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What Is Positive Parenting? The 4 Principles Parents Should Know
Positive parenting — many parents strive for it, but it doesn't just happen. Positive parenting is an intentional act that takes training and practice. While in a perfect world, parents would start positive parenting from their child's infancy, they often come to it after they've spent some time in crisis, said Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and author of 'The 'Me, Me, Me' Epidemic.' The reality is, McCready tells is people 'get more training making chicken sandwiches' for a restaurant job then anyone receives to be parents. As a result, parents 'default to gut reactions and often respond to behavior in ways that is not helpful.' Positive parenting, she said, is 'not a trend.' It's consistent and in the middle of the more extreme gentle parenting and authoritative parenting styles. 1. Behavior Is Communication — Even the 'Bad' Kind Positive parenting, McCready says, starts with the belief that 'all behavior is a form of communication.' What we often label as 'misbehavior' is really a symptom of a deeper need or missing skill. 'Understanding the 'why' behind behavior is the first step toward changing it,' she says. Three common issues are a need for connection, a need for control, and skill deficit, according to McCready. Connection: 'A child who whines, clings, or makes 82 bedtime requests may be saying, 'I feel disconnected. I need you to be fully present with me,'' she said. Power: 'Backtalk, defiance and constant push back often signal, 'I need more age-appropriate control over my world.'' Skill Deficit: 'Tantrums and sibling fights usually stem from underdeveloped emotional regulation or problem-solving skills, not willful disobedience,' McCready tells 2. Training and Problem-Solving — Not Punishment McCready says that instead of punishing children for behaviors they haven't yet learned to manage, positive parenting focuses on teaching skills and removing avoidable triggers. 'We ask: 'What skill hasn't this child yet learned? What support is needed?' Then we train proactively and problem-solve together — rather than wait for a meltdown to punish reactively,' she says. This approach builds capability, confidence and cooperation over time. 'No matter what's happening, connection and empathy always make a difference,' McCready says. 'It's the best first step even if it doesn't completely solve the problem.' 3. It's Not Fluffy or Permissive — Kids Still Experience Consequences Positive parenting isn't about every kid getting a trophy or letting kids call the shots. 'While some gentle parenting advocates suggest avoiding consequences altogether for fear they might damage the relationship or harm a child's self-esteem,' McCready says, 'positive parenting recognizes that for kids to learn real-world responsibility, accountability and cause-and-effect, kids must experience the natural consequences of their choices.' For example, if a child consistently refuses to follow the family's rules around technology, they may lose those privileges for a period of time. If they leave their school project at home, they may receive a lower grade. McCready points out, 'consequences in positive parenting are never harmful, shame-based, or punitive. They're respectful, clearly communicated ahead of time, and used as teachable moments—not tools for control or retaliation.' 4. It's Not Just About the Child — It's Also About the Parent An important piece of positive parenting is for parents to 'shift from controlling every behavior (of their children) to learning to control themselves.' It's about calming yourself before correcting your child, McCready says. 'It helps parents understand what they can control, like their tone, their follow-through, their expectations, and what they can't, like their child's every emotional reaction.' Ultimately, positive parenting supports parents in raising future adults — not just managing chaos in the moment, she says. What is gentle parenting? Parents ask kids to complete classic 'toxic parenting' phrases ... and the results are adorable All about attachment parenting This article was originally published on
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Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's health condition was a factor in decision to leave 'Today'
Hoda Kotb is opening up about her daughter's health struggles, which she has revealed contributed to her decision to exit the "Today" show. Kotb on May 28 returned to her old stomping grounds to be a guest on "Today" and to co-host the program's fourth hour with Jenna Bush Hager. During a conversation with Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin, she discussed the fact that her 6-year-old daughter Hope has Type 1 diabetes. "You just get a priority check in your life," she said. "I can be here and sweating what's happening to Hope in the morning and in the night, or I can be there and feel relief that I can see (her)." Guthrie said this was a "burden" for Kotb to carry while she was working on "Today," as "so many nights, Hoda would be up all night with Hope and then come in here with that smile on her face, and she hadn't slept a wink." Speaking to Kotb confirmed her daughter's health "definitely weighed in" to her decision to leave the "Today" show, though she said spending more time with her kids was the primary reason. Kotb told People magazine that Hope receives "constant care" and at one time was getting four or five shots a day. Hoda Kotb returns to host 'Today' with Jenna Bush Hager: What to know "I really wanted to and needed to be here to watch over her," Kotb told People. "So, whenever she