Child & Family Psychologist (Expert Reviewer)
Dr. Allison Grant is a licensed clinical psychologist with a focus on child and family mental health. She earned her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University (Graduate School of Education and Psychology) and has spent her career supporting families with anxiety, meltdowns, school stress, and parent–child conflict. For Parenting Mentor, Dr. Grant serves as an expert reviewer—ensuring articles reflect evidence-based approaches, developmentally appropriate expectations, and trauma-informed language. She is especially passionate about helping parents replace “quick fixes” with practical skills that strengthen connection and long-term resilience.
Reviewed articles
- Kids Afraid of Monsters at Night? A Step-by-Step Bedtime Plan (By Age)
- Teaching Kids Conflict Resolution for Everyday Family Fights (With Scripts You Can Use Tonight)
- What to Say (and Not Say) When Kids Face Divorce: Age-by-Age Reactions and Co-Parenting Steps
- Positive Discipline for Preschoolers: In-the-Moment Scripts, Routines, and Age-Appropriate Consequences
- Teen Lying and Stealing Money: Calm Scripts, Boundaries, and When to Get Help
- Helping an Anxious Child (Toddlers to Teens): Signs, Scripts, and Age-by-Age Support
- Teen Pregnancy: Setting Boundaries, Keeping Trust, and Talking Calmly (With Warning Signs to Watch)
- How to Help Kids Manage Stress After School: A Simple Routine, Scripts, and a Checklist
- Toddler Acting Out After Divorce? 10 Quick Ways to Reconnect (Plus Simple Scripts)
- When Your Stepdaughter or Adopted Daughter Says “I Hate You”: Calm Scripts and Boundaries That Protect Trust