Podcast appearances and mentions of amy mccready

How about some stats to make you sad? Kids are on screens an average of 7 hours a day…and we spend 85% of our parenting energy on what our kids are doing wrong.Aw, man!It stinks to start with the negative.In fact, that will train our brains to see more negative things, which is why I did it.Do you feel more down after reading that? More worried? More hopeless about our kids' generation?The GOOD news is that there's another way.I'm beyond honored to host Ralphie Jacobs of Simply on Purpose today to remind us that not only CAN we look for the positive, but we must - because it works, and it's actually easier than yelling angrily at our kids!You'll come away from this interview feeling so encouraged and ready to parent differently, with 85% of your energy (or more!) focused on the positive!Get ready to learn:how to create positive momentum in your child's daywhy asking a kid or teen, “Why did you do that?” becomes a parenting trap (that you DON'T want to fall into!)what comes first in parenting - the words or the feelingsa much better way to say, “If you don't clean your room, you don't get to come to the movie,” that's actually EASIER to enforce!why fear-based behavior is bad for everyone in the long runan incredibly powerful way to guard your connection with your child - and raise kids who, like Ralphie's, want to call home and come home to be with parents

Many parents find themselves in a pattern; they calmly ask their kids to do something and nothing happens. Then they repeat the ask, repeat it again, with one more reminder and then…the parent blows up. When kids don't listen, parents often feel the need to take back control and you can almost guarantee that you'll enter into a power struggle where no one comes out as the winner. In this repeat episode, you'll learn that misbehaviour is always a symptom of a deeper issue, what causes it, and the strategies to correct it. Amy McCready — who describes herself as a “recovering yeller” — is the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of two best-selling parenting books: If I Have to Tell You One More Time and The “Me, Me, Me” Epidemic. To learn more about Amy check out https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Follow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentBecome a Member of The Common Parent, our ultimate parenting toolkit for parents of teens and tweens for just $74.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comGet a FREE “Thoughts Between Us” Journal with The Common Parent Annual Membership: Click Here!Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many parents find themselves in a pattern; they calmly ask their kids to do something and nothing happens. Then they repeat the ask, repeat it again, with one more reminder and then…the parent blows up. When kids don't listen, parents often feel the need to take back control and you can almost guarantee that you'll enter into a power struggle where no one comes out as the winner. In this repeat episode, you'll learn that misbehaviour is always a symptom of a deeper issue, what causes it, and the strategies to correct it. Amy McCready — who describes herself as a “recovering yeller” — is the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of two best-selling parenting books: If I Have to Tell You One More Time and The “Me, Me, Me” Epidemic. To learn more about Amy check out https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Follow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentBecome a Member of The Common Parent, our ultimate parenting toolkit for parents of teens and tweens for just $74.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comGet a FREE “Thoughts Between Us” Journal with The Common Parent Annual Membership: Click Here!Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are your mornings with kids filled with chaos, power struggles, and stress? You're not alone, and we've got solutions! In this episode, I welcome back parenting expert Amy McCready to tackle the all-too-common challenge of hectic mornings. Amy shares practical tools to help parents align priorities with their kids, reduce conflicts, and create a smoother start to the day. Plus, get a sneak peek at her upcoming guest appearance at Planapalooza, where she'll dive deeper into building effective morning routines and empowering children to take on more responsibility.In this episode we cover:Common Morning Challenges for ParentsStrategies to Reduce Morning ChaosThe Importance of Parental Preparation and Empowering Kids with ResponsibilityConnect with Amy:www.PositivveParentingSolutions.comwww.facebook.com/PositiveParentingSolutionswww.instagram.com/positiveparentingsolutions/www.linkedin.com/in/amymccready/Join thePLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOPOctober 17 + 18, 2024www.megansumrell.com/plan________________________________Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what life throws at you!>>> https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan

Many parents find themselves in a pattern; they calmly ask their kids to do something and nothing happens. Then they repeat themselves, repeat it again, with one more reminder and then…they blow up. When kids don't listen, parents often feel the need to take back control and you can almost guarantee that you'll enter into a power struggle where no one comes out as the winner. In this episode, you'll learn that misbehaviour is always a symptom of a deeper issue, what causes it, and the strategies to correct it. Amy McCready — who describes herself as a “recovering yeller” — is the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of two best-selling parenting books: If I Have to Tell You One More Time and The “Me, Me, Me” Epidemic. To learn more about Amy check out https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Follow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentBecome a Member of The Common Parent, our ultimate parenting toolkit for parents of teens and tweens for just $74.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comGet a FREE “Thoughts Between Us” Journal with The Common Parent Annual Membership: Click Here!Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new cooking show and our #momtruth videos: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am a better person, a better parent, every single time I listen to Amy McCready's coaching.There's a good reason she is a TODAY Show parenting expert, my goodness - the way she explains why consequences aren't the answer, how rewards set our kids up for massive problems (blew my mind!!) and gives us practical toolbox phrases we can just start using today, it's truly enriching.Even if you've heard Amy speak before, I worked hard to ask new questions that definitely made me think!WHY looking for consequences is a losing proposition and what we can do insteadWhat the research says about the negative consequences for child and family with reward systemsHow to create more opportunities for power struggles (guessing you're wanting to antidote that that one! She shares that too) ;)Praise labeling, and why it's all too easy to fall into the trapOne phrase that gives kids ownership of their behaviorThe benefits of teaching kids to cook, from a positive parenting perspectiveWhat "pendulum parenting" is (and my confession)The 3 words you need to start using today...mostly in your own headGet the free knife skills class here!See all the show notes as well as time-stamped skim notes at kidscookrealfood.com/004. Resources We Mention for Positive ParentingVisit Positive Parenting Solutions for tons of free resources and strategiesFollow Positive Parenting Solutions on social media: Facebook, InstagramAmy's books: If I Have to Tell You One More Time (Amazon/Bookshop.org), The Me, Me, Me Epidemic (Amazon/Bookshop.org)Free "Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Yelling or Losing Control" classMore examples of encouraging vs. praisingMindset by Carol Dweck (Amazon/Bookshop.org)Why we need to let kids failRaising successful adults Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Hey Eczema Parent Warriors, Today in part 2 of our "Positive Parenting Series," we are taking a deep dive into a unique struggle that our special little club has to overcome... and that's skincare battles. If your child with eczema is over the age of one, you've likely had to address this particular topic at some point, you might be in the thick of it right now. My aim here is to give you some strategies surrounding this issue from four respected positive parenting philosophies, "Love and Logic", Janet Lansbury's "No Bad Kids," Amy McCready's "Positive Parenting Solutions" and "Generation Mindful" because I was in need of some skills and I hear from you all quite often in our coaching conversations that you do too.  I hope this helps you as much as it did me. Let's get into it! Take Care, Andra  SAVE 15% while you harmonize your home at Satic Shield with the code 'eczemakids'   https://saticshield.com Generation Mindful's "What Parents Say vs. What Kids Hear" Janet Lansbury's "No Bad Kids" Love and Logic Amy McCready's "Positive Parenting Solutions" Want Natural Eczema Solutions but Need Help?   Let me take you through the Eczema Free Framework! Through SIMPLE diet and nutrition solutions, non-toxic environmental changes and natural at-home remedies you can heal your kid's eczema. Work With Me eczemakids.com/workwithme Join our NATURAL ECZEMA SOLUTIONS FOR KIDS Facebook Group! Here's the FB Group Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3218060598452484 Download these Free Resources to Get Your Healing Journey Underway!  Grab a list of our go-to resources for all things eczema-safe to use in and around the house. Click here for clothing recommendations, kitchenware, water purification, emf protection, essential oils and MORE Eczema-Free Product Guide- https://eczemakids.com/resources Get a list of the most healing, balancing foods you could possibly give your little one struggling with eczema in the spring, summer and fall/winter. Post these printable lists in the kitchen and add these foods into your meals every time you can! Little changes add up to big improvements! Top Eczema-Fighting Foods By Season- https://eczemakids.com/resources  

In this episode, I'm highlighting the top 10 episodes on my podcast this past year.    We learned so much about health, wellness, parenting and prioritizing our mental health and boundaries. I know you will take away so much from these conversations, and I am so grateful for you tuning in to each one.   Listen in as we talk about: [1:20] Episode 39: The Best Tips For Productivity (Part 1) with Natalie Tysdal [1:30] Episode 40: The Best Tips For Productivity (Part 2) with Natalie Tysdal [2:50] Episode 41: Setting Goals That Help You Become Happier with Natalie Tysdal [3:35] Episode 89: Finding Your Inner Truth Amongst Adversity with Rachel Macy Stafford [5:30] Episode 56: Why it's Important for Kids to Have a Sense of Control with Dr. William Stixrud [7:00] Episode 55: How to prevent cancer with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD  [8:55] Episode 42: Helping Families Set Boundaries with Technology with Amy McCready [10:30] Episode 53: How to Optimize Hormone Health Through Menopause with Pauline Cox [12:10] Episode 69: (RERUN) Navigating the Nervous System and Trapped Trauma with Irene Lyon [13:40] Episode 67: Signs of Nutrient Deficiency with Dr. Cheryl Kam [14:30] Episode 79: Safety Issues Parents Need to be Aware of When it Comes to Their Teens with Deputy Gomez [16:15] Episode 66: Guiding vs. Controlling Our Kids – Is There Really a Difference? with Dr. Siggie Cohen [18:40] Episode 63: How to Eat to Beat Disease with Dr. William Li   Notes from Natalie: Sign Up for Natalie's Newsletter: https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/fd348899af Mediterranean Diet Shopping List: https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/330fbbe53a How to Make a Vision Board: https://page.natalietysdal.com/visionboard Blog: https://www.natalietysdal.com/blog    Connect with Natalie Tysdal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ2puxB_hWDNn1Qe3UzOMKg  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/  Website: https://www.natalietysdal.com 

