Helping families bring balance,
common-sense, and joy back to parenting.
Hi, I’m Emily Edlynn, PhD, I am an academic, practicing therapist, and mother of 3. I offer a science-backed alternative to fear-based, high-pressure parenting to help you create a more sustainable and happier parenting life.
Parenting isn’t supposed to be easy, but it can feel better.
I’m here to help us all dial down the intensity of modern hyper-parenting. My book Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children gives parents a roadmap to move away from hovering and over-helping (burning us out and undermining our kids’ competence and confidence) to raising self-sufficient children ready for the world. We can all shift from “full-service” to “self-service” in our homes by focusing on three fundamental human needs: autonomy, relatedness, and competence. I will tell you how!
Parenting Support Without Judgment
Parenting guidance has long been dominated by messages of shame and blame (it’s always mom’s fault, right?). Guilt and self-doubt follow, along with fears of letting down our children. It doesn’t have to be this way. The science of child development and family relationships paint a more optimistic picture of resilience. I’m here as a voice of reassurance and empowerment in the overwhelming noise of judgmental, fear-mongering parenting guidance.Sometimes all of us parents need to hear that we are actually doing okay, that our mistakes are normal, and that our children will really be fine.
I have been both child psychologist and Mom for the past fifteen years, and I have personally and professionally experienced the challenges our information age presents to parenting with confidence. Although it seems like greater access to information would ease the stress of parenting, the opposite is true. I aim to bring more calm, balance, and confidence to parents as they face modern parenting.
My Speaking topics
Areas of Expertise
Parent Smarter, Not Harder: The Science and Practice of Autonomy-Supportive Parenting
New Ways to Parent Around Technology and Social Media
How to Boost Your Child’s Motivation for School
Raising Emotionally Healthy and Resilient Children
The Course
A six-week virtual course that offers a deep dive into sustainable parenting practices tailored to your personal needs. Join Dr. Emily Edlynn and a supportive group of parents committed to transforming their parenting approach with expert guidance and community support.
ONE-on-ONE CONSULTATION
Emily offers an in-depth virtual consultation to explore your current parenting challenges, identify values-aligned family goals, and develop strategies for real lasting change.