http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwoodBurned out? Beyond caring about a clean house? Joanne, Mom of 8, talks all things Mom-related and what really matters. enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:15:00 GMTThu, 11 Jun 2015 14:30:00 GMTMoms and FamilyBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/ee715486-40da-4b42-9e86-d23fe48d5498_me.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwoodBurned out? Beyond caring about a clean house? Joanne, Mom of 8, talks all things Mom-related and what really matters. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.commoms and family,joanne calderwood,the self-propelled advantage,education,parenting,self-learning,self-teaching,home education,moms,help for momsThe Underwhelmed MomnoBurned out? Beyond caring about a clean house? Joanne, Mom of 8, talks all things Mom-related and what really matters.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2015/06/11/episode-34-to-high-schooland-beyondMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2015/06/11/episode-34-to-high-schooland-beyond/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2015/06/11/episode-34-to-high-schooland-beyondThu, 11 Jun 2015 14:30:00 GMTEpisode 34: To High School....and Beyond!In this episode Joanne will focus in on three major areas: 1. High School Record Keeping 2. Advantages for the Self-Propelled High School Student 3. The College Admissions Process You'll get the inside scoop on these important topics from this mom who has sent five, going on six, students off to the colleges of their choice!   00:30:00The Underwhelmed MomnoParenting,Self-Propelled Advantage,Preparing for College,High School seniors,College AdmissionsIn this episode Joanne will focus in on three major areas: 1. High School Record Keeping 2. Advantages for the Self-Propelled High School Student 3. The Collhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/03/13/episode-33-high-school-and-beyond-part-3-of-self-teaching-plus-moreMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/03/13/episode-33-high-school-and-beyond-part-3-of-self-teaching-plus-more/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/03/13/episode-33-high-school-and-beyond-part-3-of-self-teaching-plus-moreThu, 13 Mar 2014 14:30:00 GMTEpisode 33: High School and Beyond (Part 3 of Self-Teaching plus MORE!)Episode 33 will take you through the final step of The Five Steps to Self-Teaching Success, and then after a brief wrap-up, Joanne will lead you into the magical world of high school self-teaching and record keeping. Find out the definitive advantages for self-propelled high school students and the families that love them. To get $5 off Joanne's best-selling book The Self-Propelled Advantage, use coupon code BTR at check-out. If you're on Facebook, be sure to friend Joanne and also visit the URtheMOM.com Facebook page for encouragement and general chuckles. 00:30:00The Underwhelmed MomnoHigh School eudcation,Self-Teaching,Self-Learning,Self-propelled,Joanne CalderwoodEpisode 33 will take you through the final step of The Five Steps to Self-Teaching Success, and then after a brief wrap-up, Joanne will lead you into the magicahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/03/06/episode-32-self-teaching-and-older-children-part-3Moms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/03/06/episode-32-self-teaching-and-older-children-part-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/03/06/episode-32-self-teaching-and-older-children-part-3Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:30:00 GMTEpisode 32: Self-Teaching and Older Children Part 3While Episode 31 covered the first three steps of The Five Steps to Self-Teaching Success, as you might guess, Episode 32 is going to continue in that direction, revealing Step 4, and touching on some important questions such as: To Test or NOT to Test? What about Accountability? Oooooh! There are some great conversation starters in this episode, things to generate some eyebrow-raising at your next Mom's Night Out. The cool thing is that evidence supports self-learning success where mastery is concerned and where confidence is concerned and where independence is concerned and where lifelong learning skills are concerned. Don't miss this one! www.URtheMOM.com is your resource for all things self-teaching. Need more info? Grab Joanne's book, The Self-Propelled Advantage: The Parent's Guide to Raising Independent, Motivated Kids Who Learn with Excellence. Use coupon code BTR to receive $5 off the purchase price!   00:31:00The Underwhelmed MomnoThe Self-Propelled Advantage,Joanne Calderwood,Education,Self-Learning,Self-TeachingWhile Episode 31 covered the first three steps of The Five Steps to Self-Teaching Success, as you might guess, Episode 32 is going to continue in that directionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/27/episode-31-self-teaching-and-older-children-part-2Moms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/27/episode-31-self-teaching-and-older-children-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/27/episode-31-self-teaching-and-older-children-part-2Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:30:00 GMTEpisode 31: Self-Teaching and Older Children Part 2What do the Five Steps to Self-Teaching Success look like for our middle school and high school students? In episode 30, Joanne lays out the first three steps for you which are both simple AND easy! Middle schoolers and high schoolers will be both motivated and encouraged to work with excellence when you know the secret to being UNDERwhelmed! Hint: it has everything to do with you letting go and ALLOWING YOURSELF to reap the benefits of doing so. Listen in now! :) To receive $5 off Joanne's best-selling book, The Self-Propelled Advantage: Raising Independent, Motivated Kids Who Learn with Excellence, visit www.URtheMOM.com, pop the book in your cart, and use coupon code BTR when prompted during checkout. 