Hi! I’m Dr. Becca Ballinger, a child psychologist and proud mom to two incredible young adults. Welcome to Modern Parenting Solutions, your go-to parenting podcast for raising exceptional kids and teens in this ever-changing world. Each episode combines expert advice, my own personal experiences, and cutting-edge research to empower you to parent your way. Together, let’s build a brighter future for our young people.
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[Episode #88] The Secret To a Stress-Free and Meaningful Holiday Season Starts NOW
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[Episode #87] Toughen Up or Validate? Why You Need to Rethink How You Respond to Your Child or Teen’s Distress
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[Episode #86] Let’s Fix Your Child’s or Teen’s Sunday Scaries (Because Mondays Don’t Have to Be a Battle)
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[Episode #85] Want to Stop Your Child or Teen’s Anxiety Spiral? Here’s How!
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[Episode #84] YOU Are Your Child or Teen’s Biggest Influencer – But Are You Squandering That Opportunity?
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[Episode #83] The Tough Truth: 5 Habits That Will Transform Your Parenting Game
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[Episode #82] How to Get Your Reluctant Child or Teen to Join an Extracurricular Activity
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[Episode #81] The Secret to Helping Your Child or Teen Make Friends: And Why It Matters More Than Ever
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[Episode #80] My Back-To-School Readiness Playlist & Resources
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[Episode #79] Ready, Set, Success: 3 Steps to Rock the New School Year
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[Episode #78] Knowing These Science-Backed Strategies About Creativity and Curiosity Will Improve Your Child or Teen’s Motivation, Confidence, and Love of Learning
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[Episode #77] Why Your Tween or Teen Pushes You Away (And How to Pull Them Back In)
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[Episode #76] Ever feel like your discipline strategies just aren’t working, no matter how hard you try?
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[Episode #75] From ‘Are We There Yet?’ to ‘Best Trip Ever!’ – Vacation Tips for Families
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[Episode #74] Finding Purpose: How to Help Your Tween or Teen Find Meaning in Life (Even If You Don’t Go To Church)
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[Episode #73] Want Your Rules To Stick? The Best Parenting Advice No One Ever Told You
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[Episode #72] Stop Feeling Manipulated By Your Child or Teen By Using These 4 Proven Strategies
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[Episode #71] Yes! You’ve Got To Start Planning For Your Summer Now – And Here’s How
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[Episode #70] Parenting with Heart: The PEACEful Approach to Discipline
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[Episode #69] Setting Boundaries: The Tough Love Your Family Really Needs
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Hello! I’m Dr. Becca Ballinger
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Modern Parenting Expert
Modern Parenting Solutions is a place where I can work with kids and families one-on-one to help them overcome their challenges.
For the last 8 years, I’ve written extensively for large publications and provided trainings and seminars on Modern Parenting topics, but there’s nothing like working with kids, teens, and families individually.
As a parent to two wonderful young adults, I know first-hand the challenges that both parents and kids face today – but these challenges don’t have to become a permanent impediment that follows your child into adulthood!
As a graduate of the doctoral program at Loma Linda University, my research and training background is with suicidal, self-harming adolescents and their families. This means that I’m comfortable with helping families overcome a wide variety of problems – from low self-esteem, anxiety, academic difficulties, and family communication to some of the most serious challenges that occur in the family system.




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![[Episode #82] How to Get Your Reluctant Child or Teen to Join an Extracurricular Activity](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Episode-82-400x250.png)
![[Episode #81] The Secret to Helping Your Child or Teen Make Friends: And Why It Matters More Than Ever](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Episode-81-400x250.png)
![[Episode #80] My Back-To-School Readiness Playlist & Resources](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Episode-80b-400x250.png)
![[Episode #79] Ready, Set, Success: 3 Steps to Rock the New School Year](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode-79-400x250.png)
![[Episode #78] Knowing These Science-Backed Strategies About Creativity and Curiosity Will Improve Your Child or Teen’s Motivation, Confidence, and Love of Learning](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode-78-400x250.png)
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![[Episode #76] Ever feel like your discipline strategies just aren’t working, no matter how hard you try?](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode-76-400x250.png)
![[Episode #75] From ‘Are We There Yet?’ to ‘Best Trip Ever!’ – Vacation Tips for Families](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Episode-75-400x250.png)
![[Episode #74] Finding Purpose: How to Help Your Tween or Teen Find Meaning in Life (Even If You Don’t Go To Church)](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AdobeStock_220772008-400x250.jpeg)
![[Episode #73] Want Your Rules To Stick? The Best Parenting Advice No One Ever Told You](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Episode-73-400x250.png)
![[Episode #72] Stop Feeling Manipulated By Your Child or Teen By Using These 4 Proven Strategies](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Episode-72-400x250.png)
![[Episode #71] Yes! You’ve Got To Start Planning For Your Summer Now – And Here’s How](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AdobeStock_457960707-400x250.jpeg)
![[Episode #70] Parenting with Heart: The PEACEful Approach to Discipline](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AdobeStock_224624482-400x250.jpeg)
![[Episode #69] Setting Boundaries: The Tough Love Your Family Really Needs](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode-69-400x250.png)


