Mom Psych

Every mother I know is amazingly strong.  This week's episode is a conversation Jessica Pavelko.  Jess's experience through addiction, recovery, divorce and single parenting is an incredible journey …

In this episode I provide parents with information and support on helping their kids with persistent worry, anxiety and perfectionism.  An increasing number of children are experiencing persistent fe…

The long-term goal of discipline is to help our children develop self-control and self-discipline, but in the short-term, we just want our kids to comply, to be obedient, to do what we ask, follow th…

Children aren't born into the world intuitively understanding how to handle their big uncomfortable feelings.  In this episode we discover how emotional intelligence (EQ), the ability to be aware of …

Technology has added a whole new dimension to parenting.  We all want our kids to be safe, responsible users and consumers of media but it can be tough to navigate.  In this episode I give parents lo…

In this episode I give you lots of suggestions and ideas to decrease sibling rivalry, decrease the intensity of it when it occurs and to help your kids develop the skills necessary to handle conflict…

In this episode I give you lots of suggestions and ideas to decrease sibling rivalry, decrease the intensity of it when it occurs and to help your kids develop the skills necessary to handle conflict…

Stanford Researcher, Carol Dweck and author of the book, Mindset:  The New Psychology of Success says, "In a growth mindset people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through ded…

Bringing home a new baby is so exciting! It can be exhausting too!  And everyone needs sleep.  In this episode I describe sleep cycles and needs in the first year and what parents can do to help baby…

Continuations of Healthy Family Sleep Habits: Pt. 1.  Today we're talking about sleep.  All humans require to be functional, operational people.  Inadequate sleep can cause all kinds of problems but …

Today we're talking about sleep.  All humans require to be functional, operational people.  Inadequate sleep can cause all kinds of problems but adequate sleep gives kids all kinds of big benefits, b…

In this episode we discuss how to talk to our kids about the sometimes scary, senseless and tragic things that happen in our world in a responsive, supportive and comforting way without creating more…

School's just around the corner.  Kids and parents are getting both excited and anxious.  In this episode I share my Back to School, Top 10 List for parents to help them and their families navigate t…

Why does my child act that way?  Could be his/her temperament.  Temperament is your child's first and most natural reaction to the world. Their "personal style."  We are all born with our own individ…

The power of play and its' developmental impact and influence on your kids' physical and emotional health, educational outcomes and overall trajectory can't be overstated.  Did you know that Mr Roger…

It drives parents crazy when our kids tell us they can't do something we've asked them to do or something new and unfamiliar.   Sometimes the "I can't" is really "I won't", "I don't want to."  Other …

One of the biggest challenges parents face is getting their children to eat "healthy."  It is not uncommon in the early years for mealtime to become a battle ground.  So fun, right?  Ugh.... This lea…

The parenting question I receive most often typically starts like this... "Is it normal that my child is (fill in the blank)? " In this episode I try to respond to this seemingly straight forward, fr…

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