00:31:00The Underwhelmed MomnoMoms,Underwhelmed Mom,Joanne Calderwood,education,home educationWhat do the Five Steps to Self-Teaching Success look like for our middle school and high school students? In episode 30, Joanne lays out the first three steps fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/20/episode-30-self-teaching-and-older-children-part-1Moms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/20/episode-30-self-teaching-and-older-children-part-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/20/episode-30-self-teaching-and-older-children-part-1Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:30:00 GMTEpisode 30: Self-Teaching and Older Children Part 1In Episodes 27, 28, and 29 Joanne gave The 5 Steps to Self-Teaching Success for children in grades kindergarten through about third grade. Some questions that Joanne answers in this episode: At what age can children be given the freedom to self-teach? How do middle schoolers become self-teaching? Can high schoolers really teach themselves? Should high schoolers focus on strengths or weaknesses? Listen in for answers to these specific questions and much, much more in this series on self-teaching and middle/high school students! Questions? Need resources? Check out www.URtheMOM.com! 00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnoself-teaching,self-learning,self-education,Joanne Calderwood,the self-propelled advantageIn Episodes 27, 28, and 29 Joanne gave The 5 Steps to Self-Teaching Success for children in grades kindergarten through about third grade. Some questions thathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/13/episode-29-self-teaching-and-young-children-final-partMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/13/episode-29-self-teaching-and-young-children-final-part/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/13/episode-29-self-teaching-and-young-children-final-partThu, 13 Feb 2014 15:30:00 GMTEpisode 29: Self-Teaching and Young Children: Final Part!Self-Teaching and Young ChildrenPart 3 will cover a couple of different areas, one of the main ones being, How do I transition from me doing everything for my student to them doing everything with excellence? The answer is...TUNE IN and you'll learn Joanne's secrets for raising YOUNG students who are self-motivated and want to do MORE than you've put on their plates! ;) Readiness to learn is a critical element in education. If you home-educate, how do you know whether or not your child is ready to learn phonics or math or handwriting? How should you tackle instances when your child is not ready for what the curriculum is dictating? This will also be covered in Episode 29. Joanne will cover steps four and five of The Five Steps to Self-Teaching Success. This is a must-hear if you want insider information coupled with practical wisdom to get your young children on the road to true learning! Questions? You can always friend Joanne on Facebook (Joanne Calderwood page or URtheMOMcom page or both!) or Twitter @jcalderwood. Email is info@URtheMOM.com. I know she would love to hear your comments on the show. Need support in parenting or home education? Visit Joanne's Website: www.URtheMOM.com for helping information.   00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnourthemom.com,self-teaching,self-learning,home education,children and educationSelf-Teaching and Young ChildrenPart 3 will cover a couple of different areas, one of the main ones being, How do I transition from me doing everything for my shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/06/episode-28-self-teaching-and-young-children-part-2Moms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/06/episode-28-self-teaching-and-young-children-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/02/06/episode-28-self-teaching-and-young-children-part-2Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:30:00 GMTEpisode 28: Self-Teaching and Young Children, Part 2In our last episode, Joanne introduced the Five Steps to Self-Teaching Success, and in this episode she will expound on each of these important, yet simple steps. Do you find you stress over curriculum more than anything? Curriculum is simply the tools we give to our children. If you think about it, when you watch a show like This Old House or The New Yankee Workshop, the emphasis is not on which brand of tool to use. The emphasis is on the SKILL and VISION of the craftsman and HOW TO USE the chosen tools in order to achieve the stunning visual and often practical results. Joanne  teaches you the skills and vision part of education, and how to teach your children to manage their time and purpose without all the hoopla and focus-pocus on tools (curriculum). GIve your young children a life-long advantage by teaching them the rules of the road (basic reading and math skills), and then removing the training wheels, backing off on the necessary-at-first micromanagement, and eventually letting go of the bicycle! Stand back and watch with amazement as your children fly like the wind! 00:31:00The Underwhelmed MomnoThe Self-Propelled Advantage,Self-Teaching,Self-Learning,Mastery Learning,Self-MasteryIn our last episode, Joanne introduced the Five Steps to Self-Teaching Success, and in this episode she will expound on each of these important, yet simple stephttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/01/30/episode-27-self-teaching-and-young-children-part-1Moms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/01/30/episode-27-self-teaching-and-young-children-part-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/01/30/episode-27-self-teaching-and-young-children-part-1Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:30:00 GMTEpisode 27: Self-Teaching and Young Children, Part 1"The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher," wrote Elbert Hubbard, back at the turn of the previous century. And in this episode, Joanne will begin to show you what self-learning looks like with young children. Can a kindergartener be self-teaching? Does that even make sense? Does