This week for #FreeYourMindFriday, Dr. Kim Van Dusen, LMFT, RPT, and founder of The Parentologist w/ Dr. Kim, took over our Instagram stories to talk about mental health + wellness. Check out her bio below! Dr. Kim Van Dusen, LMFT, RPT is a mom of two young children and the CEO/Owner/Founder of The Parentologist w/Dr.Kim, a Southern California-based family and …
Your Most Important Job as a Parent
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP of A New Day Pediatric Psychology is back this week with some wisdom on the importance of parent-child relationships. Watch the video and read what she has to say below! Never focus on changing your child’s behavior that you forget to have a relationship with them. I know It’s frustrating to try to raise an …
Brain Break: Rock Band
Are you ready for a de-stressing rock sesh? Follow along with this Mission2Move video! Grab your air guitar, and get ready to move your body and reset your mind. Get the whole family involved to complete the band!
Accepting What Is and Staying Positive
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP of A New Day Pediatric Psychology, PLLC is back this week to discuss how to accept what is happening and stay positive when things are so confusing and abnormal right now. Read on and watch the video to see what she has to say! With all the things happening in the world, how do you …
Brain Break: Obstacle Course
Who wants to go on an adventure and get your body moving at the same time? Follow along with Courtney from Mission2Move as she shows you how to make an obstacle course from things in your house!
Your Parent Superpower: Co-Regulation
On Thursday, April 2nd, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP of A New Day Pediatric Psychology, shared a video discussing the importance of co-regulation in parenting. What is Co-Regulation and Self Regulation? Why is it important for parents and children? Co-Regulation occurs before self-regulation. Co-Regulation is the ability to monitor, to discipline, to be able to keep yourself in balance when …
Kindergarten Teacher Shares Fun St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Today, Ingrid Mongenas, a kindergarten teacher, is sharing a fun St. Patrick’s Day themed craft for parents and kids to do together at home! With school being out due to the coronavirus, Ingrid will be sharing DIY craft videos on her Facebook and Instagram, @teach.ing.rid. Follow along with her videos, some of which we’ll be sharing, for some fun at-home …
Pediatric Behavior Consult President Takes Over Instagram to Share Tips on Parenting Toddlers
California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Michelle Tangeman, provides behavioral and psychological services in the Los Angeles area. She’s joining us in the afternoon (from the west coast) for #freeyourmindfriday to share her personal and professional story about mental health. Michelle is the founder and president of @Pediatric_Behavior_Consult, as a resource to support not just …
TODAY Show Parenting Contributor Shares Tips on Insta Takeover
Dr. Kim from @theparentologist is taking over our Instagram to share about everything play therapy and working with children. In addition to being a Doctor of Psychology, she is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Registered Play Therapist, a university professor, parenting coach, public speaker, and blogger. Dr. Kim is the mom of two young children and the owner/founder …