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I am an actress, singer, writer, life coach, and the ecstatic mother of an Incredible 11 year old boy.

I have immense passion for my family, my work, and my vision for parents and their children.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Strategies for dealing with children who talk back disrespectfully: 6 of 15
It's well known that children learn by copying the significant adults in their lives. If there is something your child is doing that you're not happy with, chances are he's learnt it from one of his parents or carers. The scary thing is: we very seldom recognise our own behaviour in our children. It takes us completely by su... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies To smack or not to smack a child: 17 of 42
"It's a last resort!"; "Spanking works."; "It's the only thing that works with my kids!"; "I was spanked and there's nothing wrong with me!" Here is the answer to these comments, and the reasons why spanking a child can change who he becomes as an adult - including his opportunities and choices in career, finance and relatio... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Parents need to train their children well for success in life: 5 of 12
I believe that, because the way in which a child is treated and spoken to changes who that child is, and the adult he becomes, we can change the world by changing the way children are treated. People talk about raising children. We are in fact not raising children, we are raising adults. I don't mean that children should be ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies The pros and cons of using the time-out technique for child discipline: 10 of 18
When disciplining our children, and in delivering consequences (or punishment), we need to try and keep in mind, not only the immediate and obvious effect, but also the message that the child's subconscious is receiving, and how that will affect the child and the adult he will become. Time-out can be one of the most effectiv... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Does yelling reinforce discipline?: 13 of 22
When I was about 16 years old, I took over from a teacher in directing a school play. It was a daunting task. There were about 12 cast members around my own age, some of them had a rebellious attitude, and all of them were noisy. I remember my first day of rehearsal with them. I couldn't get a word in. They were fooling arou... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Important points to keep in mind when disciplining children: 6 of 9
I believe there are four main points to keep in mind when disciplining children. These four points are the roots to effective discipline. Not only do they ensure successful results in the short term, but they contribute to the overall relationship between parent and child. * Allies vs. Foes Keep in mind that you are on your ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips How to get an eight year old to go to sleep: 4 of 5
Believe it or not, sleep can change your child's future. This may sound dramatic and extreme, but the average amount of sleep a child gets can directly affect, not only his future financial status, relationship choices and career success, but who he is. With this in mind, the focus in getting your child to go to sleep reache... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Children and chores: An alternative perspective: 13 of 16
We can really give our children the best start by looking ahead regarding our discipline and teaching choices. The methods we use to encourage the behaviour and attitude we desire in our children, will have an effect on who that child becomes as an adult. Everything we teach - either directly or by example - will contribute ... More..