Parenting Matters

Parenting Matters is a brand-new podcast from Early Childhood Matters, hosted by parenting educators Rebecca Walsh and Belann Giarretto. Each episode tackles real questions from real parents—covering everything from toddler tantrums to teen boundaries with ...more

Latest Episodes

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April 07, 2026 00:31:05
Episode 15: Overcoming Perfectionism: How to Encourage Risk Taking and Growth in Kids

Episode 15: Overcoming Perfectionism: How to Encourage Risk Taking and Growth in Kids

Episode 15: Overcoming Perfectionism: How to Encourage Risk Taking and Growth in Kids Moving from "I Can’t" to "I’ll Try" In this episode, we...

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March 16, 2026 00:39:41
Episode 14: Why You Should Never Ignore Behavior That You Don’t Like

Episode 14: Why You Should Never Ignore Behavior That You Don’t Like

Parenting advice often says to “just ignore it,” but what message does that actually send to a child? In this episode, we dive into...

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January 27, 2026 00:33:40
Episode 13: Not listening, not getting dressed and tantrums, oh my! - Our most common parenting questions answered

Episode 13: Not listening, not getting dressed and tantrums, oh my! - Our most common parenting questions answered

If your preschooler ignores you, refuses shoes, or collapses into a puddle the moment you say “no,” this episode is for you. We unpack...

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December 29, 2025 00:37:40
Episode 12: And Mom and Dad Can Hardly Wait for School to Start Again

Episode 12: And Mom and Dad Can Hardly Wait for School to Start Again

Rebecca and Belann dive into the complexities of sibling dynamics, especially the everyday challenges parents face around bedtime routines, discipline, and perceived fairness. Drawing...

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November 25, 2025 00:29:20
Episode 11: The Gift of Enough: What Children Teach Us About the Magic of the Holiday Season

Episode 11: The Gift of Enough: What Children Teach Us About the Magic of the Holiday Season

Short Overview: Rebecca explores the beautiful (and sometimes jarring) contrast between Thanksgiving gratitude and the consumer rush of Black Friday and the holiday season. ...

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November 11, 2025 00:29:05
Episode 10: Sibling Rivalry

Episode 10: Sibling Rivalry

  Episode 10: Sibling Rivalry — Rethinking Fairness at Home In this episode, Rebecca and Belann unpack the roots of sibling rivalry and explore why...

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