a young child have the tools he needs to BECOME self-teaching? What educational expectations should a parent have for the young child? Tune in to find out the surprising answers to these questions, and MORE!     00:31:00The Underwhelmed MomnoSelf-teaching,Self-learning,Self-Propelled Advantage,Joanne Calderwood,education"The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher," wrote Elbert Hubbard, back at the turn of the previous century. And in this ephttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/01/15/episode-26-the-incredible-benefits-of-self-teachingMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/01/15/episode-26-the-incredible-benefits-of-self-teaching/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2014/01/15/episode-26-the-incredible-benefits-of-self-teachingWed, 15 Jan 2014 15:30:00 GMTEpisode 26: The Incredible Benefits of Self-Teaching!In Episode 25 we looked at a general overview of Self-Teaching and contrasted it with classroom learning. This week Joanne will discuss the WHO, WHERE, WHY, HOW, and WHEN of self-teaching. We'll also discuss the negatives. Hint: there is only one, and it's a positive negative. Tune in and see what that even means! Join in at 9:30am Central Time, 10:30 Eastern.   00:30:00The Underwhelmed Momnoeducation,Educational,self-learning,self-teaching,excellenceIn Episode 25 we looked at a general overview of Self-Teaching and contrasted it with classroom learning. This week Joanne will discuss the WHO, WHERE, WHY, HOWhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/29/ep-25-self-teaching-part-1Moms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/29/ep-25-self-teaching-part-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/29/ep-25-self-teaching-part-1Wed, 29 May 2013 14:00:00 GMTEp 25 Self-Teaching, Part 1 How would you like to proverbially wind your children up in the morning, and then off they go to do their chores and their school work with excellence AND motivation? That is what Joanne Calderwood does each and every day! If a Mom of eight kids can teach her kids to teach themselves with excellence and motivation, anyone can certainly do it. For the next few weeks, we'll be looking at what self-learning is, what the advantages are for Moms, Dads, and Students, and then how to get going on the self-teaching pathway. It's much easier than you think! The rewards to students and parents are profoundly life-changing.       00:30:00The Underwhelmed Momnoself-teaching,self-learning,the self-propelled advantage,education,learningHow would you like to proverbially wind your children up in the morning, and then off they go to do their chores and their school work with excellence AND motihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/22/ep-24-mastery-at-home-in-the-classroomMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/22/ep-24-mastery-at-home-in-the-classroom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/22/ep-24-mastery-at-home-in-the-classroomWed, 22 May 2013 14:00:00 GMTEp 24: Mastery at Home & in the Classroom In this episode, Joanne demonstrates practical mastery learning in both the home education sphere and in the public or private school classroom. Mastery learning will not be a teacher's goal due to lack of time and attention in the classroom; however, Joanne gives parents tips to increase the likelihood that mastery occurs, no matter what educational environment you choose for your child. Mastery learning is a MINDSET, a CHOICE, and an ADVANTAGE!   00:29:00The Underwhelmed Momnomastery learning,the underwhelmed mom show,home education,the self-propelled advantage,joanne calderwoodIn this episode, Joanne demonstrates practical mastery learning in both the home education sphere and in the public or private school classroom. Mastery learnhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/15/ep-23-the-mastery-mindsetMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/15/ep-23-the-mastery-mindset/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/15/ep-23-the-mastery-mindsetWed, 15 May 2013 14:00:00 GMTEP 23 The Mastery Mindset: Charlotte Mason (1842 - 1923) said, "Let them get at the books themselves, and do not let them be flooded with diluted talk from the lips of their teachers. "The less the parents 'talk in' and expound their rations of knowleddge and thought to the children they are educating, the better for the children. "Children must be allowed to ruminate, must be left alone tieh their own thoughts." Charlotte was a proponent of narration; however, there is a specific reason for that which DOES NOT APPLY to us as home educating parents! In this final episode on Mastery Mindset, Joanne will reveal why narration is an unnecessary burden on both parents and children, and what mastery looks like. Joanne also will share mastery tips for students who are in a classroom situation versus a home education setting. Give the gift of Mastery! 00:29:00The Underwhelmed Momnomastery mindset,the self-propelled advantage,home education,education,joanne calderwoodCharlotte Mason (1842 - 1923) said, "Let them get at the books themselves, and do not let them be flooded with diluted talk from the lips of their teachers. "http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/10/ep-22-the-mastery-mindset-a-mindset-of-trustMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/10/ep-22-the-mastery-mindset-a-mindset-of-trust/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/05/10/ep-22-the-mastery-mindset-a-mindset-of-trustFri, 10 May 2013 14:00:00 GMTEp 22 The Mastery Mindset: A Mindset of Trust In Episode 22, Joanne explains why mastery seldom occurs in the classroom environment even in the 21st century! Why is it okay for a student to learn simply 75% of an assignment and then move on to the next assignment? What happens to the unlearned 25%? This is where educational gaps occur. However, in home education, parents HAVE the time to mandate that their students go back and pick up that missed 25% before moving on to the next day's work. But do we take the time to DO it? Learn the importance of the mastery mindset. Find out how to avoid those gaps and enable your student to build success upon success upon success. Don't miss the introduction to How to Instill the Love of Learning. All this and more in Episode 22!     