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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

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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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

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