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The Emmie Parenting Podcast

Hosted by Jessica Shelley. Real conversations with real experts about the parenting challenges that keep you up at night. No judgment, no fluff — just honest, actionable guidance.

25+

Episodes

20+

Expert Guests

39

Parenting Topics

40 min

Avg Duration

Latest episodes

Recent episodes

Sleep Training Without the Guilt

42 minFeb 2026

Dr. Sarah Mitchell joins Jessica to break down the science behind infant sleep. Why sleep training works, how to choose a method, and why guilt has no place in the process.

Guest: Dr. Sarah Mitchell, Pediatric Sleep Consultant

The Mental Load Is Real — And Solvable

38 minFeb 2026

Jessica talks with therapist Dr. Morgan Cutlip about the invisible labor of parenting. Practical strategies for dividing responsibility and why "just ask" is not the answer.

Guest: Dr. Morgan Cutlip, Family Therapist

Co-Parenting After Divorce: The Playbook

45 minJan 2026

Family mediator Rachel Green shares the communication frameworks that reduce conflict. How to keep kids out of the middle and build a co-parenting system that actually works.

Guest: Rachel Green, Certified Family Mediator

Screen Time: Finding the Balance

35 minJan 2026

Child psychologist Dr. Yalda Uhls explains what the research actually says about screen time. Spoiler: it is more nuanced than headlines suggest.

Guest: Dr. Yalda Uhls, Child Psychologist

Feeding Picky Eaters Without the Power Struggle

40 minDec 2025

Registered dietitian Jennifer Anderson shares her division-of-responsibility approach. Why forcing bites backfires and what to do instead.

Guest: Jennifer Anderson, RD

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