'Today's teenagers are far more hopeless than anything humanity has ever produced before,' according to Jeremy Clarkson, former presenter of Top Gear. He's talking about generation Z, which is the label for those born between 1997 and 2012 and the first to grow up entirely connected to the internet. His claim is that 'the offensive word today's entitled teens have never heard is 'no'. ' There are many articles about entitled teens, yet there are statistics that show they drink less, have fewer teenage pregnancies, and are more concerned about job prospects than previous generations. So what is an entitled teen, is it all bad, and how do we make sure that we're not raising one?RESOURCES: https://www.forbes.com/sites/charlestowersclark/2022/06/27/generation-y-and-zempowered-or-entitled/?sh=6d552cf67715https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jeremy-clarkson-the-offensive-word-todays-entitled-teens-have-never-heard-no-j95kzjxhwhttps://spsp.org/news-center/character-context-blog/entitled-people-what-expect-and-how-deal-them#:~:text=The%20sources%20of%20entitlement%20are,feel%20that%20they%20are%20special.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140197110000783https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/personality-disorders/the-psychology-behind-sense-of-entitlement/https://www.today.com/parents/avoid-raising-entitled-child-5-strategies-really-work-t44576 Amy McCready positiveparentingsolutions

This is a bit of a celebration episode for us personally… Just in the past week this podcast broke into the Top 20 relationship podcasts on Apple, we went over 100,000 followers on Instagram, and we had over 500 couples join the Fight Smarter Weblcass! (by the way if you missed the weblcass you can watch it again with this link) As you can imagine for us, we are very proud and excited, plus we have been receiving SO many questions from all the new couples in this relationship ecosystem. So this episode is focused on the 5 top questions we have been receiving over DMs and through emails from all this new activity.  We are doing this in part so that the one thing WE KNOW, you can come to know too… That most couples are really dealing with the same kinds of challenges. Though the circumstances and emotional responses might be different, many of the relationship themes are the same. This is so that you know you are not alone in what you go through!   Resources For Your Relationship: If you missed the Fight Smarter Weblcass you can watch it again with this link. The best parenting and discipline course we have found is from a good friend Amy McCready called Positive Parenting Solutions. The Communication Mastery Bundle course for you and your partner to grow closer together, communicate more effectively, and fight smarter! Order our book, The Argument Hangover, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts (like the mini course and a 90 minute training)

Whether it's due to frustration, or anger, or just pure exhaustion - we all have moments with our kids we wish we could take back. And while that's not truly an option, we do have the opportunity to look forward, learn from our mistakes, and develop our skills as parents to better handle future situations that will arise.  This is essentially the origin story of Positive Parenting Solutions, founded by our guest today, Amy McCready. Through her own experience as a mother of two boys, she found herself needing a more positive and thoughtful approach to parenting. Her humble, but desperate realization ignited a lifelong fire to solve these power struggles in her home once and for all. And after seeing how these positive methods could work firsthand, she chose to share them with the world.  She joins us today to do just that; share positive parenting approaches that have changed the dynamics of thousands of families for the better.

Positive parenting is more pleasant - and more effective than control-oriented parenting styles, says Amy McCready. Amy is a recovering yeller, mom of two grown sons, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, and the author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World and If I Have to Tell You One More Time...:The Revolutionary Program that Gets Your Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling. "Nobody wants to yell at their kids," Amy says, "but we kind of fall into this trap where we ask nicely, then repeat ourselves, then remind gently, and that goes on -- repeat, remind, repeat, remind -- until we blow and they finally spring to action." So we think yelling works, but in reality, we're training our kids to become "parent deaf," because they they know they can safely ignore most of what we say. A vicious cycle ensues. Amy was two kids into parenting before began looking for another way. She learned that meeting kids' two basic emotional needs -- belonging and significance-- can go a long way. "All humans have a need for autonomy, agency, and independence," Amy says. And sometimes, well-meaning parents do things for their children that the kids could do (and would like to do) independently, with a bit of training. Doing so robs kids of opportunities to be independent. In contrast, "when kids have a sense of age-appropriate independence, agency, and control, they are less likely to fight you for power," Amy says. In this episode, Jen, Janet, & Amy discuss: Why parents yell -- & why it's not effective How "being in the moment" can help you effectively manage your child's behavior (and your frustration!) Kids' 2 basic emotional needs Age-appropriate control How to empower (vs. enable) your children Chores vs. "contributions" The problem with rewards and stickers -- and why you should use "when/then" routines instead Collaborative problem-solving How your responses (and mental health) affect your child's behavior Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode: BACK TO SCHOOL is happening around the globe and that carries it's own set of challenges. Join Amy McCready for the BACK TO SCHOOL SurTHRIVAL training.  End homework hassles, put the responsibility where it belongs (your kiddo...) and more.  Go to:  https://boysalive.com/school for program details. (this is an affiliate link) Positive Parenting Solutions -- Amy's website The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World -- book by Amy If I Have to Tell You One More Time...:The Revolutionary Program that Gets Your Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling -- book by Amy Kate Mangino on Teaching Boys to be Equal Partners -- ON BOYS episode (mentioned at about 17:00) Need help with your boys? Subscribe to Jen's newsletter, Building Boys Bulletin Join Janet Allison's real-time, monthly group coaching program, Decoding Your Boy 

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No parent wants to yell at their kids, but it happens. We are emotional, complex, imperfect creatures, just like our kids, so we are going to make mistakes. Just like our kids. However, we can make simple changes in our parenting that can have profound positive effects on how often our kids are triggered, and ourselves.  In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I'm talking with positive parenting expert, Amy McCready, about the basic emotional needs of kids and adults, some parenting truth bombs that will help you see a more effective path forward, and some proactive strategies that will help our kids feel better and do better more often.

A few months ago I came across a course that was LIFE CHANGING. In this episode, my guest is the creator of this course, Amy McCready. Amy is a nationally recognized parenting expert, bestselling author, certified positive discipline instructor and the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions. This conversation will give you new and exciting strategies to empower you as a parent, as well as a mental reframe for how you view your kids' misbehavior.

Feeling overwhelmed may seem like it's just part of the gig as a mom. Thankfully, positive parenting expert Amy McCready is here to help and shares the advice we need on priorities, how to get kids to do chores, and so much more! Trust me when I say her tips have been a game-changer in our home. How many times have you started your weekend feeling overwhelmed rather than relaxed and ready to recharge?   As a mom, I know our weekends can become a battleground of priorities between my daughter and me, and it's hard to keep positive parenting at the forefront when this happens.    This is just one of the things we're diving into with parenting expert Amy McCready as she sheds light on everything from how to get kids to do chores to understanding where your kid is coming from.    By the end of this conversation, you will learn: The secret sauce behind Positive Parenting Solution's mind, body, and soul time  An easy way to stop feeling overwhelmed about how to get kids to do chores (hint: stop calling them chores!) How to balance your priorities as a parent with your kid's priorities    Then, if you're ready to explore even more positive parenting, you can attend Amy's free webinar on getting kids to listen without nagging, yelling, or losing control.    Also, be sure to check out her books and follow her on Instagram @positiveparentingsolutions for other tips and tools. Like what you heard here? I'd be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you're there, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode.

I’m here with Amy McCready who is, as she describes herself, a recovering yeller, and she’s the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the creator of “7-Step Parenting Success.” I love having conversations with her and she always shares so much great information and advice. She has two best-selling books about parenting, and she’s always …

I’m here with Amy McCready who is, as she describes herself, a recovering yeller, and she’s the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the creator of “7-Step Parenting Success.” I love having conversations with her and she always shares so much great information and advice. She has two best-selling books about parenting, and she’s always …

Tune in as I talk with positive parenting expert, Amy McCready. We discuss: - the 2 basic emotional needs every child has and how they impact their behavior - Amy's proven 5-step process for implementing consequences - how your personality can spark misbehavior - how to get kids to listen without nagging, yelling or losing control. *Watch her FREE Get Kids to Listen Webinar *Join her 7-Step Parenting Success System online course: use code: clutterfree for 10% off

You can't know how your spouse is going to parent until you're parents. Surprise! Today we get to the heart of the matter. Lynn talks with best-selling author and founder of Positive Parenting Solutions Amy McCready. We'll hear from Kate Stahl whose work on her marriage is having fantastic results on the whole family. Then Lynn talks with one and only fitness motivator Shaun T, and we'll wrap it all up with a relaxing time out for you. More from Expert, Amy McCready: https://amymccready.com/ More from Parent of the Day, Kate Stahl: https://www.mymomalwayssays.com/ More from Special Guest, Shaun T: https://shauntfitness.com/

As a child, I learned many compliant and people-pleasing behaviors so I could hide from anger and ridicule. These codependent behaviors kept me safer as a child, but they are detrimental to me as a parent and in my adult relationships. As a parent, controlling my environment looks like me dominating and bossing my son around, which, at times, is inappropriate and disrespectful towards him. I share a story of when I realized I was repeating the cycle of verbal abuse and criticism onto my child and what I've done to change my behaviors since then. I give an example of how I've learned to set limits as a parent so I can create time and space for myself to be the most loving parent possible.  I share a parenting book I read last summer that I loved.You can send me a message on Instagram @iheartserin. I'd love to hear from you! The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-By-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World by Amy McCready. https://amymccready.com/Another of my favorite parenting authors of all time: Shefali Tsabary video: https://www.drshefali.com/videos-portfolio/

