Parenting With Psychology

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How to Adjust Your Child to Daylight Saving Time ages 0 - 6 months ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years consistency routines sleep Mar 06, 2024

 

Once again, the time has come to set our clocks forward and embrace longer daylight hours - an annual tradition that parents often dread.  While adults may find the transition through...

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How To Raise a Kid Who Loves To Read | Develop Reading Skills ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years learning routines Feb 22, 2024

 

 

Imagine a world where your child eagerly reaches for a book instead of a screen, where the joy of reading fills their heart and mind.  Realistically, we’re shooting for a...

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How To Deepen Your Bond With Your Child ages 0 - 6 months ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years communication consistency relationships routines Feb 15, 2024

 

Imagine this scene: It's early morning, and you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, and already thinking about the long to-do list ahead.  But as your child comes bounding into the room,...

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How To Hold a Successful Family Meeting ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years communication consistency problem solving routines Jan 04, 2024

 

Happy New Year, amazing parents!  I hope your 2024 is off to a great start.  This annual transition presents a perfect opportunity for families to reflect on their routines and...

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Should You Push Your Child to Try Sports? ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years choices & checkpoints health routines siblings sports Oct 11, 2023

Parents often wonder whether they should push their children to try different activities, whether it’s picking up a new sport, learning to play a musical instrument, or trying a new...

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Bedtime Battles: How to Prevent Common Bedtime Disruptions for a Smooth Bedtime Routine ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years consistency routines screen time sleep Oct 04, 2023

Bedtime should be a calming period filled with snuggles and well wishes for another wonderful day to come tomorrow.  However, bedtime can sometimes feel more like a battleground when it...

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How To Stop Bickering Over Family Activities | Ending Family Bickering 5 c’s ages 0 - 6 months ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years problem solving relationships routines siblings Sep 21, 2023

 

The kids are back at school working hard all week, so family fun really needs to be a focus on the weekend.  But weekends fill up so fast!  Birthday parties, sporting events,...

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How to Survive Dining Out With Your Kids 3 2 thank you! 5 c’s ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years choices & checkpoints consequences discipline eating routines Aug 10, 2023

How would you like a break from prepping dinner tonight?  Let somebody else do the cooking for a change - and the dishes too.  Take the family out to your favorite local family-friendly...

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How to Keep Your Little One From "Bonking" ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years consistency eating problem solving routines Jun 29, 2023

People sometimes ask if I use my training as a clinical psychologist (someone who is trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental disorders) on my children, and thankfully there’s little...

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How Much Screen Time Does Mommy Get? | Mom Screen Time ages 0 - 6 months ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years communication relationships routines screen time Jun 22, 2023

 

Today, I have a quick story for you related to the concept of managing your time and preserving as much of it for your little kiddos as possible.  A friend recently asked me how I can...

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