Dr Jolie Silva

Dr Jolie Silva Psychologist and Mom of 2

08/13/2026

When it comes to kids’ mental health, what matters more is the level of parental conflict OVER whether or not the parents stay together.

More conflict = worse for the kids.

Let me know your thoughts!

08/11/2026

One of the best gifts you can give your kid is independence. Screens do the exact opposite.

Slowly let them take risks and do things on their own to build resilience and independence. It is the pathway to mental health. 🩵

06/17/2026

Big emotions are hard to navigate in the moment. Teaching emotional regulation skills is one of the most important ways to help children manage anxiety, frustration, and overwhelming feelings. Preparing coping tools ahead of time can help kids recover faster and build resilience over time.

06/15/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about gentle parenting is that it’s permissive parenting.

Supporting your child’s feelings doesn’t mean lowering expectations. Kids build resilience when they feel understood and are encouraged to do hard things.

What do you think people get wrong about gentle parenting?

06/12/2026

The most underrated parenting skill isn’t patience. It isn’t consistency. It’s this —

Letting your kid borrow your confidence until they build their own.

When you project belief in them, even when you’re unsure, you’re not lying to them. You’re lending them something they don’t have yet. And over time, that borrowed confidence becomes theirs to keep.

This is how resilience actually gets built. Not from the hard moment but from knowing someone believed they could get through it.

Your belief in them is doing more than you think.

06/10/2026

Teen drinking is declining, but that doesn’t automatically mean teens are thriving.

As alcohol use drops, many young people are spending more time online and less time connecting face-to-face. Research continues to show that meaningful social connection plays a major role in mental health, resilience, and overall well-being.

The goal isn’t just fewer risky behaviors, it’s helping kids build real-world relationships, confidence, and community.

06/08/2026

Kids with ADHD don’t leave their symptoms in the classroom when practice starts.

Focus challenges, missed instructions, daydreaming, and distractibility can show up on the field, court, or track just as easily as they do at school. But unlike the classroom, coaches aren’t typically given accommodations or guidance on how to support athletes with ADHD.

So what’s the best approach? Should parents make coaches aware? And if they do, what support actually helps?

06/04/2026

Watching your child struggle with anxiety is heartbreaking. Your instinct is to make the fear go away but sometimes the most supportive response isn’t the easiest one.

If your child is anxious, overwhelmed, or melting down, these 3 simple reminders can help you respond with confidence while building resilience.

06/03/2026

Tired of the “just one more minute” battle every time the iPad goes away? Consistent screen time boundaries and healthy tech habits at home can help reduce the daily struggle. Your kids are always watching, especially when it comes to screens.

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