How do we know when too much technology is “too much” for our kids?   How do we as parents help them learn to set boundaries with technology, without power struggles and fighting.   In this week's episode, I sit down with Amy McCready, the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the creator of the 7-Step Parenting Success System online course.   We talk about the importance of technology and how to limit it effectively. I know you will learn so much about how to navigate technology with your kids, because I certainly learned a lot! Listen in as we talk about: How to know when technology is a problem for kids Amy's thoughts on technology in the bedroom and why it isn't always a bad thing The impacts of technology on kids of different ages Tips to set limits around technology in your family The negative effects of punishments or consequences involving taking away technology Amy is the author of two best-selling parenting books: If I Have to Tell You ONE MORE TIME and The "Me, Me, Me" Epidemic.   She is a TODAY Show contributor and has been featured on CBS This Morning, CNN, Fox & Friends, MSNBC, Rachael Ray, Steve Harvey, The Doctors & others. Her greatest joy is helping moms and dads become the parents they've always wanted to be. Resources mentioned in the episode  Purchase Amy's Course  Sign up for Amy's free online class GABB: Safe cell phones for kids Listen to Episode 22 with Amy: How to Set and Maintain Effective Routines   Sign Up for Natalie's Newsletter    Connect with Amy On Instagram On Twitter Facebook https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/    Connect with Natalie Tysdal On Instagram On YouTube On Facebook Website

Do you agree that reflection can help lead us to success? This week's podcast is a special episode where you'll hear tips on productivity from some of my incredible 2021 guests.   Learning from successful people is important to me, and I know it is for many of you as well. I started the year by asking my guests their favorite tool or tip for productivity.    In this episode, we hear from top doctors, leaders of companies, and best-selling authors.    Those of you who have listened in from the beginning will know that I left a successful career as an Emmy-winning journalist to pursue my passions on my own. It was a wild schedule -- my days turned into nights, and my nights were sleepless. I felt like I was on a never-ending hamster wheel.   I found myself starting each day with a sense of sadness, and I knew I needed to make a change. Now, I'm helping women find their passion and purpose, through meaningful conversations and expert tips, like you'll hear in this episode.   Listen in for: My best tool for productivity Dr. Sheryl Zeigler on prioritizing yourself Rachel Greenwald on saying “no” Dr. Snyder on quality time with family Samantha Ettus on that good old fashioned notebook Julie Lythcott-Haims on maximizing your Google calendar Amy McCready on task management tools Dave Henry on getting in ‘flow'   Sign Up for Natalie's Newsletter: https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/fd348899af Resources mentioned in this episode Episode 1: The Real Reason Behind Burnout with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler Episode 2: Exercise and Wellbeing Episode 8: A New Approach to Balancing Work, Family and Life Episode 10: How to Get Unstuck and Reach Your Full Potential with Samantha Ettus Episode 12: Setting Your Kids Up for Success Before College with Jill and Dave Henry Episode 18: Over-Parenting is Harming Your Kids with Julie Lythcott-Haims Episode 22: How to Set & Maintain Effective Routines with Amy McCready, Positive Parenting Solutions Amy's McCready's Course   Connect with Natalie Tysdal On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/  On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ2puxB_hWDNn1Qe3UzOMKg  On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/  https://www.natalietysdal.com

Nagging, yelling, complaining, times outs… These techniques and tactics have been tried over and over again by parents, but they don't seem to work. Parenting expert Amy McCready, spent years studying positive discipline and Adlerian psychology and came up with parenting tools that didn't just change her own parenting, but is helping tens of thousands of parents transform their parenting styles.  In this episode Amy helps us understand: Why parenting came sometimes make us feel hopeless and desperate What we can do when we don't want to yell and nag How we can cure the bedtime blues Visit Amy's website https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com to find out how to sign up for her parenting course 

The Danish people have ranked as the “happiest people on earth” for 40 years in a row starting in the 70's, only to be rivaled by Norwegian and Finish people over the last several years. And their happiness isn't dependent on things like: the weather or low taxes (it's actually pretty cold and dark there, and they have relatively higher taxes)....so they must be doing something else right to be so happy. So in today's episode we cover 3 of the traits that they focus on to be the happiest people. Many of the traits we KNOW are critical to having a happy marriage. Of course just being a happier individual will lead to a happier relationship, but you will be able to know exactly what traits to improve in your relationship, so that your own happiness is intentional and not just based on better life circumstances.   Episode Resources & Links: If you're a parent, attend the WebClass taught by parenting expert, Amy McCready, on November 10th. Details and registration HERE. Read the book we referred to in the podcast, The Danish Way of Parenting HERE Read our book, The Argument Hangover and claim $200 worth of bonuses HERE.   About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved.

Thank you for listening! On this episode of Alpha Moms I talk about raising entitled children. After reading a few articles and learning tips from specialist Amy McCready,  founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, I discuss the things we do that create entitled children and adults, my personal parenting experience, and the solutions I've learned from these articles.  Things discussed: -parents "making up for feeling a sense of lack" -social media -helicopter parenting -setting healthy expectations -be consistent please subscribe, rate and review Support the show (https://cash.app/$AlphaMomsPodcast)

Episode Resources & Links: FREE Parenting WebClass with Amy McCready on November 10th HERE Hypnobabies Program for Natural Birth HERE Pelvic Floor Birth Program (One Strong Mama) HERE The Conscious Parent book by Dr Shefali HERE Video on baby communication sounds HERE Elimination Communication (Go Diaper Free) HERE   There are many ways to parent a child and even the way of "let's just figure it out as we go". We wanted to take this episode to share with you about our prep for becoming parents this coming December.  As we are so into communication and emotional intelligence between couples, you shouldn't be surprised that we are learning about how to do that with our own daughter.  Of course reading and listening is not the same as the "as lived experience", there are a number of philosophies and parenting guidelines that we are committed to implementing so that we can be truly conscious parents. Being conscious parents will allow us the best opportunity to raise a conscious child.  By no means are we saying we will be perfect or that we are judging any other ways of parenting, we just wanted to be open with you all about our journey and to even see the correlations to being a great partner. We believe that if you want your children to have great relationships, you have to have one yourself!    In this episode, we discuss: Our preparation for natural birth and helpful programs Non-mainstream techniques for parenting intentionally Conscious parenting and raising her to be the best version of herself Developing “Emotional Intelligence” in our parenting approach (just like our marriage) What we've learned from different cultures (outside the United States) for developing happy human beings   Additional Resources For Your Relationship: Order our book, The Argument Hangover, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts (like the mini course and a 90 minute training)

If you are a parent (or soon to be) you must attend the FREE Webinar with our guest Amy McCready on November 10th at OnlineCouplesWorkshops.com/parenting because she's takes all the topics today even deeper to the specific how-tos!  As you can already tell we have a guest on this episode and it's none other than nationally renoun parenting expert Amy McCready!  Amy is the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, parenting contributor on the TODAY show, best-selling author, and creator of The 7-Step Parenting Success System that has helped over 100,000 parents of toddlers to teens bring peace into their homes.  During this episode you will hear: What to do if you disagree on your parenting philosophy like authoritative vs her method of Positive Parenting Solutions  What to do if triggered by your kids and preventing an argument with partner and How to make sure your partnership AND your parenting thrives at the same time.  Don't forget to register for the follow-up FREE Webclass that Amy is doing for our community only at: onlinecouplesworkshops.com/parenting On the webinar you will get: The 5 Steps for No-Yelling consequences ALL parents can agree on  How to find common parenting ground — even if it feels like a battlefield 3 action steps you can take TODAY to unite in parenting   Resources For Your Relationship: If you missed the Nov. 10th webinar... Order our book, The Argument Hangover, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts (like the mini course and a 90 minute training)

To create a calm, peaceful home environment when you have children, parenting skills are ESSENTIAL. Today I'm interviewing one of my dearest friends who helped me learn positive parenting solutions years ago—and who continues to inspire me today! For Show Notes, please visit https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode123   And to check out Amy's Positive Parenting Solutions program, this is our (affiliate) link! https://LearnDoBecome.com/PPS

In this week's episode, I sit down with Amy McCready, the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the creator of the 7-Step Parenting Success System online course, which has transformed over 75,000 families on six different continents.   She is the author of two best-selling parenting books: If I Have to Tell You ONE MORE TIME and The "Me, Me, Me" Epidemic.   Amy is a TODAY Show contributor and has been featured on CBS This Morning, CNN, Fox & Friends, MSNBC, Rachael Ray, Steve Harvey, The Doctors & others. Her greatest joy is helping moms and dads become the parents they've always wanted to be.  Listen in as we talk about:   How to structure routines that will support your kids and family What to do when your kids don't follow the routine Tips to lessen power struggles Ways to empower our kids to follow their own routine How to communicate with your kids   Resources mentioned in the episode  Purchase Amy's Course:  Sign up for Amy's free online class Purchase Seeking Health. Use the code NATALIE for a discount.    Sign Up for Natalie's Newsletter    Connect with Amy On Instagram On Twitter Facebook https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/    Connect with Natalie Tysdal On Instagram On YouTube On Facebook Website

It's hard enough when you are trying to pick a place to go out to eat and no one is on the same page, but when you and your partner or co-parent aren't on the same page...it can be down right agonizing!    In this episode, we're joined by Amy McCready, the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the creator of the 7-Step Parenting Success System online course. She is the author of two best-selling parenting books: If I Have to Tell You ONE MORE TIME and The "Me, Me, Me" Epidemic. She has two adult sons (age 24 and 22). Amy helps moms and dads become the parents they've always wanted to be.   We discuss with Amy how parents can identify what the real issue is causing their parenting struggles and how to best get on the same page and become a united front.   Resources We Shared: Happy Parent Checklist   Positive Parenting Solutions   If I Have to Tell You One More Time...: The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling   The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World   Meet the Freemans   Marriage 365   Alyson Schafer   Leave Us a Podcast Review (How to Video)   Download the transcript HERE The best mom is a happy mom. To better take care of you, download our No Guilt Mom mindset here .  These reminders will help you second guess less, and feel more confidence every day in your parenting.

