Episode 163: Dr. Deborah Tillman
Dr. Deborah Tillman joins me today but you may know her best as America’s Super Nanny for Lifetime television. She is a child development and parent educator, speaker, author and founder & CEO of Happy Home Child Learning Centers.
And today, we have such a helpful conversation. It was like Deborah was in my home being super nanny and helping me to the best parent I can be. We talk about how she became America’s Super Nanny, how to handle a strong willed child, how to steer your child in the right direction and how to set boundaries with your kids.
Survival Kit:
Meditation
Prayer
Gratefulness
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Connect with Dr. Tillman: YouTube // twitter // Facebook // website
Takeaways From Our Conversation:
“We have plans but God has a purpose in our lives.”
“When preparation meets opportunity, success shows up.”
We must learn to take the pressure off of ourselves as parents.
Daily High Fives: wake at 5, centering prayer, exercise, 3 things I’m going to accomplish, 2 things I’m grateful for
You have to start with yourself when it comes to parenting a strong willed kid. Then, think about the positive of a strong willed child.
“Connect before you correct.”
“Respond instead of react.”
PARENTS stands for: parents, affirm, raise, educate, nurture, teach, support. That’s our job. Their job is to become more of who they are.
At bedtime say to your child: “There’s greatness in you.” And then give a word of who you think he is and then they give a word of who they think they are.
Discussion Questions:
If America’s Super Nanny could come to your house, what would you want her to help you with?
What pressures do you feel as a parent?
Dr. Tillman said, “Connect before you correct.” What would that look like for you?
What can help you to not react to your child but instead respond?
Let’s name each child and what we’ve noticed about each one that is good.
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