Parental Power http://www.parental-power.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:04:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en no Discipline From The Top Down http://www.parental-power.com/2008/12/30/discipline-from-the-top-down/ http://www.parental-power.com/2008/12/30/discipline-from-the-top-down/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:04:53 +0000 Dr. Paul http://www.parental-power.com/?p=322 As we understand the three stages (from the CD) we can more effectively set up learning experiences for our kids from the top down. In this call we cover several specific ideas for effective consequences, and the importance of a positive approach. Please share your ideas with our community of parents who are doing the most important job in the world.

]]> http://www.parental-power.com/2008/12/30/discipline-from-the-top-down/feed/ As we understand the three stages (from the CD) we can more effectively set up learning experiences for our kids from the top down. In this call we cover several specific ideas for effective consequences, and the importance of a positive approach. Please share your ideas with our community of parents who are doing the most important job in the world. As we understand the three stages (from the CD) we can more effectively set up learning experiences for our kids from the top down. In this call we cover several specific ideas for effective consequences, and the importance of a positive approach. [...] Sit Up Straight http://www.parental-power.com/2008/12/23/sit-up-straight/ http://www.parental-power.com/2008/12/23/sit-up-straight/#comments Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:03:39 +0000 Dr. Paul http://www.parental-power.com/?p=319 Vicki and I were discussing this the other day in the car when we saw a billboard of John Schmidt, a local musician, who was lying on a piano bench playing the piano backwards and upside down. Too often as parents we squelch the creativity of our children by insisting that they do things the “right” way. It is so important to back up enough to see the larger picture, and truly facilitate our children’s growth and development.

]]> http://www.parental-power.com/2008/12/23/sit-up-straight/feed/ Vicki and I were discussing this the other day in the car when we saw a billboard of John Schmidt, a local musician, who was lying on a piano bench playing the piano backwards and upside down. Too often as parents we squelch the creativity of our children by insisting that they do things the “right” way. It is so important to back up enough to see the larger picture, and truly facilitate our children’s growth and development. Vicki and I were discussing this the other day in the car when we saw a billboard of John Schmidt, a local musician, who was lying on a piano bench playing the piano backwards and upside down. Too often as parents we squelch the creativity of our [...] Get Real! http://www.parental-power.com/2008/12/18/get-real/ http://www.parental-power.com/2008/12/18/get-real/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:32:43 +0000 Dr. Paul http://www.parental-power.com/?p=310 Authenticity is something that our world is craving and moving more toward. Being real with your kids actually helps you to establish a loving relationship as well as maintaining authority with them. Too often, we get stuck in the “pretending” mode or try to fill some role. The real power in relationships is for real people to connect with other real people.

]]> http://www.parental-power.com/2008/12/18/get-real/feed/ Authenticity is something that our world is craving and moving more toward. Being real with your kids actually helps you to establish a loving relationship as well as maintaining authority with them. Too often, we get stuck in the “pretending” mode or try to fill some role. The real power in relationships is for real people to connect with other real people. Authenticity is something that our world is craving and moving more toward. Being real with your kids actually helps you to establish a loving relationship as well as maintaining authority with them. Too often, we get stuck in the [...] The Gratitude Attitude http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/25/the-gratitude-attitude/ http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/25/the-gratitude-attitude/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:04:25 +0000 Dr. Paul http://www.parental-power.com/?p=302 Today for the Parental Power call, the team discusses gratitude. Gratitude is one of the most powerful principles for protecting your paradigm, and teaching your kids appreciation. Dr. Jason also shares an historic quote from Abe Lincoln, who instituted the first Thanksgiving.