The When/Then parenting tool (I snagged it from Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions) is a total winner when it comes to getting your kiddos to cooperate. But...Are you using this effective parenting tool on yourself?! Some of us are using it to pacify our way through life, avoid hard things, or worse, truly take care of ourselves. When I have the money, then I'll invest. When I have more time, then I'll start my business. When I am more confident, then I'll put myself out there. When I hit my goals, then I'll be happy. I was guilty of it, too! Today, I am going to share with you how to end the When/Then cycle with yourself so that you can start enjoying your life and your business right now. If you find yourself When/Then-ing your life away you’ll want to tune in to this episode!   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement "Close" by David Whyte   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/58

ABOUT CANDI & BETHANY:Bethany DeJarnatt, is a pediatric occupational therapist, parent educator and children's yoga instructor. She has many years of experience working with families with children in the areas of sensory modulation, functional visual skills, and supporting developmental skills. She has completed additional training in children's yoga, mindfulness based stress reduction, infant massage and visual processing interventions. She is passionate about educating parents with tangible information to empower them. Bethany encourages mindfulness as a tool to support co-regulation; supporting families to feel empowered and engaged to build a collaborative relationship with their children.Candi Seil has a broad career of working as a college professor, in the healthcare industry, working with families and running the Let's Talk Kids business. She is passionate about supporting learners of all ages. As the parent of two young children, she has found great joy in practicing mindfulness while raising her children. She believes in the power of positive affirmations and spending time with family. Most recently, she has taken “The Science of WellBeing” course through Yale University to learn more about the positive effects we can have on our minds and hearts.TOPICS COVERED:Setting IntentionsThe Emotional SideBaby Know CourseSupporting the mind, heart, body connectionAdaptive StrategiesThe Four AgreementsWhat Makes You Feel Like You?RESOURCES:https://www.babyknow.org/Baby Know CourseThe Four AgreementsThe Hay House AppUnderstanding Your BABY's Sensory Signals: Voss OTR, AngieThe Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne BrysonIf I Have to Tell You One More Time by Amy McCready 

Do you ever go to bed feeling like a bad parent? I’ve been there.    Today we're talking all things parenting which means that I'm going to do a lot more listening than talking as I let our guest, Amy McCready, take the wheel.    We’re going to be talking about dealing with tantrums, teaching your kids to be independent, and most importantly, that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent.   Amy was a trainer and senior manager for Fortune 500 companies when she found herself in the throes of parenting toddlers – complete with all of the yelling and temper tantrums you can imagine – and she decided there MUST be a better way.   After years of researching Adlerian Psychology and Positive Discipline, Amy put the knowledge into practice with her own family. Astounded by the transformation she experienced with her two boys, Amy knew she had to share these methods with other parents, so she created the Positive Parenting Solutions Course.   Not only is Amy a trusted teacher by over 75,000 families worldwide, but she is a valued contributor on many media outlets. Amy is a regular parenting contributor on the Today Show, has authored two best-selling books, and she has written and appeared on a plethora of other media outlets.   If you want to feel empowered at the end of the day instead of feeling like you’re failing as a parent, this is the episode for you.    Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/53

Today’s guest is a much-requested second round with Amy McCready, founder of the Positive Parenting Solutions course and the creator of The 7-Step Parenting Success System. These are the most impactful courses I’ve ever taken and it’s been very helpful to me with my kids. If you missed my first interview with her, definitely check …

  We celebrate International Women’s Day! Bobby had everyone give a 90 second presentation on an inspirational woman of their choice. We learn about Orpah, Robin Roberts, Tina Turner, Dolly Parton and more! Amy McCready comes on to answer all of our parenting questions from if it’s okay to let your kids sleep in on the weekends and how to get your kids to think of others instead of just “me me me”. Amy talks to Kendra Scott (Jewelry designer, billionaire, TV personality) for International Women’s day! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Today’s guest is a much-requested second round with Amy McCready, founder of the Positive Parenting Solutions course and the creator of The 7-Step Parenting Success System. These are the most impactful courses I’ve ever taken and it’s been very helpful to me with my kids. If you missed my first interview with her, definitely check …

Amy McCready from Positive Parenting Solutions joins the Moms to give some much-needed parenting advice. No matter the age of your kids, there are a lot of amazing tips and discussions in this week's episode.

Life on Venus (0:00:00) A rare molecule has been found in the planet Venus called phosphine. The discovery of phosphine on Venus has led scientists to believe that there could be life on the planet. For a very long time, Mars was considered to be the planet where we'd first discover life, but now Venus may have taken its place. Here with us today to is Dr. William Bains, a member of the team that discovered phosphine on Venus, to help us better understand the significance of finding the rare molecule.  Improving Flexibility (0:17:48) When we watch incredible gymnasts and athletes compete, it's easy to sit back and think “They're so flexible. I wish I was born with that.” Well, lucky for you, flexibility isn't necessarily an inherited trait. You can train your body to be flexible. It just takes time and practice. So, how do we get started? Joining us this morning is Mike Taylor, the co-founder of Strala Yoga, here with us to share his tips on how to bend your flexibility to the level you want it to be at.  Ending Sibling Rivalry (0:35:12) As I'm sure every parent who has had 2+ kids knows, sibling rivalries are inevitable. Maybe the fight is about who's better at soccer, or who drew the best picture, or even who gets to play with what toy—either way, fights are going to happen. And when they do, it's important that parents know how to handle them appropriately. As parents, we're not going to be around to referee every one of our kid's fights. That's why having the right tools to handle sibling rivalries matters. Here to discuss these tools and what parents should know about handling sibling rivalries is the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and author of the best-selling parenting book, “ If I Have to Tell You ONE MORE TIME ”, Amy McCready!  Self-Care at Home (0:52:49) When we talk about self-care, people tend to think “spa-day”. They tell themselves they need a massage, expensive facials, or a full-on “retreat”. While these things definitely fall under the category of self-care in our book, they're on the extreme end of the spectrum. Not everyone can afford these things in their budget or schedule! So, what are some self-care practices we can implement in our own home that won't cost us thousands of dollars or hours of our time? Here to share her advice with us is lifestyle blogger Kay Elle.  Weekend Review (1:28:41) Lisa and Richie talk about what there is to do this weekend, from the newest shows coming to streaming services, to the New York Times Bestseller list, to interested podcasts that are worth checking out.

William Baines discusses the possibility of life on Venus, Michael Taylor gives tips for improving flexibility, Amy McCready teaches how to end sibling rivalries, Kay Elle gives home self-care tips, Richie and Lisa talk about what there is to do this weekend.

We are back again in Part 2 of the marriage question-and-answer with my favorite human ever, Will Ray, my husband. And so, if you missed Part 1, be sure to go back to last week's Episode 068 and re-listen to that, as this is just a continuation of Will and I talking about our marriage. Today, we cover a huge range of topics. We talk about how we fight, parenting, intimacy, communication, faith, money, date nights, everything. I'm really excited to wrap up Part 2 of our conversation together. For the full show notes, go to nancyray.com/podcast/69.   Resources from this episode: Episode 068 - 12 Years of Marriage, Part 1 Free Class with Amy from Positive Parenting Solutions! Amy McCready’s Positive Parenting Solutions Course Episode 031 - My #1 Parenting Tip Episode 047 - Book | Seasons of God with Dr. Richard Blackaby Episode 064 - Making Memories with Sally Clarkson Episode 059 - Growing Faith in Your Littles Crucial Conversations, by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan & Switzler Nancy Ray Book Club Financial Peace University Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp UE Boom Speaker Work & Play Cornerstore Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Join your host Doryn Wallach as she speaks with Positive Parenting Solutions founder and parenting coach, Amy McCready. Positive Parenting Solutions Online is a parenting course that empowers parents of toddlers and teens with the skills to correct misbehaviors permanently without nagging, reminding or yelling. In this episode, Amy talks about 5 amazing tools you can use to improve your response as a parent towards your teen or tween's actions. Positive Parenting Solutions Course Please follow the show @ItsNotACrisisPodcast on both Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes content, memes, and updates.

Join your host Doryn Wallach as she speaks with Positive Parenting Solutions founder and parenting coach, Amy McCready. Positive Parenting Solutions Online is a parenting course that empowers parents of toddlers and teens with the skills to correct misbehaviors permanently without nagging, reminding or yelling. In this episode, Amy talks about 5 amazing tools you can use to improve your response as a parent towards your teen or tween's actions. Positive Parenting Solutions Course Please follow the show @ItsNotACrisisPodcast on both Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes content, memes, and updates.

Calling all parents… this episode is 100% dedicated to you! Today I’m having a heart to heart with Amy McCready, creator of Positive Parenting Solutions, on the subject of kids, discipline, and peaceful parenting. She is here with some priceless wisdom to help us figure out how to get our kids to listen without nagging …

Calling all parents… this episode is 100% dedicated to you! Today I’m having a heart to heart with Amy McCready, creator of Positive Parenting Solutions, on the subject of kids, discipline, and peaceful parenting. She is here with some priceless wisdom to help us figure out how to get our kids to listen without nagging …

Calling all parents… this episode is 100% dedicated to you! Today I’m having a heart to heart with Amy McCready, creator of Positive Parenting Solutions, on the subject of kids, discipline, and peaceful parenting. She is here with some priceless wisdom to help us figure out how to get our kids to listen without nagging …

This episode is the start of a three part series I'm calling the SOS: Save our Sanity series. This week I'll talk about relationships at home, next week we'll talk all about mental health, and the final episode of this SOS series will be about dealing with uncertainty. So for this first Save Our Sanity episode about relationships at home, it's my intention that by the end of the episode, you feel motivated and empowered to take the lead in creating better relationships at home now, with your spouse or partner and your kids and even after the pandemic is over. The resources mentioned in this episode was Dr. Dan (Daniel) Siegel's books on parenting, and Amy McCready's Positive Parenting Solutions.Visit www.themamamiracle.com to get your copy of my free worksheet, The Mama Miracle

Get the solution to your “not listening” problem now! When your kids don’t listen, it makes things so much harder! What if you could simply train your child to obey you then everything else would be easier (and more enjoyable!!) You’ll love your time together that much more once you start implementing this into your parenting routine. Resources Mentioned in today’s episode: We love Big Life Journal for wonderful ideas about teaching your child emotional awareness. Learn more about their Free and paid products for you and your child to enjoy together here: https://biglifejournal.com/ Learn more about getting your kids to listen to you without losing your mind with this FREE Positive Parenting Webinar taught by parenting expert, Amy McCready: https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/amember/aff/go/melissa_dillon816 Melissa’s personally taken this course on parenting and it’s worked wonders in her classroom and with her own kids. All of Melissa’s Parenting lessons on the show are based on mindful, conscious, positive parenting techniques coupled with her own decade+ of experience teaching over 3,000 young students. **Some links are affiliate links that help us fund costs associated with producing educational content for you + may even get you special deals exclusive to the show. Plus, in 2020, 100% of all proceeds benefit other parents and children in need in our local community.***

Daily Parenting Advice To Help You Become The Best Version Of A Parent For Your Child.

