Parenting and technology

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241: Validating children’s feelings: Why it’s important, and how to do it with Dr. Caroline Fleck

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 23, 2025

Join Dr. Caroline Fleck to learn practical validation techniques for responding to tantrums and big feelings. Discover simple phrases that help children feel seen while building emotional regulation skills.

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240: How to prepare your kids for the real world

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 16, 2025

Learn evidence-based strategies for helping children navigate food choices, screen time, and social pressures while preserving their authentic selves and developing critical thinking skills.

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219: The skills your child will need in the age of AI

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 4, 2024

Learn how to equip your child with the 56 foundational skills essential for thriving in a tech-driven world. Start building their future success today.

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Episode Summary 01: Building a better relationship with screen time

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 30, 2024

Thanks to those of you who completed the recent survey on how I can serve you better, some changes are coming to the YPM world!  While most respondents said they loved the length of the episodes because they appreciate how much detail we can get into in that time, a number of people said they had…

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217: How to end the video game struggles

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 21, 2024

Discover how to manage your kids’ screen time, set healthy boundaries, and foster their love of learning with practical tips and insights from experts.

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