Legit Parenting

By Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div.

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Craig Knippenberg, expert, and best-selling author, shares strategies for actual (imperfect) parents to build resilient kids and families with good-enough parenting so that you can have less stress and find joy in your kids and family. Discover how your child’s brain works, their social and emotional needs and learn to implement the right parenting techniques that work for you and your family, and finally ditch the parenting guilt and stress. For 35 years, Craig has been supporting parents, kids, and families as a mental health professional and raising his own resilient family. He shares his years of experience with listeners. You’ll learn how to identify a child’s strengths and build confidence and overcome challenges that today’s families experience. Craig’s approach to parenting is clear, concise, and actionable. You’ll learn how to set limits on technology without a fight, how to talk to your child so they listen, how to solve parenting differences with your partner, how to handle teen rebellion and keep your sanity, so that you can build a lasting and meaningful relationship with your child. This podcast is a mix of interviews, special co-hosts offering unique perspectives mixed with the latest research on parenting issues that matter. Hit subscribe and get ready to discover stress-free parenting.

Episode Date
Is my child well when the culture Is loud-Part 3 of the Series
May 14, 2026
How To Use Stories To Build Closer Families
May 07, 2026
From Olympic Awe To Everyday Parenting Lessons
Mar 06, 2026
Things of Beauty Olympic Edition 2026
Mar 06, 2026
Reading The Signs: Is My Child Well? Part 2
Dec 19, 2025
How is my child? Is my child Okay? Part 1
Dec 15, 2025
Best of Things of Beauty: What We Almost Miss: Three Stories of Noticing Beauty
Nov 07, 2025
Things of Beauty: The Ripple of a Child's Kindness: How Riley's Gentle Ways Continue to Shake the World
Aug 27, 2025
Rediscovering Childhood: Playing Pretend with Jeff and Andy Crocker
Jul 23, 2025
Things of Beauty Make Me Cry. A Collection
May 21, 2025
The Birds, the Bees, and the AI Chatbots
May 14, 2025
My Mother's Final Wish: Love, Legacy, and Gooey Butter Cake
Apr 04, 2025
The Path to Can-Do Learning: Supporting Neurodiverse Children Through Academic Challenges
Mar 07, 2025
Freedom or Fear: Raising Resilient Kids in an Era of Mistrust
Feb 21, 2025
Navigating the Teacher-Parent Partnership in an Era of Educational Stress
Feb 06, 2025
Games That Connect: Building Relationships Through Play
Jan 23, 2025
Danish parents don't have a magic formula for happiness - they have something better. And it's not what you think!
Jan 09, 2025
Mom's Playbook: Life Lessons That Last a Lifetime (Part 1)
Dec 06, 2024
Mom's Playbook: Life Lessons That Last a Lifetime (Part 2)
Dec 06, 2024
Parenting Under Stress: Balancing Expectations and Independence. The College Admission Dilemma
Sep 27, 2024
Navigating the College Transition: Parenting, Independence, and Embracing Change
Sep 13, 2024
Empowering Childhood: Fostering Independence and Resilience with Dr. Camilo Ortiz
Aug 30, 2024
The Vital Role of Community in Neurodivergent Success
Aug 15, 2024
Understanding Core Values for Stronger Family Bonds with Karleen Savage
Aug 05, 2024
Mastering Modern Parenting: Brain Science, Learning Challenges with Dr. Robin McEvoy
Jul 25, 2024
Autism, girls, and the risks we don’t see with Lila Kimel, Ph.D.
Jul 19, 2024
Rylie's legacy. Acts of Random Kindness. Purpose through pain
Jun 06, 2024
Navigating Modern Challenges in Parenting and Education: Empathy, Social Media, and Cell Phones in the news
May 16, 2024
Parenting Strategies and Hope for Children Impacted by Trauma
Apr 24, 2024
Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Teens in the Age of Experimentation and Cannabis
Apr 01, 2024
Charting the Course Through Parental Burnout
Mar 07, 2024
Fourth Season: Parenting in the News. Reflections on Responsibility and Resilience in Parenting
Feb 18, 2024
Unraveling the Impact of Parental Substance Use on Family Dynamics with Steve Carleton LCSW, CAS | Founder @ Growth Effect
Jan 01, 2024
Raising Resilient Kids: Wisdom on Nurturing Strength and Overcoming Adversity with Dr. Robert Brooks
Dec 22, 2023
A Guide to Crucial Conversations
Dec 05, 2023
Navigating the Realities of Modern Parenting: From Social Media Struggles to Embracing 'Good Enough' Practices
Nov 28, 2023
Craig Knippenberg reads from his new book:Shame-Free Parenting . Building Resiliency in Ties of Hardship, Guns, and Social Media
Nov 17, 2023
Navigating the Storm: Adolescent Mental Health in the Age of Social Media
Nov 10, 2023
Oh Barbie : Unraveling Gender Roles: An Analysis of Society and Media Influence
Nov 03, 2023
A Closer Look at Mental Health and Parenting in The News
Nov 01, 2023
Understanding and Addressing OCD and Eating Disorders in Children and Teens with Dr. Elysia Sotiriou
Oct 10, 2023
