Do Less Parenting

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Do Less Parenting

Robyn Isman

12 episodes

4 days ago

When School Becomes Scary, Understanding School Avoidance and What Helps Robyn talks with fellow therapist Kristen McNeely about school avoidance, unpacking what’s really happening beneath the surface and how parents can help kids return to school with confidence. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman is joined by fellow therapist Kristen McNeely for a meaningful conversation about school avoidance. Together, they explore why some kids start to resist school, how anxiety plays a majo...

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Episodes (12/12)

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11: When School Becomes Scary, Understanding School Avoidance and What Helps

6 days ago

35 minutes

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10: When Kids Avoid, How to Support Without Rescuing

When Kids Avoid, How to Support Without Rescuing Robyn explains why avoidance keeps anxiety strong and how parents can step in with support that encourages coping instead of escape. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman focuses on what happens when children avoid situations that make them anxious. She explains why avoidance feels like relief in the moment but actually makes anxiety stronger over time. Instead of helping kids feel safe, rescuing them from hard moments teaches them tha...

1 week ago

17 minutes

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9: Facing the What Ifs, Helping Kids Build Tolerance for Uncertainty

Facing the What Ifs, Helping Kids Build Tolerance for Uncertainty Robyn explains how to respond when kids get stuck in “what if” questions and shows parents how to build resilience instead of feeding worry. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman talks about one of the most common ways anxiety shows up in children—the endless cycle of “what if” questions. She explains why answering every question with reassurance may calm things in the moment but ultimately gives anxiety more power. In...

2 weeks ago

19 minutes

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8: The Comparison Trap, Why Measuring Against Other Parents Increases Anxiety

The Comparison Trap, Why Measuring Against Other Parents Increases Anxiety Robyn unpacks how comparing yourself to other parents fuels anxiety and keeps you from focusing on what your child truly needs. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman explores the harmful cycle of comparison in parenting. She explains how measuring yourself against other parents can increase anxiety, fuel guilt, and distract you from tuning into your own child’s needs. Instead of bringing clarity, comparison of...

3 weeks ago

20 minutes

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7: The Pressure to Be Perfect, How Parental Anxiety Fuels the Cycle

The Pressure to Be Perfect, How Parental Anxiety Fuels the Cycle Robyn explores how a parent’s own anxiety and perfectionism can unintentionally increase anxiety in their child. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman takes a closer look at the role parental anxiety plays in children’s struggles. She explains how parents’ pressure to get it right, do it all, or prevent every mistake can unintentionally model fear and reinforce the very cycle they want to break. Instead of creating safe...

1 month ago

21 minutes

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6: Breaking the Cycle, How to Step Back Without Abandoning Your Child

Breaking the Cycle, How to Step Back Without Abandoning Your Child Robyn shares how parents can reduce accommodations while still staying connected and supportive. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman explores what it looks like to step back from over-accommodating without leaving your child feeling alone. She explains how anxiety often leads parents to jump in quickly, fix problems, or smooth the path, but these well-meaning efforts can keep kids from developing resilience. Robyn w...

1 month ago

19 minutes

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5: When Reassurance Backfires, How to Help Your Child Face Uncertainty

When Reassurance Backfires, How to Help Your Child Face Uncertainty Robyn explains why constant reassurance can actually fuel anxiety and offers practical ways to respond with support instead. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman talks about a common trap many parents fall into—reassuring their children again and again when worries show up. She explains why reassurance feels good in the moment but often strengthens anxiety over time. Instead of helping kids feel secure, it can keep ...

1 month ago

21 minutes

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4: Support vs Accommodation, How to Help Your Anxious Child Without Feeding the Anxiety

Support vs Accommodation, How to Help Your Anxious Child Without Feeding the Anxiety Robyn breaks down the difference between support and accommodation, showing how small shifts in language and response reduce distress and build skills. In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman explains why the words we use and the actions we take matter when a child is anxious. She defines accommodation as anything we do or avoid doing that lowers distress in the short term but keeps anxiety in charge o...

1 month ago

17 minutes

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1: The Power of Doing Less, Why Parenting Martyrdom Isn’t Helping Your Kids

The Power of Doing Less, Why Parenting Martyrdom Isn’t Helping Your Kids Robyn kicks off Do Less Parenting with a powerful message, parenting doesn’t require self-sacrifice, it requires intention. In this very first episode of Do Less Parenting, therapist and mom Robyn Isman shares why this podcast has been years in the making. She opens up about her long-standing resistance to parenting martyrdom and introduces her philosophy that doing less, not more, is often the most supportive choice...

2 months ago

20 minutes

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3: Parenting While Anxious, What That Looks Like and How to Shift It

Parenting While Anxious, What That Looks Like and How to Shift It Robyn explores how your own anxiety impacts your parenting and what you can do to respond with awareness instead of reactivity. In Episode 3 of Do Less Parenting, Robyn talks about something that shows up in nearly every parenting challenge, anxiety. Specifically, parenting while anxious. Robyn walks listeners through what it looks like when anxiety drives parenting decisions, from over-researching and second-guessing to raci...

2 months ago

17 minutes

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2: What Are We Actually Supposed to Do Less Of?

What Are We Actually Supposed to Do Less Of? Robyn breaks down exactly what she means by “do less,” clearing up misconceptions and guiding parents toward supportive, science-backed shifts. In Episode 2 of Do Less Parenting, Robyn takes time to clarify something essential, what exactly are we doing that we should do less of? This episode is all about defining the “less” in Do Less Parenting, so that parents aren’t left guessing or, worse, assuming they’re supposed to show up less or love the...

2 months ago

19 minutes

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Trailer

Welcome to Do Less Parenting — the podcast for parents who are tired of trying to do everything right. Hosted by coach, SPACE practitioner, and mom of three, Robyn Isman, this show offers a refreshing take on modern parenting: one that validates your burnout, challenges over-accommodation, and reminds you that sometimes the best thing you can do for your child… is back off. With humor, honesty, and over a decade of experience, Robyn helps you untangle anxious dynamics, respond without overrea...

3 months ago