Amy McCready
Positive parenting expert and founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, author of parenting books including If I Have to Tell You One More Time and The Me, Me, Me Epidemic, and a frequent national media contributor offering actionable discipline and behavior strategies for parents.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 43min
004: Why Consequences (or Rewards) Aren’t the Goal of Discipline with Positive Parenting Solutions' Amy McCready
Amy McCready, a positive parenting expert and founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, shares her transformative insights into discipline. She reveals why consequences often fail and highlights the pitfalls of relying on rewards, which can hinder intrinsic motivation. Listeners learn practical phrases to foster ownership in children and discover the benefits of involving kids in cooking to enhance their skills. Additionally, Amy tackles common parenting mistakes, promoting consistency and kindness in discipline while encouraging a positive mindset shift with the phrase 'I get to'.
Jan 19, 2022 • 20min
Episode 9: Parenting alongside the Tendency to Control
Exploring the challenges of breaking intergenerational trauma cycles and changing controlling parenting behaviors. Overcoming codependent traits for healthier relationships. Implementing family meetings for open communication and problem-solving. Establishing clear expectations for chores and screen time. Emphasizing imperfect progress in teaching responsibility to children.
