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Read more about this topic from Jonathan in a blog he wrote titled, “Dad, You Aren’t Funny!”
http://blog.thesource4ym.com/archive/2012/01/12/dad-not-funny.aspx
If you like Jonathan’s interaction with Ashley, then you would really enjoy his parenting book, Candid Confessions of an Imperfect Parent:
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First of all, I am so sorry if your child has had some kind of infection requiring antibiotics. That’s never fun to have a sick child. Once someone starts antibiotics, this is usually the case for kids or adults, it usually takes about 48 hours to see some difference in symptoms. And if you’re not seeing any difference in symptoms, or especially if you’re seeing worsening symptoms after that point, then you should call the doctor back and see if they want to change the plan or check them out at that point. We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions that you’d like to ask I will be answering them on a weekly basis. If you have any questions that you’d like to ask anonymously then you can go to our Intermountain Moms Facebook page, click on the “ask Nurse Dani” tab, and ask them there as well as see answers.
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You have a really good question about your child’s milk allergy and this can present a great challenge for parents and children alike. Your doctor has recommended special formula, the Nutramigen, for your baby because they have a hard time breaking down the proteins found in milk. And hydrolyzed formula which is what Nutramigen is has chopped up proteins in it that make it easier for your baby to digest. So that’s why they told you to feed this to your baby. And there’s no doubt about it, Nutramigen stinks to us and probably doesn’t taste the best to the baby. But you can keep trying and his taste buds might adapt. Or there’s a competitor’s brand out there called Alimentum and you can try that and see if your baby takes a little bit better to the taste of that. If you’re still having problems getting your baby to eat then talk to your baby’s doctor and he or she might have some further recommendations or want to see your baby especially if they’re not getting enough to eat or refusing to eat altogether and they’re not gaining weight. Those can be some serious issues that really need to be addressed. But you can try the competitor’s brand or just give it a couple more days as long as you feel like he’s getting enough inside to stay well hydrated. And good luck. If you have any questions that you’d like to ask anonymously click on “ask Nurse Dani” underneath the profile picture and we will answer those questions as well.
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January 26, 2012
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I’m Amy McCready, and I am here to provide simple solutions to your most frustrating discipline dilemmas.
Our question today is from Kelly K of San Jose, CA and she asks…
“What’s the best way to handle it when my parenting style is completely different then their father’s style?
He’s a command, demand type while I’d rather use positive parenting.”
DO’S & DONT’S CHECKLIST:
1. DON’T correct or criticize his parenting style. I know it’s tempting — but it’s only going to invite a power struggle between the two of you.. You want to avoid anything that will feel like judgment — because it will just make him get defensive and shut down.
2. DON’T disagree about discipline strategies in front of the kids. They’ll quickly learn they can to play one against the other for their advantage.
1. DO have a calm discussion about why you disagree on parenting and discipline styles. Explore how both of you were raised and the positives and negatives that resulted from that parenting style. Listen with an open ear and an open heart. Your objective is to get to common ground but you have to seek to understand his perspective first.
2. DO find one or two aspects of parenting and discipline in which you do agree. You’ll have more success if you focus on the few areas where do agree rather than spending a lot of energy on the many aspects of parenting in which you disagree. If you are enrolled in our PPS Online course — pick 2 or 3 of the tools in the toolbox that you both feel good about using and use those consistently.
3. DO keep doing what YOU’RE doing! Continue modeling the positive strategies that you know work well with your kids. If he sees that your kids are consistently cooperative and well behaved when you use those tools — he’ll be more likely to try them. Of course — when he does try them — resist the urge to give him an “I told you so” — don’t say a word and let him enjoy the results of using the more effective strategies.
4. DO ask yourself the question — “What do we want our child to LEARN from this experience or discipline opportunity?” That helps you focus on what will be most helpful to your child so they can make a better choice next time – rather than arguing over who’s approach is the “right” approach.
I want to hear from you! — What have been your biggest challenges with a spouse or partner who has different parenting philosophies and what has helped you to get at least a bit more on the same page? Let me know in the comment section under this video.
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Amy founded Positive Parenting Solutions, Inc. in 2004 and developed the popular and successful Breakthrough Course that has changed the lives of thousands of parents through in-person seminars, speeches and online parenting training webinars.