]]> http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/25/the-gratitude-attitude/feed/ Today for the Parental Power call, the team discusses gratitude. Gratitude is one of the most powerful principles for protecting your paradigm, and teaching your kids appreciation. Dr. Jason also shares an historic quote from Abe Lincoln, who instituted the first Thanksgiving. Today for the Parental Power call, the team discusses gratitude. Gratitude is one of the most powerful principles for protecting your paradigm, and teaching your kids appreciation. Dr. Jason also shares an historic quote from Abe Lincoln, who [...] Discipline 101 - The Plus and the Minus http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/18/discipline-101-the-plus-and-the-minus/ http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/18/discipline-101-the-plus-and-the-minus/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:12:36 +0000 Dr. Paul http://www.parental-power.com/?p=297 In today’s Parental Power call, the team takes on the very basics of discipline, which has everything to do with learning. Reinforcement and punishment are defined as what will increase behavior versus what will decrease behavior respectively. Each of these has a positive and a negative form - this does not mean good and bad, but whether you are adding or subtracting something. Understanding these basics of behavioral discipline will help you with children of any age. Don’t forget, your kids understand these principles already and are probably doing things on a daily basis to shape YOUR behavior.

]]> http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/18/discipline-101-the-plus-and-the-minus/feed/ In today’s Parental Power call, the team takes on the very basics of discipline, which has everything to do with learning. Reinforcement and punishment are defined as what will increase behavior versus what will decrease behavior respectively. Each of these has a positive and a negative form - this does not mean good and bad, but whether you are adding or subtracting something. Understanding these basics of behavioral discipline will help you with children of any age. Don’t forget, your kids understand these principles already and are probably doing things on a daily basis to shape YOUR behavior. In today’s Parental Power call, the team takes on the very basics of discipline, which has everything to do with learning. Reinforcement and punishment are defined as what will increase behavior versus what will decrease behavior [...] Traditions and Kids http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/11/traditions-and-kids/ http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/11/traditions-and-kids/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:46:29 +0000 Dr. Paul http://www.parental-power.com/?p=293 Traditions are an important way to create connection, belonging, security, identity, and positive sentiment in children. Our discussion today focuses on some of the benefits of traditions within the home. I also want to point out the resources of one of our callers today - Danielle has created www.extraordinarymommy.com where you will find a wealth of resources for those who are doing the most important job in the world. Share your thoughts here - especially if you have some unique or interesting family traditions!

]]> http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/11/traditions-and-kids/feed/ Traditions are an important way to create connection, belonging, security, identity, and positive sentiment in children. Our discussion today focuses on some of the benefits of traditions within the home. I also want to point out the resources of one of our callers today - Danielle has created www.extraordinarymommy.com where you will find a wealth of resources for those who are doing the most important job in the world. Share your thoughts here - especially if you have some unique or interesting family traditions! Traditions are an important way to create connection, belonging, security, identity, and positive sentiment in children. Our discussion today focuses on some of the benefits of traditions within the home. I also want to point out the resources of [...] Not My Kid! http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/04/not-my-kid/ http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/04/not-my-kid/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:24:53 +0000 Dr. Paul http://www.parental-power.com/?p=289 “Not My Kid” is no longer a realistic or safe assumption. As parents and community members, we need to better educate ourselves on the increasing problem of substance abuse and the toll it is having on children in our communities. Dr. Paul is joined by Gay Tregaskis and Kye Nordfelt for this call with some frank and pointed discussion about what parents can do. For those in reach of Utah County, there will be a special educational program at 7:00 p.m. at Timpanogos High School on Thursday, November 6th. The program will be held in the little theater (1450 N. 200 E. Orem). Gay would be happy to assist others who would like to set up programs in their own community (gay.tregaskis@imail.org).

Resources mentioned by our guests today include:

www.parentsempowered.org

www.theantidrug.com

]]> http://www.parental-power.com/2008/11/04/not-my-kid/feed/ “Not My Kid” is no longer a realistic or safe assumption. As parents and community members, we need to better educate ourselves on the increasing problem of substance abuse and the toll it is having on children in our communities. Dr. Paul is joined by Gay Tregaskis and Kye Nordfelt for this call with some frank and pointed discussion about what parents can do. For those in reach of Utah County, there will be a special educational program at 7:00 p.m. at Timpanogos High School on Thursday, November 6th. The program will be held in the little theater (1450 N. 200 E. Orem). Gay would be happy to assist others who would like to set up programs in their own community (gay.tregaskis@imail.org). Resources mentioned by our guests today include: www.parentsempowered.org www.theantidrug.com “Not My Kid” is no longer a realistic or safe assumption. As parents and community members, we need to better educate ourselves on the increasing problem of substance abuse and the toll it is having on children in our communities. Dr. [...] Protect The Relationship http://www.parental-power.com/2008/10/28/protect-the-relationship/ http://www.parental-power.com/2008/10/28/protect-the-relationship/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:53:46 +0000 Dr. Paul http://www.parental-power.com/?p=283 Children don’t keep! In the pressures that we encounter just as a fact of life, it is easy to get pulled away into things that are important, but not nearly as important as the relationship. Keeping a perspective of what is most important can help to guide our decisions as parents. Protecting the relationship with your child is always more important than a specific task or issue that you are addressing. Good input today from both our team and our listeners - add your’s HERE.

