Editor-In-Chief

Hi, I’m Pamela.
Welcome to Parenting For Brain! Thank you for being here.
I am an author, but first and foremost, I am a mother of a beautiful girl who stole my heart the moment she was born.
My childhood was filled with fears and tears. Growing up, I vowed to never treat my own child the same way I was treated.
“But how do I treat my kid with love and respect?” I asked myself after my kid was born. It wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. The way we were raised heavily influences how we parent because that’s the only way we know.
If there’s anything my three college degrees have taught me, it’s the ability to learn. I was determined to learn how to parent my child differently.
Having a passion for science led me to read a great deal of research and formulate science-based parenting strategies.
In 2015, I published Turning Tantrums Into Triumphs which became an instant bestseller.
I founded Parenting For Brain in 2017 to share evidence-based parenting and child development information I’ve learned.
Today, Parenting For Brain serves millions of parents and caregivers worldwide. Universities and governments have cited its articles. Its parenting advice has been reprinted and referenced by the American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, the United Nations, and in publications such as the USA Today, Huffington Post, Epoch Times, Mercury News, and Good Housekeeping.
But the best part is that my continuous learning and putting what I’ve learned into practice has helped me develop a strong relationship with my child. In contrast to the terrifying and painful home I grew up in, our home is full of laughter every day.
I hope to bring this happiness to all parents who want to break the cycle of childhood trauma. I am committed to providing parents with information that strengthens their relationships and promotes healthy brain development.
It would be my honor to be on this journey with them.
Education
- MBA, Harvard University
- MS in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University
Specialties / Skills
- Parenting
- Parenting Styles
- Child Development
- Emotion
- Psychology
Publications / Honors / Awards
- Publication – Turning Tantrums Into Triumphs: Step-By-Step Guide To Stopping Toddler Tantrums
- Award – Fonds pour la Formation de Chercheurs et l’Aide a la Recherche
- Award – Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Undergraduate Student Research Award
- Awards – Botterell Award, Galley Award, McConnell Award, Hurlbatt Scholarship, Hewlett-Packard Prize
Contact Info
Website: Pamela Li
info@parentingforbrain.com
Author Articles
- Coping Skills For Teens To Develop Resilience| Sources of Stress | What Are Coping Skills | …
- Why Your Teenager Doesn’t Want To Talk To You| Beware If Your Teenager Suddenly Goes Silent | Reasons …
- Parental Rejection Effects and Coping Strategies| Examples | Why Does A Parent Reject A Child …
- How To Deal With Teenage Attitude (7 Tips)Dealing with a teenager’s disrespectful attitude can be a source …
- Trauma Informed Parenting: 7 Practices| Impact | Trauma-Informed Parenting | What is Trauma Informed …
- 10 Tips On How To Deal With A Rebellious TeenagerParenting a rebellious teenager can be a daunting task for …
- 7 Tips On How to Break The Generational Trauma Cycle| How To Break The Trauma Cycle | How To …
- How Social Media Affects Teenage Self-esteem & How To Protect Your Child| How Social Media Affects Teenage Self-esteem | How To …
- Free Therapy in the US| Emergency Help | Free Services / Online / Hotline …
- 8 Signs Of Childhood Trauma In Adults| Examples of Childhood Trauma | Signs of Childhood Trauma …
- Bottling Up Emotions Causes and Effects| Causes | Effects | What Is Bottling Up Emotions …
- 21 Maladaptive Coping Examples and How To Recover| Examples | Causes | Effects | How To Treat …
- Angry Parents And What Can You Do| Parent With Anger Issues | Effects On Children | …
- Types of Narcissism: An Overview and Clarification| What is Narcissism | Types of Narcissism | What …
