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How to teach kids about body safety & consent | 69 Jun 28, 2024

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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.

How to set boundaries around certain TV shows & apps? Q&A with Dr. J | 68 Jun 24, 2024

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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!

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Top Recommended Children’s Media by a Child Psychologist (Ages 2-10) (Movies, Shows, & Apps) | 67 Jun 20, 2024

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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 what is quality and what’s not.

That’s why in this video, I’ll be sharing some of my current (and past) favorites that I think you should check out.

Keep in mind, this is not an exhaustive list. I kept the list short for a reason.

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How to help your child navigate “mean kids” at school (put downs, exclusion, etc) | Q&A with Dr. J The Mom Psychologist | 66 Jun 17, 2024

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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 about friendship in a more holistic way
Tools to teach your child how to make and keep good friends

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Steal My Go-To Parenting Phrases For the Most Challenging Situations | 65 Jun 13, 2024

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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.

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“You like my sister more than me!” How to respond | Q&A with Dr. J The Mom Psychologist | 64 Jun 10, 2024

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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

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Top 5 things to teach your child by age 5 (+ Kindergarten prep) | 63 Jun 06, 2024

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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 checklist, which includes age-appropriate chores for toddlers through teens as well as a chore chart to help keep everyone organized and accountable.

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“That’s not fair!” How to respond | Q&A with Dr. J The Mom Psychologist | 62 Jun 03, 2024

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Struggling With Parenting? This Might Be Why. | 6 Truths to Make Your Life Easier | 60 May 30, 2024

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Morning power struggles | Q&A with Dr. J | 61 May 27, 2024

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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: