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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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 We always say that it takes a village to raise a kid. But, what about the parents? Do you think all your present knowledge is enough for all the parenting shenanigans you’ll encounter? But, not to worry! Raising Parents is here to help you out! That’s why Parenting Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs, has created Raising Parents: The parenting science insights podcast. We know that being a parent is a never-ending educational experience, so we invited guests experienced in both academia and life to give you the knowledge you need in your journey to being the parent your kids need.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Science
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  • Phil Reed: Parent-Teacher Communication — Addressing Stress and Perspectives | Raising Parents #81

    Phil Reed: Parent-Teacher Communication — Addressing Stress and Perspectives | Raising Parents #81
    Jun 23 2025
    Sending your child off to school for the first time can be a daunting and big step in their development. Parents must learn to let other people, such as teachers, care for their children for the majority of the day. This week on Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant consults expert Phil Reed on how parents and teachers can build communication and trust. Professor Phil Reed obtained a D.Phil. from the University of York, held a Research Fellowship at the University of Oxford, and a Readership in Learning and Behaviour at University College London, before taking a University Chair in Psychology at Swansea University, Wales. Phil Reed's broad basic and applied research interests cover: Learning and Behaviour, including schedules of reinforcement; Autism, Additional Learning Needs, and Educational Interventions; and Psychology and Medicine, including Internet Addiction and Urogynaecological Health. Phil Reed has written books, including, Interventions for Autism: Evidence for Educational and Clinical Practice, published over 300 papers, and been invited to present his work at many international conferences. Phil is Editor-in-Chief of Learning and Motivation, as well as serving on Editorial Boards for several leading journals. Phil Reed and his team have presented research in Women’s Health at the National Assembly for Wales, and were awarded the ‘Medal of the President of the Republic’ of Italy in 2016 for scientific contribution to society for this work. He has also served on UK Ministerial Advisory Groups for Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as on the Women’s Health Guidelines Committee for the UK National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). He has held appointments for the Departments for Health and Education, for the Children in Wales Policy Council, and for the EU Commission on the Digital Economy. Phil Reed appears regularly in the media, and has been featured on: Science Channel’s ‘Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman’, BBC’s ‘Charlotte Church: Inside my Brain’, CBS/Netflix, ITV Wales, BBC Wales, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Radio Wales. There have been two radio specials on Phil Reed’s Internet Addiction research on syndicated US radio shows (Richie Allen; Katherine Albrecht), as well as on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s ‘Future Tense’. Phil Reed’s work has been featured in Time Magazine, Cosmopolitan, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, The New York Times, and locally in the Swansea Evening Post, and the Western Mail. He regularly contributes popular Psychology articles to Psychology Today. In this episode, Phil Reed reveals communication strategies and listening skills are key to building a good relationship and trust between two people that share the care of a child. Empathy is also a key part in understanding both parties needs and wants. Together, Dina and Phil Reed discover practices to build on one’s communication skills to ensure that no misunderstandings occur. Follow Phil Reed’s work via the following links: Professor Phil Reed - Swansea University: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/p.reed/ Phil Reed | ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Phil-Reed-2 Produced by the Parenting Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://pa.lmsl.net/ for further information about Parenting Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingsciencelabs Facebook: http://facebook.com/parenting.science.labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenting.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/parenting-science-labs/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@parenting.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast/id1648316813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m3aSJRG63DGU224r5UHdX Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6012aa2c-375d-4ca9-b6b7-985ca461b214/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-raising-parents-the-parent-102799992/ Podbean: https://parentingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402014 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/raising-parents-the-parenting-4912287
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Susan Heitler, Ph.D.: Empathetic Discipline for Effective Conflict Resolution | Raising Parents #80

    Susan Heitler, Ph.D.: Empathetic Discipline for Effective Conflict Resolution | Raising Parents #80
    Jun 9 2025

    Discipline is one of the most challenging aspects of parenting, especially when emotions run high during conflicts. But what if discipline could be an opportunity for connection and growth rather than punishment? This week on Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant consults clinical psychologist Susan Heitler, Ph.D. to explore the concept of empathetic discipline.

