Tonya Mead PhD, MBA

Reasons for car seats, harsh discipline penalities, and criminal laws against violent shaking are largely due to the long term impact of brain stem injuries. Learn from a 20 year school psychologist on its function. #childdevelopment #brainhealth #parentingtips #parentinghacks

Parents, imagine willfully subjecting your kids to trauma for entertainment. Whether real or imagined it negatively impacts brain functions. See more from a 20 year school psychologist. #childdevelopment #parentinghacks #parenting101 #cognitivehealth #brainrot #homeschoollife

Violence it must stop. Has it become the norm to teach our kid's to use violence at the first sign of a civil disagreement? I hope not. Here's a 20 year school psychologist's take on what is happening. We see in the news about Renee Good, Alex Pretti, WV National Guard Sarah Beckstrom and the countless others who have died either because they were so angry about a cause that the risked their life for it. Or in the line of duty someone was so 'angry' about a mission that they were ordered to fill and they were killed. When will the violence stop? It starts when we become aware of our anger and we take the necessary steps to heal ourselves. So that our anger doesn't become a tool for others to weld in darkness. So that we don't put ourselves in harm's way or we don't inflict violence on innocent people who are just doing their job and become prey to 'angry people' because of an 'internal conflict' going around in their head. I am reminded of fierce dogs. The theory goes that they will use so many different avoidance behaviors to avoid conflict. Why? Because to use that fierceness they have within can risk serious debilitating injury and death. I thought we can do better. Be better. Have a nice day! #noviolence #angermanagement #parenting101 #parentinghacks #mentalhealthmatters

Near Spring, we talk about the importance of decluttering our physical spaces. What about clearing our thoughts and minds of unproductive thoughts? Did you know mind decluttering can be equally helpful, if not more so? This 20 year school psychologists has a few tips on how to declutter your mind for 2026!. #cognitivedevelopment #cognitivefunctions #brain #parentinghacks #parenting101 #springcleaning

Is your partner (or even child) experiencing a string of bad luck, disappointments or poor health? You are not powerless. Yes, you can help the situation. Did you know your positive presence can make a HUGE difference? But notice the key word, positive. Research has proven the enormous benefits of giving positive support in healthy relationships. This 20 year school psychologist provides the research and tips. #mentalhealth, #stressedout, #relationshipadvice #mentalhealthawareness #positivevibes

Have you been told you are too defensive? What about your child? Can't figure out how to stop sabotaging your success? What about others in your life? Do you tell them they are too defensive? There are 3 main types of defensive mechanisms we use when we respond to conflict. Some are more helpful than others. When used too often however, defensive mechanisms can destroy the goodwill are trying to build, can escalate angry conflicts and bring more chaos into your life; not less. See these tips from a 20 year school psychologist #mentalhealthawareness #parentingskills #homeschoollife #parenting101 #angermanagement

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Hi parents, homeschoolers and lifelongl earners. Are you envious, or even in awe of a work colleague, your child's friend or neighbor who speaks eloquently? Someone who is never at a loss for words for expressing themselves or describing their professional projects or hobbies. Research shows that almost 90% top executives possess well-above-average vocabularies. The quickest way to expand vocabulary and to improve critical thinking skills is with antonyms and synonyms. This 20 year school psychologist provides tips, gives examples and shares how the brain processes them differently. #parentingskills #homeschoollife #homeeducation #parenting101 #parentinghacks #criticalthinking

Parents, lovers and homeschoolers, there's so much conflict in society today. We think that all is fair game in love and war, but in fact it isn't. Living and succeeding in a civilized society requires compromise and flexibility. Not a winner takes all mentality, particularly within the nuclear family. We must teach our children there is a better way. Before my 20 years experience as a school psychologist I completed an executive series at Harvard University on Negotiations. Best thing I ever did. Wanted to rush this short out in spite of having no desktop internet, so pardon the brevity. Stay focused and on task! #familycare #ParentingTips #parenting #RelationshipAdvice

Thanks @IdrisAlSenys for liking and sharing my post. Based upon the positive feedback, I've created another post on strategies for building word knowledge. Hope that you like it. Thanks again. May the force be with you!

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Parents and homeschoolers, did you know that reading is the #1 method for conveying information? Like traffic signs, appliance and device instructions, recipes, repair details, product warnings? When we fail to develop basic reading and comprehension skills, we lose out on understanding complex. When this happens we are at the mercy of others to help us understand and apply research, the latest theories and their implications for our personal and professional lives. Here are tips from a 20 year school psychologist for simple things to do each day to improve reading skills and comprehension for you and your child #parentinghacks #readingisfundamental #parentingtips #homeschoollife #homeschooling #homeschoolers

Parents and homeschoolers, are you frustrated about your child's slow pace of learning new words and reading skills? Perhaps you an adult that is embarrassed to read aloud? Maybe it's time to uncover the forgotten strategy of 'word etymology.' In fact, experts who teach foreign language use this strategy to turbo charge the learning of a foreign language from seven to eight years to maximum fluency to a few months to one year. This 20 year school based psychologist as a few tips for you. #homeschooling #readingcommunity #parentingtips

Are you paralyzed with the fear of making mistakes? Do you condition your children to be so perfect that mistakes are not allowed within your household? Here are a few tips from a 20 year school psychologist exposing the reasons why mistakes are vital for learning, growth, development and self efficacy. #parentinghacks #parenting101 #parentingtips #homeschoollife #homeschooling #homeschoolers

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Are you troubled by your lack of success, accomplishments and life satisfaction? Maybe you see how your partner or child struggles to meet even the most basic objectives and goals even though they have the ability and the knowledge? Experts point to wrong attitudes and distorted thinking as reasons why people fail to seek and achieve their dreams. Take a look at the details offered by this 20 year school psychologist. It could change your life or the life of someone you love. #parentinghacks #parenting101 #parentingtips #relationships #mentalhealthawareness

Happy #MLKDay ! In thinking about MLK it is interesting how positive mindsets and negative mindsets can change a life, destroy a life or lead to a life of wonderment and joy. Its never to early or too late to change our thinking. Thoughts dictate behaviors and behaviors lead to outcomes, either positive or negative. Take a few practical tips from a 20 year school psychologist to live your fullest life! #PositiveMindset #mentalhealthissues

Hi parents! Can't keep up with your child's math homework? I had a tough time too until I realized the importance of relevancy. This means using real world examples that a child can relate to everyday to strengthen math skills. And for sure, basic math is one of the life skills needed daily to save money during inflationary times.This 20 year school psychologist offers a few mental math tricks and tips you can use to teach your child. Math isn't something to be feared. It is one of the school subjects we use everyday. At the grocer, gas station, restaurant and sports events. #mentalmath #academicsuccess #academicexcellence #parentingskills #parentingtips #parentinghacks

Women and men too, this question is for you. Are you addicted to love? Do you have these pervasive thoughts that you are nothing unless you have someone on your arm, a significant other to cling to? Research shows that this may impact about 10% of the population, if not more. The catch is, it isn't entirely anyone's fault. Dopamine rushes from physical intimacy and even just making eye contact with your crush can send you to ecstasy. Great feelings for a time, but if addicted to someone who isn't equally 'addicted' to you can wreak havoc on your life. This 20 year school psychologist offers tips today. #relationships #MentalHealth #AttachmentTheory #LoveAddiction #Psychology #communication