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 #68] 4 Ways To Motivate a Child or Teen Who Could Care Less
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[Episode #67] Yes! Your Child Or Teen CAN Improve Their Grades With Only A Few Months (Or Weeks!) Left In The School Year
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[Episode #66] Raised By a Narcissist Parent? Move Forward As a Happier Individual And a More Effective Parent With These 10 Steps
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[Episode #65] Is College Right For Your Young Person? New Information You Need To Know
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[Episode #64] 4 Categories of Life Skills You Can’t Ignore Teaching Your Child or Teen
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[Episode #63] Redefining Obedience: How To Go From Blind Compliance To Mutual Trust
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[Episode #62] The Secret to Being a Happy Parent: Why Embracing the ‘Gain’ Changes Everything
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[Episode #61] How To Help A Child or Teen Who Feels Different From Everyone Else
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[Episode #60] From Trends to Teachable Moments: How To Navigate Popular Culture with Your Young Person
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[Episode #59] Every Parent Makes Mistakes: How To Forgive Yourself AND Repair Your Relationship With Your Child or Teen
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[Episode #58] How To Encourage Your Child or Teen to be Independently Self-Motivated
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[Episode #57] Beyond Lazy or Entitled: Understanding Your Child or Teen’s Natural Motivation Personality
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[Episode #56] Unlocking the Power of External Motivation: Reward Ideas for Motivating Kids and Teens
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[Episode #55] Three (Bad) Parenting Habits That Destroy Your Child or Teen’s Motivation
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[Episode 54] How To Expertly Handle Toddler Tantrums, Teen Moodiness, and Extended Family Drama During The Holidays
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[Episode 53] How To Enjoy The Holidays By Giving Gifts With Heart And Meaning
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[Episode 52] When Your Child or Teen Doesn’t Want To Go To School: 10 Strategies That Work
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[Episode 51] Why Kids and Teens Lie and How To Solve This Problem
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[Episode 50] Use My Guide To Improve Your Child or Teen’s First Quarter Grades
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[Episode 49] Parenting Q&A: Listener Questions on Family, Tweens, and Teens Answered
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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 #59] Every Parent Makes Mistakes: How To Forgive Yourself AND Repair Your Relationship With Your Child or Teen](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Episode-59-400x250.png)
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![[Episode #57] Beyond Lazy or Entitled: Understanding Your Child or Teen’s Natural Motivation Personality](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Episode-57-400x250.png)
![[Episode #56] Unlocking the Power of External Motivation: Reward Ideas for Motivating Kids and Teens](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Episode-56-400x250.png)
![[Episode #55] Three (Bad) Parenting Habits That Destroy Your Child or Teen’s Motivation](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Episode-55-400x250.png)
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![[Episode 53] How To Enjoy The Holidays By Giving Gifts With Heart And Meaning](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Episode-53-400x250.png)
![[Episode 52] When Your Child or Teen Doesn’t Want To Go To School: 10 Strategies That Work](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Episode-52-400x250.png)
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![[Episode 50] Use My Guide To Improve Your Child or Teen’s First Quarter Grades](https://modernparentingsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Episode-50-400x250.png)
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