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Finding The OM in MOM

in 2009, I have the pleasure of tweeting with many super intelligent, fun and creative moms. You might be one of them! Recently, I met @meditatingmummy whose tagline is "Finding the Om in MOM," which I adored. If you're still trying to find the OM in MOM, here are a few surefire tips. In your journey toward peace, one path toward shifting your thoughts, particularly your judgmental or negative thoughts is through sustained non-judgmental attention or meditation. Meditation… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on November 17, 2009 at 6:00am — 4 Comments

Sleep Baby Sleep

Mommy B from North Carolina asks: How can I get my 2.5 year old to sleep? While sleep is a natural part of our daily rhythms, some children (and even adults) can have difficulty: (a) Getting to sleep (b) Falling back to sleep or (c) Staying asleep.

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Added by Lynne Kenney on November 12, 2009 at 1:12pm — 4 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

Holiday Prep 101: Clean It Out Before You Bring More In!

The holidays are here. Shopping, buying, splurging, and spending. They're all coming. But if you still find yourself tripping over toys on the way to your midnight snack, searching for the scissors each time a school project is due, or constantly asking your six year old, "Have you seen mommies keys?" You have a spot of work to do before all those presents arrive. Well, we've all been there. Take a deep breath because right now, in this moment, is the beginning of your newly orga… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on November 2, 2009 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

LIGHT A SPARK for Your Family this Holiday Season

Looking for a holiday gift that is meaningful, a segment on your TV show or content for your website? Here’s some NEWS on How Families Can Get Active For the Holidays. I wish to share with you NEWS that SPARK, a research-based physical education/activity program has partnered with The Family Coach to provide SPARK FAMILY ACTIVITY KITs. This is an important step toward family obesity prevention in the US. Our goal is to get families "moving and playing together." SPARK trains thou… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on October 23, 2009 at 11:24am — No Comments

Moms can relate! Share your knowledge even with "competitors" Let's make the Pie BIGGER!

In this month's Newsletter for The Internal Nanny Association Co-President's Susan Tokayer wrote the following: "When I heard that an interview with Dr. Lynne Kenney was being featured in this issue of INAVision, it brought back memories of the wonderful keynote speech she gave at INA's 2009 Annual Conference held in May. One of her messages to us was how important it is to "share." Dr. Kenney encouraged us to share our knowledge, our expertise and our time. As a business owner I thou… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on October 22, 2009 at 11:28am — No Comments

Help: My five year old is a liar!

A mom called me yesterday, with a lying problem. I bet you have some solutions. Let's take a peek at the problem. Problem: My child lies, Why? What does it mean? Children lie for many reasons, at different ages and stages. Many times a lie is a fast and easy way to resolve a problem or get out of an immediate conflict. "Joey, did you brush your teeth?" With a simple "Yes Mom," Joey continues to watch TV and does not have to get up to brush his teeth. Solution: Stay calm… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on October 15, 2009 at 1:35pm — 3 Comments

In ADHD Executive Function Matters

A UCLA study shows that only about half of children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, exhibit the cognitive defects commonly associated with the condition. The study also found that in populations where medication is rarely prescribed to treat ADHD, the prevalence and symptoms of the disorder are roughly equivalent to populations in which medication is widely used. The results of the first large, longitudinal study of adolescents and ADHD, conducted among the po… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on October 15, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Family Fairy Tales: George, The Boy Who Got His Own Way All The Time

Social stories are a great way to teach a family lesson. Here's one I wrote to teach our children about being a part of a family. Laugh and enjoy. George had five younger brothers and sisters and he never let any of them do what they wanted. If the other five wanted to go to a movie, George wanted everyone to go to the zoo. If the other five wanted to eat Chinese food, George demanded pizza. If the other five wanted to go to sleep, George demanded to stay up for an extra h… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on October 8, 2009 at 11:00am — 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

Video Questions: You ask 'em we answer them! Angie Shows You How

A new and novel way to get your parenting questions answered! Angie shows you how to post a video to youtube and our experts will answer them. Cool and fun join in and send us a video! Let us know when your video is posted email us thefamilycoachmethodATgmail.com. Our producers might even air your question on TV! Are you having difficulty with picky eaters, kids who won't listen, morning routines, back talk, home organization, sibling rivalry - Let us know.… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on October 5, 2009 at 9:47am — 1 Comment

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

What is Your Superpower?

We all have a reason for being. A special skill that sets us apart from others. I think of this as YOUR SUPERPOWER (my good friend Lisa's actual term - Kudos). For some your Superpower is guiding others, for others it may be design, building, creating, art or music. Giving LOVE is a great Superpower. Being a Truth Seeker is another good one. Discover your superpower with these quick questions: Take Action - Here's how to do it. 1. Take out a blank sheet of paper or open up your computer wh… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on September 24, 2009 at 6:00am — 3 Comments

Knowing Your Child's Learning Style Leads To School Success

School is in! Your child may be driving you nuts with, "Mom, where are we going, "Mom what are we doing after school?" or alternatively your child might be appearing asocial 'cause she likes to do her homework in her room and tells you how noisy the house is at dinnertime. Breathe easy. Like you, your children have different temperaments, learning styles and sensory thresholds. These are genetic, we have them at birth. Your children are also born with a tendency to approach, homework, a… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on September 17, 2009 at 6:00am — 4 Comments

Today - Notice The Good In Your Children

Every day, in my office, parents come to learn about what do do when their children misbehave. What parents miss is that it is not the punishment that alters the behavior it is the teaching. In America we need to teach our children more about the behaviors that are expected out of them, not just what will happen when they misbehave. We need to provide the opportunities for our children to do as expected within our family cultures. STEP 1 – Teach your children about the family… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on September 11, 2009 at 10:10am — 6 Comments

Angie is Coming on TV with me! What a brave, honest and beautiful Mom

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Added by Lynne Kenney on September 5, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

The Summer is Ending: Are you maxed out?

We had four kids at our home from 9-6 many days this summer. It was a noisy and a blast! But I notice that I am a bit maxed out. We have swum (is that a word?), played tennis, been to Sea World, been to the beach, read books, played hoola-hoops, made tents indoors, watched movies, made videos, written songs, played piano. What else is there to do? My kids are finally saying, "I'm bored mom." What's a mom to do? I chose to get the kids organizing. There were a million cupboards to… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on August 6, 2009 at 6:30am — 4 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

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

My Very Own School: A sample schedule

In my first blog today I introduced the concept of MY VERY OWN SCHOOL as an organizing strategy if you have children under six at home most days during the summer. In this piece I show you a sample schedule you can play around with until you find what suites you all best. This schedule is suitable to children ages 3-6. The Mailbox publishes year-end hard cover books of activities for each grade, they are a life… Continue

Added by Lynne Kenney on July 2, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

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