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The Mom Psychologist ShowAuthor: Dr. Jazmine
Are you ready to feel more confident in your parenting, connect with your child in deeper more meaningful ways and reclaim your joy in parenting? Each week Dr. Jazmine reveals her best tips, strategies, and mindsets around positive parenting, child development and mental health. Teaching you how to discipline with clarity and respect, handle tantrums without losing your sanity and potty train like a pro - The Mom Psychologist Show breaks it all down (and so much more) with a new episode each and every week! Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Your Child Just Hit You. Should You Give Them a Hug? | 79
Wednesday, 3 June, 2026
Your child hits you and then immediately reaches out for a hug. Do you give it to them? It's common to freeze in these moments, worried you're rewarding the hitting or sending mixed signals. In this episode I'm breaking down what's actually happening in your child's brain when they seek connection after aggression, why the choice between comfort and consequence is a false one, and exactly what to say in real time so you can hold the boundary and stay connected at the same time. 00:55 What's happening in their brain. 03:34 Common Mistake Parents Make 06:27 What does it look like in real life 07:41 After returning to baseline 9:46 The long game Get TMP Times in your inbox every Monday. Start your free 7-day trial 👉🏽 https://www.themompsychologist.com/tmptimes 💌 Free Parenting Script Pack: https://themompsychologist.com/script-pack 💌 Follow me over on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/themompsychologist If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a rating. It truly helps. Thanks for tuning in!
