Messages By: rjbuckeye

Dr. Phil has done several shows now with out of control kids and kids that throw tantrums, and he has given pretty much the same advice to all of the parents. I was wondering if there are any posters out there that have tried his suggestions on their own kids. Has anyone stripped their kids rooms and had success/failure? I know for a lot of parents it is hard to break the habit of yelling. It is hard to stay calm with a tantrum is going on. Anyone have a success story to share, on how Dr. Phil helped them change their parenting style? 

Rachel 

This is exactly what I was thinking. It's an idea further supported by karasmom coming on here to defend herself some more, and publicize her daughter's website.  

I sort of feel like the Dr. Phil show was used by these people for some publicity. Hopefully they won't re-run it. 

For anyone who was inspired by today's show to finally kick those pounds to the curb... pick up Dr Phil's book today! Don't wait! 

Last year I started work through his seven keys and have so far lost 35 lbs. I have 25 more to go to reach my goal weight. My weight loss has slowed some over the last few months, but the best part is that my lifestyle has changed! I have come to realize how terrible I feel when I am not exercising and eating right, and I actually desire those things in my life! 

I understand that some people fear the loose skin thing, but when you consider the health risks associated with being overweight, I feel that being healthy with loose skin is far more desirable. I am only 24 and my breasts have essentially deflated with this weight loss... but with a good bra, they look just fine! I look MUCH better overall. (My husband definitely prefers the new me ;) 

This message board is also a great place to look for support in weight loss. I have met many other women through here that I have been able to share support and experiences with. 

Good luck to you all! I wish everyone the best of health in 2006! 

I probably wouldn't have posted on this topic but way back in the posts someone made the comment that all engineers are the same, and as a FEMALE engineer, I beg to differ. But on to my point... 

My husband and I both work full time right now and we don't have any children. We've been married about 2 1/2 years. Housework has always been a bit of an issue for us because neither of us care to do it much but we really enjoy having a clean house. Right now we pay to have a maid come a few times a year to do all of the heavy cleaning. All the the other cleaning and chores we work hard to do together, but because he tends to work more hours I would say I do a little more. I don't mind this arrangement at all. 

We talked about what we would like to do when we decide to have children. We both agree that we would like to have one of us stay at home, likely me. I believe that when I stay at home, managing the home will by "my job." Of course, it won't be perfect, but I believe it will be my job to take care of things around the house. It's a job I actually look forward to having. However, I think there is a big difference between a job that you go to everyday and bring a paycheck home for, and a job at home. For instance, no matter what kind of day or week my husband will be having, his paycheck will likely still come. It will be the same, and I can be there for him to help him work through tough times at work. If he is slacking off on a particular week, I will likely never know about it. However, the "paycheck" for being a stay at home mom won't come if you don't keep up with things. I really fear an employer/employee relationship with my spouse at that point. Having an employeer be critical of your work at an outside job is one thing, but having your husband unhappy with your performance at home is another. Luckily we have discussed it so I think we will be prepared to deal with this kind of a situation. I think that just because a wive/mother's job is to take care of the household, I don't think its fair for a husband to treat her like an employee. 

My two cents...