Positive Parenting – One Solution Right At Your Fingertips
I am often asked if my young preschooler can read because I’m a teacher, and if my toddler speaks prolifically because my profession is early childhood education. Also, I’m often asked if I think I’m a better parent than people who aren’t teachers.
Um, no. Emphatically no.
My children were born with the gifts they were given and I have had the good fortune to be able to expose them to things and play with them in ways that nourished the growth of those gifts, but am I a better parent? Hardly. It’s a heck of a lot easier with a group of 20 kids that aren’t yours than with one or two that you sprung from your loins. I have the same struggles as every other mother on the planet. I have moments when I’m very proud of my parenting, and moments when I call myself “Yelly Mom” and find myself apologizing and feeling like a big turd.
I was offered a chance to review “The Breakthrough Course” online from Positive Parenting Solutions and decided to give it a shot, though I’ve never much liked any of the other courses I’ve tried. Anything’s worth a shot when it comes to my children.
And this course? I love it.
It is a “One of a kind, Web 2.0 format online parenting course that teaches parents how to correct misbehaviors in children ages 1-17. The misbehaviors addressed include not listening, backtalk, temper tantrums, dawdling, sibling rivalry, power struggles, the terrible two behaviors and much more.”
It teaches parents “WHY children misbehave, how their own personality plays a role in the misbehaviors and how many “intuitive” strategies (such as “time out”) that parents typically use make behaviors worse. Parents…learn over 20 tools to address misbehaviors in the moment and how to correct the behaviors permanently. Parents report how the misbehaviors begin to disappear almost immediately after implementing the first tool in the Tool Box.
The online course can be accessed 24/7 and is delivered via 42 high quality, HD videos broken down into easy to follow and understand sessions supported by a printable guide. Additional information is provided via supplemental readings and easy and fun interactive learning experiences. Parents rave how their lives are changed dramatically because their relationship with their children is improved, their stress is reduced and their relationship with their spouse has improved.”
That’s what Amy McCready, the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions Inc, says about the course, and I can completely authenticate her claims. The videos aren’t too long and Amy is a great teacher – very easy to listen to and not at all pretentious. I captured some of my faves with flashgot (one of my favourite Firefox add ons) so I can watch them again when I need a little parenting kick in the pants. It would never have occurred to me to pay to take an online parenting course when there’s so much out there for free, but this course is worth every penny of the $199 enrollment fee. It’s full of time-tested techniques that go against the grain of some popular “knowledge” (time-out, anyone?) and each video you watch or exercise you do will give you something you can use right away to make your life and your child’s life easier and more positive. There are also interactive learning modules to allow you to practice what you’ve learned, supplemental readings, tons of FAQ’s at your fingertips and free (FREE!) email and phone support from Amy herself. The weekly emails are awesome pearls of wisdom, but more than that they were a great reminder to me to stay on track, watch the next video and be a better mom.
I’m lucky to have children without major behavioural problems (but they’re totally normal – don’t get me wrong) and a great marriage (also totally normal, though) and the Breakthrough Course has made me much more aware of my parenting and co-parenting at all times throughout the day – particularly the times when I used to be “Yelly Mom.” I’m still not perfect, but I’m better thanks to Positive Parenting!
Save 10% on your enrollment with the code opinionated.
The first 20 that enroll using that discount code will be upgraded to lifetime access for free. Just choose one of the four payment/access options other than the “lifetime” option and Amy will upgrade it to lifetime manually.
Win it! We’re giving away 1 free lifetime enrollment in The Breakthrough Course (valued at $225) to one T.O.P. reader. To enter, just leave a comment on this post before noon mst on October 16, 2009.
CONTEST CLOSED & WINNER EMAILED – Congratulations Susan!
October 8th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Alleluia! Seriously, could this be any more timely as my 4 year old is going berserk?? Please please please pick me!!
October 8th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
WOW – what a gift The Breakthrough Course would be not just for me and my husband but for my 3 year old daughter and her forthcoming sibling! Parenting can be so complicated and I often feel like Mommy Jekyll and Mother Hyde in any given day. I’d like to share a non-punitive and respectful relationship with my children but often find my self exhausted of ideas to handle behavioral challenges and set healthy boundaries. This course would be an amazing resource of insight, ideas and practical solutions!
