Parenting Matters
Rebecca Walsh and Belann Giarretto
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S1E15 Episode 15: Overcoming Perfectionism: How to Encourage Risk Taking and Growth in Kids
Episode 15: Overcoming Perfectionism: How to Encourage Risk Taking and Growth in Kids Moving from "I Can’t" to "I’ll Try" In this episode, we explore the "perfectionism trap" and how our own praise…
S1E14 Episode 14: Why You Should Never Ignore Behavior That You Don’t Like
Parenting advice often says to “just ignore it,” but what message does that actually send to a child? In this episode, we dive into the complexities of responding to challenging behaviors—from…
S1E13 Episode 13: Not listening, not getting dressed and tantrums, oh my! - Our most common parenting questions answered
If your preschooler ignores you, refuses shoes, or collapses into a puddle the moment you say “no,” this episode is for you. We unpack why these behaviors happen, why they happen even more with a…
S1E12 Episode 12: And Mom and Dad Can Hardly Wait for School to Start Again
Rebecca and Belann dive into the complexities of sibling dynamics, especially the everyday challenges parents face around bedtime routines, discipline, and perceived fairness. Drawing on real-life…
S1E11 Episode 11: The Gift of Enough: What Children Teach Us About the Magic of the Holiday Season
Short Overview: Rebecca explores the beautiful (and sometimes jarring) contrast between Thanksgiving gratitude and the consumer rush of Black Friday and the holiday season. She reflects on how to…
S1E10 Episode 10: Sibling Rivalry
Episode 10: Sibling Rivalry — Rethinking Fairness at Home In this episode, Rebecca and Belann unpack the roots of sibling rivalry and explore why striving for perfect fairness can sometimes make…
S1E9 Episode 9: Baby Makes 4 - Navigating the Transition to a New Sibling
Connect with us: Website: earlychildhoodmatters.com/podcast Instagram: @EarlyChildhoodMattersSF Facebook facebook.com/ecmsf Got a question for a future episode? List it in the comments, comment on…
S1E8 Episode 8: From Sandcastles to Circle Time: The Summer-to-School Shift
In this episode of Parenting Matters, the hosts discuss the various transitions children face as they start school, including moving from home care to preschool, changing classrooms, and beginning…
S1E7 Episode 7: Too Young for Sex Ed? Think again - How to start "The Talk" in Preschool with Konika Wong of Girl Power Science
Rebecca discusses the importance of open communication about puberty and body literacy with children with Konika Wong of Girl Power Science. They emphasize starting these conversations early…
S1E6 Episode 6: Everyone in 7th Grade Was Invited to the Birthday Party Except Me!
You know that gut-punch moment when your kid says, “Everyone in 7th grade was invited to the birthday party… except me”? Yeah — we’re going there.In this week’s episode of Parenting Matters, Rebecca…
S1E5 Episode 5: The Kids are Ready for Summer - Are You? Middle School/HS Edition
EPISODE 5: The Kids are Ready for Summer - Are You? Middle School/HS Edition With special guest host, Rebecca’s 15 year old son, Joey! Learn how to create balance with screens, IRL (In Real Life…
S1E4 Episode 4: The Kids are Ready for Summer - Are You? - For parents of young children (preschoolers + grades K-5)
Summary: You can make learning enjoyable, provide structure during Summer breaks, and empower your children to take charge of their experiences. Rebecca discusses tips for navigating transitions to…
S1E3 Episode 3: You Can't Come to my Birthday Party!
Episode 3: You Can't Come to my Birthday Party: Learn how to respond with these and other playground woes, what to do if your child is the one doing the excluding and some suggestions for the modern…
S1E2 Episode 2: Fostering Independence in the Pre-Teen and Teen Years
Summary Parenting experts, Rebecca Walsh and Belann Giarretto, explore the importance of fostering independence in children and adolescents, emphasizing the need for parents to gradually increase…
S1E1 Parenting Matters - Episode 1: Increasing Independent Play in Toddlers
Episode 1: Parenting Matters - Increasing Independent Play in ToddlersTopic: Increasing Independent Play in Toddlers Description: Whether you're just trying to get dinner made in peace, or looking…
S1 Parenting Matters: Why This Podcast?
Parenting Matters is a brand-new podcast from Early Childhood Matters, hosted by parenting educators Rebecca Walsh and Belann Giarretto. Each episode tackles real questions from real parents—covering…
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Parenting Matters has published 16 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Education, How To.
Parenting Matters is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 34m.
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