needs anything, and it can happen at night, multiple times, I'm up — I'm up up up. But I would never, ever want Hope to one day grow up and say, 'Oh, my mom left her job because (of me).' It wasn't that alone. But if you look at it cumulatively, it was a part of that decision." According to the Mayo Clinic, Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas makes little or no insulin, and treatment is "directed toward managing the amount of sugar in the blood using insulin, diet and lifestyle to prevent complications." While co-hosting "Today with Jenna and Friends," Kotb shared that she started to feel that she was "too out of reach" to help Hope if her daughter needed her. Hoda Kotb's favorite question is 'tell me more.' Now she shares what's next. "That was one of many, many reasons I decided it was time for me to do something different," Kotb said. "There's something about knowing that you can mother your kid from right there. I don't worry now because I see her. I'm not thinking about it here." Kotb announced her exit from the "Today" show in September and officially signed off in January. Hager has since been hosting the show's fourth hour with a series of guest hosts, and on May 28, Kotb told Hager that she has been "literally crushing it." "I've been watching you every single day," Kotb said. "You've been incredible, so I hope you're proud of yourself." While speaking with Guthrie and Melvin, Kotb said she had a "weird rush of emotions" returning to the "Today" show, noting, "It's such a weird sensation to know that something can be incredibly painful to leave behind, and also be the right thing." Kotb also denied claims that will take over for Kelly Clarkson on the singer's talk show, insisting, "If I ever came back to TV, do you know where the only place I would ever come back to is? Right here." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Today' show: Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis
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Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's concerning diagnosis influenced her exit from 'Today'
Hoda Kotb, longtime host of NBC's "The Today Show," is speaking out about the deeper reasons she decided to leave her post. Kotb returned as a guest on Wednesday for the first time since her departure from "Today" in January. During the appearance, she revealed that her younger daughter, Hope, 6, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Weight Loss, Diabetes Drugs Can Cause Mood Changes: What To Know About Behavioral Side Effects Kotb, 60, noted that spending more time with both her daughters, including Haley, 8, was one of her motivations for leaving. She told that Hope's condition "definitely weighed in." Read On The Fox News App "As anyone with a child who has type 1, especially a little kid, you're constantly watching, you're constantly monitoring, you're constantly checking, which is what I did all the time when I was [at 'Today']," she said. "You're distracted." "You just get a priority check in your life," Kotb expressed to co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin during the segment. "I can be here and sweating what's happening to Hope in the morning and in the night, or I can be there and feel relief." Kotb stressed that she tries not to "put her worry" on Hope, adding that her daughter is "fine for most of the day." Diabetes 'Rewires' The Brain In Surprising Way, Study Finds "There are just moments where you have to watch her," Kotb said. "I was totaling it up — five minutes at breakfast, five minutes at lunch, five minutes at dinner, sometimes overnight." "Add that up, that's a half-hour. So, for 23 ½ hours, she's every other kid. So, I try to remember that." The Cleveland Clinic defines type 1 diabetes as a chronic autoimmune disease that prevents the pancreas from producing insulin. This requires daily management with insulin injections and blood sugar monitoring. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system "mistakenly attacks and destroys cells" in the pancreas, which can happen over months or years, the above source stated. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can include excessive thirst and hunger, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision and slow healing of cuts and sores. In comparison, type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance. This can cause the pancreas to not produce enough insulin and the body to not use the insulin as it should. For more Health articles, visit Obesity and lack of exercise, among other lifestyle and genetic factors, can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes, according to experts. Type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1 and is more likely to occur in older adults, while type 1 is most prevalent in children and young adults. Kotb shared with that Hope's early symptoms mimicked the flu and were so severe that she had to be "raced" to the hospital. Now that Kotb knows how to handle Hope's condition, she's offering her space to be a regular kid, she said. "Don't put your worry on your kid," she advised fellow parents. "Watch them, but don't put your worry on them. Let them be kids and give them what they need when they need it."Original article source: Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's concerning diagnosis influenced her exit from 'Today'
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Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's health condition was a factor in decision to leave 'Today'
Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's health condition was a factor in decision to leave 'Today' Show Caption Hide Caption Watch Hoda Kotb's 'Today' announcement, Jenna Bush Hager's response Hoda Kotb revealed that she's leaving the "Today" show in early 2025. Later in the morning, Jenna Bush Hager reacted on set. Hoda Kotb is opening up about her daughter's health struggles, which she has revealed contributed to her decision to exit the "Today" show. Kotb on May 28 returned to her old stomping grounds to be a guest on "Today" and to co-host the program's fourth hour with Jenna Bush Hager. During a conversation with Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin, she discussed the fact that her 6-year-old daughter Hope has Type 1 diabetes. "You just get a priority check in your life," she said. "I can be here and sweating what's happening to Hope in the morning and in the night, or I can be there and feel relief that I can see (her)." Guthrie said this was a "burden" for Kotb to carry while she was working on "Today," as "so many nights, Hoda would be up all night with Hope and then come in here with that smile on her face, and she hadn't slept a wink." Speaking to Kotb confirmed her daughter's health "definitely weighed in" to her decision to leave the "Today" show, though she said spending more time with her kids was the primary reason. Kotb told People magazine that Hope receives "constant care" and at one time was getting four or five shots a day. Hoda Kotb returns to host 'Today' with Jenna Bush Hager: What to know "I really wanted to and needed to be here to watch over her," Kotb told People. "So, whenever she needs anything, and it can happen at night, multiple times, I'm up — I'm up up up. But I would never, ever want Hope to one day grow up and say, 'Oh, my mom left her job because (of me).' It wasn't that alone. But if you look at it cumulatively, it was a part of that decision." According to the Mayo Clinic, Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas makes little or no insulin, and treatment is "directed toward managing the amount of sugar in the blood using insulin, diet and lifestyle to prevent complications." While co-hosting "Today with Jenna and Friends," Kotb shared that she started to feel that she was "too out of reach" to help Hope if her daughter needed her. Hoda Kotb's favorite question is 'tell me more.' Now she shares what's next. "That was one of many, many reasons I decided it was time for me to do something different," Kotb said. "There's something about knowing that you can mother your kid from right there. I don't worry now because I see her. I'm not thinking about it here." Kotb announced her exit from the "Today" show in September and officially signed off in January. Hager has since been hosting the show's fourth hour with a series of guest hosts, and on May 28, Kotb told Hager that she has been "literally crushing it." "I've been watching you every single day," Kotb said. "You've been incredible, so I hope you're proud of yourself." Hoda Kotb denies rumors she will replace Kelly Clarkson While speaking with Guthrie and Melvin, Kotb said she had a "weird rush of emotions" returning to the "Today" show, noting, "It's such a weird sensation to know that something can be incredibly painful to leave behind, and also be the right thing." Kotb also denied claims that will take over for Kelly Clarkson on the singer's talk show, insisting, "If I ever came back to TV, do you know where the only place I would ever come back to is? Right here."
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Gisele Bundchen Says Her 3-Month-Old Is Sleeping Through the Night
When you're the mom to a newborn, catnaps beat catwalks every time. In a new cover story for Vogue France, Gisele Bündchen spoke about sleep and regaining a sense of balance after giving birth to her son, whom she shares with partner Joaquim Valente, earlier this year. After months of sleepless nights, the 44-year-old supermodel says her little one is now sleeping through the night, a milestone which she says makes all the difference. 'Now that my little one sleeps through the night, I am getting control of my rhythm,' Bündchen remarked. 'Like every new mom knows, how the sleep, or the lack of sleep, can change everything.' Bündchen, who is also a mom to Benjamin and Vivian, whom she shares with her ex-husband Tom Brady, expressed appreciation for being able to be present for the early stages of her baby's life. 'I feel very grateful to be able to be at home with my kids and enjoy each moment with them. It's priceless," she continued. The model shared that her outdoor shoot with Vogue France was rewarding but not enough to compete with being a mom. 'It was amazing,' she said, 'but I was still eager to get back to my little one." Bündchen has not publicly disclosed the full moniker of her youngest child, whose middle name is River, according to People. She has also reduced her presence on social media, although she did make a point of publicly celebrating Mother's Day on the platform. At the time, she shared a glimpse of her son in a post, celebrating the day alongside a caption that reflected her mindset of embracing the early stages of her little one's life. "I've been quiet over here but very busy living the most beautiful moments aren't shared — they're simply lived," she captioned the post, which featured a selfie photo of her holding her son, with only the back of his head and onesie visible. "Lately, I've been embracing the slower rhythms, the real connections, the beauty in the lessons that come with being present," she continued. "Today, on Mother's Day, I specially miss my mom, but my heart is full. Being a mother it's been my greatest gift, a journey that humbles me, teaches me, and fills me with gratitude every single day." This article was originally published on
