The Overwhelmed Mommy’s Jenn Hallak joined First 5 LA’s Gabriel Sanchez on January 22 for a conversation on positive parenting.

As a mother of almost two – Ava, nearly 3, and a baby boy due in March – Jenn has always strived to be a positive parent to minimize stress and support her child’s emotional development.

Gabriel and Jenn talk about everything from how to create a behavioral routine with multiple caregivers to how to talk about traumatic events with your child. Check out the replay on Facebook (and like our page while you’re at it!) or watch below and let us know which tip you found most helpful!




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L.A. County Wildfire Recovery Resources

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