I don’t know about you but I was never taught about body safety or consent. Let alone my growing body, puberty or sex. It just wasn't the type of conversations I had with my parents. Left to my own devices, friends and media became my biggest teachers. I don’t want this for my kids. I want to be involved in helping them understand boundaries, their bodies, and how to keep themselves safe. I want to give you my 7-step process on teaching kids about body consent and safety.

So your child has been watching a certain TV show or playing on a certain app and you’ve realized that you no longer want them on it.  You want to set a boundary but you also know how upsetting this will be for them.  What do you do?!  In this episode, I’ll share the exact script to use during these moments and important things to keep in mind!   If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a rating. It truly helps. Thank you again for listening. Parent coaching & community:...

When it comes to screen time - my biggest tip is to make sure your children are exposed to quality content. To me, quality boils down to being: 👶🏽Age appropriate (made exactly for your child’s age range and development). 📚Educational and/or inspiring (versus just entertaining). 💃🏽Engaging and interactive (encourages them to participate either by calling out answers, dancing, sharing their ideas, etc). Nowadays, there are so many options to choose from that it can be hard to know...

Uh oh! You just got word that your child is being excluded by kids at school. Other kids are saying hurtful things and don’t let your child play with them. You feel horrible and want this to STOP. You want your child to wake up and stop being friends with them but you also don’t want them to feel judged and shut down. In this episode, I’ll share: Best ways to respond in these moments so your child feels supported but also knows how to stand up for themselves How to help your child think...

As a psychologist and mom of three, I don’t always know the right things to say at the right times nor do I always say things how I mean to say them.  What helps me is having a few go-to phrases to fall back on during stressful moments because it helps me to redirect my focus to what matters - my relationship with my child.  Here are a few of my favorite go-to parenting phrases for intense moments. _______________________________________ If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a...

So lately your child has been saying some really shocking things like “You like my sister more than me!” or “I’m such a boring kid!”  You’re trying to stay curious and get her to open up about her feelings but it keeps happening and each time she says it, it really stings. What do you do? In this episode, I’ll share: Why kids resort to these phrases & what they’re really trying to say How to respond best in the moment   _______________________________________ If you enjoyed...

90% of your child’s brain develops by age 5. To ‘develop’ is to change, and your child’s brain is changing at rapid speed. Here are the top 5 things to make sure you start teaching your child by age 5 in order to maximize this growth period & set your child up for success. Having trouble getting your little one to get involved around the house? Check out this video for practical tips to motivate your child to do chores (without bribes or allowance). You can also download my free chore...

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It’s just one of those mornings - you know, the kind when NOTHING satisfies your child. 😰 No matter how much you try to reason with them, validate their feelings or accommodate their needs, they insist on digging in their heels, changing their minds & making unreasonable demands left and right. Now you’re spiraling, yelling, and exhausted… And it’s only 7 AM. 🤬😳 In this episode, I’ll be sharing: The #1 reason kids dig in their heels  How to respond to their constant demands and...

So while strangers are simply people your family doesn't know, "tricky people" can be both strangers and people we're familiar with. In this video, you'll learn how to talk to kids about "tricky people" without causing fear. After listening to this episode, you'll know: What is a "tricky person" 3 things to teach your children about tricky people Common signs of "tricky people" How to empower your children (rather than scare them) _________________________________ If you...

So your toddler keeps whining, crying, and pleading without despite how much you're trying to explain and validate their feelings. No matter what you say, though, they KEEP whining and crying. 😓 It’s exhausting to keep repeating myself but then you feel guilty for ignoring him after a while. In this 8-min episode, I’ll discuss how to approach these situations mentally and practically. How to interpret this behavior and what to say and do.  __________________________________ If you...

Picture this - You’re at a party and all of a sudden another child comes up to you and tells you your child SPIT on another child. 😳What in the world? You’re instantly filled with anxiety, shock, and embarrassment. You step in to find out what’s going on but to your dismay, your child won’t say ANYTHING. Nothing brings out more stress and pressure than parenting in the wild (especially when your child won’t cooperate).  In this episode, I’ll be sharing 1) How to interpret public misbehavior,...

