Parenting Mentor expert reviewer
Dr. Allison Grant, PsyD
Child & Family Psychologist (Expert Reviewer)
Licensed clinical psychologist specializing in child anxiety, emotional regulation, and family communication.
PsyD, Clinical Psychology (Pepperdine University — Graduate School of Education and Psychology); Licensed Psychologist (LP)
Professional background
Experience and perspective
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.
Expert review
Articles reviewed by Dr. Allison Grant, PsyD
Kids Afraid of Monsters at Night? A Step-by-Step Bedtime Plan (By Age)
Learn why kids fear monsters at night and follow a practical bedtime plan with age-based scripts, routines, and troubleshooting tips.
Teaching Kids Conflict Resolution for Everyday Family Fights (With Scripts You Can Use Tonight)
Use 10 common family scenarios with ready-to-say scripts and quick checklists to reduce yelling, set boundaries, and teach problem-solving skills.
What to Say (and Not Say) When Kids Face Divorce: Age-by-Age Reactions and Co-Parenting Steps
Age-based guidance on kids’ divorce reactions, what to say (and avoid), and practical co-parenting steps that protect routines and emotional safety.
Positive Discipline for Preschoolers: In-the-Moment Scripts, Routines, and Age-Appropriate Consequences
Get practical preschool discipline steps: quick scripts for tantrums, routines that prevent power struggles, and logical consequences that teach skills.
Teen Lying and Stealing Money: Calm Scripts, Boundaries, and When to Get Help
Learn how to address teen lying or missing money with calm scripts, clear boundaries, warning signs to watch, and when to seek …
Helping an Anxious Child (Toddlers to Teens): Signs, Scripts, and Age-by-Age Support
Learn how to spot anxiety signs, respond with calming scripts, and use age-by-age tools to build coping skills at home and school.
Teen Pregnancy: Setting Boundaries, Keeping Trust, and Talking Calmly (With Warning Signs to Watch)
Learn calm conversation scripts, boundary-setting that protects autonomy, warning signs of crisis, and when to seek professional help for your teen.
How to Help Kids Manage Stress After School: A Simple Routine, Scripts, and a Checklist
A step-by-step after-school routine to lower kids’ stress fast, with calming scripts, a parent checklist, and guidance on when to seek help.
Toddler Acting Out After Divorce? 10 Quick Ways to Reconnect (Plus Simple Scripts)
Practical routines, calming scripts, and quick steps to rebuild closeness with your toddler after divorce—especially during tantrums and “I hate you” moments.
When Your Stepdaughter or Adopted Daughter Says “I Hate You”: Calm Scripts and Boundaries That Protect Trust
Learn what “I hate you” may mean, what to say in the moment, and a simple 7-day repair plan for adopted or …
Effective Discipline & Consequences (Toddlers to Teens): Age-by-Age Guide, Scripts, and Checklists
Learn effective, age-by-age discipline with clear boundaries, calm consequences, and ready-to-use scripts—plus links to deeper guides for common situations.
How to Respond When Your Child Swears at You (Without Yelling): A Calm Script + Consequences
Use a calm, step-by-step script and simple consequences when your child swears at you. Learn what to say, what to avoid, and …