00:30:00The Underwhelmed Momnomastery mindset,love of learning,the self-propelled advantage,joanne calderwood,home educationIn Episode 22, Joanne explains why mastery seldom occurs in the classroom environment even in the 21st century! Why is it okay for a student to learn simply 75http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/04/17/ep-21-the-mastery-mindset-your-childs-secret-weaponMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/04/17/ep-21-the-mastery-mindset-your-childs-secret-weapon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/04/17/ep-21-the-mastery-mindset-your-childs-secret-weaponWed, 17 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMTEp 21: The Mastery Mindset; Your Child's Secret Weapon! Have you ever wondered why some children fail in school, even as first graders? How can a little guy possible FAIL in first grade? Who is failing whom? Are you okay with your children earning Bs and Cs in school? Is it okay to miss 20% - 30% of a subject's daily material and then move on like all is well? How can you raise kids who are not satisfied unless they master each day's work, thus building success upon success? In this episode, Joanne Calderwood will make some outrageously rational statements about the necessity of mastery as a standard for students in the 21st century. She'll explain why mastery learning is her secret to being an UNDERwhelmed Mom of eight self-propelled students. She'll explain why mastery cannot happen in a classroom situation, and how home-educating parents give their children a lifelong advantage when adopting the Mastery Mindset. Get the Advantage!       00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnomastery learning,joanne calderwood,the self-propelled advantage,the underwhelmed mom,parenting and educationHave you ever wondered why some children fail in school, even as first graders? How can a little guy possible FAIL in first grade? Who is failing whom? Are yohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/03/27/episdoe-20-self-mastery-and-teens-wrap-upMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/03/27/episdoe-20-self-mastery-and-teens-wrap-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/03/27/episdoe-20-self-mastery-and-teens-wrap-upWed, 27 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMTEpisdoe 20: Self-Mastery and Teens + Wrap-up Episode 20 is a must-see....err....must-listen. Joanne will review the five steps to teaching self-mastery, but also featured in this episode is self-mastery and teen issues. What do you do if you have not been teaching your children self-mastery all along, and they now are teens with disrespectful attitudes? It CAN be done! :) Be encouraged! Joanne shares her tips on raising respectful teenagers after raising or having raised 7 teens...with one more to go. Listen in to learn the natural link between self-mastery and high GPAs! Self-Mastery is the most important element of the self-propelled advantage. While self-mastery is elusive and can never be completely achieved, we can always be moving forward on the path towards greater and greater self-mastery--and so can our offspring! :) 00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnoself-mastery,self-discipline,teenagers and attitude,the self-propelled advantage,respectEpisode 20 is a must-see....err....must-listen. Joanne will review the five steps to teaching self-mastery, but also featured in this episode is self-mastery ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/03/06/ep-19-how-to-teach-self-mastery-to-your-kidsMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/03/06/ep-19-how-to-teach-self-mastery-to-your-kids/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/03/06/ep-19-how-to-teach-self-mastery-to-your-kidsWed, 06 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMTEp 19: How to Teach Self-Mastery to Your Kids In this episode, we conclude the five steps to teaching self-mastery. Included is a piece of deferring discipline to dad, discipline and the single parent,  and observing and responding to your children to see how you are doing in the self-mastery department. And added feature to this week's session is a look at 16 ways to show RESPECT to your children, and a look at TEEN ISSUES. There definitely is a link between self-mastery and the ability to work independently and with excellence! Don't miss this episode as we conclude our look at how to teach self-mastery to our children.     00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnodisciplining children,teen issues,single parenting,joanne calderwood,training childrenIn this episode, we conclude the five steps to teaching self-mastery. Included is a piece of deferring discipline to dad, discipline and the single parent,  anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/27/ep-18-the-role-of-meetings-in-teaching-self-masteryMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/27/ep-18-the-role-of-meetings-in-teaching-self-mastery/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/27/ep-18-the-role-of-meetings-in-teaching-self-masteryWed, 27 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMTEp 18: The Role of Meetings in Teaching Self-Mastery In this episode, Joanne Calderwood builds upon the past several episodes which discuss the importance of training children and teaching them self-mastery. Family Meetings play an important role in the development of self-mastery. Learn how to have a productive Parent-Child Meeting that irons out issues immediately and then erases them permanently! Meetings are vital to the health of a family! Find out why and then how to use this tool to your family's advantage and health! 