Ever feel like the more you correct your child’s backtalk, the worse it gets? In this episode, I’m breaking down why that happens and sharing real-life scripts and mindset shifts that actually work. You’ll walk away with practical tools to handle those tough moments, connect with your child, and bring more peace to your home.

I would LOVE to hear your thoughts! Drop me a DM over on Instagram @themompsychologist so we can keep this conversation going! All my love, Dr. J ❤️

Wanna go deeper?

• Join my live Discipline Masterclass on September 17th - www.themompsychologist.com/discipline-class
• Download my free Script Pack at www.themompsychologist.com/script-pack
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I would LOVE to hear your thoughts! Drop me a DM over on Instagram @themompsychologist so we can keep this conversation going! All my love, Dr. J ❤️

Important note: This applies to neurotypical children or when neurodivergence has already been considered. If your child might be neurodivergent, the "perfect at school, difficult at home" pattern often indicates masking and genuine depletion rather than boundary-testing. It's *still* important to focus on guiding children's behavior through respectful boundaries, teaching, and clear expectations.

Wanna go deeper?

• Join my live Discipline Masterclass on September 17th - www.themompsychologist.com/discipline-class
• Download my free Script Pack at www.themompsychologist.com/script-pack
• Work with me at www.themompsychologist.com/membership
• Weekly newsletter with scripts, tips, and real-life stories from my motherhood journey - www.themompsychologist.com/tmptimes

I would LOVE to hear your thoughts! Drop me a DM over on Instagram @themompsychologist so we can keep this conversation going! All my love, Dr. J ❤️

Wanna go deeper?

• Download my free Script Pack at www.themompsychologist.com/script-pack
• Work with me at www.themompsychologist.com/membership
• Weekly newsletter with scripts, tips, and real-life stories from my motherhood journey - www.themompsychologist.com/tmptimes

Okay, real talk... mornings can bring out a whole different side of me, and I know I’m not the only one! In this episode, I’m getting honest about my “Nagging Nancy” moments, why our kids push back on routines, and how I’m learning (slowly but surely) to step back and let them take the lead. We’re talking about building real motivation, letting natural consequences do their thing, and giving ourselves grace when things get messy. If you’re tired of the morning chaos and want some practical, heart-centered tips (plus a mantra to keep you grounded), this one’s for you. Let’s grow together, one imperfect morning at a time!

Download my free Script Pack at www.themompsychologist.com/script-pack

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Weekly newsletter with scripts, tips, and real-life stories from my motherhood journey - www.themompsychologist.com/tmptimes

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.

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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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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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:

1. Best ways to respond in these moments so your child feels supported but also knows how to stand up for themselves
2. How to help your child think about friendship in a more holistic way
3. Tools to teach your child how to make and keep good friends

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How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them- https://amzn.to/3UHSATx

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If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a rating. It truly helps. Thank you again for listening.

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