]]> http://www.parental-power.com/2008/10/28/protect-the-relationship/feed/ Children don’t keep! In the pressures that we encounter just as a fact of life, it is easy to get pulled away into things that are important, but not nearly as important as the relationship. Keeping a perspective of what is most important can help to guide our decisions as parents. Protecting the relationship with your child is always more important than a specific task or issue that you are addressing. Good input today from both our team and our listeners - add your’s HERE. Children don’t keep! In the pressures that we encounter just as a fact of life, it is easy to get pulled away into things that are important, but not nearly as important as the relationship. Keeping a perspective of what is most important [...] Helping Teens Transition To Adulthood http://www.parental-power.com/2008/10/21/helping-teens-transition-to-adulthood/ http://www.parental-power.com/2008/10/21/helping-teens-transition-to-adulthood/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:31:22 +0000 abuncoach http://www.parental-power.com/?p=280 Often times we want to give our teens our coaching and expect them to value it as much as we do. As we learn to offer our suggestions and coaching on their time table, our time will be spent more effectively. Today’s call focuses on ways to help both parents and teens as they transition to adulthood successfully. This a great opportunity for you to learn to increase the level of communication and understanding as you go through this crucial time.  Share your thoughts HERE.

]]> http://www.parental-power.com/2008/10/21/helping-teens-transition-to-adulthood/feed/ Often times we want to give our teens our coaching and expect them to value it as much as we do. As we learn to offer our suggestions and coaching on their time table, our time will be spent more effectively. Today’s call focuses on ways to help both parents and teens as they transition to adulthood successfully. This a great opportunity for you to learn to increase the level of communication and understanding as you go through this crucial time.  Share your thoughts HERE. Often times we want to give our teens our coaching and expect them to value it as much as we do. As we learn to offer our suggestions and coaching on their time table, our time will be spent more effectively. Today’s call focuses on ways to [...] Hold On To Your Horses http://www.parental-power.com/2008/09/30/hold-on-to-your-horses/ http://www.parental-power.com/2008/09/30/hold-on-to-your-horses/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:11:34 +0000 Dr. Paul http://www.parental-power.com/?p=260 Impulsivity is a general problem for most children, although some kids struggle with it more than others. Sandra Tayler is a mother who was working on this particular problem with one of her children. The product of this is a powerful new tool for parents to help their children deal with this troubling issue - a book called, “Hold On To Your Horses.” This week’s call features a discussion with Sandra.  Sandra has offered a free pdf copy of the book through this link (click here for free pdf copy).

BUY THE “SOUVENIER COPY” HERE

Hold On To Your Horses

Hold On To Your Horses

]]> http://www.parental-power.com/2008/09/30/hold-on-to-your-horses/feed/ Impulsivity is a general problem for most children, although some kids struggle with it more than others. Sandra Tayler is a mother who was working on this particular problem with one of her children. The product of this is a powerful new tool for parents to help their children deal with this troubling issue - a book called, “Hold On To Your Horses.” This week’s call features a discussion with Sandra.  Sandra has offered a free pdf copy of the book through this link (click here for free pdf copy). BUY THE “SOUVENIER COPY” HERE Hold On To Your Horses Impulsivity is a general problem for most children, although some kids struggle with it more than others. Sandra Tayler is a mother who was working on this particular problem with one of her children. The product of this is a powerful new tool for [...]