Educated Parent: Evidence-Based Parenting Tips to Solve Everyday Parenting Problems

Educated Parent: Evidence-Based Parenting Tips to Solve Everyday Parenting Problems

Dr. Leah Clionsky

Episodes 64
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (44)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

You’re doing everything you can to be a great parent. You’ve read the books, followed the mommy bloggers, asked your friends—yet somehow, parenting still feels overwhelming. One person says one thing, another says the opposite, and now you’re wondering if you’re ruining your child. It’s not you. It’s the endless, conflicting advice that’s making parenting more stressful than it needs to be. I’m Dr. Leah Clionsky, a licensed parenting psychologist, child development expert, and real-life mom of two. As the owner of Thriving Child Center and PCIT Experts, I’ve spent over 15 years helping parents raise emotionally healthy children with evidence-based parenting strategies. And now, I’m bringing that expertise—and my network of trusted parenting experts—straight to you. Welcome to Educated Parent, the podcast that gives you real answers to everyday parenting dilemmas. No guilt. No guesswork. Just expert-backed parenting tips to help you feel confident in raising emotionally healthy, thriving kids. If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself and just want to know what actually works, you’re in the right place. It’s time to ditch the stress and step into confident parenting—together. LET'S CONNECT: Thriving Child Center → https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/thrivingchildcenter PCIT Experts → https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/pcit-experts Instagram → https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/instagram Want more parenting tips? Join our newsletter for expert advice straight to your inbox! → https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/newsletter Are you a provider? Subscribe here for professional insights and parenting resources! → https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/provider-newsletter

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Why Kids Swear (and How to Make It Stop)

Jun 09, 2026 17m Transcript

If your child suddenly starts repeating a curse word over and over again, you are not alone. Whether they heard it from you, a sibling, a friend, or somewhere else, toddler swearing is surprisingly…

How to Help Your Teen Choose a Career (Without Increasing Their Anxiety) with Jocelyn Abrams

Jun 02, 2026 25m Transcript

If your teen feels overwhelmed about the future, you are not alone. Between college applications, social pressure, and constant conversations about success, many families are struggling with intense…

Natural Consequences Are Overrated: How to Set Fair Consequences for Kids

May 26, 2026 20m Transcript

Watch the full video episode HERE!If you’ve ever felt guilty for giving your child a consequence that was not perfectly “natural” or “logical,” you are not alone. Parents are constantly told that…

How to Handle Sibling Fighting in the Car (Without Losing Your Mind)

May 19, 2026 13m Transcript

Kids fighting in the car can turn even a short drive into a stressful experience fast. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, evidence-based strategies to help you handle sibling conflict in the…

What to Do When Your Kid Says, “I’m Bored” (With Rachel Currie-Rubin and Cassandra Golding)

May 12, 2026 26m Transcript

If your child constantly says “I’m bored” and expects you to fix it immediately, you are not alone. Knowing what to do when kids are bored can feel overwhelming, especially when it turns into a daily…

What to Do Tonight After You Snap at Your Kids (And Feel Guilty About It)

May 05, 2026 14m Transcript

If you’ve ever snapped at your kids and immediately felt that wave of guilt, you are not alone. That moment where you wish you could take it back is something every parent experiences, and it’s…

What to Say After Your Child Messes Up (Without Shaming Them)

Apr 28, 2026 14m Transcript

If your child does something wrong and you are not sure what to say next, you are not alone. These moments are where effective parenting really matters, but they are also the hardest to navigate. You…

Why Kids Push Your Buttons (And Why Yelling Makes It Worse)

Apr 21, 2026 15m Transcript

If your child seems to know exactly how to get a reaction out of you, you’re not imagining it. When kids engage in attention-seeking behavior in children, it can feel intentional, frustrating, and…

Why Smart Kids Still Struggle With Studying: 4 Tips from Evan Weinberger on How to Help Your Child Study

Apr 14, 2026 26m Transcript

If your child is bright but still struggling with studying, you’re not alone. I see this all the time in my practice, where kids have the ability but not the study skills for students or the time…

Should I Be Concerned About My Child’s Reading? How To Know and What To Do with Dyanna Villesca

Apr 07, 2026 20m Transcript

If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is just learning at their own pace or truly a child struggling to read, this episode is for you. Questions about early reading can feel overwhelming,…

If Your Child Won’t Listen in Public, You’re Probably Missing This

Mar 31, 2026 17m Transcript

Watch this episode on YouTube!Is your child not listening in public, making every outing feel stressful? You are not alone. So many parents struggle with this, especially when expectations aren’t…

HOW to Talk to Your Kids About Sex: PART 2 of Advice on Parenting and Age Appropriate Sex Talk With Melissa Goldberg Mintz

Mar 24, 2026 26m Transcript

If you’ve ever wondered how to talk to your kids about sex without feeling awkward, overwhelmed, or unsure what to say, you are not alone. This is one of the most common questions I get from parents,…

How to Get Your Kids to ACTUALLY Listen (Without Yelling)

Mar 17, 2026 19m Transcript

If you’ve ever wondered how to get kids to listen, you’re not alone. Parents often feel like they are repeating themselves over and over, asking their child to put on shoes, clean up toys, or get…

Why YOU Should Talk to Your Kids About Sex: PART 1 of Advice on Parenting and Age Appropriate Sex Talk With Melissa Goldberg Mintz

Mar 10, 2026 22m

Do you really have to talk to your kids about sex?In this episode, I sit down with psychologist Melissa Goldberg Mintz to talk about one of the parenting topics people avoid the most: having an age…

What to Do When Your Kid Does Something "Naughty": Understanding Child Misbehavior and the Power of Curious Parenting

Mar 03, 2026 23m Transcript

In this solo episode of the Educated Parent Podcast, I’m talking about what to do when your child does something that feels intentionally “naughty.” From peanut butter in the hair to Sharpie on the…

Supplements for Kids: How to Choose Safe Pediatric Supplements with Dr. Shetal Amin

Feb 24, 2026 28m Transcript

When it comes to supplements for kids, most parents are left asking the same questions: Are they safe? Are they regulated? And how do I know what’s actually inside the bottle?In this episode of The…

How to Stay Calm and Confident When Your Child Is Angry With You

Feb 17, 2026 25m

When your child is angry, it can trigger something deep inside of you. You might want to defend yourself, shut it down, or react quickly. In this episode, I walk you through how to respond in those…

How to Support Your Teen Through Their First Heartbreak with Charity Chaffee

Feb 10, 2026 23m Transcript

Watching your teen experience their first heartbreak can feel absolutely gut-wrenching as a parent. You want to fix it. You want to make the pain disappear. And at the same time, you may be flooded…

How to Help Kids Build Social Skills Through Successful Play Dates With Maria Hammond, Ph.D.

Feb 03, 2026 23m Transcript

Play dates are supposed to be fun, but so many parents tell me the same thing: play dates are stressful. You worry about how your child will act, whether they’ll feel left out, or if things might go…

How to Reset Expectations and Build Healthy Screen Time Boundaries at Restaurants

Jan 27, 2026 16m Transcript

Eating out with kids can quickly turn into a battle over screens. If your child expects a phone the moment you sit down at a restaurant, you are not alone. In this episode, I walk you through how to…

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Educated Parent: Evidence-Based Parenting Tips to Solve Everyday Parenting Problems has published 64 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Education, How To.

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Educated Parent: Evidence-Based Parenting Tips to Solve Everyday Parenting Problems is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 22m.

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