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Practical parenting. Backed by research. Made for real life

Parenting doesn’t need to be perfect—or overly complicated. We’re two child psychologists (and moms) sharing research-backed, realistic strategies to help you better understand your kids and feel more confident in your parenting.

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Meet Dr. Erin Avirett and Dr. Jordana Mortimer

We’re child psychologists with over 30 years of combined clinical experience. We have worked with thousands of families to help them become the parents they always wanted to be! We are also moms (Erin has 3 kids; Jordana has 2).

We understand that you may not have the time or energy to “gentle parent” your child out of every hard moment. That’s why we created Mind & Child: to make good parenting information easier to understand and actually usable in real life.

Through our videos, guides, blogs, and social media, we break down the research into practical strategies you can start using with your family today.

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Want to go a little deeper? Our full-length parenting video series are available completely free on YouTube. Start with Parenting 101 for a practical foundation, or jump into Tempering Tantrums if that’s the battle you’re facing right now.

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Parenting 101 Course

Parenting 101: Our complete parenting series for parents of kids ages 1–12. Learn practical, research-backed strategies for setting limits, communicating clearly, handling emotions, encouraging positive behavior, and raising capable kids.
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Tantrums Course

Tempering Tantrums: A 45-minute workshop that walks you through why tantrums happen, how to prevent many of them before they start, what to do when you see one brewing, and how to respond when your child is already in full meltdown mode. Best for parents of kids ages 1–7.

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Stacey C.

“I feel that after watching these videos (multiple times 😊), and implementing what is taught, that no matter what my kids encounter when they reach adulthood, they will be equipped to face any challenge – they will be mature, thoughtful, and intentional adults. I am so blessed by this program and what it has to offer.”

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Dustin T.

“Mind and Child’s parenting courses have been exactly what we have been looking for. Short, engaging videos, written and taught by proven experts in the field, that describe a very comprehensive approach to parenting. Every piece of advice and strategy that Drs Avirett and Mortimer described was useful, easy to understand, and communicated very well.”

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Kelly T.

“These videos are a breath of fresh air to a struggling parent! They provide peace of mind and hope!”

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“Mind and Child focuses on what all parents want – actual solutions that address the root of undesirable behaviors and have the big picture in mind, rather than quick fixes that are ineffective in the long run.”

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Christopher W.

“Quick, practical lessons that gave me more tools to be a better father and teacher! I couldn’t be happier with the new tools I have acquired and can’t wait to see what else Mind and Child produces.”

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Ryan P.

“These videos were short enough to keep my attention span, yet thorough enough to teach me some solid material. I like the back-and-forth format of Dr. Mortimer and Dr. Avirett as they dig into each lesson.”

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Sarah P.

“Overall, I really enjoyed the course and felt encouraged and not overwhelmed after watching these videos. I know I will return to review some of these videos multiple times and likely pick up on new insights each time.”

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Jackie W.

“I highly recommend Mind and Child for moms in any stage. I’ve read a lot of parenting books over the past twelve years and I found this course unique and extraordinarily useful!”

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