All of us parents have been there...the dreaded toy disaster that seems to never end. In this episode, Melissa shares ways toys have been organized in her home that may work for you + tried and true methods used by teachers that you can use at home to train your whole family (even your little ones) to keep toys cleaned up and put away when they aren’t being used.  A resource mentioned in this episode: Amy McCready’s Positive Parenting Solutions. Enjoy a FREE online class: How to Get Kids to Listen Without Yelling of Nagging here https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/amember/aff/go/melissa_dillon816  

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to share what you're thankful for.  I'm sharing a few different activities you can do with your family during the Thanksgiving holiday to help them express gratitude.  But why stop at Thanksgiving?  I'm also sharing some activities you can do all year long to help your family be happier and think about others as they learn gratitude. Resources: Count your blessings A-Z https://www.funlovingfamilies.com/count-your-blessings-from-a-to-z-a-thanksgiving-gratitude-activity-for-families/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=488321084_17327862_201914 Paper chain - https://www.sunshineguerrilla.com/2018/11/twelve-thanksgiving-traditions-to-help.html Books on gratitude - https://www.organizedmom.net/8-gratitude-traditions-month-november/ More ideas - https://lovelymomhood.com/raise-grateful-children/ The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World- by Amy McCready https://www.amazon.com/Me-Epidemic-Step-Step-Over-Entitled/dp/0399184864/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24ANT8YA9EIDE&keywords=the+me+me+me+epidemic&qid=1573530524&sprefix=the+me+me+me%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We all want the best for our kids...but what happens when they end up feeling that the world owes them the best? Amy McCready, author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic, helps us learn the best ways to check our kids' entitlement without picking a fight. 

Amy McCready is a parenting expert, best-selling author, speaker, instructor, and mom. Amy is also the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions. You can follow her on Twitter at @AmyMcCreadyPPS.Amy's books, If I Have to Tell You One More Time... and The Me, Me, Me Epidemic are both available wherever books are sold. We discuss:How bad is it when we yell at our kids?How much attention do kids truly need and when can we try to persuade them to be independent?What brought "positive parenting" to the forefront of your teaching?Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Rothy's - Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/smart.BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month - https://betterhelp.com/smartAway - For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/smart and use promo code SMART during checkout!Donate:Donate here to support the show!

How awesome would it be if you didn’t have to yell at your kids, like, ever? How great would it be if you could kick bad habits and make your household happier and healthier? How epic would it be if you didn’t have to ask your children to do things a million times and they actually cooperated? This IS possible my friend, which is why I’m so pumped to introduce you to parenting expert Amy McCready who’s going to teach us how to parent like a pro! And most importantly, stop yelling, and start enjoying the precious time we have with our kids.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/215 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy McCready is the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and she offers up some great tips to Amy.

Today my guest is the incredible and energetic Kristin Andrus. I have long admired Kristin for not only her ability to juggle 6 kids, including twin two-year-old boys but also her ability to prioritize her life in a way that includes her passions like fitness and food. We have the best discussion about addressing the resentment that was building from her husband being gone a lot for work, building community, making time for her priorities, and what happiness looks like to her. You're going to love this deep dive with Kristin! Show Notes: Connect with Kristin on Instagram and check out her YouTube workout videos Mind Body Soul Time with Amy McCready (we reference spending 10 min of one on one time with your child each day) Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com This Show is Sponsored by: Looking for the perfect gift for the person who has everything? Look no further than Songfinch. Songfinch creates customs songs based on your stories, memories, and style in only 7 days. This is the perfect gift for an anniversary, birthday, family reunion, or any other occasion. Go to Songfinch.com and use promo code EXTRAORDINARY for $20 off your personalized "Song From Scratch.”

Hi everyone, thank you for joining us for episode 5! Today we are dipping our toe into two more Mama2Mama stories with lovely women named Erica and Janelle. They both started off saying many of the things I said when I felt ashamed I wasn’t being a good mom after my brain crash. “Everything was so hard, so overwhelming. I sat there and took it and took it, without ever asking for help. I didn’t tell any girlfriends, I didn’t tell my husband, I didn’t ask for help from anyone and the stress of my life chipped me, cracked me, and smashed me open over and over and then I felt horrible for raging out of control.” I totally understood their hopelessness. For me having this mysterious neurological condition that left me confused, exhausted, dizzy and in pain, I worried constantly that I would be seen as a failure. What if people saw how messed up I was, how I seemed weirdly confused, or completely unable to keep track of when we needed to send snack to school on our designated day? What if my kids wouldn’t be invited for birthday parties because the moms thought I was a hot mess? I was afraid so I kept it all boxed in as best I could, and it made my suffering so much harder. For Erica and Janelle, they hid from everyone because of a different shame – they felt out of control with their temper. They both felt drawn to connect with me after watching my Facebook video in March of 2017 for some encouragement, support, and help. Erica is a young mom with a young baby, and she said that throughout her whole life, she was calm and relaxed. The fury started to burn inside her shortly after her baby was born. She was ashamed to admit this to anyone because she said she must be the only one in the world who had rage when she should have been feeling like a gift from heaven lay on her lap. Many people are aware of Postpartum Depression, and signs include anxiety, sadness, no interest in the baby, thoughts of hurting yourself or baby. No one mentioned “rage” or feeling entirely out of control. Erica said that she would yell and then cry because she felt guilty for yelling. She suffered for months and her husband actually mentioned something to the nurse when they had a well-baby checkup, and the nurse suggested Erica see her own doctor for postpartum rage. Erica was fuming at him for revealing her secret but she told me that he couldn’t take the yelling and verbal abuse any longer, so it really saved her life that he did it. Baby blues affects 50-85% of women and often doesn’t require extra medical attention because it is considered the 4th trimester of a pregnancy – adjusting to life at home with a new baby while experiencing symptoms like crying, sadness, impatience. However, 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression, and it has nothing to do with the baby blues. Post-partum depression is a mood disorder that follows typically a few weeks after giving birth and creates feelings of despair, hopelessness, scary thoughts and rage.  Everyone celebrates the cute, sweet angelic little fingers and toes, and the pediatrician checks their growth and weight, and your doctor might check your physical healing, but rarely do post-baby checkups include helping the new mama understand the emotional roller coaster of hormones, body chemistry, sleep deprivation, and fear and Erica had no idea that post partum rage was real. Janelle had a 13 year old daughter. She was out of the baby years, out of the toddler tantrums and felt pretty confident that her child was awesome, and that it was her who had come undone. Janelle would be going along on her day, waiting for Samantha to get home from school and soon after arriving, she would find herself yelling and furious about left dishes, crumbs on the counter, shoes not put away, or a faucet that was left dripping. Janelle would explode at her daughter, slam things, and then run to her room, crying and then berating herself for being such a monster.   Rage is the thief of joy, and moms suffering secretly count down the hours until bedtime, days until school starts, Saturdays when their partner can step in to parenting, school trips to have a break, the college years, anything to get through. We talked about Mom guilt in our last episode, and it hits hard here because mothers love their kids and would do anything for them, they want to be the best mom they can be, and they wish they could stay calm and cool but when they erupt, they see that as evidence that they mustn’t love their kids enough, aren’t the best, and will never be the calm, happy mom of their dreams. For both women, it was totally uncharacteristic for them to have this burning, explosive lava inside. They said they never screamed at drivers who cut them off in traffic or barked at their husbands when he said he had a great day at work before. Erica showed me her wrists that were bruised from smashing the steering wheel as she came home from getting groceries. Rage is intense and we think we go from 0 to 60 in one second because on the surface, we can seem so calm and in control, “now sweetie, stop that,” or “that’s enough” but that calmness is an illusion because in actual fact, all day we've adding heat to our fire and that 0-60 is really the overflow from a continuous chipping away at our calm reserves.   Author, speaker and parenting expert Amy McCready has created Positive Parenting Solutions, a business around a breaking point in her life when she found herself yelling more than speaking to her kids and calls herself a recovering yeller. She speaks on stages all over the country because it is one of those things that we should talk about, but we just hide in shame. But did you know that rage is a symptom? It’s a symptom of a bigger problem.  Many psychologists feel that we yell at our kids because we are feeling powerlessness. That might seem strange because we are bigger, stronger, smarter and more capable, but their defiance, or stubbornness, or refusals to help or cooperate, participate or do something we ask is a trigger that reminds us we can’t actually force them to do what we want. So we use our power to try to exert control, and one vehicle to do that is yelling because it helps re-establish us as the person holding the power, not the child. Janelle mentioned that her belief from her history was that children should be obedient, and obedient children are respectful. In her life, she learned that people who didn’t follow rules were disrespectful. So, leaving shoes out, dishes out, crumbs all over, Janelle saw her child’s disobedience as disrespect and she created a negative story to explain her daughter’s disobedience. She would say, “Sam doesn’t care enough about me to put her shoes away. She is selfish to leave her mess for me to clean up.” I asked her if there was a different story that could be possible. She really struggled, but we came up with other possibilities which put responsibility on her daughter, like her short attention span, her overloaded schedule, her knowledge that Janelle will just come in and clean up no matter what. The point isn’t to find other stories to place blame, the point is that the story Janelle was creating came from a belief she had from her childhood and may not be grounded in the current situation. We talked about seeing something that needed to be changed, and making a request. We set up this exercise for her to try. When Sam comes home, Janelle will say: “Honey, would you please put your shoes in the closet when you first take them off?” Samantha will probably say yes. Then, you can calmly state the consequence. “That works for me. If I see them out of the closet I will move them to the garage and you will not be able to leave them inside anymore. So let’s practice this. Please put your shoes on and go back outside, count to 5 and come in as if it was your first time today.” Now, her teen may moan, groan, roll her eyes, but Janelle would encourage her to do a run-through of the expectation while she watched, encouraging her and commentating the whole time. Sam will better remember the request, and knows what will happen if she doesn’t complete it the next time. Can I add a side note here? If we as parents say our kids never clean, and we yell at our kids to clean, never really outline exactly what clean means, and then flitter around like an angry Mary Poppins cleaning up around them while grumbling, why would they clean? The cost of listening to us grumble is totally worth not having to do it. Parents, you will need to stop yourself and give them the gift of committing to a request and following through – it’s a life lesson. We will have another episode on empowering our kids with some of the life lessons like cleaning and chores another time, but for now, please use the request system, one request at a time, and outline your expectation super clearly, spell out the natural consequence if the request is ignored, and then practice it. Soon, they will know the drill and when you make the request and they say yes, they know what is to come so they will just do it or they won’t and the consequence will happen.   For Erica, I was a sounding board for all the things that were hard, wrong, and overwhelming for her. We had a beautiful talk, we laughed and cried and hugged quite a few times, and then I gently and lovingly asked if she was still seeing someone for her post partum rage. She exhaled and said yes, she was taking medication short term and still seeing a therapist. I told her I was proud of her and her commitment to doing her best for herself, her child and her husband. We talked about some techniques she was learning, and I will share them here as well. -          Of course, breathing deeply from your diaphragm is key, not shallow chest breathing. In through your nose, count to three, out through your mouth, count to three. You can slowly repeat a mantra in your mind like ‘calm’, om, or ‘slow’, something that vibrates nicely in your throat. -          You can journal it out, writing your feelings is a freeing and healthy way to release the energy that anger and rage create. You can lie down in bed and visualize a place you have been to or a place you dream of going that symbolizes total relaxation, maybe a deserted beach or a remote lakeside cabin. One mama would visualize heli-skiing alone on a beautiful sunny mountain, carving through the untouched snow. One mama’s happy place was bringing her easel, canvas and paints to a busy square in Turkey and immersing herself in the sights, sounds, smells, and energy of that vibrant city. It is your dream place. It is you happy place. You can remember something you’ve done where you were filled with joy, or you can dream of something you’ve never done and wish to do. -          You can do something physical, like power walking, dancing, biking, something that takes focus and effort. -          Flood yourself with happy memories with your child. Go through old photo albums, or power up your computer and watch old videos of your child when they were tiny, fumbling around and being super cute. It’s hard to remember your child was simply the light of your life when they pushing your rage buttons like whac a mole! -          And lastly, you can reach out and connect to someone. Having someone in your life who can listen and empathize is crucial to your mental health. That may mean a friend, or in Erica’s case, it may mean a professional who helped her with her rage. There are therapists who specialize in women and moms, and are amazing at helping you release that intense emotion in a healthier way. As always, if you feel that you are looking for a community, you are in the right place. The power of community and the feeling of belonging is a core desire for us as humans, a critical component just like food and shelter and it is fundamental to our feelings of happiness and well-being. I think about how much courage it took for these women to watch my Facebook video, deem me to be someone safe, find me and allow me into their life and say, “I have a need. I’m overwhelmed and drowning in my pain. Can you help me?” But, that inspired action was all these women needed to do to absolutely change their lives and their family’s lives. That is why being connected in a community is so important! If you are looking for a community, a wonderful, warm, inviting place to ask and share and read and offer support and get support, join us in our MamaConnects private Facebook group.  It’s free and we are designing it to be a place to find encouragement, education, and inspiration on your motherhood journey. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave me a review. I am here to bring you the best ideas and stories and I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode.  Thank you and thanks for listening!