Due to demand from parents around the country and abroad, Positive Parenting Solutions Online was developed in 2008 to give parents everywhere the skills, knowledge and tools to correct their children’s misbehavior permanently without nagging, reminding or yelling. She speaks to them “one-on-one” through the most advanced and thorough Web 2.0 parenting course available today.
As a media-savvy parenting expert, Amy is a regular guest on national television and radio and is frequently quoted in print and on the web. She is a knowledgeable and high-energy guest who connects with parents at home with practical, solution-focused advice. Amy can speak on a wide range of topics from day-to-day discipline dilemmas to late breaking news.
Amy McCready is frequently asked to provide expert parenting advice for print and online parenting articles. She is a sought after keynote speaker, writer, parenting coach, spokesperson, trainer and most importantly — Mom!
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Welcome to the Positive Parenting Solution of the Week!
This week’s tip will help you minimize sibling rivalry and competition.
The unfortunate truth about sibling relationships is that there’s a natural sense of rivalry that sets in. There’s nothing you can do to eliminate it completely — but there are things you can do to minimize it.
It’s important to be aware of what parents unknowingly do to intensify rivalry. These seem like innocent gestures but they can have harmful and lasting consequences.
One of the biggies is to make sure we’re not comparing our kids through labels, spoken or implied. Because, If you’re the smart one, the pretty one, the athletic one — then I must be the opposite. If mom calls me her “wild one” — then that let’s you feel pretty “superior” and that’s a recipe that’s ripe for resentment, very.
Some labels are more subtle. If you hand your son a stack of plates to carry into the dining room and you say, “Now hold these very tightly and don’t trip over the rug.” He probably perceives himself as clumsy.
If you remind your daughter 15 times every morning to not forget her homework, lunch or PE clothes — you can bet she’s wearing the disorganized or forgetful label.
Another subtle but discouraging label is the Go-To Kid:
This is the child you can count on to complete a task competently and without much complaining—so whenever you really need something important done, you go to the go to kid.
However, anytime you don’t share responsibility evenly in an age-appropriate way, you tell your other kids that they’re not as significant or capable as your go-to kid. In doing so, you foster an atmosphere of competition.
As your kids get older and you’re more comfortable leaving them alone for short periods, it’s wise not to put one child in charge of anothe — this only fuels rivalry and one-upmanship. Instead, each should be responsible for himself and specific tasks — Evan for making lunch and pouring milk, and Jason for cleaning up after the meal.
What labels (positive or negative) were prevalent in your house growing up and how did they make you feel?
(Let me know in the comment section under this video.)
For more strategies on how to reduce sibling competition and deal with the sibling squabbles in the moment, please visit:
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Media-savvy parenting expert, Amy McCready, is a regular guest on national television and radio and is frequently quoted in print and on the web. She is a knowledgeable and high-energy guest who connects with parents at home with practical, solution-focused advice. Amy can speak on a wide range of topics from day-to-day discipline dilemmas to late breaking news.
Parenting expert Amy McCready has been creating and delivering training programs for over 20 years in Fortune 500 companies and community organizations.
Amy founded Positive Parenting Solutions, Inc. in 2004 and developed the popular and successful Breakthrough Course that has changed the lives of thousands of parents through in-person seminars, speeches and online parenting training webinars.
Due to demand from parents around the country and abroad, Positive Parenting Solutions Online was developed in 2008 to give parents everywhere the skills, knowledge and tools to correct their children’s misbehavior permanently without nagging, reminding or yelling. She speaks to them “one-on-one” through the most advanced and thorough Web 2.0 parenting course available today.
Amy McCready is frequently asked to provide expert parenting advice for print and online parenting articles. She is a sought after keynote speaker, writer, parenting coach, spokesperson, trainer and most importantly — Mom!
Amy McCready’s Parenting Guide:
“If I Have To Tell You One More Time…The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling”, parenting expert and founder of the popular Positive Parenting Solutions Online course, Amy McCready presents a nag and yell free program for compassionately, yet effectively, correcting misbehaviors.
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ABOUT AMY McCREADY:
Parenting expert Amy McCready has been creating and delivering training programs for over 20 years in Fortune 500 companies and community organizations.
Amy founded Positive Parenting Solutions, Inc. in 2004 and developed the popular and successful Breakthrough Course that has changed the lives of thousands of parents through in-person seminars, speeches and online parenting training webinars.
