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Do Less Parenting

Welcome to Do Less Parenting, the show for parents who are ready to stop overdoing and start raising braver, more resilient kids.Hosted by Robyn Isman, parent coach, SPACE-trained practitioner, and mom of three, this podcast is your weekly permission slip to do less—because stepping back doesn’t mean giving up; it means giving your child the space to grow.

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Bonus 2: Do Less Fighting Over Routines: Building...

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2026/04/07

Do Less Fighting Over Routines: Building Healthy Dental Habits That Stick with Emily KrauszRobyn talks with Emily Krausz of Pediatric Dental Mom about kids’ dental health, parenting habits, and how to balance structure without power struggles.In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Krausz, the voice behind Pediatric Dental Mom on Instagram, for a conversation that every parent can relate to—how do we take care of our kids’ health without turning it into a constant battle? Emily shares her unique

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48:41

Bonus Ep 1: Navigating Neurodivergence: Parenting...

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2026/03/31

Navigating Neurodivergence: Parenting Strategies for Autism and Anxiety with Dr. Hannah SamahaRobyn talks with psychologist Dr. Hannah Samaha about the overlap between anxiety, autism, and ADHD, and how parents can support neurodivergent kids while still encouraging growth and independence.In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist Dr. Hannah Samaha for a conversation that many parents have been asking about. One of the most common questions I receive is whether the SPACE model works for kids who

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21:25

20: Closing Season One, Most Frequently Asked Questions

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2025/12/30

Closing Season One, Most Frequently Asked QuestionsRobyn wraps up season one by reflecting on the top three questions people ask her regularly! In this final episode of the season, I wanted to take a moment to look back at what we’ve talked about and what so many of you are living every day. Throughout season one, we’ve explored how anxiety shows up in kids in all kinds of ways—hesitation around separation, clinginess, avoidance, or big emotional reactions during transitions. And as I share in this

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26:27

19: Why Having a Strategy Helps Us When We Have No...

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2025/12/23

Why Having a Strategy Helps Us When We Have No More Energy to ParentRobyn explains how using these tools helps parents when we are depleted and our battery is drained.In this solo episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman talks about the power of stepping back so children can step forward. She reflects on how easily parents slip into doing too much—rescuing, fixing, smoothing things over—and how those patterns unintentionally reinforce anxiety. Robyn shares why giving kids more space is not about

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39:30

18: Parenting with Understanding, How Self-Awareness...

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2025/12/16

Parenting with Understanding, How Self-Awareness and Connection Shape the Way We Respond with Meaghan HamptonRobyn talks with therapist Meaghan Hampton about child development, discipline, and how a parent’s own wounds and anxiety shape their parenting.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman is joined by Christian therapist Meaghan Hampton for a grounded conversation about what children truly need from their parents. Meaghan shares how understanding basic child development helps parents

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46:52

17: Understanding Relational Aggression, Helping Kids...

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2025/12/09

Understanding Relational Aggression, Helping Kids Navigate Social Dynamics with Dr. Noelle SantorelliRobyn talks with psychologist Dr. Noelle Santorelli about relational aggression, childhood social dynamics, and how parents can support kids through friendship challenges.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman sits down with psychologist Dr. Noelle Santorelli to explore the complex and often quiet ways relational aggression shows up in children’s friendships and family interactions. Dr

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48:33

16: Doing Less is the Path to Balance with Dr....

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2025/12/02

Doing Less is the Path to Balance with Dr. Corinne LowRobyn talks with economist and mom Dr. Corinne Low about the pressures modern women face, the myth of doing it all, and the power of doing less.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman sits down with Dr. Corinne Low, economist and professor, for an eye-opening discussion about what she calls the squeeze—the overwhelming pressure many women feel to excel at work, manage a home, and parent perfectly. Dr. Low shares how her research on women’s

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36:34

15: Parenting an Anxious Child when you’re anxious...

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2025/11/25

Parenting an Anxious Child when you’re anxious too! Tools and Truths with Courtney MontgomeryRobyn sits down with author and mom Courtney Montgomery to talk about parenting an anxious child, managing guilt, and finding balance between support and independence.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman talks with Courtney Montgomery, author of Lily’s Special Toolbox, about the real and emotional work of parenting an anxious child. Courtney opens up about her own lifelong experience with

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44:13

14: Connection Over Control, Parenting with Curiosity...

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2025/11/18

Letting Go of Control, How to Foster Trust and IndependenceRobyn sits down with therapist Bridget KerMorris to talk about parenting through the middle school years with connection, curiosity, and communication.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman is joined by fellow therapist Bridget KerMorris, a Stanford-trained lawyer and a mom of seven, for a thoughtful conversation about parenting during the middle school years—a season full of change, emotion, and opportunity for growth. Bridget

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38:17

13: Parenting through Bedtime Anxiety, Boundary...

