Dr. Sarah Bren

How to Parent More Effectively and Deepen Your Connection With Your Child

EPISODE: 73 | DATE: April 14, 2022

“We need a support system to be a parent. You cannot do this by yourself.”

Key Takeaways

Are you ready to feel more connected with your child? Do you want to raise cooperative, confident, kind kids?

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What if it’s not about changing them. What if it’s about changing your own perceptions and parenting habits?

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According to clinical psychologist specializing in family and parent support, Dr. Sarah Bren, that’s precisely how to transform your parenting experience and deepen the connection with your children.

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This episode is like a toolkit you can return to again and again. We touch on tantrums, whining, secure attachment, attunement, coregulation, developmentally appropriate expectations for your children at all ages, boundaries and why they are so key in your parenting journey, natural consequences, positive reinforcement and so much more. Dr. Bren even shares what she calls the 3 magic words that can help deepen the connection with your child – it’s brilliant!

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Check out Dr. Sarah’s upcoming live workshop called ““Be the Calm in Your Child’s Storm: How to Keep Your Cool When Your Child Loses Theirs.” – the workshop takes place April 26th at 1pm EST and April 28th at 7pm EST. Sign up by April 19th HERE and get the workshop for $27 instead of $37!

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You can also check out Dr. Bren’s new course, The Science of Tantrums, that launches May 2nd. Sign up HERE to get on the waitlist for the official launch.

ABOUT DR. BREN

Sarah Bren, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two, whose passion is helping parents find their inner confidence and raise healthy, resilient kids. Dr. Sarah is the host of the podcast Securely Attached, and the creator of the digital courses The Authentic Parent: Finding Your Confidence in Parenthood and The Science of Tantrums. She is the co-founder and clinical director of Upshur Bren Psychology Group in Pelham, NY where she treats parents, children and families.

CONTACT INFO:

https://drsarahbren.com/

Instagram: @drsarahbren

Resources mentioned in this episode

Concept: “The Good Enough Parent” by D. W. Winnicott

Dr. Cara Goodwin @TheParentingTranslator

Magda Gerber – Rie Parenting

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