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When Your Toddler Struggles with the New Baby: Scripts and Strategies for Managing Big Feelings

Sonya stood in her kitchen, trying to feed her 2-month-old while her toddler Elly clung to her leg crying. "Mama, up! Up!" Elly begged. Just as Sonya was about to reach down to comfort her, Elly turned and started roughly poking at the baby's feet. "Gentle touches only!" Sonya reminded her, fee...

by Dr. Jazmine McCoy — Nov 25, 2024

The Best Intervention For Curbing Aggression

The best intervention for curbing aggressive behavior is not reading children’s books, teaching your child how to take deep breaths or even helping them communicate their feelings. The best intervention combines all of these and believe it or not - it starts with removing the biggest distractio...

by Dr. Jazmine — Nov 18, 2024

4 Hidden Mistakes That Make Child Aggression Worse (Even When We Mean Well)

Here's a mindset shift that will transform how you respond to aggressive behavior: Your child isn't being defiant - they're dysregulated. I know what you're thinking - "But when my child throws blocks or hits their sister, it feels like they're just being mean and defiant!" But here's the truth...

Nov 11, 2024

From Frustration to Connection: How Your 'Problem' Child Can Be Your Greatest Teacher

It was a typical morning, getting my two daughters ready for school. I had just finished my 7-year-old's hair and was transitioning to my 6-year-old's turn. That's when it happened – my younger daughter angrily shouted "MOVE!" at her sister, using her body to physically push her out of the way....

by Dr. Jazmine — Nov 04, 2024

Aggression: My top 3 best-kept secrets for parents of 2-7 year olds

Picture this: It's a typical Tuesday evening, and Jamie is in the kitchen, preparing dinner while her three kids play nearby. Suddenly, her 5-year-old daughter Emily shouts, "You stupid a**!" at her 8-year-old brother. Jamie freezes, feeling a mix of shock, embarrassment, and utter defeat wash ...

by Dr. Jazmine — Oct 28, 2024

When Your Child's "No" Feels Like a Personal Attack (But It's Not)

Picture this: It's a sunny Tuesday afternoon, and Sarah, a mom of two, is trying to get her 4-year-old son, Adrian, ready for his swimming lesson. As she reaches for his swim trunks, Adrian's face scrunches up, and he shouts, "No! I don't want to go!" Sarah feels her heart rate quicken as she r...

by Dr. Jazmine — Oct 21, 2024

Discipline That Makes Sense: Your Guide to Logical Consequences

As parents, we've all been there – caught in a moment of frustration, struggling to address our child's behavior effectively. Today, I want to share a personal story and introduce you to a powerful parenting tool: logical consequences. Picture this: We're stuck in a long drive-through line, my ...

by Dr. Jazmine — Oct 14, 2024

4 Quick Steps to Stop Aggression and Nurture Social-Emotional Intelligence

Hey Dedicated Parents! When my daughter started preschool, our family went through challenging phase that many parents can relate to. Almost every afternoon, she'd come home from school full of pent-up emotions, often lashing out at her sister with unexpected aggression. Throwing, pushing, ye...

by Dr. Jazmine — Oct 07, 2024

Transition Magic: Transform Stubborn Moments Into Smooth Routines for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Hey Proactive Parents! Did you know? The average toddler has at least 1 tantrum a day, often during transitions - changing from one activity or place to another. That's a lot of drama! 😅 But here's the good news: Many of these meltdowns are preventable. In this newsletter, I’ll reveal the trans...

by Dr. Jazmine — Sep 30, 2024

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