If you feel like you face battle after battle with your child, this episode is for you! Lisa Andersen, a mother of four who is passionate about helping moms thrive, teaches us 3 power struggles we can opt out of. I'm not going to tell you ahead of time what the three battles are...so you'll have to listen! ;) Chime in and tell us your opinions and ideas in the comments on this post or on my Instagram account, @ https://www.instagram.com/3in30podcast/   Show Notes -Lisa Andersen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingmotherhood/ -Thriving Motherhood Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thriving-mothers-conference-express-session-tickets-44616612489 -Ep. 017 with Jody Moore: https://3in30podcast.com/ep-017-3-keys-happier-marriage-jody-moore-bold-new-mom/ -Ep. 004 with Ralphie Jacobs: https://3in30podcast.com/yelling/ -Ellen Satyr, Expert on Positive and Joyful Eating and Feeding: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/ -Division of Responsibility with Eating: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/how-to-feed/the-division-of-responsibility-in-feeding/ -Amy McCready, Positive Parenting Solutions (When-Then tactic): https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/      

We're bringing back this well loved, oldie-but-goodie, podcast with April and Amy McCready.  Here are a few of the main ideas from their conversation We’re not “trying to get control over the kids” or simply trying to “come up with consequences.” Our real goal is to strengthen our relationships with our children and provide an environment where we can grow together. As deliberate mothers, we need to make “Mind, Body, and Soul” time a priority with each of our children (Amy will explain how to do that). We also need to take time to train our children (which will prevent many of the misbehaviors from happening in the first place) and help them behave for the right reasons. There are better parenting methods available to us than yelling.  And as we learn those methods, the entire feeling in our homes will change. (I shared a personal experience where I applied Amy’s methods to a parenting dilemma involving my son–and how I was elated when it worked. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/229

Amy McCready, author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic. Topic: A guide to raising capable, grateful kids in an over-entitled world Issues: Signs that you may have an entitlement problem in your home; how to hand over age-appropriate decision making; how to cut back on giving in; offering real-life support to your kids; and much […] The post Raising Capable, Grateful Kids In an Over-Entitled World + The Defiant Child appeared first on Mr. Dad.

This is Part Two in the three part series of the best parenting fails shared on the podcast so far. I realize that "best" is not really the best word to use when you’re talking about parenting fails, because one parenting fail isn’t better than another one, but it is fun to do “best of” countdowns. So, the takeaway I hope you get from listening to this series isn’t that mistakes are no big deal. It’s simply that we all make mistakes, and that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don't miss the Top 10 Parenting Fails next week. As for parenting fails 11 through 20, here are the parents who made the list: 20. Amy McCready, the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic, who was interviwed in episode 47 of the podcast. 19. Nick Thune, the actor and stand up comedian who has a Netflix special titled Folk Hero and a Seeso special titled Good Guy, who was interviewed in episode 6 of the podcast. 18. Sarah Maizes, Vice President of Children's Programming for The Jim Henson Company author of Got Milf?: The Modern Mom’s Guide to Feeling Fabulous, Looking Great, and Rocking A Minivan, who was interviewed in episode 41 of the podcast. 17. James Breakwell, the father of four daughters known by his 700,000 followers on Twitter as @xplodingunicorn, who was interviewed in episode 12 of the podcast. 16. Ilana Wiles, the mom behind the Mommy Shorts website and author of The Mommy Shorts Guide to Remarkably Average Parenting, who was interviewed in episode 54 of the podcast. 15. Greg Page, the founding member of the Wiggles also known as the Yellow Wiggle, who was interviewed in episode 8of the podcast. 14. Nate Bargatze, a comedian who has mutliple stand up comedy specials and has appeared on Conan and the Tonight Show multiple times, who was interviwed in episode 3 of the podcast. 13. Liz Gumbinner, half of the two moms who started Cool Mom Picks and host the Spawned Podcast, who were interviewed in episode 45 of the ParentNormal Comedy Podcast. 12. Jen Mann, author of People I Want to Punch in the Throat, who was interviewed in episode 5 of the podcast. 11. Sarah Turner, author of The Unmumsy Mum, who was interviwed in episode 25 of the podcast.

For every parenting victory, there is a parenting fail - perhaps several. But rather than get stressed out to the point of tears, it's usually better to laugh about the madness of parenthood. This episode is the sixth edition of parenting fails featuring parents who have appeared on the podcast to share their stories. Parents featured in this episode include: Dr. Robert Keith Wallace, author of Dharma Parenting, who was interviewed in episode 43 of the podcast. Kristen Chase, half of the duo from Cool Mom Picks, who were interviewed in episode 45 of the podcast. Liz Gumbinner, the other half of the Cool Mom Picks duo who were interviewed in episode 45 of the podcast. Leslie Patricelli, the children’s author and illustrator of popular books such as Potty, Yummy Yucky, Huggy Kissy and Big Little who was interviwed in episode 46 of the podcast. Amy McCready, the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic who was interviwed in episode 47 of the podcast. Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist and author of Raising Can-Do Kids who was interviewed in episode 48 of the podcast.

