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Amy McCready

Parenting expert Amy McCready is the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of "If I Have to Tell You One More Time.."(Tarcher/Penguin, August 2011). She is a champion of positive parenting techniques for happier families and well-behaved kids. Her Toolbox strategies have empowered tens of thousands of parents to correct their kids’ misbehaviors without nagging, reminding or yelling. Amy is a frequent guest on the TODAY Show and has also appeared on Rachael Ray, CNN, Fox & Friends, MSNBC, and elsewhere. In her most important role, she plays mom to boys – ages 13 and 15. For helpful strategies to get kids to listen without nagging, reminding or yelling, visit PositiveParentingSolutions.com
Parenting expert Amy McCready is the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of "If I Have to Tell You One More Time.."(Tarcher/Penguin, August 2011). She is a champion of positive parenting techniques for happier families and well-behaved kids. Her Toolbox strategies have empowered tens of thousands of parents to correct their kids’ misbehaviors without nagging, reminding or yelling. Amy is a frequent guest on the TODAY Show and has also appeared on Rachael Ray, CNN, Fox & Friends, MSNBC, and elsewhere. In her most important role, she plays mom to boys – ages 13 and 15. For helpful strategies to get kids to listen without nagging, reminding or yelling, visit PositiveParentingSolutions.com

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7 Tips for Raising Kids Who Won't Lie to You

By Amy McCready – Oct 6, 2011

There’s nothing as unnerving as knowing your child lied, whether it’s about a missing candy bar or an F on a test, but you might be surprised to find that punishing won't help. Here’s how to get nothing but honesty from your kids.

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7 Tips for Raising Kids Who Won't Lie to You

By Amy McCready – Oct 6, 2011

There’s nothing as unnerving as knowing your child lied, whether it’s about a missing candy bar or an F on a test, but you might be surprised to find that punishing won't help. Here’s how to get nothing but honesty from your kids.

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Beyond “I'm Sorry”: 5 Tips for Making Your Child's Apologies Meaningful

By Amy McCready – Sep 29, 2011

Those mumbled, “I’m sorries” we all force our children to make don't really stop them from repeating their misdeeds. Here are five ways to turn apologies into learning opportunities.

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Rewards for Chores? Think Again!

By Amy McCready – Sep 26, 2011

At your wits end trying to get your kids to do the most simple family jobs? Sticker charts and rewards will likely make the problem worse, but here's how to really get your kids motivated.

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Rewards for Chores? Think Again!

By Amy McCready – Sep 23, 2011

At your wits end trying to get your kids to do the most simple family jobs? Sticker charts and rewards will likely make the problem worse, but here's how to really get your kids motivated.

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One Trick For Streamlining Morning and Bedtime Routines

By Amy McCready – Sep 23, 2011

Now that school's back in session, Parenting Expert Amy McCready reveals the survival tool that will eliminate nagging, reminding and yelling from your daily routines.

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One Trick For Streamlining Morning and Bedtime Routines

By Amy McCready – Sep 16, 2011

Now that school's back in session, Parenting Expert Amy McCready reveals the survival tool that will eliminate nagging, reminding and yelling from your daily routines.

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