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Are You a Bad Mom When You Allow Your Kids to Struggle?

Isn’t our goal as parents to help develop problem solving skills in our children? I think as busy moms, we often forget and take the easy road and solve problem… Continue

Added by Susan Heid on November 14, 2009 at 9:12am — No Comments

Tell, Don't Yell

The NYT reported that yelling is the new spanking. Many moms have commented to me that this is not the case for them. Many moms know how to tell their children what is expected without yelling. Be kind, to yourself. If you yell, recognize that your strategies are not working, step back and try these three secrets to Tell Don’t Yell. 1) Communicate clear expectations. 2) Elaborate on what will take place while the child is doing the task. 3) Tell the child clearly what will happen when th… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on November 6, 2009 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Muddy Soccer Fields, an Ark and Parenting

Yesterday my youngest son played soccer, nothing unusual for a Saturday in the Pacific Northwest. What was a little unusual was that we were playing in a constant downpour. Now living in Seattle we are… Continue

Added by Susan Heid on October 19, 2009 at 8:04am — No Comments

The Family Coach Method - One Hour of Real Ideas with Real Moms

The Family Coach Method is unique in its proposition that American parents have gotten caught in The Discipline Trap. Listen in to this broadcast of The Method and learn how these moms lived a New Culture of Discipline!

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Added by Lynne Kenney on October 7, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

The Family Coach Method LIVE! In October

THE FAMILY COACH METHOD EDUCATIONAL SERIES IS HERE! Ready to get Out of The Discipline Trap and into Skillful Living! Join other moms and dads just like you in a series of live calls with Dr. Kenney. With TFCM parents work together to lift one another up and improve their families. Learn why children misbehave and what you can do to live in a happier more peaceful home! In four weeks (for some families as fast as a weekend) you’ll be living in a NEW Family! “Discipline has been… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on September 30, 2009 at 9:38am — No Comments

Empty threats and broken promises......are they the same?

From “Screamfree Parenting” by Hal Runkel Never promise more than you can perform. “ — Publilius Syrus Simple, right? If you promise little Timmy kid Disneyworld, you take him to Disneyworld. He sees that you can be trusted and all is well. The trick is to have this attitude in ALL promises,… Continue

Added by Susan Heid on September 17, 2009 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

Moms......Get Your Juices Flowin......

From Screamfree Parenting, Tip of the Day by Hal Runkel: Quote of the Day: ” Creativity can solve almost any problem. The creative act, the defeat of habit by originality, overcomes everything. ” — George Lois, American Art Director Just about every day, we get requests from people who want t… Continue

Added by Susan Heid on September 11, 2009 at 12:43pm — No Comments

Is It Right to Discipline Someone Else's Child?

Our panelists have discussed how they discipline their own children... but disciplining someone else's kid? That's a whole 'nother ball of wax. Certainly, you wouldn't spank another child, but what about scolding a friend's child? Or the friend of your child? Where do you draw the line between what is acceptable and what is not?… Continue

Added by Momversation on August 10, 2009 at 2:40pm — No Comments

Cruel and Unusual Parenting?

by Linda Marie Ford Remember that old Mazola commercial where the beautiful native american woman says “You call it corn, we call it maise?” Well, Some call this cruel, I call it parenting. This morning when I staggered downstairs to get coffee I saw that my 7 1/2 year old was playing on the Wii. I reminded him of my rule stating that he had to eat breakfast and be dressed for the day before… Continue

Added by Linda Marie Ford on July 29, 2009 at 7:56am — No Comments

Moms Know Best: My kids won't stop fighting, what do I do?

A mom called me this morning and asked, "Right now my son has two friends over (he's six) and they are arguing over the toys so much I either need medication or a baby-sitter, what do I do?" I'd like to hear what you moms think! This is what I offered her. The Family Coach’s “Easy as 1-2-3” Solution When there is a behavior that you know is outside a well-defined family limit, you need to clearly set the limit for your child. Your role is to define the acceptable behavior… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on July 24, 2009 at 1:30pm — 5 Comments

Shopping with your child

The following ideas will hopefully make your next grocery store trip will be a little easier.

