
Legit Parenting
Craig Knippenberg, expert, and best-selling author, shares strategies for actual (imperfect) parents to build resilient kids and families with good-enough parenting so that you can have less stress and find joy in your kids and family. Discover how your child’s brain works, their social and emotional needs and learn to implement the right parenting techniques that work for you and your family, and finally ditch the parenting guilt and stress. For 35 years, Craig has been supporting parents, kids, and families as a mental health professional and raising his own resilient family. He shares his years of experience with listeners. You’ll learn how to identify a child’s strengths and build confidence and overcome challenges that today’s families experience. Craig’s approach to parenting is clear, concise, and actionable. You’ll learn how to set limits on technology without a fight, how to talk to your child so they listen, how to solve parenting differences with your partner, how to handle teen rebellion and keep your sanity, so that you can build a lasting and meaningful relationship with your child. This podcast is a mix of interviews, special co-hosts offering unique perspectives mixed with the latest research on parenting issues that matter. Hit subscribe and get ready to discover stress-free parenting.
Episodes
94 episodes
My Mother's Final Wish: Love, Legacy, and Gooey Butter Cake
Craig shares the deeply personal story of his 98-year-old mother's final days and the powerful lessons her passing taught him about the true essence of parenting legacy. Through tender moments of feeding his mother her favorite St. Louis treats...
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29:28

The Path to Can-Do Learning: Supporting Neurodiverse Children Through Academic Challenges
When children struggle academically, the path forward can feel overwhelming for parents. This episode delves deep into the world of neuroexceptional students – those with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other learning...
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1:00:46

Freedom or Fear: Raising Resilient Kids in an Era of Mistrust
Trust has transformed for today's teenagers, with location sharing apps becoming a prerequisite for dating and relationship privacy increasingly sacrificed in the name of security.• Location tracking apps like Life360 and Find My iPhone...
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39:11

Navigating the Teacher-Parent Partnership in an Era of Educational Stress
Teachers are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress with mental health at a 50-year low and only 42% feeling their job is worth it, yet they continue showing up for students despite declining academic achievement nationwide.• Ameri...
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45:28

Games That Connect: Building Relationships Through Play
Games create powerful connections with children and teens, allowing them to open up about emotions in ways direct conversation often can't achieve. They offer a natural setting for learning crucial life skills while having fun.• Board g...
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39:43

Danish parents don't have a magic formula for happiness - they have something better. And it's not what you think!
Danish families are consistently ranked as the happiest in the world, but is it their parenting philosophy or something else? We unpack the reality behind Danish parenting success and discover what American parents can actually lear...
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Mom's Playbook: Life Lessons That Last a Lifetime (Part 2)
In this touching two-part series, Craig shares the impactful and profound life lessons he has learned from his 98 year old mom. Craig shares a heart felt tribute that reflects on the small yet meaningful moments that shaped his childhood and th...
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Mom's Playbook: Life Lessons That Last a Lifetime (Part 1)
In this touching two-part series, Craig shares the impactful and profound life lessons he has learned from his 98 year old mom. Craig shares a heart felt tribute that reflects on the small yet meaningful moments that shaped his childhood and th...
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Parenting Under Stress: Balancing Expectations and Independence. The College Admission Dilemma
When it comes to college admissions, we challenge the conventional wisdom that prestigious universities are the golden ticket to success and happiness. Reflecting on scandals like Rick Singer's deceitful manipulation of the system, we examine t...
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Navigating the College Transition: Parenting, Independence, and Embracing Change
Have you ever felt a pang of anxiety as your teenager prepares to transition into college life? You're not alone. This episode of Legit Parenting takes you on a heartfelt journey through the emotional rollercoaster parents experience as their c...
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Empowering Childhood: Fostering Independence and Resilience with Dr. Camilo Ortiz
Discover the transformative power of independence in childhood as we sit down with Dr. Camilo Ortiz, a leading expert in clinical psychology. Dr. Ortiz shares his innovative independence therapy, which is revolutionizing the way we address chil...
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53:50

