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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

The Hidden Experiments Your Child is Running (That Look Like Bad Behavior)

I want to talk about something that most parenting advice gets completely wrong - those intense behaviors we usually call "attention-seeking." You know the ones I mean: Your previously independent child becomes impossibly clingy. Your sweet kiddo starts acting aggressively out of nowhere. Your...

by Dr. Jazmine — Feb 17, 2025

Why Your "Teachable Moments" Might Be Making Things Worse

Here's something that might surprise you: Those moments when your child is melting down, hitting their sibling, or completely defying you? Those aren't actually your teachable moments. I know this goes against everything we've been taught about parenting, but stick with me. Think about the last...

by Dr. Jazmine — Feb 10, 2025

What Your Child's Worst Behavior is Actually Telling You

It's been one of those days. You know the ones. Your 5-year-old has been pushing every button since breakfast. Defiant. Aggressive. Nothing you try seems to work. Your patience is paper-thin. Finally, after the fifth timeout of the day, they look up at you with those big eyes and whisper: "Momm...

by Dr. Jazmine — Feb 03, 2025

Why Your Home Environment Might Be Working Against You (And Simple Changes That Transform Behavior)

Last week my 7-year-old had an epic meltdown trying to get out the door for school. You know the scene - shoes scattered everywhere, backpack contents spilled across the floor, breakfast half-eaten, and a very frustrated mama trying desperately to stick to the morning schedule. In that moment, ...

by Dr. Jazmine — Jan 27, 2025

Why Everything You've Been Told About Tantrums is Wrong (And What Science Says Actually Works)

Your 3-year-old is sprawled on the floor of Target, red-faced and screaming. Their tiny body shakes with sobs as fellow shoppers pause, stare, then hurry past with sidelong glances. Your own heart is racing, face flushed with a familiar mix of embarrassment, frustration and helplessness. You're...

by Dr. Jazmine — Jan 20, 2025

Tired of Feeling Triggered by Tantrums? Here's What Your Child is Actually Trying to Tell You

Picture this: You're trying to get dinner ready (finally!) after a long day. Your 4-year-old is happily playing with trucks nearby, and for a moment, everything feels peaceful. Then you make the announcement that it's time to clean up for dinner. Within seconds, your child's whole demeanor chan...

by Dr. Jazmine — Jan 13, 2025

From Holiday Chaos to Calm: Re-establishing Routines That Actually Work

The transition back to "regular life" after the magic and excitement of the holidays is HARD. During the holidays, our kids stay up late, sleep in, and enjoy unstructured days filled with new toys, family visits, and special treats. Now we're asking them to snap back into early wake-ups, schedu...

by Dr. Jazmine — Jan 06, 2025

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Hi, I'm Dr. Jazmine

I’m a psychologist, mom of 3 and certified child translator. I help parents go from, “Ahhh!” to “I got this.”

Raising the next generation is arguably the most important work of society, and yet no one teaches us how to win at it. But I’m here to help turn that around.

I've empowered thousands of parents to transform their family dynamics, boosting their confidence, clarity, and connection with their children - and now, I'm here to guide you on your journey to becoming the parent you've always aspired to be!

Hi, I'm Dr. Jazmine

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