Expert Parent Advice

By implementing our Expert Parenting Advice™, you'll marvel as your kids become more cooperative, self-sufficient and empowered. Our Parenting Expert, Amy McCready, will provide helpful Videos and Interactive Tools every month so check back often

Un-Helpful Things Well-Meaning Parents Say

“I’ll give you something to cry about!” Did your parents ever say that? Mine did, and I always wondered, “What does that even mean?” It wasn’t at all helpful, and I’m fairly certain it ...read more

3 Strategies to Avoid Clothing Battles

Most parents can relate to the morning battle over what to wear to school. You cringe when she shows up at breakfast with a purple plaid skirt, a Mickey Mouse tank top that looks like it’s been worn for days and green flip flops. ...read more

Three Parenting Resolutions for Any Time of the Year

What’s on your plate for the New Year? Many of us have the best intentions of cutting back on potato chips or Facebook time, but how about instead resolving to nix all the yelling, whining and power struggles that happen every day in ...read more

Teaching Kids to Apologize

How many times have our kids given the obligatory “I’m sorry” when we know good and well they didn’t really mean it? If that happens in your house – you’re not alone. Today we’re talking about ...read more

3 Ways NOT to Spoil Your Kids This Holiday

The holidays should be a wondrous time of fun, family, and faith – but for some families, the holiday turns into a big case of the “I wants.” If you’re concerned that your kids are “all about the stuff” ...read more

Top 5 Ways to Foster an Attitude of Gratitude

It’s that time of the year when we tend to focus on gratitude. We count our blessings, but we wonder if our kids are truly grateful for all they have. I’m Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, and ...read more

Top 3 Ways to Foster Independence and Capability at Home

Parents often marvel at how independent and self-sufficient their children are at school when they seem to act so helpless at home. Why is that? In part, it’s because we allow them to act helpless! I’m Amy McCready, ...read more

Top 5 Things Your Child's Teacher Wants You to Know

1. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep each night. One of the most important things you can do to help your kids succeed in childcare or at school is to ensure that they get enough sleep. Most kids gets far less sleep than their ...read more

Are We Raising A Generation of Praise Junkies?

We’ll reveal the important difference between praise and encouragement and how to avoid raising kids who are dependent on praise from others. I’m Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, and I’m proud to ...read more

Top Ten Benefits of Child Care

I’m Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, and I’m proud to partner with Kids ‘R’ Kids for the Expert Parenting Advice series. Making a decision on who is going to care for your child when you’re ...read more

5 Tips to Avoid Homework Battles

With the school year underway, homework is a ripe battleground for power struggles between parents and kids. Learn the underlying causes of homework hassles and the top five ways to avoid them. I’m Amy McCready, founder of ...read more

What Your Toddler Wants You to Know

Having a toddler can be a memorable occasion in your household if you understand how a toddler thinks. I’m Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, and I’m proud to partner with Kids ‘R’ Kids for the ...read more

3 Tips for Nag-Free and Tear-Free Mornings for Everyone

With the new school year, parents are already dreading the endless nagging, pleading, negotiating and yelling that goes along with getting kids out the door on time. We’ll reveal three tips to help get your family out the door every ...read more

Simple Words to Avoid Power Struggles

We’ll share the pitfalls of giving “No” and “Don’t” commands and 4 simple communication strategies for positive communication and better results. Making these changes to your communication style will require ...read more

5 Strategies To Avoid Mealtime Battles

Mealtime battles are common with young children and most parent strategies actually escalate power struggles. We’ll reveal 5 helpful strategies to put an end to the battles over broccoli and beans, and without becoming short order ...read more

Get Kids Helping At Home This Summer

There's no free ride in your family and everyone should be expected to help - even your littlest ones (Don't worry; it's good for them and for you too!) We'll share ideas for kids of all ages to help at home and give ...read more

Meet The Expert

Amy McCready is the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of If I Have to Tell You One More Time. Amy is a nationally recognized parenting expert seen on the Today Show, CNN, ABC News, MSNBC, Fox & Friends, and many more!

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