The Knowledgeable Parent

The Knowledgeable Parent

Emily Learing, LMFT, RPT-S

Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Are you a parent or caregiver who feels lost in how to help your child? Join licensed mental health professional and registered play therapist, Emily Learing, as she explores topics about children and families to help you to make the best decisions for you and your family. If you are in search of information to help you to become more informed in your decisions as a parent or caregiver, Knowledgeable Parent Podcast is for you.

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Recent Episodes

Beyond Control: Rethinking the Limits We Set for Children

Feb 19, 2026 29m Transcript

Host Emily Learing explores why adults instinctively say "no" to children, when "no" is necessary for safety, and when it comes from adult anxiety or control. Using practical examples — from…

Does Your Child Know How to Manage Conflict

Oct 27, 2025 21m

In this episode of "The Knowledgeable Parent Podcast," host and therapist Emily Lehring argues that the common parental advice, "just don't play with them," is an unhealthy response when a child says…

S1E12 Play Therapy Misconceptions

Sep 18, 2024 18m

In this episode, Emily explains what play therapy is and who is responsible for regulating this field of therapy. Then she explains some common misconceptions of play therapy and offers some…

S1E11 Listening Programs to Address Symptoms of Sensory Processing

Aug 08, 2024 1h 3m

In this episode, Emily talks with Kristin Wittmayer OT/R from MoveU about sensory processing and the use of listening programs to address symptoms of sensory processing. Kristin shares some basic…

S1E10 South Dakota Parent Connection

Jun 17, 2024 1h 19m

In this episode, Emily meets with Dr. Carla Miller of South Dakota Parent Connection to discuss working together with the educational system to advocate for your child when they have a learning of…

S1E9 Understanding Health Insurance

Apr 23, 2024 35m

In today's episode, Emily Learing is joined by Adam Learing, the business manager of Encompass Mental Health. They dig into the confusing issues of health insurance, breaking down jargon to help you…

S1E8 Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Mar 13, 2024 37m

In this episode, Emily meets with Elly Keller of Clear Minded Counseling to discuss Parent Child Interaction Therapy, or PCIT, as an intervention for children’s behavioral concerns. During the…

S1E7 Occupational Therapy Explained

Jan 18, 2024 42m

In this episode, Emily meets with Nicole Fluth of FUNctional Kids Pediatric Therapy to discuss the topic of Occupational Therapy for kids who are experiencing sensory processing challenges. During…

S1E6 What to know about EMDR and Brainspotting Therapy

Dec 19, 2023 34m

In this podcast, Emily meets with Encompass’ Angie Hoheisel, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional,  to discuss different therapy models for the treatment of trauma. Angie explores the EMDR and…

S1E5 Co-Parenting

Nov 09, 2023 1h 24m

In this episode, Emily meets with Gretchen Hartmann to discuss the process of co-parenting therapy when parents disagree on decisions for raising their children. During the conversation, Hartmann…

S1E4 Mindfulness and Parenting Teens

Oct 12, 2023 28m

In this podcast, Emily meets with Encompass' Sara Kuehler to discuss the process of connecting with and raising teens. Sara is a mental health professional who works with adolescents who shares how…

S1E3 Custody Evaluations

Jul 24, 2023 1h 4m

A custody evaluation is a court-ordered home study that investigates what is in the best interest of the children. It involves information gathering, home visits, psychological evaluations, and…

S1E2 Parent Coordination

Feb 15, 2023 58m

Shana Moke and Erin Nielsen Ogdahl discuss parent coordination and custody evaluations on the podcast to help parents in the Sioux Falls area resolve issues without going to court. Parent…

S1E1 Does Your Child Feel Heard?

Sep 20, 2022 18m

Your answer to that might be yes, but it turns out that your child might disagree. Join Emily Learing, LMFT, RPT-S as she tackles this question--from your child's perspective--and offers insight into…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Knowledgeable Parent have?

The Knowledgeable Parent has published 14 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is The Knowledgeable Parent still active?

The Knowledgeable Parent is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 44m.

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