00:31:00The Underwhelmed MomnoFamily Meetings,The self-propelled advantage,teaching self-discipline,self-mastery,help for momsIn this episode, Joanne Calderwood builds upon the past several episodes which discuss the importance of training children and teaching them self-mastery. Famhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/23/ep-17-effective-parenting-tips-for-real-lifeMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/23/ep-17-effective-parenting-tips-for-real-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/23/ep-17-effective-parenting-tips-for-real-lifeSat, 23 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMTEp 17: Effective Parenting Tips for Real Life Sometimes parents who don't spend all day with their children for whatever reason are reluctant to apply discipline out of guilt. They feel badly if the time they do get to spend with their children is centered around confrontation and discipline. Enter a bunch of trouble. What can parents do to lessen the feelings of guilt that may arise from tackling behavior issues instead of spending happy time with their beloved children? We'll also discuss the Behavior Barometer: a method of gauging how well you are doing as a parent. :) Finally, we'll look at the FRUIT of effective parenting! This is the fun part! Tune in to get all of this insight and more! 00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnoparenting,a calm house,the self-propelled advantage,help for moms,discipline for kidsSometimes parents who don't spend all day with their children for whatever reason are reluctant to apply discipline out of guilt. They feel badly if the time thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/13/ep-16-parenting-discipline-and-discipline-guiltMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/13/ep-16-parenting-discipline-and-discipline-guilt/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/13/ep-16-parenting-discipline-and-discipline-guiltWed, 13 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMTEp 16: Parenting, Discipline, and Discipline-Guilt Giving our children the lifelong gift of self-mastery requires work on our part as parents. W-O-R-K. It ain't easy! As we saw in Episode 15, there are a couple of important keys that are our parental friends, if you will, as we strive to instill in our children a sense of self-discipline and a moral compass. Our "modern" society has taught parents that hands-on discipline must not be harsh or painful. The parental pundits are correct in the harsh department: love is not deliberately harsh. What is loving discipline? In Episode 16, Joanne delivers straight talk about discipline & consequences. From a Mom of eight children comes experience, which is not to be confused with perfection. If you don't know where to begin in instilling some semblence of discipline in your home, or you feel terribly guilty when your child is anything less than happy, tune in to this broadcast. If you are a single parent, listen in for support. Support can be beautiful. :)   00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnodiscipline,mom guilt,teaching self-discipline,joanne calderwood,the self-propelled advantageGiving our children the lifelong gift of self-mastery requires work on our part as parents. W-O-R-K. It ain't easy! As we saw in Episode 15, there are a couplehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/06/ep-15-setting-house-rules-and-expectationsMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/06/ep-15-setting-house-rules-and-expectations/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/02/06/ep-15-setting-house-rules-and-expectationsWed, 06 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMTEp 15: Setting House Rules and Expectations One of the questions Joanne gets asked most frequently is "How do I get my child to obey me the firrst time I ask him to do something?" Not only will this question be answered, but so will this even tougher question: "How can I get my kids to do things without ME having to ASK them to do them?" What are the two keys to shaping behavior? Okay, there are three. You'll get them in this episode! 00:31:00The Underwhelmed MomnoExpectations,Respect,Parenting helps,Help for Moms,the self-propelled advantageOne of the questions Joanne gets asked most frequently is "How do I get my child to obey me the firrst time I ask him to do something?" Not only will this quehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/01/30/ep-14-self-mastery-pivotal-parenting-moments-start-hereMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/01/30/ep-14-self-mastery-pivotal-parenting-moments-start-here/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/01/30/ep-14-self-mastery-pivotal-parenting-moments-start-hereWed, 30 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMTEp 14: Self-Mastery: Pivotal Parenting Moments Start Here Episode 14 begins our study of self-mastery,  the MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT of the self-propelled advantage! Don't miss the introduction and discussion of how parents can teach self-mastery to their very young children, and what  often happens when parents neglect to do so. In this Episode, Joanne makes a case for parental strength in the formation of self-mastery in their children, and she reveals the Five Steps to Self-Mastery which can be easily incorporated into any home. 00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnoself-mastery,parenting,self-control,forming habits in children,help for momsEpisode 14 begins our study of self-mastery,  the MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT of the self-propelled advantage! Don't miss the introduction and discussion of how parhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/01/09/ep-13-types-of-education-the-self-propelled-advantageMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/01/09/ep-13-types-of-education-the-self-propelled-advantage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/01/09/ep-13-types-of-education-the-self-propelled-advantageWed, 09 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMTEp 13: Types of Education & the Self-Propelled Advantage In Episodes 11 & 12, Joanne took a look at the Advantage score earned by both the Public School and Private School educational options. How well do each of these options meet the standards of educational excellence set by the Self-Propelled Advantage? Public schools earned a whopping 35 out of a possible 99 Advantage points. Private schools fared better with an Advantage score of 53 out of a possible 99. In this episode today, Joanne takes a look at the final educational option in America today: Home Education. How well does home education stack up against public and private schools in the form of the Advantage score? Tune in to find out the answer which has a surprising twist and may cause you to reconsider your manner of home education if you are a home educator!     