Would you ask an account to fix your car?

This is perfect. Absolutely perfect.

Who asks an accountant for advice on fixing a car?

Who asks a plumber for advice on how to decorate a home?

Its absurd. Right?

When you want expert advice, you go to an expert, someone who has experience, knowledge and more than just an “opinion” to share. 

Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for parenting.  In fact, moms and dads alike make all kinds of parenting decisions based on:

• The advice of a well meaning friend or neighbor
• The "hairy eyeball" coming from the lady down the aisle in the grocery store
• The blog post from a stay-at-home mom who feels compelled to “share” her own experience with kids

Most parents are tired of jumping through hoops trying the latest parenting strategies and tips especially when there doesn’t seem to be any substantial or lasting change in the child or the family dynamic.  

Listen, I know, as the mother of 5, that parents are doing the best they can with the information they have.  What I’m suggesting is that maybe it’s time for new information.

I know you are the best parent for your child.  And I know with solid information, new information, expert information, you will begin to experience yourself at your best, which in turn, allows your children to grow into their best.  And isn’t that what we all want?

So join me, for my half day workshop and I’ll SHOW you how to be your child's best expert.

Click here to register for our Williston, VT workshop!

Click here to register for our Milton, MA workshop!
 

Click here to learn more about my Half Day Workshop. You won't want to miss your last chance before summer arrives!

Here's to parenting from your best,

Vicki

Nervous to fly with your toddlers?

Nervous was an understatement: I was so nervous had the shakes but instead of giving it all up to chance, I dove in two days before flying with this: agreements at family meeting over what they knew about the plane, how many people were going to be on it, what type of conversation do others want to hear from small children, who gets the window seat, what should we bring....

It went on and on and turned out to be a fantastic conversation with my kids about thinking about others while traveling, coming up with solutions when you least like to, being in small spaces with lots of people, and privileges and consequences.

The flight went more smoothly then I could have imaged. There was one time when I thought my husband was going to pop and I jumped in with the 1 year old in the front pack and asked the flight attended if he would speak to my child about which seat was hers. DONE. She sat in her own seat and gave him "thumbs up" every time he walked by.

Parenting On Track teaches me to be pro-active. I started doing that as a second grade teacher and ever since then being one step ahead of the kids with agreements or getting questions and concerns out of the way before the big "thing" happens is the best nugget I have learned through the program.

Here is the other thing I think about when flying with my 4,3 and 1 year old. My friend has 4 children. The oldest is now 5. She travels to New Zealand with her kids ALONE. I pretty much keep my mouth shut when I try to image that pre-flight feeling. WAY TO GO KIWI.

Now here is the real question: Can I manage all three on the way home ALONE? I know I can, but do I want to?

When am I going to learn?

When am I going to learn that training young children to take care of themselves, take care of others and take care of the house is a huge task? See that check list the girls are using for their morning routine? Well, last night we had one for bedtime and the novelty was stupendous. Learning how to make a check mark, picking the marker, all this was fabulous. Then when the middle child realized that the fun was over and it was time to follow through. We were met with resistance.

Oh don't we love the 3 year old resistance. She is so smart. She gets us to dance every time. When am I going to learn that a little checklist won't work the first time? If it does work it is only a piece of paper. My middle child is way smarter than a piece of paper. Now how to show her that she is that smart? When I figure that out I will write about it!!!!

Parenting On Track is having another free web event next week: April 8th at 8pm on Timeline for Training!!! Yes Vicki will talk about our littles!!! Gotta love'em.