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...
by Nina Cuellar-Barry | Dec 11, 2020 | Challenging Behavior, Tools for Mothers, Uncategorized
Your child loves preschool. They have fun, they have friends, and they’re happy when you pick them up at the end of the day. In fact, they’ve had so much fun that they often don’t want to come home! So why is drop-off a nightmare? Why does your...
by Nina Cuellar-Barry | Sep 23, 2020 | Tools for Mothers, Uncategorized
Being a mom is hard work, while also being the most fun of experiences. They’re both true! It’s also true that some ages are easier than others (depending on the child and the mom) to get through. Babies are hard, toddlers are hard, preschoolers are hard, tweens are...
