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Supernanny techniques

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When it comes to getting the best from your kids, consistency is key and Supernanny’s techniques offer parents a set step-by-step strategy to nip tantrums, bedtime battles, chore wars and toxic tween backchat in the bud. Most importantly, they help set the boundaries that help your child feel secure by making it clear just what you expect from him and the limits he needs to be mindful of…

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The naughty mat technique

Staying calm and in control while your child learns her boundaries is key, and it helps to be consistent in the way you discipline her. The naughty mat is used on the show when you're out and about and your child's behavior becomes unreasonable...

Supernanny Team 19 October 2006
5/5 Star Rating 5/5 stars (rated 32 times)
The thought box technique
As seen on Supernanny, a thought box could help you re-build communication with your child.
Supernanny Team 17 October 2006
5/5 Star Rating 5/5 stars (rated 15 times)
Family routine

As seen on the Supernanny show, setting up a family routine may help your family use time more effectively. Your child will be reassured by the routine's structure, and everyone will know what's expected of them. See examples of a routine here.

Supernanny Team 16 October 2006
5/5 Star Rating 5/5 stars (rated 45 times)
The shared play technique
If you’re sick of hearing the same old squabbles between your kids, encourage a bit of teamwork with the shared play technique, used on the show to get siblings working together for a common goal…
Supernanny Team 16 October 2006
5/5 Star Rating 5/5 stars (rated 5 times)
The shared chore technique

If your day starts with something like, “mommy, help - he won’t get out of my room”, chances are you’ve got a couple of children who sometimes find it hard to get along. As seen on the show, the shared chore technique aims to discourage sibling rivalry by showing the kids they can get along together (sometimes!).

Supernanny Team 16 October 2006
5/5 Star Rating 5/5 stars (rated 13 times)
The same page technique

Sometimes, it’s mom and dad who need to think about where they could be going wrong. The same page technique is used on the show to open communication between parents, and get you thinking about what you each do right and acknowledge where you could work together.

Supernanny Team 02 October 2006
5/5 Star Rating 5/5 stars (rated 8 times)
The involvement technique

Getting your children involved with chores and shopping trips can make all the difference in how much they (and you!) enjoy them. As seen on the Supernanny show, the involvement technique gives you tips to get you started…

Supernanny Team 02 October 2006
5/5 Star Rating 5/5 stars (rated 15 times)
The one strike and you’re out technique

As your children get older, how do you teach them what’s acceptable and what’s not? It’s in their nature to test the boundaries and it’s up to you to make sure they don’t cross the line. As used on Supernanny, one strike and you’re out is a useful technique to discipline older children when they push too far...

Supernanny Team 26 September 2006
5/5 Star Rating 5/5 stars (rated 17 times)