Dr Jolie Silva

Psychologist and Mom of 2

11/20/2025

If you’ve ever felt guilty handing your kid an iPad… take a breath.
Screen time isn’t the enemy.
In fact, kids are learning, creating, moving, and connecting in ways we rarely talk about.

This carousel breaks down the positives that get overshadowed by the fear.
You’re doing better than you think — balance is what matters.

Full blog linked in bio.

10/31/2025

When your child feels left out — whether it’s a group costume, a party, or a friendship — it can be heartbreaking to watch. 💔

Jolie says there are two powerful things you can do in that moment:
1️⃣ Validate their feelings. (“That really hurts, and it’s okay to feel sad.”)
2️⃣ Ask how they want to solve the problem. (“Do you want to talk about it, or come up with a plan together?”)

It’s not about fixing everything — it’s about helping them build the tools to handle tough moments with confidence and self-compassion. 🧡

#ʜᴀʟʟᴏᴡᴇᴇɴ2025

10/29/2025

We can’t shield our kids from every risk—but we can give them the tools to make good choices.

Red Ribbon Week is the perfect time to start honest, judgment-free conversations about substance use.

💬 Ask what they’ve heard.
💬 Listen more than you speak.
💬 Remind them they can always come to you no matter what.

Blog live in bio: “Red Ribbon Week: Talking to Your Kids About Substance Use—Before Someone Else Does.”

10/11/2025

When Gen X picks up a phone 📞 vs. when Gen Alpha does 📱

If you know… you know. 😅
Sometimes we need to laugh about the generational gap before we start worrying about it!

10/09/2025

Parents, this one’s for you.

If your weeknights feel like a marathon of drop-offs, lessons, and late dinners… it might be time to pause.

Overscheduling can sneak up on even the most well-meaning parents — and the truth is, kids need rest just as much as they need enrichment.

Sometimes the best thing you can schedule is… nothing at all.

💛 Blog on The Overscheduling Trap is live now — link in bio.

10/08/2025

When every minute is booked, kids lose time to daydream, play freely, and connect. That’s where creativity and resilience grow.

Let’s start talking about this more: kids don’t just need stimulation; they need space to breathe.

💛 New blog: The Overscheduling Trap — live on my website. Link in bio!

10/06/2025

Child Health Day isn’t just about checkups and vegetables — it’s about what’s happening inside our kids’ minds.

The mental health crisis among kids and teens is real, and social media is a big part of the picture.

Let’s protect their peace the same way we protect their physical health. 💛

09/24/2025

Elephant parenting is on the rise—but is it the healthy balance between “tiger” and “lawnmower” parenting… or can it go too far? 🐘
On my recent blog, I dove into the benefits and the risks of this growing trend (and what it might mean for your family).

Would you call yourself an elephant parent? Comment below ⬇️

09/22/2025

Are you an elephant parent? 🐘

This growing parenting trend is all about nurture, patience, and support... but like anything, too much of a good thing can have drawbacks.

Tomorrow on the blog, I’m breaking down:
✅ What elephant parenting really looks like
✅ The benefits (and the risks)
✅ How to find balance so your kids feel supported and capable

Blog goes live tomorrow—stay tuned. 💻✨

09/20/2025

✨ Parents, your words matter more than you think.
Sometimes the smallest reminders become the biggest lessons for our kids.

Here are 3 things every child needs to hear:
1️⃣ You can do hard things.
2️⃣ Be scared and do it anyway.
3️⃣ People aren't thinking about you as much as you think.

Simple. Powerful. Exactly what they need. 💛

Want more therapist-backed advice? My new blog “10 Things I Wish Every Kid Could Know (From a Therapist Who’s Also a Mom)” is live now — link in bio.

09/19/2025

If I could sit down with my 10-year-old self, here are 6 things I’d want her to know: 💌
Because let’s be real, childhood (and parenting childhood) is tough.

I pulled together a blog this week: 10 Things I Wish Every Kid Could Know (From a Therapist Who’s Also a Mom)

It’s full of the reminders our kids (and sometimes we) need to hear.
👉 Link in bio to read the full list!

09/17/2025

✨ Every kid (and mom) needs this reminder: you can do hard things. 💪
And one of the best gifts we can give our kids? Letting them actually try instead of stepping in to do it for them. That’s how they build confidence and resilience.

I just wrote a new blog:10 Things I Wish Every Kid Could Know (From a Therapist Who’s Also a Mom). It’s full of bite-sized wisdom your child (and maybe you) need to hear.

👉 Link in bio to read!

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