In this episode, I share the top 5 phrases to avoid saying to your child (& why), and most importantly, what to say instead.  If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a rating and review. It truly helps. Thank you again for listening. Join the waitlist for my membership: www.themompsychologist.com/membership Discipline Workshop (free): http://www.themompychologist.com/workshop  Instagram: https://instagram.com/themompsychologist YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/themompsychologist

In this episode, I share how to avoid bedtime battles (and power struggles in general). Hope you enjoy! If you liked this episode, consider leaving a rating. It truly helps. Thank you again for listening. >>Join the waitlist for my private parenting membership - https://www.themompsychologist.com/membership   >>Join my email newsletter: https://www.themompsychologist.com/newsletter  >>Discipline Workshop...

In this episode, I share how to raise critical thinkers using my DCM Framework. Hope you enjoy! If you liked this episode, consider leaving a rating. It truly helps. Thank you again for listening. >>Join the waitlist for my private parenting membership - https://www.themompsychologist.com/membership >>Parenting From Within: Letters From Dr. Jazmine (written version): https://www.themompsychologist.com/blog  >>Join my email newsletter:...

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Our child's behaviors can often feel like a mystery and it’s hard to know how to respond when they do confusing things like break toys, get aggressive, not cooperate, or run around in circles all of a sudden. I'm I’m here to help with that! In this week's episode, I'll help demystify confusing yet common child behaviors so that you can feel more effective and confident in your parenting approach! PS: Don’t forget to check out my free discipline workshop, “How to Get Your Child to Listen...

In this episode, I'll break down the most common mistakes parents make when setting boundaries/disciplining their young children (and what to try instead) so that you increase cooperation without sacrificing your mental health! PS: Don’t forget to check out my free discipline workshop, “How to Get Your Child to Listen Without Yelling” - www.themompsychologist.com/workshop

So one of my all time favorite values I try to instill in my children is the value of perseverance and hard work. It's a topic we regularly circle back to so you can imagine my shock when my 6-year old once blurted out "I'm stupid" while trying to learn a new skill. In this week's episode I share a quick story time of how I handled her statement so that she walked away feeling: Understood and connected with me, more equipped to understand how her mind works, and more self-confident and...

Here's your easy to follow 3-step plan for when your kids get aggressive! // Don’t forget to check out my free anger eBook - "Your 3-Step Plan When Your Child Gets Angry or Aggressive” www.themompsychologist.com/ebook When our kids get aggressive, it's sooo tempting to respond reactively and:- Yelling & getting aggressive back. - Asking questions ("Why are you doing this??") - Trying to reason with them when they're in an emotional state (e.g., "Well you know we don't have dessert...

Don’t forget to check out my free anger eBook - "Your 3-Step Plan When Your Child Gets Angry or Aggressive” www.themompsychologist.com/ebook I don’t know about y’all but as a mom of 3, I have a no tolerance policy for demanding behavior. If we don't lovingly intervene *in the moment,* children learn quick that making demands is how they get their needs. In this week's episode, I share my easy 3-step process to curbing demanding and impatient behaviors so our children can learn how to...

Don’t forget to check out my free anger eBook - "Your 3-Step Plan When Your Child Gets Angry or Aggressive” www.themompsychologist.com/ebook // It's super common for kids to see problematic behaviors at school and want to try them out at home. Whether they're aware of it or not, they're trying to process what they observed and learn more about the behavior by testing out how we will respond to it. When done correctly, these conversations have the ability to:Increase our child's social...

"Rude" is a subjective term, but any time you interpret your child's language as "unfriendly", "rude", or "unkind," here's what to say to help them learn better communication. I don't know about y'all, but I'm a positive parent with a no tolerance attitude around disrespectful language & behavior.  It's my cue to step in and teach because I know the more I allow this behavior, the more it spreads.  Yes, let's get your needs met, but let's do this respectfully.  In this episode, I...