Legit Parenting

Legit Parenting

Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div.

Episodes 101
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Active
Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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About This Podcast

Craig Knippenberg, expert, and best-selling author, shares strategies for actual (imperfect) parents to build resilient kids and families with good-enough parenting so that you can have less stress and find joy in your kids and family. Discover how your child’s brain works, their social and emotional needs and learn to implement the right parenting techniques that work for you and your family, and finally ditch the parenting guilt and stress. For 35 years, Craig has been supporting parents, kids, and families as a mental health professional and raising his own resilient family. He shares his years of experience with listeners. You’ll learn how to identify a child’s strengths and build confidence and overcome challenges that today’s families experience. Craig’s approach to parenting is clear, concise, and actionable. You’ll learn how to set limits on technology without a fight, how to talk to your child so they listen, how to solve parenting differences with your partner, how to handle teen rebellion and keep your sanity, so that you can build a lasting and meaningful relationship with your child. This podcast is a mix of interviews, special co-hosts offering unique perspectives mixed with the latest research on parenting issues that matter. Hit subscribe and get ready to discover stress-free parenting.

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Recent Episodes

How is my child? Is my child Okay? Part 1

Dec 15, 2025 36m Transcript

Send us a textPart 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

Nov 07, 2025 11m Transcript

Send us a textWhat 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: spontaneous…

Things of Beauty: The Ripple of a Child's Kindness: How Riley's Gentle Ways Continue to Shake the World

Aug 27, 2025 23m Transcript

Send us a textThe 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

Jul 23, 2025 58m Transcript

Send us a textRemember 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 takes…

Things of Beauty Make Me Cry. A Collection

May 21, 2025 14m Transcript

Send us a textIn 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

May 14, 2025 45m Transcript

Send us a textThe 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, our…

My Mother's Final Wish: Love, Legacy, and Gooey Butter Cake

Apr 04, 2025 29m Transcript

Send us a textCraig 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 tender…

The Path to Can-Do Learning: Supporting Neurodiverse Children Through Academic Challenges

Mar 07, 2025 1h Transcript

Send us a textWhen 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

Feb 21, 2025 39m Transcript

Send us a textTrust 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

Feb 06, 2025 45m Transcript

Send us a textTeachers 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

Jan 23, 2025 39m Transcript

Send us a textGames 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!

Jan 09, 2025 48m Transcript

Send us a textDanish 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  and…

Mom's Playbook: Life Lessons That Last a Lifetime (Part 1)

Dec 06, 2024 43m Transcript

Send us a textIn 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)

Dec 06, 2024 27m Transcript

Send us a textIn 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

Sep 27, 2024 36m Transcript

Send us a textWhen 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 Rick…

Navigating the College Transition: Parenting, Independence, and Embracing Change

Sep 13, 2024 48m

Send us a textHave you ever felt a pang of anxiety as your teenager prepares to transition into college life? You're not alone. This episode of Legit Parenting takes you on a heartfelt journey…

Empowering Childhood: Fostering Independence and Resilience with Dr. Camilo Ortiz

Aug 30, 2024 53m Transcript

Send us a textDiscover the transformative power of independence in childhood as we sit down with Dr. Camilo Ortiz, a leading expert in clinical psychology. Dr. Ortiz shares his innovative…

The Vital Role of Community in Neurodivergent Success

Aug 15, 2024 53m Transcript

Send us a textOur special guest, Mary Judy, brings her vast experience as an advocate for neurodiverse families to the table. Mary Judy shares her compelling journey and the challenges her son faced…

Understanding Core Values for Stronger Family Bonds with Karleen Savage

Aug 05, 2024 51m Transcript

Send us a textWe're thrilled to have Karleen Savage author of The Confident Teen Blueprint, and a veteran in parenting and conflict resolution, share her wisdom on establishing core principles like…

Mastering Modern Parenting: Brain Science, Learning Challenges with Dr. Robin McEvoy

Jul 25, 2024 1h 1m

Send us a textWhat if understanding your child's brain could transform your parenting approach? Join us in this episode of Legit Parenting as seasoned child and family therapist Craig Knippenberg,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Legit Parenting have?

Legit Parenting has published 101 episodes since March 2021, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is Legit Parenting still active?

Legit Parenting is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 48m.

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