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  9: School Avoidance, Anxiety, and Helping Kids Return to School with Kristen McNeely 28.07.2026 27分

  School Avoidance, Anxiety, and Helping Kids Return to School with Kristen McNeely Robyn and Kristen McNeely discuss school avoidance, why it happens, and how parents can support children in returning to school by addressing the root causes rather than simply focusing on attendance. In this episode, Kristen McNeely joins me for an in-depth conversation about one of her areas of expertise: school avoidance. While I often work with children whose anxiety shows up through school refusal, Kristen ...
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  8: Building Resilience, Managing Anxiety, and Raising Well with Dr. Michael Milobsky and Kristen McNeely 21.07.2026 40分

  Building Resilience, Managing Anxiety, and Raising Well with Dr. Michael Milobsky and Kristen McNeely Robyn talks with pediatrician Dr. Michael Milobsky and Kristen McNeely about childhood anxiety, resilience, and how parents can better support their children's mental health by first understanding themselves. In this episode, I’m joined by pediatrician Dr. Michael Milobsky and returning guest Kristen McNeely for a conversation about the growing mental health challenges facing children today a...
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  7: Medication, ADHD, and Mental Health Support for Kids with Rachel Jones and Kristen McNeely 14.07.2026 50分

  Medication, ADHD, and Mental Health Support for Kids with Rachel Jones and Kristen McNeely Robyn talks with psychiatric nurse practitioner Rachel Jones and Kristen McNeely about ADHD, medication, mental health treatment, and how parents can make informed decisions about supporting their children. In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Jones, psychiatric nurse practitioner, along with returning guest Kristen McNeely, for a thoughtful conversation about one of the most common and often emotional...
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  6: Protecting Kids Through Prevention, What Every Parent Should Know About Child Sexual Abuse with Dr. Bronwen Carroll and Kristen McNeely 07.07.2026 46分

  Protecting Kids Through Prevention, What Every Parent Should Know About Child Sexual Abuse with Dr. Bronwen Carroll and Kristen McNeely Robyn talks with Dr. Bronwen Carroll, MD, and Kristen McNeely about childhood sexual abuse prevention, recognizing grooming behaviors, and creating the kind of open communication that helps keep children safe. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Bronwen Carroll, pediatric emergency medicine physician and child sexual abuse prevention advocate, along with retur...
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  5: Dyslexia, Reading Struggles, and Helping Kids Build Confidence with Anne Wahlgren 30.06.2026 45分

  Dyslexia, Reading Struggles, and Helping Kids Build Confidence with Anne Wahlgren Robyn talks with dyslexia advocate Anne Wahlgren about early signs of dyslexia, common reading misconceptions, and how parents can support struggling readers without damaging their confidence. In this episode, I’m joined by Anne Wahlgren, dyslexia advocate, educator, and parent coach, for a conversation that I think will be incredibly valuable for any parent who has concerns about their child’s reading developme...
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  4: The Mental Load Revolution, Raising Kids Who Notice and Contribute with Sam Kelly and Kristen McNeely 23.06.2026 54分

  The Mental Load Revolution, Raising Kids Who Notice and Contribute with Sam Kelly and Kristen McNeely Robyn talks with Sam Kelly and Kristen McNeely about sharing the mental load at home, teaching kids responsibility, and helping families move from constant reminders to meaningful contribution. In this episode, I’m joined by Sam Kelly, feminist coach for mothers and creator of the Notice and Do method, along with returning guest Kristen McNeely, for a conversation about one of the biggest cha...
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  3: Marriage After Kids, Staying Connected Through Parenting Stress with Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh and Kristen McNeely 16.06.2026 40分

  Marriage After Kids, Staying Connected Through Parenting Stress with Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh and Kristen McNeely Robyn talks with psychologist and marriage expert Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh and Kristen McNeely about communication, intimacy, parenting stress, and how couples can stay connected after having kids. In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist and marriage expert Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh along with returning guest Kristen McNeely for a conversation about something so many parents feel but do no...
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  2: Picky Eating, Food Pressure, and Raising Kids with a Healthy Relationship to Food with Nicole Cruz and Kristen McNeely 09.06.2026 51分

  Picky Eating, Food Pressure, and Raising Kids with a Healthy Relationship to Food with Nicole Cruz and Kristen McNeely Robyn talks with registered dietitian Nicole Cruz and Kristen McNeely about picky eating, food anxiety, and how parents can reduce pressure and create healthier relationships with food. In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian and parent nutrition coach Nicole Cruz, along with returning guest Kristen McNeely, for a conversation that I think so many parents need. We...
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  1: Screen Time, School, and Parenting in the Digital Age with Emily Cherkin and Kristen McNeely 02.06.2026 57分

  Screen Time, School, and Parenting in the Digital Age with Emily Cherkin and Kristen McNeely Robyn sits down with Emily Cherkin and Kristen McNeely to talk about parenting, education, and raising kids in a world shaped by technology. In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Cherkin, widely known as the Screen Time Consultant, along with returning guest Kristen McNeely, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, for a conversation about technology, parenting, and the growing role of screens in our ki...
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  Bonus 5: Calm Parenting in Real Life, Supporting Anxious Kids Without Power Struggles with Kirk Martin and Kristen McNeely 28.04.2026 52分

  Calm Parenting in Real Life, Supporting Anxious Kids Without Power Struggles with Kirk Martin and Kristen McNeely Robyn talks with Kirk Martin and Kristen McNeely about anxiety, behavior, and how parents can stay calm and steady without getting pulled into power struggles. In this episode, I’m joined by Kristen McNeely and Kirk Martin for a conversation that brings together both the emotional and behavioral sides of parenting anxious kids. Kristen returns with her dual background in therapy a...
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  Bonus 4: Anxiety and Behavior, How to Understand What Your Child Is Really Showing You with Kristen McNeely 21.04.2026 35分

