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Your Child Just Hit You. Should You Give Them a Hug?

469 views · 2026-06-03 13:45:12

What I said to my son after he hit a kid at the playground

450 views · 2026-04-23 13:45:29

5 Phrases That Sound Like Backtalk But Are Actually Healthy Communication

618 views · 2026-04-01 14:00:49

Lying, Backtalk & Sibling Chaos: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Psychologist

608 views · 2026-03-04 14:30:05

I Stopped Validating Every Big Emotion and Here's What Happened

1K views · 2026-02-04 15:00:12

The 3 Power Struggles You Can't Win (And What to Do Instead)

1K views · 2026-01-21 16:01:22

Why Correcting Backtalk Actually Makes It Worse

2K views · 2025-09-10 15:00:46

Your child doesn't need more patience, they need this

2K views · 2025-09-03 15:50:27

Back Talk: Why your child keeps talking back (even after you keep correcting them)

1K views · 2025-08-21 01:09:32

I don't like who I become in the mornings...

1K views · 2025-08-13 13:01:00

How to teach kids about body safety & consent

5K views · 2024-06-28 02:40:02

How to set boundaries around certain TV shows & apps? Q&A with Dr. J

1K views · 2024-06-24 16:00:13

Top Recommended Children’s Media by a Child Psychologist (Ages 2-10) (Movies, Shows, & Apps)

2K views · 2024-06-20 16:00:14

How to help your child navigate “mean kids” at school | Q&A with Dr. J The Mom Psychologist

10K views · 2024-06-17 16:00:45

Steal My Go-To Parenting Phrases For the Most Challenging Situations

2K views · 2024-06-13 16:00:20

“You like my sister more than me!” How to respond | Q&A with Dr. J The Mom Psychologist

776 views · 2024-06-10 16:01:01

Top 5 things to teach your child by age 5 (+ Kindergarten prep)

4K views · 2024-06-06 14:33:00

“That’s not fair!” How to respond | Q&A with Dr. J The Mom Psychologist

634 views · 2024-06-04 16:00:21

Struggling With Parenting? This Might Be Why. | 6 Truths to Make Your Life Easier

1K views · 2024-05-30 16:00:32

Morning power struggles | Q&A with Dr. J | The Mom Psychologist

1K views · 2024-05-27 16:00:11

How to Teach Kids About "Tricky People" & Body Safety and Consent

5K views · 2024-05-23 16:00:53

How to handle toddler tantrums & discouragement (w/o burnout!) | Q&A w/ Dr. J | The Mom Psychologist

2K views · 2024-05-20 16:00:42

How to Discipline in Public | Q&A with Dr. J | The Mom Psychologist

1K views · 2024-05-13 16:00:39

5 Phrases to Avoid Saying to Your Child (& what to try instead!) | The Mom Psychologist

2K views · 2024-05-08 13:00:07

Bedtime Battles: The #1 Way to Avoid Power Struggles (Q&A with Dr. J)

1K views · 2024-05-06 13:00:37

How to Raise Critical Thinkers - Step-by-Step Guide

743 views · 2024-05-01 13:00:58

3 Life Changing Lessons My Mom Taught Me (+ Life Update)

924 views · 2024-04-24 11:45:02

5 Common Child Behaviors Translated

2K views · 2024-01-18 18:00:19

Top 3 Mistakes Parents Make When Setting Boundaries

2K views · 2024-01-11 18:00:30

My Daughter Said, "I'm Stupid!" - Here's How I Responded

2K views · 2024-01-04 18:00:00

Exactly How to Handle Aggressive Behaviors in the Moment

8K views · 2023-12-29 18:00:01

Have an Impatient or Demanding Kid?! Here's How to Respond!

3K views · 2023-12-21 18:00:11

How I Handle Negative Behaviors Picked Up From School

2K views · 2023-12-14 18:00:04

When Your Child Is Being "Rude" Teach Them To Say This!

20K views · 2023-12-07 18:00:20

Kids Who Know How To Manage Their Anger Are Taught These Skills

6K views · 2023-11-30 18:00:27

As parents, we’re approaching connection all wrong!

