Life’s Most Embarrassing Moments
February 22, 2011 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Discipline, Education, Parenting, Teenagers/Tweens

Do you remember your most embarrassing moments? I’m sure you do. Funny thing about embarrassing moments…they aren’t usually funny for the person experiencing them. And, they stay with you… not necessarily for the good. Upon recalling an embarrassing moment, many people will immediately get red in the face and feel as though they are reliving it all over again.
Most of us remember our most embarrassing... Read more ⇒
Styles of Parenting: Life&Style: Too Severe
February 10, 2011 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Communication, Discipline, Family, Parenting

This week on newsstands everywhere, Life&Style Weekly enlisted Dr. Vicki as their parenting expert to comment on the styles of parenting of several celeb parents.
Styles of Parenting: Which one do they choose? Madonna
Life&Style synopsis:
Madonna’s kids aren’t allowed to watch TV or eat ice cream. And if Lourdes, 14, leaves clothes on the floor, “we put [them] in a bag,... Read more ⇒
Styles of Parenting: Life&Style: Very Proper
February 9, 2011 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Communication, Discipline, Family, Parenting

This week on newsstands everywhere, Life&Style Weekly enlisted Dr. Vicki as their parenting expert to comment on the styles of parenting of several celeb parents.
Styles of Parenting: Which one do they choose? Victoria and David Beckham
Life&Style synopsis:
“I’ve never had to punish them physically,” Victoria Beckham says of sons Brooklyn 11, Cruz 6 and Romeo 8. “Besides,... Read more ⇒
Styles of Parenting: Life&Style: Relaxed
February 8, 2011 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Discipline, Family, Parenting

This week on newsstands everywhere, Life&Style Weekly enlisted Dr. Vicki as their parenting expert to comment on the styles of parenting of several celeb parents.
Styles of Parenting: Which one do they choose? Brad and Angelina
Life&Style synopsis:
Brad Pitt and Angelina Joile let the kids gorge on jund food, from Cheetos to McDonald’s.
Parenting Style: Relaxed. “There isn’t... Read more ⇒
Styles of Parenting: Life&Style: Too Inflexible
February 7, 2011 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Child Development, Discipline, Parenting, Toddlers/Preschoolers

This week on newsstands everywhere, Life&Style Weekly enlisted Dr. Vicki as their parenting expert to comment on the styles of parenting of several celeb parents.
Styles of Parenting: Which one do they choose? Jessica Alba
Life&Style synopsis:
Jessica Alba admits she’s strict with daughter Honor, 2. “When it’s time for her to eat, whether she’s coloring or whatever,... Read more ⇒
Styles of Parenting: Life&Style: Democratic
February 6, 2011 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Discipline, Family, Parenting

This week on newsstands everywhere, Life&Style Weekly enlisted Dr. Vicki as their parenting expert to comment on the styles of parenting of several celeb parents.
Styles of Parenting: Which one do they choose? Will and Jada Smith
Life&Style synopsis:
When Willow Smith, 10, joined a social networking site after mom JADA PINKETT SMITH had forbidden it, “I was mad,” says Jada. ... Read more ⇒
Styles of Parenting of the Rich and Famous
February 5, 2011 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Child Development, Discipline, Parenting, Toddlers/Preschoolers

This week on newsstands everywhere, Life&Style Weekly enlisted Dr. Vicki as their parenting expert to comment on the styles of parenting of several celeb parents.
Styles of Parenting: Which one do they choose? Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Life&Style synopsis:
Like other Scientologists, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes believe in treating kids like adults. So, Suri, 4, is allowed to eat unlimited... Read more ⇒
Parenting is more effective when you don’t laugh at your child’s behavior
January 18, 2011 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Discipline, Family, Parenting

We can all appreciate how cute and funny it is to hear this little girl say she’s “going to kick his (monster’s) ass.” What is not so funny is that she is being given a double message by her mother. Her mother is laughing while telling her, “That’s not nice.” Which do you think will have more impact…words or laughter? I know kids say lots of... Read more ⇒
The Do’s and Don’ts of Discipline
May 14, 2010 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Discipline, Parenting

Kids are from Krypton Parents are from Pluto Radio series update May 13: Today’s show focusing on the do’s and don’ts of discipline actually had only one ‘don’t.’ That being: Don’t use don’t! What? We are so conditioned to tell kids what not to do, that we very rarely tell them what they should do.
For instance, “Don’t Hit,” can be taught the same way by saying, “Keep your... Read more ⇒
What Are You Doing Right?
May 6, 2010 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Discipline, Parenting

Kids are from Krypton, Parents are from Pluto: Radio series update May 6: When’s the last time someone told you that you were doing a great job? How about that you are doing a great job being a parent? We all need to feel good about ourselves, and about what we are doing.
In the midst of trying to raise kids, you might find yourself just focusing on what you have to do, what you didn’t do, what... Read more ⇒