Due to demand from parents around the country and abroad, Positive Parenting Solutions Online was developed in 2008 to give parents everywhere the skills, knowledge and tools to correct their children’s misbehavior permanently without nagging, reminding or yelling. She speaks to them “one-on-one” through the most advanced and thorough Web 2.0 parenting course available today.
As a media-savvy parenting expert, Amy is a regular guest on national television and radio and is frequently quoted in print and on the web. She is a knowledgeable and high-energy guest who connects with parents at home with practical, solution-focused advice. Amy can speak on a wide range of topics from day-to-day discipline dilemmas to late breaking news.
Amy McCready is frequently asked to provide expert parenting advice for print and online parenting articles. She is a sought after keynote speaker, writer, parenting coach, spokesperson, trainer and most importantly — Mom!
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Our comprehensive online parenting education system, rooted in the principles of Adlerian Psychology and Positive Discipline, helps parents understand the motivations behind their children’s misbehavior and the role the parent plays to escalate misbehavior. We empower parents with a proven set of tools and a step-by-step implementation process to address the root issue so they can end the power struggles for good. We focus on solutions rather than punishment, with the ultimate of goal of raising capable, confident, happy children. Parents consistently describe the process as “life changing.”
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ABOUT AMY’S NEW BOOK!:
“If I Have To Tell You One More Time…The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling”, parenting expert and founder of the popular Positive Parenting Solutions Online course, Amy McCready presents a nag and yell free program for compassionately, yet effectively, correcting misbehaviors.
Sign-up for FREE TRAINING and you’ll hardly be able to remember the last time you yelled.
Parenting is a big job—and that’s why we’re here to help. Whether you’re facing the terrible twos or the trying teens, our online course will help you replace nagging, reminding and yelling with Tool Box solutions that work every time. Start right away for free with 14-day access to Session 1 of our 6-session course.
Parenting expert, Amy McCready will take you step-by-step through the online learning process to uncover:
The surprising truth about what your kids’ misbehavior is trying to tell you.
Why some of the most popular parenting strategies are fundamentally flawed and what you can do instead.
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No matter what you’re facing, your life will be better in just a few days. You’ll hardly remember the last time you yelled. It’s free and you can start right now at:
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Laurie Wallin, wife and mom of four girls, shares what she’s learned in raising two kids with bipolar and ADHD.
Visit Living Power, Laurie’s blog, for tips, humor and encouraging resources for moms:
http://livingpower.blogspot.com
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Andrea Howick speaks with dietician, Jackie D., for important advice on how to tell when your baby is ready to start on solid foods and what you should consider when starting your baby on solids.
For more information, award-winning parenting advice, craft ideas, recipes or looking to connect with other parents? Head over to http://WhereParentsTalk.com/
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“I’m absolutely convinced that men and women, fathers and mothers physiologically grieve differently. What we discovered was those things that worked for one, didn’t always work for the other,” says Frank James, co-author of The Journey Is More Than the Destination.
Many grieving fathers will not seek outside help. They ignore books that give advice on coping with death, while women are more apt to read and reread many books on coping.
Everyone is different. Men and women find different methods of coping with the unbearable loss of a child. Use whatever steps work for you. There are no formal rules or stages to go through.
Women usually take advantage of help organizations, welcoming the support and comfort of others experiencing the same type of loss.
Men tend to go it alone. As long as their grief does not lead to: self-abuse, abuse of loved ones, or taking advantage of the situation for detrimental ends, then there is nothing they can do wrong during the grieving journey. There is no right or wrong.
There is no timeline or guide to follow. Grieving parents need to find what works for them, giving themselves time to cope with their devastating loss.
About the Author:
Dr. Proactive, Randy Gilbert enjoys producing the “Inside Parenting Success” show hosted by Jodie Lynn. She presents her insightful interview with Frank and Cathy James (TheJourneyIsMore.com) based upon the techniques from their book, The Journey Is More than the Destination. You can hear the entire inspirational interview for free by going to:
http://www.insidesuccessradio.com/Guests/Cathy-James
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LaRonda offers Parenting Tips in ASL to Deaf Parents. Discussed: Picking your battles, giving choices within limits, natural consequences, self-regulation / self-awareness.
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