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Q&A #2 - Infant/Toddler Phases; Sensory Overwhelm; How to Help Your Child Stay Flexible & More.

Q&A #2 - Infant/Toddler Phases; Sensory Overwhelm; How to Help Your Child Stay Flexible & More.

Episode 18 · · 36:29

In this Q&A episode, Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, will tackle your biggest parenting challenges at home. We cover:Tips for raising resilient and well rounded kids. H...

Is This Behavior Normal? What Parents Often Misread.

Is This Behavior Normal? What Parents Often Misread.

Episode 17 · · 31:22

In this episode, Dr. Courtney and her husband, Scott, unpack common behaviors that kids may show at all developmental phases and determine what is "normal" and what's not. We talk ab...

Traveling with Kids This Summer? Listen to This First.

Traveling with Kids This Summer? Listen to This First.

Episode 16 · · 30:29

Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, share their top tips that make traveling with kids a breeze. Whether you're going on an overseas trip or staying close to home, these ti...

The AI Parenting Shortcut: 6 Custom Tools for Your Kids in Minutes

The AI Parenting Shortcut: 6 Custom Tools for Your Kids in Minutes

Episode 15 · · 25:42

Dr. Courtney and her husband, Scott, talk about six incredible tools that you can make for your kids in minutes. These tips are not your standard AI slop. They are all created with y...

Ready, Set, Summer! Creating Your Best Family Summer Yet

Ready, Set, Summer! Creating Your Best Family Summer Yet

Episode 14 · · 24:14

Dr. Courtney and her husband, Scott, discuss how to create a summer that is both intentional and fun for your family. They discuss:Why summer can be so disregulating for families. Ho...

What Kids Really Learn During Family Game Night

What Kids Really Learn During Family Game Night

Episode 13 · · 35:03

Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, talk all things family game night. They discuss:How games are legitimate learning tools to foster cognitive, academic, executive functio...

Do Deeply Feeling Kids Exist or Is It Neurodiversity?

Do Deeply Feeling Kids Exist or Is It Neurodiversity?

Episode 12 · · 38:50

We're discussing the October 2025 article by The Cut, titled "Do Deeply Feeling Kids Really Exist?" This article challenges Dr. Becky Kennedy's concept of a 'Deeply Feeling Kid,' cit...

The Secret to Raising Confident Kids

The Secret to Raising Confident Kids

Episode 11 · · 30:53

In this episode, Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott Tolinski, talk about the secret to raising confident kids. Topics covered include:The research on confidence among kids ...

Why “Good Enough” Parenting Is Actually Enough

Why “Good Enough” Parenting Is Actually Enough

Episode 10 · · 27:16

In today's episode, Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband Scott tackle what it means to be a 'Good Enough' parent. Topics covered include:Why many parents are feeling so drained righ...

Q&A Neurodivergence, Gentle Parenting, Problem Solving with Kids & More

Q&A Neurodivergence, Gentle Parenting, Problem Solving with Kids & More

Episode 9 · · 51:36

Dr. Courtney Tolinski is answering your top questions about parenting and child development. Topics covered in this episode include:How to talk to your child about their neurodiverge...

The Hidden Ways Anxiety Shows Up in Childhood

The Hidden Ways Anxiety Shows Up in Childhood

Episode 8 · · 37:35

Have a question for the Courtney?Submit it at: phases.fm/questionsQ&A episodes are coming!Dr. Courtney and Scott talk about the surprising ways that anxiety might show up in your chi...

Self-Care Habits That Actually Work for Parents

Self-Care Habits That Actually Work for Parents

Episode 7 · · 43:15

Have a question for the Courtney?Submit it at: phases.fm/questionsQ&A episodes are coming!Courtney and Scott talk about what self care actually looks like when you’re parenting and a...

My Child Has a Learning Disability, What Now?

My Child Has a Learning Disability, What Now?

Episode 6 · · 27:44

You've noticed the signs. Now what? In part two of this series, Courtney and Scott break down the actual steps you can take when you suspect your child has a learning disability. Who...

I Think My Child Has a Learning Disability

I Think My Child Has a Learning Disability

Episode 5 · · 24:55

Something feels off with your kid at school but you're not sure if you're overreacting or if it's something real. In this episode, Courtney and Scott walk through what to look for wh...

Growth Mindset for Kids: What Most Parents Get Wrong

Growth Mindset for Kids: What Most Parents Get Wrong

Episode 4 · · 41:42

Praise effort, not talent. Research shows how you talk to your kids about failure shapes their entire mindset. Dr. Courtney breaks down 25+ years of Carol Dweck's research and what p...

5 ADHD Parenting Hacks That Actually Work

5 ADHD Parenting Hacks That Actually Work

Episode 3 · · 36:15

Have a question for the Courtney?Submit it at: phases.fm/questionsQ&A episodes are coming!If traditional parenting advice isn't landing with your kid, you're not alone — and you're n...

10 Psychology Based Parenting Tips For 2026

10 Psychology Based Parenting Tips For 2026

Episode 2 · · 40:28

❓ Got a question for the doctor? Submit it at: phases.fm/questionsQ&A episodes are coming!In the very first episode of Phases, Dr. Courtney Tolinski, a licensed clinical and educatio...

Phases: A Parenting podcast Preview

Phases: A Parenting podcast Preview

Trailer · · 01:27

Welcome to PhasesWe're Courtney and Scott — a married couple diving into the messy, beautiful, ever-changing world of raising kids and growing up alongside them.Courtney brings her P...