*Avoid shopping if your young children are tired and hungry. In fact, try to avoid shopping if YOU are tired and hungry. *If it is available and you like the idea use internet shopping, have your groceries… Continue

Added by The Triumphant Child on July 19, 2009 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

The Family Coach Method: Are Your Raising A Brat or A Bully?

Are Your Kids the “B” Word? Nobody wants to believe their child is a brat. But, brats abound these days. In some families, America materialism has overtaken quality time, caring and relating. Here’s a simple test to see if you need to institute some changes around your house and in your relationships to eliminate the brat syndrome. Does your child (over the age of 3) throw a temper tantrum when he doesn’t get his way? Do you often give into your child’s wishes just to get him to stop… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on July 9, 2009 at 11:00am — 9 Comments

Who are these kids, and why are they calling me Mom?

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Added by Kate Beem on July 8, 2009 at 9:23am — No Comments

Summer is here...are you pulling your hair out yet? Do as the schools do and set-up a 9-12 schedule

Okay, it's summer, my house is a reck 'cause I have four or more kids playing here everyday. Today I found my 10 year old's saddle in my bathroom! Smiling. Me,"Olivia, why is your saddle blocking the bathtub?" Olivia, "We're playing barn, Mom." So this is my plan, 9am-12pm any kid in my house under age 6 is on a schedule. LOL. No really, if you have little one's consider setting up a schedule of events. Write it up on a marker board. Let the children help with the planning. I call it MY… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on July 2, 2009 at 8:17am — 4 Comments

The Family Coach Method: Raising Self-sufficient Independent Children

You can happily raise your independent child (tween), just remember to teach him when to lead and when to follow with rules, reason and consistency. As you may know from experience, children have different temperaments. Some children are shy, some are boisterous and some are independent. If you have an independent child, you know it can be a challenge. Independent children can grow up to do great things, even when the odds are against them. Here are a few ideas on how to raise independen… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on June 18, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

The Family Coach Method: The Green Light Detective Game

The Green Light Detective Game We all know kids learn well through play. Here is a game from the upcoming book The Family Coach Method (St. Lynn's Press Nov 2009) to help your kids learn about prosocial behaviors so that they can start making better choices every day. Green Light Behaviors Green light behaviors are those pro-social behaviors that enhance relationships, keep children safe and foster development. There are thousands of green light behaviors – they occur… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on June 8, 2009 at 11:25am — No Comments

The Amazing Walker

We’ve lived in our neighborhood for about 12 years now. Soon after we moved in we noticed an older oriental gentleman walking in the area. My guess is that he has an artificial leg - or at best, a leg that is mostly lame. The amazing thing is, this man walks everywhere. We’ve often seen him miles away from home, with a backpack slung over one shoulder, baseball cap on his head, limping along. He always has a big smile, and is happy for conversation, though his English is very poor. Read more h… Continue

Added by PraiseWalker on June 1, 2009 at 1:05pm — No Comments

Parenting 101 Tips: What Kind of Parent Are You?

We have all figured one thing out by now, it's that being a parent is hard work. And being a good parent is really hard work. Last night, I attended a parenting class at Alena's school. Her teacher, Ms.Claudia is a discipline Goddess. She is a child whisperer. She won me over when she said to throw out all your parenting books and use your common sense. Now, you see why I love Ms. Claudia. So, sorta like school, I'm happy to write up my notes and share them with you! Because if you are like m… Continue

Added by Amelia Dellos on May 20, 2009 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Disciplining Preschoolers - An Introduction To The Basics

This article is the introduction in a series of six parts that suggests four core skills to teach your young child. An introduction to disciplining your prechooler - part one You have most likely heard that the word “disciple” actually refers to teaching, not only giving a consequence. But after hearing that have you ever wondered, “What exactly am I supposed to be teaching my child?” This article will cover four skills: Following Instructions, Accepting No, Asking Permission, and Acce… Continue

Added by The Triumphant Child on May 15, 2009 at 8:06pm — No Comments

Self-Monitoring Behavior: Teach your kids with The Family Coach Points Tool

Self-Monitoring Behavior You may know children who hit or call names, only to blame the other children for their behavioral choices. Sometimes these children blame others in order to justify their own behavior. More often, however, they have not developed the self-awareness, planning, and impulse control to manage their behaviors effectively. This occurs particularly when they are ages four to nine. One step toward helping your children follow the rules is improving their ability… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on May 7, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

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