Dr. Carrie Jackson, PhD

Licensed Child Psychologist
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Carrie Jackson, Ph.D. is a licensed child psychologist, speaker, and author working in San Diego, California. She has published over 20 articles and book chapters related to parenting, ADHD, and defiance. Dr. Carrie Jackson received her Ph.D. in Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Child Psychology, from West Virginia University in 2020. She completed her predoctoral internship at Rady Children’s Hospital through the University of California, San Diego. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital before returning to San Diego, California to open her private practice.

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Dr. Carrie Jackson, PhD

Child Development

What Is The Best Medication For Children With ADHD And ODD?

In this article, we'll discuss whether or not a child can have both ODD and ADHD, if ADHD and ODD are connected, and how to treat combined ODD and ADHD. Then, we will discuss the best medication for ODD and ADHD, as well as what else can promote better behavior in kids and other information parents might want to know. 

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Child Development

How To Help A Child With Reading Difficulties (Try These Proven Ways)

If you believe your child is struggling with reading, keep reading to learn about helpful tips and ways to improve your child's reading skills. Read these proven ways to better your child's reading skills.

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Parenting

Here's a Complete List of Age-Appropriate Chores, Broken Down by Age

We will talk about the dos and don'ts of making a chore list for your children. Then, we'll go over an extensive list of age-appropriate chores, broken down by age group. Finally, we'll talk about how to make chores fun for kids and reduce potential stress surrounding chores in your family.

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Kids & Tech

Is Your Child Addicted to Video Games? Try These 5 Tips

How do you know if your child has a video game addiction and if playing games too much interferes with your child's life? What can you do? Let's talk about the negative consequences of too much time playing video games first, and then, we'll discuss the solutions.

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Parenting

What Not To Do With A Child With ADHD: Things You Should Avoid

Find out more about things that can make ADHD symptoms worse, foods that should be avoided, and how sleep can impact symptoms of ADHD.

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Kids & Tech

The Best Apps for Kids With ADHD: Incredible Tools to Help Your Child Succeed and Thrive!

In this article, I’ll introduce 16 of the best apps for kids with ADHD to help them organize their time, get through their to-do lists, and even develop positive habits. 

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Parenting

Are You Feeling Overwhelmed With Your ADHD Child?

In this article, I'll go over what makes parenting a child with ADHD so hard. I'll also give you tips that may make it less overwhelming to parent a child with ADHD.

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Parenting

My ADHD Child Is Ruining My Life. What Should I Do?

In this article, I'll go over why you might feel the way you do and what you can do as a parent to help your child with ADHD get to a calmer place - even if that feels impossible right now. Then, we will talk about how the Joon app can help.

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Parenting

ADHD Child Hitting Parents? What To Do When Your Child Gets Violent

This article will explore what anger and aggression will look like in a child with ADHD and various strategies for stopping your kid from hitting you. Keep reading to find out more!

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