Parenting plans are more than schedules and legal agreements. They are living documents that shape a child’s daily experience, relationships, and sense of stability over time. In this presentation, Dr. Emily Upshur explores how parenting plans can be developed and implemented in ways that are developmentally informed, adaptable, and responsive to the evolving needs of children and families.

Drawing on her clinical expertise and experience consulting within the divorce process, Dr. Upshur discusses key considerations in creating effective parenting plans, including custody schedules across developmental stages, communication strategies, and anticipating future decision-making challenges.

This talk is designed for parents, attorneys, mediators, and other professionals seeking a psychologically sound, practical framework for developing, refining, or implementing parenting plans that reduce conflict and support long-term family functioning.

Divorce can be deeply challenging for families, both during the process itself and in the years that follow. Even after a parenting plan is in place, disagreements about medical decisions, school choices, schedules, and children’s changing developmental needs can arise and leave parents unsure where to turn.

In this presentation, Dr. Emily Upshur explores how parents and professionals can approach post-divorce conflict in ways that prioritize children’s well-being while reducing escalation and impasse. Drawing on developmental psychology and trauma-informed practice, she offers frameworks for decision-making, communication, and problem-solving when parents disagree, including how and when to seek consultation outside of litigation.

This talk is designed for parents, attorneys, mediators, and mental health professionals seeking practical, psychologically sound strategies for navigating ongoing co-parenting challenges after divorce.

Raising a neurodiverse child can bring both meaningful strengths and unique challenges for families. Parents often navigate questions about emotional regulation, school support, behavior, and how to best understand and advocate for their child’s needs within everyday life.

In this presentation, Dr. Emily Upshur offers a developmentally informed, strengths-based approach to supporting neurodiverse children and the families who care for them. Drawing on clinical experience and evidence-based practice, she explores how differences in attention, learning, sensory processing, and emotional regulation can be understood within a relational and family-centered framework.

This talk is designed for parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals seeking practical, compassionate guidance for supporting neurodiverse children while fostering connection, resilience, and well-being across the family system.

Parenting a child with anxiety can feel overwhelming, and many parents are unsure how to support their child while also encouraging independence and resilience.

In this presentation, Dr. Emily Upshur introduces parents and professionals to the foundations of Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), an evidence-based, parent-focused treatment program developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center and is grounded in rigorous clinical research.

Dr. Upshur explains how thoughtful changes in parental responses can reduce anxiety over time, support emotional growth, and strengthen the parent-child relationship. This talk offers a clear, accessible overview of the SPACE approach and how its core principles can be applied within everyday family life.

This presentation is designed for parents, caregivers, and professionals seeking practical, psychologically sound guidance for supporting children with anxiety or OCD.

Many parents find themselves navigating intense emotions, behavioral challenges, and moments of disconnection with their children, often while wondering what is developmentally typical and how best to respond. These experiences can feel overwhelming, especially without clear guidance or support.

In this presentation, Dr. Emily Upshur offers a developmentally informed approach to understanding children’s emotional expression and behavior within the context of relationships, stress, and everyday life. Drawing on evidence-based practice and clinical experience, she helps parents make sense of big feelings, build emotional regulation skills, and strengthen connection without relying on rigid techniques or one-size-fits-all solutions.

This talk is designed for parents, caregivers, and professionals seeking practical, compassionate guidance for supporting children’s emotional well-being while fostering resilience, confidence, and healthy family relationships.

If your organization has specific goals or areas of interest, Dr. Upshur is happy to collaborate with you to design a presentation tailored to your audience. Whether addressing parents, professionals, or interdisciplinary teams, she brings clinical insight and a collaborative approach to create presentations that are relevant, practical, and meaningful.