1K views · 2023-11-16 18:00:25

6 Questions to Ask Teacher When Child Misbehaves At School

9K views · 2023-11-09 18:00:14

My 5 Year Old Has Been "Rude" Lately, Here's What I've Been Doing

4K views · 2023-11-02 17:00:07

How to De-Escalate An Angry Child

9K views · 2023-10-26 17:00:31

Instead of teaching kids to avoid screens, teach them this!

3K views · 2023-10-19 17:00:32

5 Things Your Child Doesn't Want to Hear When They're Angry

5K views · 2023-10-12 17:00:15

What to say instead of "Hurry Up"

2K views · 2023-10-05 17:00:22

5 Ways We Trigger Our Kid's Anger Without Realizing It | The Mom Psychologist

3K views · 2023-09-28 17:00:19

STOP FORCING KIDS TO SAY 'THANK YOU' (& What to Say Instead to Teach Gratitude & Manners)

4K views · 2022-11-28 08:00:33

TODDLER HOLIDAY TANTRUMS + MELTDOWNS | 3 Positive Parenting Tips to Prevent Behavioral Issues

1K views · 2022-11-21 15:00:03

MORNING ROUTINE | Pregnant Mom of 2 School Morning Routine | The Mom Psychologist

2K views · 2022-11-14 15:00:47

Should Kids Have an Allowance? A Simple Guide to Raising Money Smart Kids | The Mom Psychologist

2K views · 2022-11-07 15:00:29

Bribes & Allowance Don't Work! How to Motivate Kids to Do Chores Without Power Struggles!

3K views · 2022-10-31 14:00:00

Parenting Triggers: Step by Step Guide to Managing Your Anger | The Mom Psychologist

4K views · 2022-10-10 14:00:01

Angry Parenting: 3 Common Reasons WHY You're Triggered by Your Kids | The Mom Psychologist

17K views · 2022-10-03 14:00:34

Pregnancy Update with Baby # 3 (Preparing 2 Preschoolers, Staying Patient, The Baby's Sex + MORE)

1K views · 2022-09-26 14:00:20

Handle Potty Training Regression With These 5 Easy Steps | The Mom Psychologist

10K views · 2022-09-19 14:07:08

POTTY TRAINING: Is Your Child Ready? 5 Signs They Are NOT Ready to Potty Train!

15K views · 2022-09-12 14:00:15

AFTER SCHOOL TANTRUMS: A Complete Guide to Preventing and Managing After School Crankiness

7K views · 2022-09-05 14:00:33

Teaching Kids How to LOSE Gracefully | Teaching Good Sportsmanship | The Mom Psychologist

5K views · 2022-08-29 14:00:17

Tired of Your Kid Interrupting You? Fix it With My Easy 4 Step Process!

3K views · 2022-08-22 14:00:08

THE BIGGEST POSITIVE DISCIPLINE MISTAKE PARENTS OFTEN MAKE (And What to Do Instead)!

2K views · 2022-08-15 16:06:21

MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT CHILD DISCIPLINE | Child Psychologist Debunks Common Parenting Myths

3K views · 2022-08-08 14:00:34

SMOOTH MORNING AND EVENING ROUTINES WITH KIDS! | How to Get Your Kids to Listen During Routines

3K views · 2022-08-01 11:00:24

Why Kids Refuse to Apologize & How to Teach Kids to Say Sorry (Without Forced Apologies)

5K views · 2022-07-25 14:00:00

How to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers About Sex, Private Parts, Body Consent & Body Safety

11K views · 2022-07-18 14:00:13

HOW TO TEACH PRESCHOOLERS TO RIDE A BIKE (Without Training Wheels) | The Mom Psychologist

2K views · 2022-07-04 14:00:27

Favorite FREE Educational iPad Apps for Toddlers & Preschoolers | The Mom Psychologist

172K views · 2022-06-27 14:00:09

HOW TO HANDLE AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR IN KIDS | 3 Secrets To Taming Aggressive Behavior in Kids

10K views · 2022-06-13 14:00:18