Sep 18, 2025
Todd Sarner is a parenting coach and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping families turn daily power struggles and emotional chaos into connection, calm, and cooperation at home.
[00:00] Introduction — why quick fixes on social media backfire
[02:35] What parents really need instead
[05:10] The foundational role of attachment
[08:25] “Collect before you direct” explained
[12:00] Walking the middle path between chaos and rigidity
[16:40] Parenting as our kids (and we) grow and evolve
[20:15] What children need most from us today
[24:50] How Todd’s philosophy has shifted over time
[29:30] Practical tools: bridging and matchmaking
[34:15] The Disney Hug Rule for connection
[38:20] The magic of satiation hugs
[42:00] Closing reflections and takeaways
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