

    One of my new fav shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trevor Oldham
    United States4 years ago

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Guests are credible, diverse, and bring useful insights without judgment.
Compassionate and practical guidance that respects parents' experiences.
Listeners value concrete tools and compassionate framing for parenting challenges.

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255: Protecting Kids: Body Safety, Boundaries, and Abuse Prevention Tips for Parents with Dr. Bronwen Carroll
Q: How should parents handle disclosures that occurred recently vs. in the more distant past?
If recent, go to emergency services for immediate support and evidence collection; if not recent, comfort the child and seek pediatric guidance and appropriate resources for next steps.
255: Protecting Kids: Body Safety, Boundaries, and Abuse Prevention Tips for Parents with Dr. Bronwen Carroll
Q: What should a parent do if a child discloses something that might be dangerous or harmful?
Begin with: 'I'm glad you told me, I believe you, and I'm here to help,' then assess the situation, involve professionals if needed, and provide ongoing support and safety planning.
255: Protecting Kids: Body Safety, Boundaries, and Abuse Prevention Tips for Parents with Dr. Bronwen Carroll
Q: Okay. So what do those discussions look like at various ages, or if you've never touched on it with your kid, how you start?
Start early with bodily autonomy and simple messages, like 'you are your own body boss,' and progressively introduce safety concepts as children age, always framing discussions as part of everyday injury prevention.
254: Parenting Strategies to Calm and Strengthen Kids' Nervous Systems with David Allen
Q: What does your work look like when applied to kiddos, and how can it benefit them?
He describes thresholds, stress hormones, and how pregnancy stress can shape a child's physiology, emphasizing strategies that raise tolerance and regulate the nervous system.
254: Parenting Strategies to Calm and Strengthen Kids' Nervous Systems with David Allen
Q: David, tell us a little about who you are and what you do.
David explains his 18 years of practice in pediatrics as an acupuncturist and herbalist in San Diego, his role as a professor at Pacific College, and his focus on working with spirited, spicy kids to support families.

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This show centers on compassionate, practical parenting guidance grounded in psychology and real-life strategies. Episodes routinely explore managing stress, reducing parent burnout, and building stronger family connections through calmer communication, neurodiversity awareness, and evidence-based routines. Guests range from therapists and educators to medical professionals, offering tools for emotional regulation, boundaries, and child development. A notable strength is translating complex concepts into actionable steps that families can implement immediately, often with a focus on self-care for parents and healthier dynamics at home.

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2. Sara Hartley
3. Glen Henry
4. Karen Mayer Cunningham
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