00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnothe self-propelled advantage,homeschool,home education,education,educational options in AmericaIn Episodes 11 & 12, Joanne took a look at the Advantage score earned by both the Public School and Private School educational options. How well do each of thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/01/02/ep-12-types-of-education-the-self-propelled-advantageMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/01/02/ep-12-types-of-education-the-self-propelled-advantage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2013/01/02/ep-12-types-of-education-the-self-propelled-advantageWed, 02 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMTEp 12: Types of Education & the Self-Propelled Advantage In this episode, Joanne takes a look at the private and parochial school options and how well they offer children the Self-Propelled Advantage. In Episode 11, we learned that the public school option scored a measely 35 out of 99 possible Advantage points. How will private and parochial schools fare? Tune in to find out! You may be very, very surprised.   00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnoprivate schools,the self-propelled advantage,joanne calderwood,self-mastery,excellenceIn this episode, Joanne takes a look at the private and parochial school options and how well they offer children the Self-Propelled Advantage. In Episode 11,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/12/29/ep-11-types-of-education-the-self-propelled-advantageMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/12/29/ep-11-types-of-education-the-self-propelled-advantage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/12/29/ep-11-types-of-education-the-self-propelled-advantageSat, 29 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMTEp 11: Types of Education & the Self-Propelled Advantage So what are the educational choices in 2013 America? In this episode, Joanne will take a look at the educational options available and how they stack up against each other with regard to giving your student the self-propelled advantage in 2013. Episode 11 features public and private schools, the types of each one, and The Advantage score Joanne gives to each. Informative and unbiased, Joanne cuts to the chase and defines what education should look like to be most effective.   00:29:00The Underwhelmed Momnothe self-propelled advantage,education choices,parenting choices,joanne calderwood,public and private schoolsSo what are the educational choices in 2013 America? In this episode, Joanne will take a look at the educational options available and how they stack up againhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/12/12/episode-10-motivation-marshmallows-magic-wordsMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/12/12/episode-10-motivation-marshmallows-magic-words/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/12/12/episode-10-motivation-marshmallows-magic-wordsWed, 12 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMTEpisode 10: Motivation, Marshmallows, & Magic Words This episode presents the most compelling method for motivating your CHILDREN and YOURSELF! In Joanne Calderwood's introduction to The Self-Propelled Advantage (SPA), she has used the work of Dan Pink and Dr. Tom Fischgrund to illustrate her three elements of the SPA. In this episode she will conclude with some final thoughts on the Perfect Score Study, the Marshmallow Study, and finally--provide you with four little magic words that will change your mindset whenever used! Oh, and they work for children and teens, too! 00:31:00The Underwhelmed MomnoThe Self-Propelled Advantage,Motivation,Joanne Calderwood,Parents,Children and TeensThis episode presents the most compelling method for motivating your CHILDREN and YOURSELF! In Joanne Calderwood's introduction to The Self-Propelled Advantaghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/12/05/episode-9-how-parents-de-motivate-their-kidsMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/12/05/episode-9-how-parents-de-motivate-their-kids/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/12/05/episode-9-how-parents-de-motivate-their-kidsWed, 05 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMTEpisode 9: How Parents DE-Motivate Their Kids In Episode 8 of How to Give Your Kids the Self-Propelled Advantage, Joanne Calderwood talked about a ground-breaking study of Perfect-SAT Scorers by Dr. Tom Fischgrund. She told you some fascinating things about these students and their families. In Episode 9, Joanne will reveal specific info about the PARENTS of these perfect-score kids. How did they MOTIVATE their students? By learning their secrets, parents get an inside look at what NOT to do when attempting to motivate. Are you unknowingly de-motivating your kids? Join Joanne as she shares tips on how to raise SAT perfect-score students using the self-propelled advantage!   