Happy Mother’s Day! Instead of my usual long winded post, I am going to spend the day with my family. I thought you might enjoy this article on the great moments in motherhood history. Have a blessed and safe day, all of you beautiful mothers, grandmothers, aunts, daughters and nieces!
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In the continuing storm of Supernanny controversy, some experts have taken exception to the word “naughty.” The concern is that calling a child naughty will damage the child’s psyche and self-confidence.
Part of the rational behind the concern is a self-fulfilling prophesy argument. Call a child naughty often enough, and they will undoubtedly end up being [...]
Have you wondered what the Supernanny casting directors are looking for? Well, here’s the scoop straight from one of them:
ADOPTION – are you adoptive parents and have problems like everyone else, but also there are issues particular to adoption?
SPOILED PRINCES & PRINCESSES – does your little one think she’s in charge? Does he boss [...]
Well, never say it’s boring shooting TV on location! If tantrums and timeouts weren’t enough Broadcasting & Cable reports that Supernanny was on location in Honolulu during Sunday’s earthquake. Jo was not on set, and the production crew were able to continue shooting using generators. Wonder if the quake will make it into the show…
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Steve over at Inside Fatherhood has some great tips for those of you home all day with children. I don’t know if he’s a Supernanny fan, but it sounds like he’s been to the same school of child-rearing. Here are his points, though he adds a fair amount of commentary to each.
Structure your day.
Leave room [...]
It seems Supernanny is drawing fire. First, the UK premiere debuts to much fanfare and controversy. Then, the couple featured in said premiere speaks out against the way the show treated them. Now, it seems the experts are taking exception to Supernanny’s methods.
The Times Online has details of a recent UK survey and some unfavorable [...]
Didn’t see this until just now, but apparently Jo was on Live with Regis and Kelly this morning. Did anyone catch it?
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Nancy Watkins wrote up a small piece on Supernanny’s other book, Ask Supernanny: What Every Parent Wants to Know. She highlights five key lessons:
A “problem child” usually doesn’t exist in a vacuum.
Routines are essential and should be structured around mealtimes.
Children are happier after a good night’s rest.
Spell out the rules.
The “naughty step” is portable.
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OK, this goes in my “Give Me A Break!” file. The latest reality help-tv, Supernanny-styled show is all about the dogs. “It’s Me or the Dog” nips at the heels of the “Dog Whisperer,” seeking to bring domestication and harmony into chaotic animal owning households. Playing the part of Supernanny Jo Frost, is Victoria Stilwell, [...]
Ashley Adams has a report on Supernanny’s most recent US stop, filming in Conewago, PA outside of Hannover/Gettysburg. The family, who are not named, are comprised of four children and Mom, who is recently widowed. “She has gone through a lot of different adversities,” says Jo. “I’m glad she made the phone call.”
No word on [...]
Supernanny may rule, but Mom reigns! Lets talk guerrilla parenting, shall we?
Written by Gayla McCord [email] for b5media.
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