The Vital Role of Community in Neurodivergent Success
Our special guest, Mary Judy, brings her vast experience as an advocate for neurodiverse families to the table. Mary Judy shares her compelling journey and the challenges her son faced despite his academic success. She discusses the importance ...
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53:54

Understanding Core Values for Stronger Family Bonds with Karleen Savage
We're thrilled to have Karleen Savage author of The Confident Teen Blueprint, and a veteran in parenting and conflict resolution, share her wisdom on establishing core principles like unconditional love, respect, and consistency. Karleen emphas...
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Mastering Modern Parenting: Brain Science, Learning Challenges with Dr. Robin McEvoy
What if understanding your child's brain could transform your parenting approach? Join us in this episode of Legit Parenting as seasoned child and family therapist Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div and special guest Dr. Robin McEvoy, a development...
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Rylie's legacy. Acts of Random Kindness. Purpose through pain
Join us for an emotionally moving episode of Legit Parenting as we welcome Meghann and Ziggy Guentensberger, the heartfelt founders of Rylie's ARK. Meghann and Ziggy recount joyful memories of their daughter Rylie and the tragic acc...
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1:10:54

Navigating Modern Challenges in Parenting and Education: Empathy, Social Media, and Cell Phones in the news
Social media isn't just a pastime for teenagers—it's a battleground for social ranking and self-worth. We reflect on old-school methods of social comparison and how they have been drastically amplified online, influencing youth mental health.&n...
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39:21

Parenting Strategies and Hope for Children Impacted by Trauma
When you're at the end of your rope with parenting challenges that seem insurmountable, finding a beacon of hope is crucial. This episode of Legit Parenting welcomes the remarkable Gina He-man, who lights the way for parents grappling with the ...
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39:10

Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Teens in the Age of Experimentation and Cannabis
In a world where the reality-altering temptation of substances beckons, we're peeling back the layers on teen experimentation and its cultural influences. We tackle the hard questions – like how to manage when you discover your teen may be vapi...
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1:00:23

Charting the Course Through Parental Burnout
Navigating modern parenting, Dr. Andrea Mata, Ph.D joins our crew, sharing her knowledge from the front lines of clinical child psychology and tips from her new book The No. 2 Parenting Book: Practical Tips for ...
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58:09

Fourth Season: Parenting in the News. Reflections on Responsibility and Resilience in Parenting
As your ever-curious host Craig Knippenberg, begins season 4 with stories, news and discussions that matter to you as a modern parent. We're going to unpack the potential game-changer that is New York's proposed legislation on safeg...
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40:30

Unraveling the Impact of Parental Substance Use on Family Dynamics with Steve Carleton LCSW, CAS | Founder @ Growth Effect
Navigating the choppy waters of parental substance use, we're joined by Steve Carleton LCSW, CAS | Founder @ Growth Effect. Steve is a seasoned addiction specialist, who helps us unpack the effects this has on the family dynamic. As we s...
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52:54

Raising Resilient Kids: Wisdom on Nurturing Strength and Overcoming Adversity with Dr. Robert Brooks
Discover the foundations of strength in our children as Dr. Robert Brooks, a distinguished psychologist and author, joins us to share his invaluable wisdom on resilience. This episode is an enlightening journey into the key elements that contri...
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49:23

A Guide to Crucial Conversations
We share heartfelt stories and practical advice for those tricky family discussions, grounding our guidance in real-life experiences.
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35:17

Navigating the Realities of Modern Parenting: From Social Media Struggles to Embracing 'Good Enough' Practices
Discover the unvarnished realities of parenting as , Craig Knippenberg slices through the gloss of social media. We tackle the evolving landscape of teen habits, from vaping's decline to the ramifications of a cell phone ban in a high school th...
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Craig Knippenberg reads from his new book:Shame-Free Parenting . Building Resiliency in Ties of Hardship, Guns, and Social Media
Feeling the weight of parenting pressures? You're not alone. Join us as child and family therapist Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div and co-host Sydney Moreau unpack the life-changing approach of Shame-Free Parenting. With a blend of wisdom from m...
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