Jen Lumanlan M.S., M.Ed.

About

Jen Lumanlan, M.S., M.Ed., (she/her) obtained Bachelor's degrees (Forestry, English) from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master's in Environmental Management from Yale University and enjoyed a career in sustainability consulting before having her daughter, when she realized she was in for her toughest challenge yet. She went back to school for a Master's in psychology focused on child development and another in education to understand how to raise her child, and launched a podcast, Your Parenting Mojo, to share what she was learning with others.

Your Parenting Mojo podcast was named Best Research-Based Parenting Podcast by Lifehacker and has been downloaded almost three million times.

Her work is guided by academic research and beyond in an attempt to help parents to create a world in which their child's, and their own needs are met — alongside the needs of all children and all parents.

Books by Jen Lumanlan M.S., M.Ed.

Recent Posts

Understanding Mom Rage: A Call to Meet Our Needs

Many moms experience "mom rage" due to unrealistically high expectations. Recognizing triggers and practicing self-care can help us manage this anger and connect better with kids.

The 9 Magical Words That Create Collaboration With Our Kids

Anger hides deeper needs and disrupts family harmony, affecting kids' behavior. Using empathetic communication helps us collaborate and get along better.

3 Ways to Increase Your Child's Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence, including emotional granularity, is vital for both adults and children. Find out why it's important and how you can foster it in your kids.

The Real Reasons You Feel Triggered by Your Child’s Behavior

Triggered responses to our children’s behavior sometimes come from our own past traumas. When we heal from these and meet our needs more, we will likely feel triggered less often.

Why People Claim That Gentle Parenting "Doesn’t Work"

When gentle parenting fails, it's not your fault or your child's. Unmet needs are the issue. Addressing them meets both your child's behavior and your own needs effectively.

How to Meet Your Child's Needs, and Your Own

Understanding our needs, and our children’s, can transform conflicts into growth opportunities.

How to ChatGPT-Proof Your Child's Learning

Schools are preparing our children for jobs that are going away. Instead of focusing on content, we can support our children in learning skills they will actually need.

13 Reasons Why Your Child Doesn’t Listen

When a child "doesn't listen," it might seem like they're disobeying you. That may not be the case. Here are 13 reasons they may not listen, and how best to respond.