Educated Parent: Evidence-Based Parenting Tips to Solve Everyday Parenting Problems
Dr. Leah Clionsky
Show overview
Educated Parent: Evidence-Based Parenting Tips to Solve Everyday Parenting Problems launched in 2025 and has put out 74 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 25 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Dr. Leah Clionsky.
From the publisher
You’re doing everything you can to be a great parent. You’ve read the books, followed the mommy bloggers, asked your friends—yet somehow, parenting still feels overwhelming. One person says one thing, another says the opposite, and now you’re wondering if you’re ruining your child. It’s not you. It’s the endless, conflicting advice that’s making parenting more stressful than it needs to be. I’m Dr. Leah Clionsky, a licensed parenting psychologist, child development expert, and real-life mom of two. As the owner of Thriving Child Center and PCIT Experts, I’ve spent over 15 years helping parents raise emotionally healthy children with evidence-based parenting strategies. And now, I’m bringing that expertise—and my network of trusted parenting experts—straight to you. Welcome to Educated Parent, the podcast that gives you real answers to everyday parenting dilemmas. No guilt. No guesswork. Just expert-backed parenting tips to help you feel confident in raising emotionally healthy, thriving kids. If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself and just want to know what actually works, you’re in the right place. It’s time to ditch the stress and step into confident parenting—together. LET'S CONNECT: Thriving Child Center → https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/thrivingchildcenter PCIT Experts → https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/pcit-experts Instagram → https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/instagram Want more parenting tips? Join our newsletter for expert advice straight to your inbox! → https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/newsletter Are you a provider? Subscribe here for professional insights and parenting resources! → https://educated-parent.captivate.fm/provider-newsletter
Latest Episodes
View all 74 episodesHow to Help Your Child (and Yourself) With Back-to-School Anxiety
What to Do When Your Young Child Tells You That Something Upsetting Happened (with Jenny Hughes)
How to Make Back-to-School Mornings Painless (with Whitney Fosco)
What to Do When Your Kid Says, "I Hate You!"
The Three Things I Do When My Own Kids Are Struggling
How to Respond When Your Child Overreacts
Why Your Child Won't Take Responsibility (and What to Do About It)
How to Co-Regulate With Your Toddler (So It Actually Works) with Emma Girard
Should You Panic?! When to Take Your Child to the ER Urgently with Dr. Kailey Buller
How to Help Your Kids Talk About Hard Things: The Counterintuitive Way to Get Them to Open Up
Why Kids Swear (and How to Make It Stop)
How to Help Your Teen Choose a Career (Without Increasing Their Anxiety) with Jocelyn Abrams
Natural Consequences Are Overrated: How to Set Fair Consequences for Kids
How to Handle Sibling Fighting in the Car (Without Losing Your Mind)
What to Do When Your Kid Says, “I’m Bored” (With Rachel Currie-Rubin and Cassandra Golding)
What to Do Tonight After You Snap at Your Kids (And Feel Guilty About It)
What to Say After Your Child Messes Up (Without Shaming Them)
Why Kids Push Your Buttons (And Why Yelling Makes It Worse)
Why Smart Kids Still Struggle With Studying: 4 Tips from Evan Weinberger on How to Help Your Child Study
Ep 54Should I Be Concerned About My Child’s Reading? How To Know and What To Do with Dyanna Villesca
If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is just learning at their own pace or truly a child struggling to read, this episode is for you. Questions about early reading can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure what’s typical and what might require support from a dyslexia psychologist.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dyanna Villesca, a dyslexia psychologist, to talk about what’s really going on when a child struggling to read isn’t making progress. We break down what to look for in early reading, how specialists think about how to diagnose dyslexia in a child, and when it might be time to seek guidance from a dyslexia psychologist. If you’ve been unsure about your child’s early reading development, this conversation will give you clarity and next steps.In this episode, we cover:What’s typical in early reading, and when to start paying closer attentionHow a dyslexia psychologist evaluates a child struggling to readEarly indicators that may point toward the need for how to diagnose dyslexia in a childWhat parents should understand about how to diagnose dyslexia in a child and the evaluation processWhy early reading struggles don’t always mean something serious, but shouldn’t be ignoredHow a dyslexia psychologist supports families through the assessment processThe emotional experience of a child struggling to read and how to support themWhen to take the next step toward how to diagnose dyslexia in a childIf you’re concerned about a child struggling to read, this episode will help you better understand early reading, what a dyslexia psychologist looks for, and how to approach how to diagnose dyslexia in a child with confidence.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Read the full show notes HERE!LET'S CONNECT:Thriving Child CenterPCIT ExpertsCalm and Connected ProgramInstagramLove having expert tips you can actually use? Join our newsletter and get a beautifully designed PDF of each episode’s top 3 takeaways—delivered straight to your inbox every week.Are you a provider? Subscribe here for professional insights and parenting resources!CONNECT WITH DYANNA VILLESCA:WebsiteInstagramFacebook