Legit Parenting
Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div.
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Is my child well when the culture Is loud-Part 3 of the Series
Send us Fan MailYour kid’s phone is not just a tool. It is a behavior-shaping machine built to hold attention, harvest data, and keep the scroll going long past “just a few minutes.” We take a…
How To Use Stories To Build Closer Families
Send us Fan MailA 10-second post can go viral and still vanish from your memory. A well-told story can stick for decades and it can shape the way your child sees themselves. We sit down with…
From Olympic Awe To Everyday Parenting Lessons
Send us Fan MailWe contrast the emotional highs of the Winter Olympics with the realities of youth sports in America and lay out a saner, joy-first path for families. From Norway’s fun-centered…
Things of Beauty Olympic Edition 2026
Send us Fan MailWhat if the moments that make us cry at sports aren’t about the scoreboard at all, but about who we become when the clock is still running? We dive into a week of winter sports that…
Reading The Signs: Is My Child Well? Part 2
Send us Fan MailEver wish there were a clearer line between typical teen chaos and true cause for concern? We dive into the messy middle with a brain-based roadmap parents can actually use, breaking…
How is my child? Is my child Okay? Part 1
Send us Fan MailPart 1 of a series where we ask, Is My Child Okay? We look at whether kids are actually okay by pairing brain development with today’s digital environment. Though progress markers…
Best of Things of Beauty: What We Almost Miss: Three Stories of Noticing Beauty
Send us Fan MailWhat if the smallest pause could change the story you tell about your life? n this episode, Craig shares three powerful moments where beauty emerged from unexpected places:…
Things of Beauty: The Ripple of a Child's Kindness: How Riley's Gentle Ways Continue to Shake the World
Send us Fan MailThe Ripple of a Child's Kindness: How Riley's Gentle Ways Continue to Shake the WorldIn this deeply moving episode, Craig sits down with Ziggy and Megan Gutensberger, founders of…
Rediscovering Childhood: Playing Pretend with Jeff and Andy Crocker
Send us Fan MailRemember when your imagination had no limits? When a cardboard box became a spaceship and a backyard was an unexplored jungle? As we grow up, that magical part of our brain often…
Things of Beauty Make Me Cry. A Collection
Send us Fan MailIn a World of Noise, Beauty Still Speaks"The universe provides us lures to beauty... if we pause long enough to notice."When was the last time something moved you to tears? Not from…
The Birds, the Bees, and the AI Chatbots
Send us Fan MailThe modern digital world has influenced childhood in ways we could have never imagined. The days are gone when our biggest parental worry is a skinned knee or missed curfew. Today,…
My Mother's Final Wish: Love, Legacy, and Gooey Butter Cake
Send us Fan MailCraig shares the deeply personal story of his 98-year-old mother's final days and the powerful lessons her passing taught him about the true essence of parenting legacy. Through…
The Path to Can-Do Learning: Supporting Neurodiverse Children Through Academic Challenges
Send us Fan MailWhen children struggle academically, the path forward can feel overwhelming for parents. This episode delves deep into the world of neuroexceptional students – those with learning…
Freedom or Fear: Raising Resilient Kids in an Era of Mistrust
Send us Fan MailTrust has transformed for today's teenagers, with location sharing apps becoming a prerequisite for dating and relationship privacy increasingly sacrificed in the name of security.•…
Navigating the Teacher-Parent Partnership in an Era of Educational Stress
Send us Fan MailTeachers are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress with mental health at a 50-year low and only 42% feeling their job is worth it, yet they continue showing up for students…
Games That Connect: Building Relationships Through Play
Send us Fan MailGames create powerful connections with children and teens, allowing them to open up about emotions in ways direct conversation often can't achieve. They offer a natural setting for…
Danish parents don't have a magic formula for happiness - they have something better. And it's not what you think!
Send us Fan MailDanish families are consistently ranked as the happiest in the world, but is it their parenting philosophy or something else? We unpack the reality behind Danish parenting success…
Mom's Playbook: Life Lessons That Last a Lifetime (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailIn this touching two-part series, Craig shares the impactful and profound life lessons he has learned from his 98 year old mom. Craig shares a heart felt tribute that reflects on the…
Mom's Playbook: Life Lessons That Last a Lifetime (Part 2)
Send us Fan MailIn this touching two-part series, Craig shares the impactful and profound life lessons he has learned from his 98 year old mom. Craig shares a heart felt tribute that reflects on the…
Parenting Under Stress: Balancing Expectations and Independence. The College Admission Dilemma
Send us Fan MailWhen it comes to college admissions, we challenge the conventional wisdom that prestigious universities are the golden ticket to success and happiness. Reflecting on scandals like…
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Legit Parenting has published 106 episodes since March 2021, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
Legit Parenting is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 48m.
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