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 โ
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 โ
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 โ
Jan 06, 2025
New Year, Fresh Start: Setting Your Family Up for Success in 2025
The other day, I was chatting with a parent who shared something that really hit home.
She said, "After such a busy holiday season, I feel completely drained. Between recovering from all the festivities, gearing up with restart school routines, and managing daily mealtime and bedtime challenges...
by Dr. Jazmine โ
Dec 30, 2024
When Family Visits: Navigating Different Parenting Styles
Many parents find themselves anxious about upcoming holiday gatherings. Not due to a lack of love for family, but because of the common tensions that arise around different parenting approaches.
From well-meaning grandparents insisting on goodbye hugs when her child clearly isn't comfortable, t...
by Dr. Jazmine โ
Dec 30, 2024
Sibling Harmony: Navigating Holiday Challenges While Building Connection
I know the holidays can feel overwhelming when you're trying to manage multiple children's needs, especially with all the extra excitement, disrupted routines, and heightened emotions that come with this season.
Just the other day, a mom shared how her heart broke watching her oldest become inc...
by Dr. Jazmine โ
Dec 16, 2024
The Gift of Boundaries: Setting Gentle but Firm Limits During the Holidays
We've all been there - standing in Target while our child melts down in the toy aisle, desperately wanting that shiny new toy they just spotted.
Our holiday to-do list is a mile long, we're already running behind, and in this moment, it would be so much easier to just give in.
After all, isn't t...
by Dr. Jazmine McCoy โ
Dec 09, 2024
Holiday Transitions: Managing Routines When Everything is Different
It's like all our hard work goes out the window during the holidays," a mother shared recently, her voice heavy with both worry and guilt.
"Last night at Grandma's, my normally easy-going four-year-old had an epic meltdown at bedtime. I get it - different house, exciting day, family everywhere....
by Dr. Jazmine โ
Dec 02, 2024
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 โ
Nov 25, 2024
The Best Intervention For Curbing Aggression
The best intervention for curbing aggressive behavior is not reading childrenโs 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 โ
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 โ my younger daughter angrily shouted "MOVE!" at her sister, using her body to physically push her out of the way....
by Dr. Jazmine โ
Nov 04, 2024
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