Jen Lumanlan, Author at Your Parenting Mojo

251: Why Your 8-12 Year Old Should Start a Business (And How to Support Them Without Taking Over!)

By Jen Lumanlan | August 3, 2025 |

Three children running a lemonade and bake sale stand made from white wooden crates, with a hand-drawn sign reading "LEMONADE + BAKE SALE" above them

Discover why ages 8-12 are perfect for kid businesses that teach real-world skills like initiative, communication, and financial literacy through meaningful work.

The Anxious Generation Review: What the Research Actually Shows

By Jen Lumanlan | July 27, 2025 |

A young person with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a black and white baseball-style shirt stands in what appears to be a home interior, with adults visible but blurred in the background

The teen mental health crisis may be less severe than headlines suggest. Learn why the “crisis” data is misleading and evidence-based alternatives to bans and battles with your kids

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Episode Summary 02: The Anxious Generation: What Parents Need to Know

By Jen Lumanlan | July 27, 2025 |

A concerned mother in glasses and a beige cardigan stands behind her young daughter, who is looking down at her smartphone while sitting at a table with food

Worried social media is destroying your teen’s mental health? The research tells a different story than the headlines suggest.

250: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 4): Should we ban cell phones at home?

By Jen Lumanlan | July 20, 2025 |

A young child lies on their side on an orange shag carpet, looking at a tablet or phone screen with a focused expression

Why rigid phone rules backfire and what builds trust while keeping teens safe online instead.

What If Summer Boredom Is Actually Good for Your Child?

By Jen Lumanlan | July 15, 2025 |

A young child with curly blonde hair sits on a picnic blanket outdoors, holding an open storybook while a brown teddy bear sits nearby

Why do kids seem more bored during summer than the school year? The answer isn’t what you think – and traditional activity lists often make the problem worse, not better.

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Posts by Jen Lumanlan

251: Why Your 8-12 Year Old Should Start a Business (And How to Support Them Without Taking Over!)

The Anxious Generation Review: What the Research Actually Shows

Episode Summary 02: The Anxious Generation: What Parents Need to Know

250: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 4): Should we ban cell phones at home?

What If Summer Boredom Is Actually Good for Your Child?

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Research-based ideas to help kids thrive

Research-based ideas
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