Drs. Cloud and Townsend on Supernanny
Clinical psychologists, authors, and talk-radio hosts, Drs. Henry Cloud and James Townsend spoke recently about Supernanny. Some of you may know them from their bestselling book, Boundaries, or one of its many spin offs (e.g. Boundaries with Kids.) I first heard them a few years back on their New Life Live call-in radio program, and have a fair amount of respect for their approach.
The two speak favorably about our Supernanny and her techniques, in particular the famous “naughty spot.” Though they echo Jo by adding that too many warnings significantly undermine the technique.
When done correctly, I believe putting a child …read more