    A graduate of Harvard University with a doctorate from New York University, Susan Heitler, Ph.D. has authored multiple self-help books, alongside books for therapists on treatment techniques. In her book for therapists, ‘From Conflict to Resolution’, Susan Heitler, Ph.D. sheds light on how to handle life’s bumps in ways that sustain a sense of well-being. In her most recent book, ‘Prescriptions Without Pills’, Susan Heitler, Ph.D. offers warm but effective guidance, and additionally, publishes free worksheets and videos on its companion website. Impressively, her blog posts on Psychology Today have also garnered over 24 million reads.

    In this episode, Susan Heitler, Ph.D. discusses the science behind empathetic discipline and its impact on child development. She further details how empathy can be used to defuse tense situations and promote understanding, as well as the long-term benefits of empathetic discipline as opposed to harsher methods of punishment.

    Together, Dina and Susan Heitler, Ph.D. talk about the role of emotional connection in a child’s upbringing, as well as practical ways to address misbehavior without imparting shame or fear. So, whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums or teenage disagreements, tune in to this episode for actionable tips on enacting discipline with compassion and purpose!

    Follow Susan Heitler, Ph.D.’s work: Prescription Without Pills (Book): https://amzn.asia/d/9EtnYE1 Prescription Without Pills (Website): https://prescriptionswithoutpills.com Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/contributors/susan-heitler-phd

    Produced by the Parenting Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.

    Explore LMSL https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://pa.lmsl.net/ for further information about Parenting Science Labs.

    Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingsciencelabs Facebook: http://facebook.com/parenting.science.labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenting.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/parenting-science-labs/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@parenting.science.labs

    You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast/id1648316813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m3aSJRG63DGU224r5UHdX Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6012aa2c-375d-4ca9-b6b7-985ca461b214/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-raising-parents-the-parent-102799992/ Podbean: https://parentingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402014 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/raising-parents-the-parenting-4912287
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    50 mins
  • Jonathan Santo, Ph.D.: Adolescents and sleep: Navigating the teen sleep cycle | Raising Parents #79

    Jonathan Santo, Ph.D.: Adolescents and sleep: Navigating the teen sleep cycle | Raising Parents #79
    May 23 2025

    A child’s sleep cycle is an important part of keeping them healthy. There’s a lot more research these days pertaining to the different durations each age group should be getting a night. Today we’re looking at the reasons why your teenager may be having problems sleeping, and there is more of a reason as to why they’re playing video games till late hours of the night.

    Our guest to guide us through this episode is Jonathan Santo, Ph.D., a professor in psychology at the University of Nebraska. He aims to improve the lives of adolescents through their environment and believes in promoting positive peer relationships.

    In this episode, Jonathan Santo, Ph.D. shares how hormonal changes and bullying are both factors in changing sleep patterns, and how inadequate sleep may have an affect on mental health.

    Together, Dina and Jonathan Santo, Ph.D. discuss practical steps that parents can take, such as changes in the home, if a child or adolescent has ongoing struggles with sleep. They go further to discuss reaching out for help from a sleep specialist if necessary.

    Follow Jonathan Santo, Ph.D.’s work here: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/psychology/about-us/directory/santo-jonathan.php

    Produced by the Parenting Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.

    Explore LMSL https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://pa.lmsl.net/ for further information about Parenting Science Labs.

    Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingsciencelabs Facebook: http://facebook.com/parenting.science.labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenting.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/parenting-science-labs/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@parenting.science.labs

    You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast/id1648316813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m3aSJRG63DGU224r5UHdX Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6012aa2c-375d-4ca9-b6b7-985ca461b214/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-raising-parents-the-parent-102799992/ Podbean: https://parentingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402014 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/raising-parents-the-parenting-4912287
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    54 mins
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