October 9th, 2009 at 12:13 am
Heck, that sounds great, I’m in! I know exactly what you mean- I was a marriage and family therapist intern so I thought I should know what I was doing, but that was before I became a mom and realized I hadn’t the faintest when it came to my own parenting in the heat of the moment (of which there are plenty with my spirited and fabulous 2.5 year old boykin).
October 9th, 2009 at 7:03 am
With my husband gone for a year due to the military, I could use all the help I can get with understanding and correcting my child’s behaviors. This course sounds great!
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October 9th, 2009 at 7:10 am
sounds interesting! especially with little ones who are constantly testing mama’s patience
October 9th, 2009 at 9:12 am
I am constantly trying to have more patience with my 4 kids, its tough when they behave in a way I don’t like and I am not always sure what the best solution is for certain behaviors.
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October 9th, 2009 at 10:00 am
ok I am having one of those weeks with my toddler that this program sounds like it is sent from the heavens!
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October 9th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
don’t pick me b/c I already have a lifetime subscription—I just wanted to say that I agree.The course is AWESOME and worth every penny!
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October 9th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
I have gone through a few freely available tips as you suggest however what you say here sounds something of absolute value for both oarent and the child for the lifetime. I’m sure this would benefit my 1-yr old and the next one coming a year later.
Its such a joy to try new and out-of the box ideas with the babies.
October 10th, 2009 at 3:29 am
how telling are those extras, the 24/7 access and email and phone support? let’s hear it for giving parents helpful tools, especially at 3am when you’d give anything to get your kiddo to stay in bed
October 10th, 2009 at 5:52 am
I have taken the course live and loved it! However, it was 2 years ago and we have fallen back into old patterns once again. To have the lifetime access to the best parenting info out there, I would be forever a better parent. I have sent many, many parents to this course and they have all loved it.
October 10th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I keep telling myself that this will be the day when I won’t have to yell at my little guy. I love him, but I KNOW there is a better way to get him to listen and a better way to deal with my frustration. I hate time outs since my little guy has huge seperation anxiety already. This course would be awesome!
October 10th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
This sounds great!
October 10th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
I would love to win this! I am always looking for ways to be more positive with my kids, and to be a better parent. Thanks for the opportunity.
October 11th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
After the day I had with the kids today, this sounds like something I could really use!
I don’t like ‘yelly mom’ either and really, really need to kick that habit to the curb!
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October 12th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Ooh, I can always use help with parenting. It’s so different every day!
October 12th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
This seems like it would be a great tool. Thanks for the giveaway.
October 12th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
I subscribe via Google Reader.
October 13th, 2009 at 12:45 am
Oh, wow, we need help with our 6 year old! She has the back-talk on big time! Thanks!
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October 13th, 2009 at 12:46 am
I’m a subscriber.
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October 13th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
workout mommy and Kelly Johnson – thank you for your kind words about The Breakthrough Course Online! I’m excited to work with the winner of The Opinionated Parent giveaway! All the best to you, Amy McCready (Founder, Positive Parenting Solutions, Inc.)
October 14th, 2009 at 12:57 am
OMG we have a four year old boy and a 20 month old boy who parrots EVERYTHING the four year old says/does. Our four year old does EVERYTHING his 9 year old cousin (who really LOVES guns and killing, bad language and bad attitude etc……………………………..) and it gets very trying when this behaviour comes out of thin air at the most embarassing moments. PLEASE sign me up for this course. I wish I could just afford to take it, but I would LOOOOVE to win this.
Thank you very much for the chance to win. Happy National Bosses Day to our USA TOP readers on Oct. 16th.
Michelle
October 14th, 2009 at 12:57 am
I subscribe too. Have a great day.
Michelle
October 14th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
would love to be a better parent. thanks for the opportunity!
October 15th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
This sounds fantastic! We’re a little short on funds, so it would be great to win lifetime access, because that’s the only way I’d be able to do it.
Thanks for the opportunity
October 15th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Oh, I also subscribe
October 24th, 2009 at 1:22 am
This sounds soo interesting! I’d love to find ways to improve my parenting! Especially since baby 2.0 launches in Nov!
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