by Nina Cuellar-Barry | Oct 14, 2021 | Tools for Mothers, Uncategorized
We all have stories running through our heads all day long. You might look at those stories as originating with beliefs you’ve come to accept as true, things you were told as you were growing up that you took on as true. After a while you stopped noticing that...
by Nina Cuellar-Barry | Aug 31, 2021 | Tools for Mothers, Uncategorized
Now that you’ve decided to try a Break Spot instead of using time-out’s, it’s time to set yours up. So where do you put it, and what do you put in it? Break Spot – Where to Put It I prefer a spot in the house that’s easily...
by Nina Cuellar-Barry | Jun 23, 2021 | Tools for Mothers, Uncategorized
Have you used Time Outs with your child? It’s a method approved by many parenting experts, including Supernanny, who refers to it as “the Naughty Corner.” I do love to watch Supernanny in action, with her words of advice and her stern reprimanding...
by Nina Cuellar-Barry | Jun 9, 2021 | Challenging Behavior, Tools for Mothers, Uncategorized
How often do you make a pronouncement to your child as if it were a psychic prediction? “You’d better climb down or you’ll break your leg!” “Stop that now or you’ll break it!” And who could forget Ralphie’s mom in...
by Nina Cuellar-Barry | Apr 29, 2021 | Tools for Mothers, Uncategorized
Your life probably has many routines and rhythms that you’re responsible for implementing, for yourself and your children. meal and snack times waking and getting going in the morning bedtime routine school/after-school/homework routines What about rhythms that...