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The Family Dinner Challenge

by Amy McCready

Here at Positive Parenting Solutions I talk a lot about the importance of quality time with the family, and family dinner’s is one of the most natural times to soak up some of that time. But getting in quality family time in isn’t the only benefit of the family dinner. Recent studies have shown that…

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In our last blog post, we looked at the three mistakes parents make when trying to manage their children’s occasionally volcanic temper. (View the previous post HERE). Now that you know what not to do, how do we stop little Alexis as she unleashes her next natural disaster of a tantrum—whether she’s a pre-schooler demanding…

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Ever feel like you live with a volcano? And at the slightest misstep—for instance, serving a side of green beans for dinner instead of cheese puffs—your child will spew hot ash (or emit glass-breaking screams while kicking the wall hard enough to leave a mark) all over the house? Whether you’re dealing with toddlers that…

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Celebrate Play!

by Amy McCready

Groceries…meeting…mowing the lawn…unlike your 6-year-old, your to-do list probably doesn’t include playtime. But considering its benefits for the whole family, maybe it’s time to pencil in a little play! I’m so proud to be a spokesperson with Merck Consumer Care for the Active Family Project which encourages families to live a more active lifestyle by…

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When I first started working with 12 year-old Sarah*, she was the picture of anxiety. Sticking close to her mom, her hair covering her face, she sat in the waiting room as I came out to say hello. She muttered a “hi”, and we walked back to my office. We talked for a few minutes…

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Mother’s Day Giveaway

by Amy McCready

Spring is in the air and Mother’s Day is upon us – the day when we celebrate the person we call, Mom. And since most of us are moms ourselves it’s also the day we celebrate ourselves! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate YOU, the amazing community here at Positive Parenting Solutions…

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