Oct 29, 202612 minS4
In this episode, I share an experience from a recent flight that reminded me how easy it is for parents to focus on a child's behavior while missing what the child is actually trying to communicate. I watched a young...
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Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist
Hosted by Dr. Brenna Hicks · kids · EN
About this Podcast:
Parenting can be confusing—especially when you're dealing with tantrums, anxiety, aggression, emotional outbursts, sibling conflict, ADHD concerns, school struggles, or behavior that just doesn't make sense.On the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, child therapist Dr. Brenna Hicks answers real parenting questions and helps you understand what's really going on beneath your child's behavior. Each episode provides practical insight into emotions, development, behavior, and the parent-child relationship so you can respond with greater confidence and connection.No gimmicks. No parenting hacks. No Ads! Just straightforward guidance from over two decades of working with children and families.
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What is Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist about?
Parenting can be confusing, especially when you're dealing with tantrums, anxiety, aggression, emotional outbursts, sibling conflict, ADHD concerns, school struggles, or behavior that just doesn't make sense. On the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, child therapist Dr. Brenna Hicks answers real parenting questions and helps you understand what's really going on beneath your child's behavior.
Who hosts Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist?
Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist is hosted by Dr. Brenna Hicks. The show has published 242 episodes to date.
What has Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S4E19 - Is My Child Misbehaving, or Just Trying to Be Heard?" (29 October 2026, 12 minutes), "S4E18 - Why Does My Child Fight Me Over Everything? (And How to Stop the Power Struggle)" (22 October 2026, 14 minutes), and "S4E16 - Is My Child's School Anxiety a Sign We Should Homeschool?" (2 October 2026, 16 minutes).
How often does Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist publish?
Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 242 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist?
Booking probability for Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist are Family & Social Services. Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist has a kids audience and around 6,100 subscribers on YouTube.
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Dr. Brenna Hicks hosts Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist, a kids podcast with 242 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 22, 202614 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose six-year-old can be cooperative one minute and completely defiant the next. I explain why behavior like refusing to get in the car, undoing something positive after...
- Oct 2, 202616 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose 7- and 9-year-old daughters are experiencing significant anxiety around going to school. We talk about the difference between choosing homeschooling because it...
- Sep 17, 202611 minS4
In this episode, I answer a follow-up question from a mom who recently reduced screen time for her 8- and 10-year-old children and is now seeing an unexpected result: her son wants to spend much more time outside with...
- Sep 10, 202613 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose seven-year-old has become frustrated with her play therapist and says the therapist treats her "like a baby." I explain why seven is still right in the sweet spot...
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- Sep 3, 202613 minS4
In this episode, I answer a collection of parent questions around one central concern: what do we do when a child seems to be struggling with who they are? I talk about signs that can point to a shaky sense of identity...
- Aug 21, 202616 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose 9-year-old daughter experiences intense anxiety every morning before school—even though she does well once she gets there and usually comes home saying she had a...
- Aug 14, 202613 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from a homeschooling mom whose six-year-old becomes angry, disruptive, and resistant whenever it's time to do schoolwork. I explain why his behavior may be less about academics and...
- Jul 31, 202612 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose toddler struggles every time it's time to transition to the other parent's home for a custody exchange. We talk about why these transitions are so difficult for...
- Jul 24, 20269 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose son has struggled with aggression, sadness, and emotional regulation for years. She wonders why he's so different from his peers and why therapy hasn't uncovered the...
- Jul 14, 202619 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from an adoptive mom who is learning how to use child-centered parenting techniques with her daughter, who struggles with aggression, big emotions, and sensory challenges. We talk...
- Jul 7, 202615 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom who feels like she's constantly butting heads with her ten-year-old daughter. We talk about why the preteen years often bring a strong desire for independence, how to...
- Jul 1, 202614 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose five-year-old daughter seems to be caught in constant power struggles despite receiving choices throughout the day. We explore why some children continue to demand...
Episode #4
S4E4 - Why Does My Child Hold Their Pee?
Jun 25, 202613 minS4In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose seven-year-old daughter has struggled with pee withholding since potty training. We explore why toileting challenges are often about much more than the bathroom...
- Jun 17, 202614 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom who is worried about the relationship between her four-year-old son and his younger brother. If you've ever wondered whether sibling rivalry, rough play, jealousy, or...
- Jun 9, 202612 minS4
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose daughter witnessed the death of her father at a very young age. Now that her daughter is older, she's wondering how that experience may still be affecting her...
- Jun 2, 202614 minS4
In the first Q&A episode of Season 4, I answer a thoughtful question from a mom who is trying to help her eight-year-old daughter develop internal motivation for everyday responsibilities. We explore the difference...
- May 28, 20268 minS3
In this final episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I reflect on why this season has mattered so much to me and to the field of child-centered play therapy. Parents are a crucial part of a child's...
- May 22, 202614 minS3
In this episode, I answer a question from an adoptive mom whose three-year-old becomes extremely dysregulated before and after exciting events like family camp, theme parks, or outings. I explain why children who crave...
- May 19, 20268 minS3
In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I answer a common question parents ask: "How can play therapy help if nothing in my child's environment is changing?" I explain why child-centered play...
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