- 4 Essential Qualities of A Good Parent| The One Thing Every Good Parent Does | Qualities …
- 31 Family Stress Examples And Coping Strategies| Examples | How Does Stress Affect A Family | …
- What Is Self-Reflection and 20 Questions To Reflect On| Why Is Self-reflection Important | How To Practice Self-Reflection …
- 10 Signs Of Overparenting And Its Effects On Children| Involved Parenting vs. Overinvolved Parenting | Signs | Effects …
- How To Teach Problem-Solving Skills To Kids| Problem-Solving Skills Examples | How To Teach Kids Problem-Solving …
- 7 Tips On Creating Family Rules| Examples | How Many Rules Does A Family Need …
- Parental Influence & How To Be A Good Parent Role Model| Intergenerational Transmission | Positive Influence From Parents | How …
- 5 Tips On How To Not Be Like Your ParentsAt some point in our childhood, we’ve all promised ourselves …
- What Is Tiger Parenting And Is It Superior?| What Is A Tiger Mom | Examples | Tiger …
- 10 Types of Things Manipulative Parents SayWhat Is A Manipulative Parent A manipulative parent is one …
- 23 Signs Of Mentally Abusive Parents| Types | Signs of Mentally Abusive Parents | Effects …
- Reckless Behavior Prevention In Teenagers| Examples | Are Teenagers More Prone To Reckless Behavior …
- What Not To Say To A Depressed Teenager (And What To Say Instead)| What Not To Say To Teenagers With Depression | …
- 19 Signs Of Malicious Parent Syndrome and Effects On Children| What is Malicious Parent Syndrome | Signs | Causes …
- 10 Tips On How To Handle A Defiant Child| What Is Defiance | How To Handle A Defiant …
- 40 Signs Of Emotionally Unavailable Parents And How To Heal| Causes | Signs in Parents | Signs in Young …
- 7 Tips On How To Deal With 6 Year Old Tantrums| Are 6 Year Old Tantrums Normal | How Many …
- 7 Single Parenting Success Strategies| Single Parent Challenges | How to Raise Successful Kids …
- What Is Attachment Bond & Why Is It Important| What Is Attachment Bonding | What Is Attachment | …
- 7 Types Of Emotionally Abusive Parents and Their Effects On Children| Types of Emotionally Abusive Parents | Causes | Effects …
- What Is Parental Burnout & How To Cope| Parental Burnout During Lockdown | Symptoms | Impacts | …
- 7 Benefits Of Mindful Parenting And How To Do It| Mindfulness and Meditation | Benefits of Mindful Parenting | …
- 17 Signs Of Parental Alienation & Effects On Adult Children| What Is Not Parental Alienation | Parental Alienation vs. …
- 30 Examples of Unconditioned Response in Classical Conditioning| Classical Conditioning | Unconditioned Response vs. Conditioned Response | …
- 5 Negative Impacts Of Laissez-Faire Parenting & How To Overcome| What is Laissez Faire Parenting | Impacts | How …
- 5 Types of Inconsistent Parenting and How To Prevent It| Inconsistent Parenting Examples | Effects of Inconsistent Parenting | …
- 50+ Things Narcissistic Mothers Say and Why They Say Them| What is a Narcissistic Mother | Things Narcissistic Mothers …
- Psychological Flexibility and Flexible Parenting| The Psychological Flexibility Model | The Importance | Why …
- Why Abusive Parents Maltreat and How To Break The Cycle Of Abuse| What Causes Parents To Abuse | Effects Of Abuse …
- What Causes Maladaptive Behavior in Children?| How Do Maladaptive Behaviors Develop | Examples | Causes …
- 23 Hurtful Things Parents Say That Kids Still Remember As AdultsMost parents love their children and would not intentionally hurt …
- 9 Tips On How To Stop Attention-Seeking Behavior in Children| What Is Attention-Seeking Behavior? | Causes | Examples | …
- 31 Worst Things A Parent Can Say To A Child| Signaling the child is unworthy | Shaming and belittling …
- 3 Types Of Life Skills For Teens To Succeed In Adult Life| 3 Types of Core Life Skills | Why Are …
- Benefits of Journaling For Kids, Tips & Prompts| Benefits of Journaling | Tips on How to Start …
- 7 Signs of Emotionally Immature Parents and How Adult Children Heal| What Is an Emotionally Immature Parent? | 4 Types …