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2025/11/11

Parenting through Bedtime Anxiety, Boundary Setting and the Need for Sleep!Robyn and guest therapist Ellanee Wilson, Certified Pediatric Sleep Coach, Credentialed Educator, and mom of three talk about how parents navigate sleep struggles by focusing on what is really going on! Hint: it’s not only about sleep schedules! In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman is joined by therapist Ellanee Wilson for an honest conversation about parenting and sleep. Together, they explore how sleep is

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38:57

12: Building Resilience Together, Supporting Parents...

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2025/11/04

Building Resilience Together, Supporting Parents Through Their Own AnxietyRobyn talks with fellow therapist Joanna Hardis, LISW-S about how parents can work through their own anxiety to better support their children’s growth and independence.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman is joined by fellow therapist Joanna Hardis for an honest conversation about what it really means to support anxious kids when you’re an anxious parent yourself. Together, they explore the emotional tug-of-war that

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35:47

11: When School Becomes Scary, Understanding School...

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2025/10/28

When School Becomes Scary, Understanding School Avoidance and What HelpsRobyn talks with fellow therapist Kristen McNeely about school avoidance, unpacking what’s really happening beneath the surface and how parents can help kids return to school with confidence.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman is joined by fellow therapist Kristen McNeely for a meaningful conversation about school avoidance. Together, they explore why some kids start to resist school, how anxiety plays a major role,

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17:42

10: When Kids Avoid, How to Support Without Rescuing

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2025/10/21

When Kids Avoid, How to Support Without RescuingRobyn explains why avoidance keeps anxiety strong and how parents can step in with support that encourages coping instead of escape.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman focuses on what happens when children avoid situations that make them anxious. She explains why avoidance feels like relief in the moment but actually makes anxiety stronger over time. Instead of helping kids feel safe, rescuing them from hard moments teaches them that they

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19:35

9: Facing the What Ifs, Helping Kids Build Tolerance...

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2025/10/14

Facing the What Ifs, Helping Kids Build Tolerance for UncertaintyRobyn explains how to respond when kids get stuck in “what if” questions and shows parents how to build resilience instead of feeding worry.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman talks about one of the most common ways anxiety shows up in children—the endless cycle of “what if” questions. She explains why answering every question with reassurance may calm things in the moment but ultimately gives anxiety more power. Instead of

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20:54

8: The Comparison Trap, Why Measuring Against Other...

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2025/10/07

The Comparison Trap, Why Measuring Against Other Parents Increases AnxietyRobyn unpacks how comparing yourself to other parents fuels anxiety and keeps you from focusing on what your child truly needs.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman explores the harmful cycle of comparison in parenting. She explains how measuring yourself against other parents can increase anxiety, fuel guilt, and distract you from tuning into your own child’s needs. Instead of bringing clarity, comparison often

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21:02

7: The Pressure to Be Perfect, How Parental Anxiety...

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2025/09/30

The Pressure to Be Perfect, How Parental Anxiety Fuels the CycleRobyn explores how a parent’s own anxiety and perfectionism can unintentionally increase anxiety in their child.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman takes a closer look at the role parental anxiety plays in children’s struggles. She explains how parents’ pressure to get it right, do it all, or prevent every mistake can unintentionally model fear and reinforce the very cycle they want to break. Instead of creating safety,

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19:50

6: Breaking the Cycle, How to Step Back Without...

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2025/09/23

Breaking the Cycle, How to Step Back Without Abandoning Your ChildRobyn shares how parents can reduce accommodations while still staying connected and supportive.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman explores what it looks like to step back from over-accommodating without leaving your child feeling alone. She explains how anxiety often leads parents to jump in quickly, fix problems, or smooth the path, but these well-meaning efforts can keep kids from developing resilience.Robyn walks

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21:48

5: When Reassurance Backfires, How to Help Your Child...

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2025/09/16

When Reassurance Backfires, How to Help Your Child Face UncertaintyRobyn explains why constant reassurance can actually fuel anxiety and offers practical ways to respond with support instead.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman talks about a common trap many parents fall into—reassuring their children again and again when worries show up. She explains why reassurance feels good in the moment but often strengthens anxiety over time. Instead of helping kids feel secure, it can keep them

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17:40

4: Support vs Accommodation, How to Help Your Anxious...

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2025/09/09

Support vs Accommodation, How to Help Your Anxious Child Without Feeding the AnxietyRobyn breaks down the difference between support and accommodation, showing how small shifts in language and response reduce distress and build skills.In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman explains why the words we use and the actions we take matter when a child is anxious. She defines accommodation as anything we do or avoid doing that lowers distress in the short term but keeps anxiety in charge over time

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20:33

1: The Power of Doing Less, Why Parenting Martyrdom...

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2025/09/02

The Power of Doing Less, Why Parenting Martyrdom Isn’t Helping Your KidsRobyn kicks off Do Less Parenting with a powerful message, parenting doesn’t require self-sacrifice, it requires intention.In this very first episode of Do Less Parenting, therapist and mom Robyn Isman shares why this podcast has been years in the making. She opens up about her long-standing resistance to parenting martyrdom and introduces her philosophy that doing less, not more, is often the most supportive choice we can make

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