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Friday, June 22, 2007

STOP THE WHINING! Tips from The Go To Mom, Kimberley Blaine


We recently featured Kimberley Blaine, better known as The Go To Mom on our blog talk radio show. To listen to the show click here...or if you'd like to check out some of Kimberly's tips on how to stop kids from whining - then read her tips below!


First determine if your child is hungry/thirsty, tired, physically uncomfortable (hot, itchy shirt, tight clothes etc.) or over stimulated (too many people present, or at one location for a very long period of time). If so, meet child’s needs immediately.

If whining is for attention:

Let your child know that you can’t understand what she is saying when her words sound like that.

Ask your child to use her regular voice.

If she continues to whine, simply state, “when you use your regular voice, I will listen, but when you whine, I can’t hear what you are saying.”

Once your child uses her regular voice, validate her current feelings and continue to listen. Example, “You’re sad that your friends left the park early, what would you like to do now?”

Setting the “no whining standard” early, through conversation with your child is important to potentially prevent whining from becoming a way to get attention.

If at another date, your child slips into whining again, simply remind her of “how you can hear them best.” Once the whining ceases, a simple statement such as, “thank you for using a regular voice this time,” is appropriate. Excessive praise is not necessary.

Copyright, Kimberley Clayton Blaine, 2007

Friday, June 15, 2007

CALLING ALL PARTRIDGE FAMILY FANS!!! CHANCE FOR YOU & YOUR KID TO BECOME STARS!!!

Just received an email from a brand new reality show that's holding a casting call for kids and their parents! Here's the scoop right from VH1...

Now Casting!

VH1 & DANNY BONADUCE ARE SEARCHING THE COUNTRY FOR THE MOST TALENTED KID (AND THEIR SUPPORTIVE PARENT!)

We are seeking talented kids between the ages of 9 -13 years old who can sing, act or dance.

Kids will be auditioning with a parent, who must be very supportive of their kids being in this business and have a big personality themselves.
**Role is for the kid and the parent**

Email the following information about you and your child to:

NEXTCHILDSTARNY@GMAIL.COM

(Be sure to include the following)
Name, Age, Occupation,
Phone Number, Hometown
Attach a recent picture
Be sure to tell us why you are America’s Next Child Star!!

Please contact us IMMEDIATELY to set up a brief phone interview.

**Shoot is scheduled between 8/6 – 8/31 and is subject to change. This will all take place in and around Southern California.**

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Listen in to our most recent Blog Talk Radio show when we meet the women behind three amazing websites...Babycenter.com, Care.com and Mom Corps! Guests include: Linda J. Murray - editor in chief of Baby Center - the #1 pre-natal and early childhood resource on the web! We'll also meet Donna, Levin, VP of Operations for Care.com, a site that help you find the right care and services for yourself and your family. Also on hand is Linda Caruso, Vice President of Mom Corps - an amazing resource for parents looking to still pursue their career but on a flexible schedule.

Coming up next Friday is a new show...Ask the GotoMom with Licensed child therapist and videographer extraordinaire, Kimberly Blaine! Our first topic du juor...How to stop your kids from whining!!! If you have questions for Kimberly, then email us at beth@rolemommy.com or call into the show at 718-664-9500. Hope to hear from you!