Parenting Smarts

Dr. MaryRuth Hackett

Booking Overview

Parenting Smarts is hosted by Dr. MaryRuth Hackett and blends child-development science with real-world parenting. The show is a strong fit for PR pitching experts in early childhood, child psychology, and faith-informed family practices, especially when they can connect research to everyday guidance.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Instagram: 13.0k followers

30s Ad: 74 - 93, 60s Ad: 90 - 109

Contact Information

phoenixdiocese@gmail.com

Contact Form

Contact form available - Official Form

Host

Dr. MaryRuth Hackett - Dr. MaryRuth Hackett is a mom of four with a doctorate in educational psychology, specializing in child development. She uses child-development science alongside the realities of family life to hel...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Likely a mix of (1) child-development/education psychology professionals or educators and (2) parents with credible lived experience relevant to parenting and family dynamics; may also include faith-related practitioners or speakers if the topic centers on prayer/spiritual practices.

Required Achievements:

Demonstrated expertise or recognized credibility in child development/education psychology (or closely related fields), Published work or established teaching/speaking role in parenting/child behavior (where applicable), Personal story with clear takeaways that align with parenting guidance

Recent Guest Discussions

Shannon Wendt - Faith And Prayer In Family Life; Encouragement To Pray Amid Messiness.

Nell O'Leary - Parenting Different Ages; Navigating The Realities Of Family Life.

Recent Topics

Child Development, Parenting, Educational Psychology, Family Life, Psychology, Spirituality, Faith, Child Psychology, Home, Personal Growth

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Parenting Smarts

133: Popular Questions and Season Wrap

April 22, 2026

Mary Ruth tackles common questions parents have about spiritual life as she wraps up this season.

131: Prayer Changes Everything

March 25, 2026

Shannon Wendt joins Mary Ruth to share how prayer changed everything in her family life as well as encourages us to pray even when it's messy.

130: Parenting Different Ages - Part 2

March 11, 2026

Nell O'Leary joins Mary Ruth for an authentic conversation about the realities of family life and offers perspective on how to navigate it.

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