Michele Borba Blog: I was parenting expert yesterday on Dr. Phil (Mom’s Biggest Battles) Here’s link…
Posted: January 16th, 2010 by Michele Borba
Mom’s Biggest Battles!
Dr. Phil asked me to appear as the parenting expert yesterday on his show. This is the fifth time I’ve appeared on a Dr. Phil show. Past topics have been children of incarcerated parents, how to talk to your child about sexual predators, over-parenting vs free range, and out of control kids, but this was by far my favorite topic: Mom’s Biggest Battles.
Other panelists on the show included a few of my favorite women: Linda Murray, editor-in-chief of BabyCenter.com (this is the second time I’ve appeared with Linda on Dr. Phil- I adore her), Jessica Gottieb, mommy blogger extroardinare (one great woman with strong opinions – wow does she take one mom in the audience to task!) and Teresa Strasser, a radio and TV personality, new mom and fun, fun fun!). The audience was all moms (what could be better?).
Moms sent in their top parenting concerns to Dr. Phil’s producers. Linda and I offered the parenting solutions. Jessica and Teresa weighed in with their witty mom perspective.
Some of the topics we covered included:
Is yelling the new spanking? (That’s what the mommy surveys show).
How do you handle public tantrums?
How do you get your get to sleep in her own bed (or should you)?
Should you let your baby cry it out — or is there another way?
How do you get your child to listen — really listen?
You can watch the whole show by clicking on this link and following the prompt to view the show. All the tips were from The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries. Dr. Phil gave every mom in that audience a copy of my book!
Here’s how Dr. Phil’s producers advertised the show:
“Whether you’re a new mom or a mother with years of experience under your belt, this show is for you! Dr. Phil tackles some of the biggest parenting issues, and he has help from his panel of experts: Dr. Michele Borba, an educational consultant, Linda Murray, editor-in-chief of BabyCenter.com, Teresa Strasser, a radio and TV personality and new mom, and Jessica Gottlieb, a popular mommy blogger.
Author of books like No More Misbehavin' and Don't Give Me That Attitude!, parenting expert, educational psychologist, Today show contributor and mom -
Hello,
I follow you on twitter (writingsbylu) and Im a writer on a women’s site pandoraspantry.com. My blog is called Divine Moms, dedicated to mothers raising children with learning disabilities.
My own son was diagnosed at age 10 with Bipolar Disorder and above you stated a question about “tantrums in public”. When a child has a mood instability; any suggestions? Maybe if you have something to share with moms for my blog, can I speak with you?
Divine Moms wants to support and uplift mothers and as you know, raising a child with bipolar or any neurological disorder is so challenging.
I hope you’ll have time to speak with me or at least some time in the future?
I think moms of special needs kids need support too, and as a mom of a BP child, I can become sad at listening to shows like Dr. Phil; they often don’t address our situations. Like so many times, I feel like a “mis fit” mother. Who will understand my life, but only a mother of a similar child.
Thank you for reading and I love your blog!
Luanne Stevenson
Luanne Stevenson
19 Feb 10 at 3:34 pm