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05/18/2026

A clinical expert in trauma and family wellness is pushing back against one of the most persistent beliefs in Caribbean parenting culture that some children are simply born difficult or bad-natured.

Read more here ⬇️

https://antiguaobserver.com/no-child-is-born-bad-says-family-wellness-expert/

05/01/2026

Chores are essential to raising successful, thriving children.

Giving kids chores isn't about punishment—it's about preparation. When children contribute to the home, they learn responsibility, time management, and the value of hard work. Chores help them see that goals require effort, routines, and teamwork, not just promises.

Consistent, age-appropriate tasks build independence and confidence. They also create opportunities for meaningful conversations about accountability, budgeting, and prioritization—skills that translate directly to school, internships, and future careers.

Working parents often look for timesaving engagements, that reduce the amount of directing and re-directing that they need to do with their children, primarily because of concerns regarding their own time limitations. As well as to ensure that they time they do have is spent in optimal parent-child encounters.

Using available time in directing and endorsing chore activities is beyond valuable time spent. Its premium a child-raising practice.

As caregivers and mentors, we must frame chores as ownership, not chores as a penalty. Start small, celebrate progress, and gradually increase responsibility. The payoff isn’t just a cleaner house—it’s resilient, capable humans who approach challenges with grit and optimism.

What chores have you found most effective for building skills and character in kids? Share your best practices.

Join us for more information on working parents and raising thriving, successful children on the podcast, Dr. Judi Speaks https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-judi-speaks/id1895744228

05/01/2026

04/21/2026

03/23/2026

So thrilled to share another episode in my new series on raising thriving children on YouTube in the Dr. Judi Speaks series.

I would be delighted to have you watch the published 3 episodes, share and subscribe. I offer trainings (in person and or via zoom) and one to one mentorship.

Enjoy this episode on using nature as a tool to help our children with emotional regulation.

As a parent, we want to raise our children to thrive. We can help teach, regulate, and bond with our children by stepping outside and using our 5 senses to n...

02/17/2026

In this episode of Dr. Judi Speaks I speak with my friend and colleague Lisa Dezso, LCSW about rewilding our children. Regulating our child's emotional state using nature is a tried and tested means of helping our children center. Lisa shares how she helps her child find nature everywhere, from downtown to mountain trails. Like and subscribe on YouTube for more parenting guidance.

Visit our website for personalized parenting mentorship.

As a parent, we want to raise our children to thrive. We can help teach, regulate, and bond with our children by stepping outside and using our 5 senses to n...

06/11/2025

Connect with us for parenting support programs - www.jamapd.com

https://www.dailyscanner.com/dr-judi-redefining-what-it-means-to-lead-parent-and-care-all-at-once/

06/11/2025

🌟 Looking for a way to strengthen connections and combat burnout? Consider mentorship! 🌟

In today's fast-paced and often overwhelming work environment, burnout is a pressing concern that impacts professionals across all sectors. Thankfully, mentorship has emerged as a powerful tool to combat this phenomenon, not only providing support but also enhancing both personal and professional growth.

Here are some key points to consider about the role of mentorship:
 Human Connection: Mentorship fosters relationships that can provide essential emotional support during challenging times, helping individuals feel less isolated.
 Develop Skills and Resilience: Mentorship encourages individuals to focus on their potential and skills, allowing them to better manage stressors and build resilience against burnout.
 Professional Development: Mentors can guide mentees in their career trajectories, offering insights into navigating workplace challenges and achieving goals.
 Shared Benefits: Both mentors and mentees can reap rewards from the mentoring relationships, contributing to a more engaged workforce and improved job satisfaction.
 Burnout Mitigation: Research shows that mentorship can significantly reduce the risk of burnout by fostering resilience and encouraging self-management strategies among professionals.
 Inclusive Solutions: By extending mentorship initiatives to cover a wide range of roles within an organization, we can address the broader aspects of burnout beyond clinical roles, creating a healthier workplace culture.

If you’re looking to make a difference in your professional life—whether as a mentor or mentee—consider embracing the power of mentorship in your journey!

Together, we can build pathways to not only combat burnout but enhance overall workplace satisfaction and effectiveness. www.judithjosiahmartin.com

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