Dr Jolie Silva

Dr Jolie Silva Psychologist and Mom of 2

04/20/2026

If getting your daughter dressed in the morning turns into a daily battle, the solution might surprise you: stay out of it.

Most morning power struggles aren’t really about clothes, they’re about control and independence. When you step back and let her take ownership of what she wears, the tension starts to disappear and mornings get easier for everyone.

04/19/2026

As a sports mom, your response shapes your child’s confidence. Stay patient, stay present, and reward effort - not just results. Ask your child: What’s one small goal you can set tomorrow? Your belief today helps build their long-term success.

04/16/2026

You’re not actually mad at him.

You’re triggered by the fact that he can rest…
and you don’t feel like you can.

That’s the pattern.

Try this:
Next time you feel the urge to keep going, pause and ask:
“Nothing bad will happen if I sit for 10 minutes… right?”

Then do it anyway.

That’s how you start breaking it.

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The words we use with our sons shape how they understand their own emotions and whether they feel safe expressing them.I...
04/15/2026

The words we use with our sons shape how they understand their own emotions and whether they feel safe expressing them.

If we want boys who can communicate, ask for help, and build real relationships, it starts with what we say at home.

Save this for the next time you need it. 💙

04/13/2026

What if the way we’re trying to calm our child’s anxiety is actually reinforcing it instead of reducing it?
Well-meaning responses can sometimes send the message: “You can’t handle this without me.”
The goal isn’t to remove all discomfort - it’s to build confidence in coping through it.
Small shifts in how we respond can help children feel both safe and capable.

04/12/2026

The “boys are easier” myth — let’s talk about it.

Less talking. Less processing. But that doesn’t mean less struggle. It means they’ve already learned to hide it.
The emotion they’re most “allowed” to show? Anger. Because anger feels less vulnerable.

Our boys deserve more than that. 💙

04/02/2026

When your hormones meet theirs… chaos happens. 🌀 Take a breath, step outside, or dance it out—whatever brings you back to you. Thank you & for shedding some light on this topic and making us feel seen.

04/01/2026

If you have a learning disability, your emotional world is already working overtime. 💙

Kids with dyslexia, ADHD, and learning differences are significantly more likely to struggle with anxiety and depression — and comparison doesn’t motivate them. It wounds them.

To the person who shared this: thank you for trusting me with that. You deserved so much more grace as a kid.

And to every parent watching — your child doesn’t need to measure up to anyone. They need to feel safe with you.

03/31/2026

Some days, being a mom means giving yourself permission too. 💛

It’s not about ignoring your kids—it’s about letting go of the stuff that doesn’t actually matter. That little mental load you’ve been carrying? Drop one thing today. Celebrate the freedom, it’s part of doing your best without doing everything.

03/30/2026

From workouts to dishes, snacks to school stuff, calls to carpool, gifts to games… and somewhere at the end of the list—me.

If you feel like you’re constantly “on” but never actually caught up… you’re not failing. You’re overloaded.

Lately I’ve been forcing one tiny non-negotiable into my day (even 10 minutes that’s just mine)… because otherwise it never happens.

I see you. 🤍

03/29/2026

Your 8, 10, 12-year-old asks for makeup… now what?

This is where parents split. Some say yes, some say absolutely not—and most are stuck somewhere in between.

Here’s the truth: they’re not trying to grow up too fast… they’re growing up in a world that pushes it. The exposure is constant.

So the real question isn’t “is makeup bad?”…it’s: what are your boundaries, and can you hold them without shame, fear, or overreaction?

Because how you handle this moment is what actually teaches them.

Where do you stand on it?

03/27/2026

Two verdicts. One week. A turning point.

⚖️ Los Angeles — Meta and YouTube found negligent for deliberately addicting a young girl starting at age 6. Depression, body dysmorphia, suicidal thoughts. They knew. They said nothing. Jury awarded $6M.

⚖️ New Mexico — Meta ordered to pay $375M for misleading families about platform safety and enabling child exploitation on Instagram and Facebook.

Thousands of cases still pending. The era of Big Tech invincibility is over. 📲
As mothers, we’ve known this. Now the courts do too.

Thank you for all your efforts. www.wearemama.org👏🏼

Drop a 🙏 if you’ve been waiting for this.

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