Hello, my cherished email friends! I know that you’re always on the hunt for valuable resources to elevate your parenting skills, and guess what? This week's episode topic came directly from a question one of YOU asked. When you have questions, I love to provide the answers—sometimes it even requires a whole podcast episode! Here are some common questions that parents often ask me about this topic: 🤔 Have you ever discovered your young person telling a fib and thought, 'What's the reason...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hello Modern Parents! Here's a concern that we've been getting at the office this week. Can you relate? "My young person's report card is making me break out in a cold sweat - after only one quarter in school! Should I be hitting the panic button?" If you've found yourself asking these questions, you're not alone. The answer? Well, it's complicated. Every young person is different, and there's a no one-size-fits-all solution. But don't worry—I've got your back! 🙌 I've crafted an entire...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hello Modern Parents! First off, let me just say, I absolutely LOVE hearing from you. Your questions give me life! Seriously, they're the fuel to my creative fire, and I can't wait to dive into more of them. Got a burning question about parenting? Hit 'reply' to this email and shoot it my way. Your question might just be the star of an upcoming episode! 🎧 This Week's Episode: Your Questions, My Answers! [5:59] Question #1: One amazing listener has seen some beautiful changes in their family...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hello Modern Parents! If you've ever wondered, "Am I doing this parenting thing right?", this week is for you! I'm diving into the ever-spicy debate: Traditional vs. Modern Parenting. And, trust me, there's no fence-sitting allowed. 🚫 I've got not one, not two, but THREE resources for you to really sink your teeth into. 📊 Step 1: Discover Your Parenting Style—Take the Quiz! Let's get straight to it: Are you a traditionalist at heart or do you march to the beat of the modern parenting drum? Or...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hello Modern Parents! Ever feel like you're in a game of pinball, bouncing between your young person's rapidly changing interests, passions, and future goals? Or maybe your older teen is stuck in the quicksand of "I dunno," unable to form any vision of their future. If any of this sounds like your household, oh, do I have something special for you! 🎧 New Episode Alert: Unlock Your Child's Future with My 5-Step Visioning Process! 🎧 From my own experience with my private practice patients, I've...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hello Modern Parent! Fed up with the rollercoaster of impulsivity? Then it's time for a first-class ticket on the Self-Control Express! 👉 Do any of these situations resonate with you? You're in the grocery store, and before you can say "healthy recipe," your little one has grabbed a candy bar from the checkout aisle and ripped it open. Now you're stuck in a public negotiation with a 4-year-old who is passionate about sugar. Your teenager borrows your car for a "quick trip to the store" and...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
Hello Modern Parent! If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the back-to-school season and all the challenges it brings for your child... Or if the thought of navigating another academic year filled with not just academics but also fostering independence, decision-making skills, and a sense of belongingness feels daunting... Today's episode is going to be a game-changer for you. Because, as you know by now, I'm all about practical, actionable strategies. When working on something new or...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello Modern Parents! Gamer Rage, or the verbal and physical outbursts that occur when kids and teens play video games, is a REAL problem. This is a topic that comes up a lot with the families that we work with at the Modern Parenting Solutions (MPS) Office, so I know it's a real concern for most parents. If your child or teen yells, swears, breaks household items, or gets into a really bad mood while playing video games, the answer isn't to take away video games altogether - instead the...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hello Modern Parent! "How do I get my kid to unplug from video games/social media/YouTube?" I hear this question every day in the office at Modern Parenting Solutions. As a child psychologist, I've seen tech take over our young people's lives, and this robs them of their: Their motivation, Their energy, Their self-esteem, And their interesting personalities How? The TECH MONSTER - that invisible enemy whose overarching goal is to steal your child or teen's most valuable internal assets -...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read