Join the Joyful CourageTribe in our community Facebook group - Live and Love with Joyful Courage.  Raising our children while growing ourselves... :::::::::: Welcome to an amazing show with Amy McCready, back again for another conversation! Amy is the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, which provides online training for parents of toddlers to teens. She was with us in Episode 10 when we discussed the Me, Me, Me Epidemic. Amy is the mother of two college-aged kids and is the author of If I Have to Tell You One More Time and The Me, Me, Me Epidemic. We're talking about money, and how to encourage and empower kids in their sense of money. Join us! What you'll hear in this episode: Most of us don't have much training in money management! Four systems of money management and the problems with each: Money as needed Money as reward Money as payment No strings attached allowance The benefits to the “no strings attached” allowance Suggestions for allowances and kids' finances Realistic budgeting for kids' expenditures Tools to use to get kids to contribute around the house The difference in a chore and a contribution “When-Then” statements Family meetings: brainstorming solutions Loans and credit scores---for kids! Resources: www.positiveparentingsolutions.com Find Amy on Facebook, too! If I Have to Tell You One More Time by Amy McCready The Me, Me, Me Epidemic by Amy McCready :::::::::: Be The Best Parent You Can Be If you' re a parent and interested in learning parenting techniques from leading experts, then you' ll want to attend the BE THE BEST PARENT YOU CAN BE – 2016 FREE Online Event! The summit will feature 20+ of the leading experts in the field of parenting, free of charge! Sign up today and be on your way to becoming a your best self!! #bethebestparent SIGN UP HERE :::::::::: Hippo Roller Haiti Campaign Join the Joyful Courage community in making a difference for families around the world!  We are currently partnered with Hippo Roller Water Project and their mission to bring better access to water for families in Haiti. Every dollar makes a difference! :::::::::: Join the Joyful CourageTribe in our community Facebook group - Live and Love with Joyful Courage.  Raising our children while growing ourselves... :::::::::: Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Joyful Courage Podcast on iTunes to get the latest shows STRAIGHT to your device!!  AND PLEASE rate and review the Joyful Courage Parenting Podcast on iTunes to help me spread the show to an ever larger audience!!  

Amy McCready, the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World, is the featured guest this week. Amy is a frequent guest on the TODAY Show. She has also appeared on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and many other stations. But now she is on the ParentNormal Comedy Podcast to talk about how to know if your child is too entitled and what you can do about it. We also talk about positive parenting techniques, even when it comes to discipline.

Parenting expert Amy McCready talks about how to go against the pressures of societal change and raise a child who does not feel entitled. Plus Zika virus spreading quickly in the US. And L.A. Rams security bill. This bite-sized chunk of Episode 285 is sponsored by Constant Contact.

If we're honest, we as adults struggle feeling entitled as much as our children do. Amy McCready has been working with parents of toddlers to teens for years and she continues to see recurring themes of kids not taking responsibility, not feeling motivated, and struggling to handle disappointment - but these themes sometimes begin with us! Join us as we discuss how to handle both entitlement and responsibility. In This Episode You'll Hear... What actually is entitlement? How responsibility and entitlement go hand-in-hand What prompted Amy to write a book about entitlement What it looks like when entitlement in a child is not dealt with When we should step in and rescue our kids Handling entitlement in little children Eliminate the Overwhelm of Meal Planning With homeschooling and all the other kinds of schooling we're doing at our house, life has gotten busy. I've loved adding in super simple recipes that are healthy and require little prep. Our current family favorite is BBQ chicken. It's just boneless, skinless chicken thighs and our favorite BBQ sauce. Bake at 350 for about 30-45 minutes and dinner is ready! I've also found that PlanToEat.com has helped me with more than just my simple dinners, but also in planning the kids' school lunches. And ANYTHING that makes packing lunches easier deserves a trophy of some kind. Can I get an amen? Get your free 30 day trial at PlanToEat.com. Quick Links Positive Parenting Solutions website Amy's books - If I Have to Tell You One More Time... and The Me, Me, Me Epidemic Love the song in the outro? It's called God Day. It's by Jen Stanbro and you can get it on iTunes by clicking here and check out Jen's site by clicking here. Connect with Amy Blog: AmyMcCready.com Social media:Twitter FacebookPinterest How to Listen to This Podcast Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or Stitcher and get the latest episodes as soon as they are available. If you're new to podcasts, click here learn more about them! Click the play button in the post or grab your favorite podcast app and join us for a chat!

If we’re honest, we as adults struggle feeling entitled as much as our children do.  Amy McCready has been working with parents of toddlers to teens for years and she continues to see recurring themes of kids not taking responsibility, not feeling motivated, and struggling to handle disappointment – but... Read more

August 11th Amy's latest book cam out, The Me Me Me Epoidemic: A Step by Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over Entitled World Amy McCready is a Parent Education MACHINE!  She has an amazingly popular Facebook community, and offers so many Inspired by the work of Alfred Adler… “The biggest difference comes when we change ourselves.” Certified in Positive Discipline Shout out to the recovering yellers!! “...I love working with parenting and helping them bring out the best in themselves.” Adlerian theory- strategies are based on respect, respect for the child and respect for the parent…  All human being have a hardwired need for belonging and significance.  We need to feel connected – to family, classroom, community.  I need to make a difference, feel like I matter… Behavior is goal directed – always take it back to the child's sense of belonging and/or significance..  Getting to the bottom of this is what lasts long term.  Get below the surface! Connection without Entitlement?? It's messy….  The book begins with Mind, Body, Soul Time…  Spending one on one time and attention with your kids, where you are fully present, mind, body and soul.  You are fully present. Can be 10 or 15 minutes – this contributes “buckets” to belonging and significance to our kids.  Powerful opportunity for connection. Create an environment that allows kids to learn that their actions and choices have outcomes - some positive,  some negative.  Entitled kids aren't connected to outcomes. Focus on - What went wrong?  What can we do different next time? Natural Vs Logical Consequences… “Solutions are always consequences, consequences are not always solutions.” -       Jody McVittie  They're not helpless!! Take a step back – what are you currently doing for your kids that they are perfectly capable about doing for themselves? There is a balance between helping each other out and when you are consistently doing things for them that they could be doing themselves…  Back off, little by little. Biggest mistake that is feeding into the entitlement epidemic? Smoothing their way --- smoothing out all their potential obstacles to keep out kids from experiencing discomfort.  Does not give them the opportunity to develop resiliency. What is a baby step for creating change for parents who recognize their have been contributing to the entitlement of their kids?  Shift responsibility for one or two things….  Thank you Amy!! Find Amy and her offers online: www.amymccready.comwww.positiveparentingsolutions.comPositive Parenting Solutions on Facebook  

This week on Mom Talk Radio, Tara Jaye Frank, VP of Multicultural Strategy for Hallmark Cards, shares how women can plan a more purposeful path to advancement. Spotlight on Moms features Trina O’Boyle of OboyOrganic.com. Drs. Ron and Cherie Santasiero share signs of addiction parents should be aware of. Amy McCready, author of The “ME, ME, ME” Epidemic, talks how raising entitled kids can be problematic.Emmitt Smith, NFL legend and father of five, shares tips to prep for the back-to-school season.

Are you concerned your kids won't be the people you'd like them to be when they grow up?  Is there a constant struggle to get them to listen and respect you?  This podcast is filled with great advice on raising respectful kids in today's high tech engaged world. Raising kids today is not easy.  There are so many distractions that it's hard for parents to really connect with their kids.  That connection with a child and parent is so important, not only while they are young, but also when it comes time for them to take on the world on their own.  We want our kids to realize that you can't get what you want all the time, especially in the real world. In today's podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Amy McCready.  Amy is the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of If I Have to Tell You One More Time...  and The Me, Me, Me Epidemic!  She is a regular parenting contributor on The Today Show and has also appeared on Rachael Ray, CBS This Morning, CNN, Fox & Friends, MSNBC, Steve Harvey, and elsewhere. Her most important role is playing mom to two teenage boys. Amy and I discuss some great ways to help our kids have healthy attitudes and be respectful in or outside of the home.  We talk about setting limits for our kids and to make sure that consequences are set in place.  Many parents struggle with telling their kids no, and today Amy talks about how we as parents can take control and raise confident, respectful and responsible kids.  Kids today need parents that empower them to do better and make a difference. Amy has amazing tips to help parents make a positive impact on their kids that will help them for the rest of their lives. Resources: Positive Parenting Solutions Amy's books The Me, Me, Me Epidemic  Did you enjoy the show? Please leave a review on iTunes! E-mail me at podcast@momables.com to tell me what you thought of this week’s show and to offer suggestions for future episodes.    

Do you struggle to get your kids to eat at meal time? What about getting your kids to try new foods? If you want to make happier meals for the entire family, this is one podcast you do not want to miss!   Amy McCready is the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of If I Have to Tell You One More Time. She is a regular parenting contributor on The Today Show and has also appeared on Rachael Ray, CBS This Morning, CNN, Fox & Friends, MSNBC, Steve Harvey, and elsewhere. Her most important role is playing mom to two teenage boys.    The free webinar I mention in the podcast that has helped me tremendously with my kids is called "How to Get Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling," and it can be found here. 

Parenting expert Amy McCready gives us some fantastic tips on making life giving morning, after school and evening routines during the school year. In this episode, we discuss: The power of the "When-Then" routine How to use lists to eliminate nagging How to empower your kids to get themselves ready on time How 10 minutes can transform your child's day Grab your headphones, join us for a chat and keep reading to learn more! Quick Links Learn more from Amy McCready at her site, Positive Parenting Solutions Get Amy's book If I Have to Tell You One More Time...: The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling Love the song in the outro? It's called God Day. It's by Jen Stanbro and you can get it on iTunes by clicking here and check out Jen's site by clicking here. How to Listen to This Podcast Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or Stitcher and get the latest episodes as soon as they are available. If you're new to podcasts, click here learn more about them!

