
Why Taking Away Screens Isn’t Working (And What To Do Instead)
During a recent coaching call inside TMP University, a parent shared something we’ve all felt at some point:
"Every time I say, ‘If you don’t stop, I’m taking away your tablet,’ it only makes things worse. My son just melts down harder or ignores me completely."
Another parent jumped in:
"I tol...
by Dr. Jazmine —
May 12, 2025
“I’m sad daddy yelled at me” Why Aggression Is the Signal, Not the Problem
It was a normal weekday night.
Pajamas on, bedtime stories stacked by the nightstand, the hum of a tired family just trying to get everyone to sleep.
In the middle of the bedtime rush, a 4.5-year-old little girl got silly with her younger brother. She crossed a boundary, grabbing a toy from his...
by Dr. Jazmine —
May 05, 2025
Transforming Morning Chaos Into Connection
Two years ago, I sat on my bathroom floor and cried.
It was 7:43 AM. School drop-off was at 8:00. My 4-year-old daughter was still in pajamas, refusing to brush her teeth, and had just thrown her socks across the room in protest. My carefully planned morning routine was failing spectacularly.
I...
by Dr. Jazmine —
Apr 28, 2025
When Words Wound - Helping Children Communicate Respectfully
Picture this - you’re finishing up dinner prep when your 7-year-old storms into the kitchen, fists clenched, and declared with surprising intensity: "I hate you, Mom! You're the worst!"
Your mind flashed through a catalog of possible responses—from the stern ("We don't speak that way in this ho...
by Dr. Jazmine —
Apr 21, 2025
When Little Minds Spiral - Helping Children Navigate Catastrophic Thinking
I once found myself in a crowded airport with my 5-year-old daughter, our flight delayed for the third time. As announcements blared and travelers grumbled, I watched her little face crumple in quiet concern.
"What's wrong, sweetheart?" I asked, bending to her level.
"We're never going to get h...
by Dr. Jazmine —
Apr 14, 2025
Sibling Rivalry - Turning Conflicts into Connections
This week, my girls (15 months apart) had an epic battle over who would get their hair brushed first. There was shouting, there were tears, and for a moment, I felt that familiar overwhelm rising. "Why is everything a competition?" I thought as I took a deep breath.
As parents, these sibling sq...
by Dr. Jazmine —
Apr 07, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: How to Stop Repeating Phrases Your Parents Said (That You Swore You Never Would)
"Because I said so!" The words escaped my mouth before I could catch them. I froze, hearing my mother's voice echo through decades. In that moment, facing my frustrated 6-year-old, I had become exactly what I promised myself I wouldn't.
Sound familiar? That sinking feeling when you hear yourself...
by Dr. Jazmine —
Mar 31, 2025
Helping Your Highly Sensitive Child Thrive in an Overwhelming World
Does your child seem to notice everything? Get overwhelmed easily in busy environments? Experience emotions with extraordinary intensity?
This week, we're diving deep into understanding and supporting highly sensitive children—those remarkable little ones who experience the world with every sense...
by Dr. Jazmine —
Mar 24, 2025
When Your Child Won't Share: Teaching Generosity Without Forcing It
Picture this: Your child is happily playing with a toy when another child approaches. Suddenly, your little one clutches the toy to their chest with a fierce "MINE!" while you feel all eyes on you, waiting to see how you'll handle this classic childhood moment.
If you've ever felt that complica...
by Dr. Jazmine —
Mar 17, 2025
From "I Can't" to "I'll Try": Building Resilience in Young Children
I've been thinking about you this week, especially those moments when you hear your little one throw their crayons across the room followed by "I CAN'T DO IT!" or watch them dissolve into tears at the first sign of a challenge.
These moments can feel so hard—both for them and for us as parents....
by Dr. Jazmine —
Mar 10, 2025
7 Hidden Triggers Making Your Child's Behavior Worse: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Responding (Without Losing Your Mind!)
Ever find yourself thinking "I've reached my end" with your child's behavior? Maybe you're exhausted from the constant crying that seems to turn on and off like a faucet, or tired of feeling like every boundary becomes a battle. Or perhaps you're stuck in that cycle where setting a limit leads ...
by Dr. Jazmine —
Mar 03, 2025
Stop the Power Struggles! 5 Game-Changing Strategies to Turn Difficult Behaviors into Teaching Moments (Without Giving In)
Ever find yourself locked in another exhausting battle of wills with your child?
Maybe you're tired of the endless crying, the constant "no's", or feeling like every boundary turns into a meltdown.
If you're wondering whether you're being too soft or too firm, whether you're giving in too much ...
by Dr. Jazmine —
Feb 24, 2025