  Anxiety and Behavior, How to Understand What Your Child Is Really Showing You with Kristen McNeely Robyn and Kristen talk about the connection between anxiety and behavior, and how parents can respond in ways that support both emotional and behavioral needs. In this episode, I’m joined again by Kristen McNeely, and I’m so glad she’s back because this is a conversation so many parents need. Kristen brings both a therapy background and a behavior background, which makes this discussion especial...
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  Bonus 3: Let Them Be Bored: Why Doing Less Helps Kids Play, Create, and Grow with Lizzie Assa 14.04.2026 45分

  Let Them Be Bored: Why Doing Less Helps Kids Play, Create, and Grow with Lizzie Assa Robyn talks with Lizzie Assa about boredom, play, and how stepping back helps kids build creativity, independence, and confidence. In this episode, I’m joined by Lizzie Assa, founder of The Workspace for Children and author of But I’m Bored, for a conversation that gets right to the heart of doing less parenting. Lizzie shares her perspective as a mom of three and someone who deeply believes in the power of p...
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  Bonus 2: Do Less Fighting Over Routines: Building Healthy Dental Habits That Stick with Emily Krausz 07.04.2026 42分

  Do Less Fighting Over Routines: Building Healthy Dental Habits That Stick with Emily Krausz Robyn talks with Emily Krausz of Pediatric Dental Mom about kids’ dental health, parenting habits, and how to balance structure without power struggles. In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Krausz, the voice behind Pediatric Dental Mom on Instagram, for a conversation that every parent can relate to—how do we take care of our kids’ health without turning it into a constant battle? Emily shares her uniq...
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  Bonus 1: Navigating Neurodivergence: Parenting Strategies for Autism and Anxiety with Dr. Hannah Samaha 31.03.2026 48分

  Navigating Neurodivergence: Parenting Strategies for Autism and Anxiety with Dr. Hannah Samaha Robyn talks with psychologist Dr. Hannah Samaha about the overlap between anxiety, autism, and ADHD, and how parents can support neurodivergent kids while still encouraging growth and independence. In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist Dr. Hannah Samaha for a conversation that many parents have been asking about. One of the most common questions I receive is whether the SPACE model works for k...
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  20: Closing Season One, Most Frequently Asked Questions 30.12.2025 21分

  Closing Season One, Most Frequently Asked Questions Robyn wraps up season one by reflecting on the top three questions people ask her regularly! In this final episode of the season, I wanted to take a moment to look back at what we’ve talked about and what so many of you are living every day. Throughout season one, we’ve explored how anxiety shows up in kids in all kinds of ways—hesitation around separation, clinginess, avoidance, or big emotional reactions during transitions. And as I ...
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  19: Why Having a Strategy Helps Us When We Have No More Energy to Parent 23.12.2025 26分

  Why Having a Strategy Helps Us When We Have No More Energy to Parent Robyn explains how using these tools helps parents when we are depleted and our battery is drained. In this solo episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman talks about the power of stepping back so children can step forward. She reflects on how easily parents slip into doing too much—rescuing, fixing, smoothing things over—and how those patterns unintentionally reinforce anxiety. Robyn shares why giving kids more space is not ab...
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  18: Parenting with Understanding, How Self-Awareness and Connection Shape the Way We Respond with Meaghan Hampton 16.12.2025 39分

  Parenting with Understanding, How Self-Awareness and Connection Shape the Way We Respond with Meaghan Hampton Robyn talks with therapist Meaghan Hampton about child development, discipline, and how a parent’s own wounds and anxiety shape their parenting. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman is joined by Christian therapist Meaghan Hampton for a grounded conversation about what children truly need from their parents. Meaghan shares how understanding basic child development helps pare...
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  17: Understanding Relational Aggression, Helping Kids Navigate Social Dynamics with Dr. Noelle Santorelli 09.12.2025 46分

  Understanding Relational Aggression, Helping Kids Navigate Social Dynamics with Dr. Noelle Santorelli Robyn talks with psychologist Dr. Noelle Santorelli about relational aggression, childhood social dynamics, and how parents can support kids through friendship challenges. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman sits down with psychologist Dr. Noelle Santorelli to explore the complex and often quiet ways relational aggression shows up in children’s friendships and family interactions. ...
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  16: Doing Less is the Path to Balance with Dr. Corinne Low 02.12.2025 48分

  Doing Less is the Path to Balance with Dr. Corinne Low Robyn talks with economist and mom Dr. Corinne Low about the pressures modern women face, the myth of doing it all, and the power of doing less. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman sits down with Dr. Corinne Low, economist and professor, for an eye-opening discussion about what she calls the squeeze—the overwhelming pressure many women feel to excel at work, manage a home, and parent perfectly. Dr. Low shares how her research o...
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  15: Parenting an Anxious Child when you’re anxious too! Tools and Truths with Courtney Montgomery 25.11.2025 36分

  Parenting an Anxious Child when you’re anxious too! Tools and Truths with Courtney Montgomery Robyn sits down with author and mom Courtney Montgomery to talk about parenting an anxious child, managing guilt, and finding balance between support and independence. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman talks with Courtney Montgomery, author of Lily’s Special Toolbox, about the real and emotional work of parenting an anxious child. Courtney opens up about her own lifelong experience with ...