Activism as an Antidote for Climate Change Anxiety in Youth
Sep 11, 2023
Parenting in the News: Gratitude, Digital Dangers, and Teen Violence
Jul 24, 2023
Unraveling the Intricate Connection of Trauma and ADHD in Youths
Jul 17, 2023
In the News: Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health and Gun Violence
Jul 03, 2023
How to talk to your teen with special guest, author Elizabeth Bennet
Apr 24, 2023
Emotional Care through the grief cycle for parents, caregivers of children with disabilities, what to expect and how to nurture self-confidence and fortitude
Apr 17, 2023
How parents can support the siblings of Neuro-exceptional children
Apr 10, 2023
Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div with Special Guest Roxanne Bradley
Apr 03, 2023
Welcome to Season 3 of Legit Parenting
Mar 27, 2023
You as the parent, Season 2 Wrap Up
Mar 20, 2023
Divorce, Part 1. Protecting your mental health as the parent.
Mar 06, 2023
Keeping your kids safe from emotionally and sexually abusive coaching in competitive youth sports
Feb 27, 2023
Legit Parenting in the news!
Feb 20, 2023
Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div with Special Guests Llyn Hellerstein
Feb 13, 2023
You As The Parent-Your Emotions
Sep 15, 2022
Parenting in the News
Sep 08, 2022
Are you a parent with ADHD? Or a spouse of a Partner with ADHD?
Sep 01, 2022
Legit Parenting In The News
Aug 25, 2022
Supporting you and your neurodiverse child. Special guest, Tiffany Feingold, co-founder of Guiding Bright Minds
Jul 26, 2022
Self-care. Does what you do matter? Why it's probably NOT a spa day!
Jul 19, 2022
Is crying important at all ages? Biology vs culture.
Jul 05, 2022
Parenting in the news!
Jun 28, 2022
Before the storm...the importance of taking care of your mental health before it becomes a crisis.
Jun 21, 2022
The recipe for summer fun with kids and preserving your sanity!
Jun 15, 2022
Summer transitions! How to end the school year strong and start summer off right!
Jun 11, 2022
Dr. Kathleen Robinson, Psy.D-Self Harm.
Jun 03, 2022
Craig's on TikTok!
May 28, 2022
Parenting In The News!
May 21, 2022
Special Episode: Craig Shares His Thoughts On Buffalo.
May 18, 2022
Influencing positive digital habits in a social world. Your game plan to help your kids go pro!
Apr 05, 2022
How Culture Impacts and Influences Your Kids. Eating Disorders Part 2
Apr 05, 2022
Legit Parenting: Eating Disorders Part 1-How pop culture can negatively impact our children and their health
Mar 16, 2022
Legit Parenting: How cultural influences can have a positive impact on our kids.
Mar 15, 2022
Special Edition with Craig Knippenberg. How to talk to your child about Ukraine.
Mar 02, 2022
The effects of negative messaging on your child and the positive impact of having an advocate.
Feb 12, 2022
Craig Knippenberg and Stephanie Riggs on the power of blessing your kids.
Feb 12, 2022
The Social Brain and cultural influence.
Jan 29, 2022
Introduction To Season 2 of Legit Parenting.
Jan 28, 2022
The Heart and Soul of Parenting
Dec 29, 2021
Special Guest, Dr. Easton of Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center and The Eating Recovery Center
Dec 29, 2021
Craig Knippenberg discusses social media, ticks and Squid Games
Dec 29, 2021
Self-Esteem and Self Efficacy, what's the difference?
Dec 29, 2021
Cyle Feingold and Craig Knippenberg-The Importance of helping your child advocate for themselves.
Dec 29, 2021
Leigit Parenting with special guest, Gina Heumann, founder of Trauma Drama University
Dec 13, 2021
Craig Knippenberg with Special Guest Noel McDermott
Dec 13, 2021
An Interview with Whitney Archibald, host of How She Moms Podcast
Dec 11, 2021
Craig Knippenberg-Legit Parenting. LGBTQ Plus. Part 2
Dec 07, 2021
Craig Knippenberg-Legit Parenting. LGBTQ+ Communication with your child.
Nov 19, 2021
Special Guest, Michele Borba Ed D with Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div. Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine.
Oct 16, 2021
Craig Knippenberg,LCSW and Dr. Jim Langley- Testing your child should be a positive experience!
Oct 09, 2021
Back To School-Social/Emotional Development
Oct 09, 2021
Resilient Parenting-There will be other zombies. Tip # 10
Sep 07, 2021
Intentional Parenting-What do you want to keep from the pandemic?
Aug 31, 2021
Making Your Empathy a Verb!
Aug 31, 2021
Why having an adventure mindset builds resilient families
Aug 30, 2021
Legit Parenting-Finding a purpose
Aug 30, 2021
Validating Emotions through chronic stress and trauma
Jul 01, 2021
Legit Parenting-Climbing down the COVID mountain.
Jun 12, 2021
Validating Emotions-Legit Parenting
May 24, 2021
Social Media and your child's brain.
May 18, 2021
Electronics and your child's brain.
May 11, 2021
The power of routine and structure.
May 04, 2021
Preserving Your Resources During Times of Stress.
Apr 26, 2021
It's okay to lose it, but not too often.
Apr 20, 2021
How to drop the perfect parent syndrome and find the joy of your kids and parenting.
Mar 10, 2021