Parenting expert Amy McCready gives us some fantastic tips on making life giving morning, after school and evening routines during the school year. In this episode, we discuss: The power of the “When-Then” routine How to use lists to eliminate nagging How to empower your kids to get themselves ready... Read more

Note: I’m hosting a free parenting webinar with Amy McCready on Wednesday. I hope you’ll join us. Click here to learn more. Fascinating. That’s the word I use to describe my friend Stephanie Langford and the journey she took with her family this year. She and her husband, Ryan, traveled... Read more

In this episode of the show, Elisa Pulliam shares with us her journey of becoming a more patient mom as well as her wisdom when it comes to mentoring and motherhood. As moms, we need mentors and we also need the skills to mentor our daughters. We will dive into all that and more in today's show. Grab your headphones and a cup of coffee and join us for a chat! Elisa Pulliam is a blogger, author and speaker who has written extensively about mentoring and motherhood. Having worked for years with young women, she has a wealth of knowledge about how to disciple and teach our children. Now that my own daughters are 11 and 9, I'm really wanting to learn more about how to invest in them in the best way possible so I'm just as excited about today's show as I hope you are. Get Inspired The Journey to Patience Elisa shares her journey from anger to patience, why she made the move from "Elisa" to "Lisa" after receiving a vision from God, and how God brought her healing through counseling and learning to surrender. She offers some great tips to help other moms start this journey: Identify your triggers - what makes you angry? Learn to manage those in the way that's best for you Reach out to someone for help Tweet to Inspire: "When your strengths are yielded to God, they are beautiful. " - @ElisaPulliam on @Inspired2Action --> Click to Tweet! Mentoring and Motherhood After working as a mentor for teens for over 15 years, Lisa now helps other women, specifically mothers, transform their lives through life coaching, accountability, and encouragement as they seek God's answers together. She shares some amazing practical and simple tips on how to find a mentor, and how to mentor your own children. Tweet to Inspire: "We can mentor Biblically when we follow Christ distinctly." - @ElisaPulliam on @Inspired2Action -->Click to Tweet! You'll Also Learn: What mentoring means Tips on how to find a mentor Helpful hints on mentoring your children Quick Links 1. Get Elisa's book here: Impact My Life by Elisa Pulliam When Angry Defines You - blog post by Elisa Pulliam More to Be The 21 Laws of Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell Focus on the Family counseling resources 2. Here are a few of my favorite motherhood resources: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child's Heart of Eternity The Ministry of Motherhood: Following Christ's Example in Reaching the Hearts of Our Children How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk - As with most parenting books, I'm not on board with 100% of this book, but the basic communication skills it teaches are absolutely invaluable. Amy McCready's Positive Parenting Solutions program. - again, there are aspects of this program I'm not 100% on board with, but the majority of it has had a fantastic impact on my own journey as a mom. 3. Love the song in the outro? It's called God Day. It's by Jen Stanbro and you can get it on iTunes by clicking here and check out Jen's site by clicking here. Take Action How will you take action on what you learned in today's episode? Click here to share. Connect with Elisa Pulliam Elisa Pulliam Blog:Blog Social media: Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram How to Listen to This Podcast If you're new to podcasts, think of them like little radio shows that you can listen to at your convenience. They are perfect to listen to and learn from as you workout, fold laundry, wash dishes or conquer the world. 1. Listen right here on the blog. Click through to the site and click the little play button at the beginning of this post.2. Listen on your smartphone, iPad or iPod Touch - There are a lot of great podcasting apps. Apple has a free one in the app store, but I like one called Downcast. It allows me to search for shows, subscribe to them and even speed up the audio. You can also listen via a free app (IOS and Android) called Stitcher. 3. Subscribe to the Podcast - just click here to access the podcast in iTunes. You can also search for it on your smartphone app (like the ones listed above) and subscribe.

It's not often that we get to hear online from experienced moms on the "other side" of motherhood. Today, I have the honor of chatting with Sally Clarkson about how to investing in our kids, raising our children to be our best friends and the most important things we can do as moms to get on the right track.We also chat about her new book 10 Gifts of Wisdom, how she fit in writing with motherhood and how crazy cold it is in Colorado today. Grab your headphones or a cup of coffee and join us for a chat! Don't forget that tomorrow night I'm hosting the free live webinar with Amy McCready. Click here for more info and to register. (FYI: There is a guest limit for each webinar - I think last time it was 400 - so if you're thinking of attending, go ahead and register because we are very close to the 400 number.) Links Mentioned in This Episode Sally's Blog - ITakeJoy.comMom Heart Conference Info10 Gifts of Wisdom eBookMission of MotherhoodMinistry of MotherhoodAll of Sally's Books How to Listen to This Podcast If you're new to podcasts, think of them like little radio shows that you can listen to at your convenience. They are perfect to listen to and learn from as you workout, fold laundry, wash dishes or conquer the world. 1. Listen right here on the blog. Click through to the site and click the little play button at the beginning of this post.2. Listen on your smartphone, iPad or iPod Touch - There are a lot of great podcasting apps. Apple has a free one in the app store, but I like one called Downcast. It allows me to search for shows, subscribe to them and even speed up the audio.3. Subscribe to the Podcast - just click here to access the podcast in iTunes. You can also search for it on your smartphone app (like the ones listed above) and subscribe.

This week on Mom Talk Radio, we are joined by Elizabeth Pantley, author, parenting educator and president of Better Beginnings, Inc, shares tips for helping your kids sleep. Spotlight on Moms features Melissa Peterson of LakeCountryFamilyFun.com. Dr. Aimee Shunney, psychologist and Nordic Naturals spokesperson, talks emotional health. Chrissie Denniston, educator, children’s game designer and mom of 2, shares information about Rosetta Stone’s new Kids Lingo Letter Sounds app. Amy McCready, parenting expert and TODAY show contributor, shares tips for advocating for your children’s health.

REDUCE THE STRESS OF BACK TO SCHOOL STRESS-----POSITIVEPARENTING SOLUTIONS WITH AMY MCCREADYAmy McCready - Positive Parenting SolutionsParenting 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 misbehaviors 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 received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Penn State University and is certified as a Positive Discipline Parent Educator.

In this episode of the InspiredToAction Podcast, I get all superhero-y about motherhood. You might even need to find a cape after listening. Show Notes Here are a few links to resources I mention: Mission of Motherhood - this is my favorite motherhood book. It's by an author named Sally Clarkson. In this episode I share some of what I learned at an event Sally hosted last weekend. Here is a link to Sally's book on Amazon (affiliate link). Parenting Webinar - I'll be hosting a live parenting training class on Tuesday Sept. 25th featuring Amy McCready. Here is the registration link for that free event. It's a really fun, interactive and inspiring class. I hope you'll join us!

Join Maria as she speaks with hormone health expert and author of Hormonal Balance, Dr. Scott Isaacs tells us how to lose weight by understanding your hormones and metabolism. Dr. Harley Rotbart, pediatrician and author of No Regrets Parenting. Amy McCready, parenting expert and author of If I Have to Tell You One More Time. The Mom's Roundtable discusses healthy, waste-free lunch ideas. This show is sponsored by Lands' End and Family Circle.

The National Education Longitudinal Study shows that teens scored lower in both math and reading, beginning up to a year before the parents separated. Dealing with the divorce of parents can have a profound impact on a teens academic performance. In this segment we discuss what parents with marriages in crisis can do to limit the collateral damage to their children. Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, created the Child-Centered Divorce Network for parents and has written How Do I Tell The Kids About Divorce Amy McCready is the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and author of "If I Have to Tell You One More Time...." She reaches a world-wide audience with her online parenting education programs.

Our definition of a good education and what it means to prepare our kids to be successful, has placed enormous pressures on teens and parents. According to our guests it's time to recalibrate out thinking, values and definition of how to prepare teens for life. Vicki Abeles began her career as a corporate attorney in 1986 at the prestigious New York law firm of Cahill, Gordon & Reindel. By 1996 she was advising the media firm, Outdoor Systems and has been working on films bringing to center stage critical issues. Amy McCready is the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and mom to two boys. She reaches a world-wide audience with her online parenting education programs that empower parents of toddlers to teens with the skills to correct misbehavior without nagging, reminding or yelling.

Our guests in this segment reveal that their is much we don't know or fully understand about teen alcohol use. Tune in and come up to speed on the essentials every teacher and parent needs to know. Dr. Ellen Witt is Deputy Director, Division of Neuroscience and Behavior at the National Institutes of Health. Omar M. Mahmood, Ph.D., is a research scientist at UCSD. His current research is on the changes in neuropsychological abilities and functional neuroanatomy associated with brain maturation in children and adolescents. Amy McCready is the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and mom to two boys.

While some teens fall apart under even minor pressure, others seem to have more capacity to cope. This ability to handle stress and adversity is called resilience and it's critical to success in life. In this segment we ask our guests experts to explain why some tweens and teens have a greater ability to handle the stress in their lives than others Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. is a psychologist with areas of specialization in school psychology, child development and neuropsychology. Dr. Goldstein is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Attention Disorders and Contributing Editor to Attention Magazine. Amy McCready is the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and mom to two boys. She reaches a world-wide audience with her online parenting education programs that empower parents of toddlers to teens with the skills to correct misbehavior without nagging, reminding or yelling.

This week Mojo Mom author Amy Tiemann continues her series of conversations with  "Courageous Parenting" anthology contributors, talking to Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions.Amy McCready's training gives parents valuable tools that prevent behavior problems from arising in the first place, and give parents tool and strategies to respond constructively when problems do arise.Today Amy and Amy delve into the substance behind the recent headline, "For Some Parents, Shouting is the New Spanking," and talk about the themes of personal belonging and significance, why this is important to kids, and how to develop these qualities within your family.Sign up on MojoMom.com and you will receive a free e-book edition of "Courageous Parenting" when it is released in March 2010.

We are reposting the episode on Mojo Mom and Positive Discipline because only the second segment was uploaded the first time.  Here is the complete show:We're reaching the end of summer and co-host Sheryl Grant is already back to school, so Amy's friend Aparna Desai Brown is filling in.  Aparna shares her family's story of recently moving away from Silicon Valley in favor of a saner and more sustainable lifestyle in Pittsburgh.Then Mojo Mom switches gears to talk about Positive Discipline with Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions in Raleigh, North Carolina.  We have more democratic families these days, but how can parents maintain their leadership role?  Positive Discipline operates on a foundation of respect and responsibility for all family members to help parents bring up capable, competent kids.