00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnoperfect SAT score prep,Joane Calderwood,The Self-Propelled Advantage,Motivating Kids,Help for MOMSIn Episode 8 of How to Give Your Kids the Self-Propelled Advantage, Joanne Calderwood talked about a ground-breaking study of Perfect-SAT Scorers by Dr. Tom Fihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/28/episode-8-why-homeschooling-is-a-disadvantage-on-the-satMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/28/episode-8-why-homeschooling-is-a-disadvantage-on-the-sat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/28/episode-8-why-homeschooling-is-a-disadvantage-on-the-satWed, 28 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMTEpisode 8: Why Homeschooling Is a Disadvantage on the SAT Why don't more home-educated kids score perfectly on the SAT? Dr. Thomas Fischgrund, author of SAT Perfect Score: 7 Secrets to Raise Your Score, actually writes that homeschooling is a disadvantage to scoring well on the SAT! What? And Joanne agrees! This episode of How to Give Your Kids the Self-Propelled Advantage is sure to raise eyebrows yet make complete sense! Joanne has a bevy of perfect scorers and nearly-perfect scorers in her family, and her study of other Perfect Scorers has revealed something she's known, but something she knows is NOT going to be popular to talk about. Join us as Joanne reveals the ONE THING that holds home-educated students back in the long run. You may want to listen to Episode 7 first, if you missed it, because we'll be building on the concept of MOTIVATION. This Episode can CHANGE YOUR LIFE and literally cause your to become underwhelmed instantly! 00:31:00The Underwhelmed MomnoSAT Prep,homeschooling,joanne calderwood,the self-propelled advantage,motivating kidsWhy don't more home-educated kids score perfectly on the SAT? Dr. Thomas Fischgrund, author of SAT Perfect Score: 7 Secrets to Raise Your Score, actually writehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/21/episode-7-types-of-motivationMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/21/episode-7-types-of-motivation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/21/episode-7-types-of-motivationWed, 21 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMTEpisode 7: Types of Motivation So we've talked about ATTITUDE being everything, and it is. Motivation and a great attitude go hand in hand the same way demotivation and a crummy attitude go hand in hand. They definitely play off each other. In this episode we'll dive into the two types of motivation, explore them, relate them to you and your students, and then see what author Dan Pink has to say about drive in his book by the same name: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. We'll talk about the effect of grades on the minds and motivation of our students. Joanne is super excited to share with you the results of her research that has the power to change attitudes and their resulting behaviors! Don't miss this episode! 00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnomotivation,motivated kids,joanne calderwood,self-propelled kids,the self-propelled advantageSo we've talked about ATTITUDE being everything, and it is. Motivation and a great attitude go hand in hand the same way demotivation and a crummy attitude gohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/16/episode-6-operation-motivationMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/16/episode-6-operation-motivation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/16/episode-6-operation-motivationFri, 16 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMTEpisode 6: Operation MotivationWondering how the heck to motivate your kids? If so, you are not in the miniority. Motivation is the number-one issue for most parents when it comes to their children. In this episode, Joanne examines the source of motivation ~ in both children and adults. She has identified two items that contribute extensively to motivation, and she will share these two items, allowing you the opportunity for self-reflection which will hopefully be the beginning of a happy change in your home life. 00:31:00The Underwhelmed Momnoparenting,motivation,the self-propelled advantage,Joanne Calderwood,motivating kidsWondering how the heck to motivate your kids? If so, you are not in the miniority. Motivation is the number-one issue for most parents when it comes to their chhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/07/episode-5-how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantageMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/07/episode-5-how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/11/07/episode-5-how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantageWed, 07 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMTEpisode 5 How to Give Your Kids the Self-Propelled Advantage Episode 5 is entitled The Three (AMAZING & MAGICAL) Elements of the Self-Propelled Advantage! Of course they are not literally magical, but the results you get from your children certainly seem magical to others. "How do you get kids who like each other?" "How do you get kids who are so incredibly self-motivated?" "Why don't your teens hate you?" These are just some of the types of questions you'll get from observers when you utilize the three elements of the self-propelled advantage. Joanne will also reveal the MOST IMPORTANT THING that goes on in her home in Episode 5. It's likely not what you'd think. This is be a foundational episode! I hope you'll join us!   00:31:00The Underwhelmed MomnoThe Self-Propelled Advantage,Joanne Calderwood,Self-Learning,Mastery,EducationEpisode 5 is entitled The Three (AMAZING & MAGICAL) Elements of the Self-Propelled Advantage! Of course they are not literally magical, but the results you gethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/31/episode-4-how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantageMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/31/episode-4-how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/31/episode-4-how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantageWed, 31 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMTEpisode 4 How to Give Your Kids the Self-Propelled Advantage Episode #4 is entitled Benefits Beyond Education because not only are self-propelled students apt to blow away their personal goals, but they also tend to be.......wait! Let's not ruin it for you! Tune in to find out the MAJOR side benefit to having a self-propelled MINDSET! This benefit is evidenced in students and adults as well. They both have a tendency to be.....wait! You've got to hear this for yourself from the horse's mouth! The second thing Joanne will be sharing is a striking analogy she calls The Bicycle Analogy. When you understand this analogy, you will wonder why in the world anyone would choose to micromanage children when self-propelled kids are extremely equipped to explore uncharted territory without the poking and prodding of well-meaning parents and teachers! See where you as a parent may be in The Bicycle Analogy, and gauge how prepared you may or may not be to do the unthinkable: let go of the bicycle. Are you the micromanaging type? Is that a good thing? Joanne has some eye-opening thoughts that just may help you to become Underwhelemed while simultaneously doing your students the favor of a lifetime! Join us!         00:29:00The Underwhelmed MomnoThe Self-Propelled Advantage,Education,Parenting,Joanne Calderwood,MomsEpisode #4 is entitled Benefits Beyond Education because not only are self-propelled students apt to blow away their personal goals, but they also tend to be..http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/24/how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantageMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/24/how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/24/how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantageWed, 24 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMTHow to Give Your Kids the Self-Propelled Advantage! In Episode 3, Joanne brings to life the difficulty in assigning goals and defining success, but she'll share her definition of success. It's not what you might think. And goals? Yeah, they're actually good things, as it turns out. Also in Episode 3 is...well...as Joanne puts it, "How I lost My Mind," (ever been THERE?) and other adventures in discovery. Truly, necessity is the mother of hyperventilation. Join Joanne for 20-ish minutes and become just a little more underwhelmed. The Underwhelmed Mom Show is brought to you by URtheMOM.com. Connect with Joanne Calderwood via Joanne@joannecalderwood.com     00:31:00The Underwhelmed MomnoJoanne Calderwood,education,parenting,Moms,kidsIn Episode 3, Joanne brings to life the difficulty in assigning goals and defining success, but she'll share her definition of success. It's not what you mighthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/17/how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantage-part-2Moms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/17/how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantage-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/17/how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantage-part-2Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMTHow to Give Your Kids the Self-Propelled Advantage! In Episode 2, subtitled Excellence in Motion, Joanne shares that education and learning are two very different things, and she will dissect the classroom mentality of hoop-jumping. As odd as it may sound, the job of teachers in schools is not to make sure that every child learns. Well then, what is their job? Get the inside scoop on the secret that every classroom teacher knows but won't tell you, the parent. The highlight? Joanne plans to share her own embarrassing deficiencies from her schooling years and how she has dealt with them. She will share what she decided to do differently with her own kids so that they would not know the sting of ignorance that is the result of the System of education in America.  Join us for a very interesting look at the classroom model of education and excellence.  Today's Underwhelmed Mom Show is brought to you by URtheMOM.com. Connect with Joanne Calderwood via Joanne@joannecalderwood.com. 00:22:00The Underwhelmed MomnoJoanne Calderwood,parenting,self-propelled advantage,education,MomsIn Episode 2, subtitled Excellence in Motion, Joanne shares that education and learning are two very different things, and she will dissect the classroom mentahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/10/intro-how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantageMoms and Familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/10/intro-how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/joannecalderwood/2012/10/10/intro-how-to-give-your-kids-the-self-propelled-advantageWed, 10 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMTIntro: How to Give Your Kids the Self-Propelled Advantage!In this inaugural episode, Joanne looks at the power you have as a parent, and she'll address one of the most important choices you will make for your child: his education.  Education comes in various forms, and you'll find out what method of education Joanne has chosen for her eight kids and why. She will talk about raising perfect SAT scorers and nearly-perfect SAT and ACT scorers and how they got that way. The highlight of this show? Joanne will share the three core elements of what she calls The Self-Propelled Advantage, and how these elements enabled her first four students to earn free college educations at both public and private universities. As you may have guessed, this is the first in a series of Joanne Calderwood's Self-Propelled Advantage episodes which serve as a parent's guide to raising independent, motivated kids who learn with excellence! Become Underwhelmed! 00:30:00The Underwhelmed Momnoself-propelled advantage,moms,education,joanne calderwood,parentsIn this inaugural episode, Joanne looks at the power you have as a parent, and she'll address one of the most important choices you will make for your child: hi