Welcome to Phases

We're Courtney and Scott — a married couple diving into the messy, beautiful, ever-changing world of raising kids and growing up alongside them.

Courtney brings her PhD in educational psychology. Scott brings… questions (and experience co-hosting Syntax.fm). Together, we're exploring family psychology, human development, and parenting — judgment-free.

What to Expect

Real conversations about child development stages, behavior, emotions, and the stuff no one warns you about
Research-backed insights made actually useful — no textbook lectures
Relationship & identity — how parenting changes you, your marriage, and your sense of self
Listener questions — bring your chaos, we'll bring the context
Zero judgment — just honest talk from two parents figuring it out in real time

Coming Soon

10 Parenting Tips for 2026 — what's actually working right now
5 Hacks for ADHD — practical strategies from both sides of the diagnosis
Self-Care for Parents — why it's not selfish and how to actually do it
AI and Homework — how to guide kids in using tech as a tool, not a crutch
The Anatomy of a Meltdown — what's happening in their brain (and yours)
…and more

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