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Don't Need to Qualify Why

cluelesscrafter — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:20:49 -0500

SpendWisely, you don't need to say that "sadly" you use Supernanny to help guide your parenting. Just because her show is on TV doesn't mean you should disqualify the merit of her advice. I actual believe you can learn a lot from TV and do not think that it should be viewed as pure garbage.

I first learned the word "litigious" from the Oprah show (makes me laugh that a bit), which goes to show that if we teach our children how to be observant they will be able to decipher what entertains and what edifies.

We can always learn.

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Sadly, my husband and I use

SpendWiselyTexas@gmail.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:13:42 -0500

Sadly, my husband and I use Supernanny reference points in determining how to discipline our son. There are many times when we would probably be less structured or disciplined (because it's easier) but the thought of having a child who turns into one of the children on Supernanny is horrible. (Our son is a sweetie by the way.)

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Not Entertainment for Me

cluelesscrafter — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:18:35 -0500

I watch Supernanny because Jo is able to tap into the root of the dysfunction and draw it out of each member of the family. She is capable of deciphering the real issue so that you don't feel you are watching some mock self help show; rather, you're witnessing a systematic unraveling of the issues that prevent parents from parenting with authority and children from accepting it. She is a tough woman. I like how she stands up to parents who tear her down by forcefully reorienting their attention back to the real issue: dysfunction in their family.

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We're a no-TV house until

Leighbra — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:31:32 -0500

We're a no-TV house until January (family resolution), but the kids and I used to watch SuperNanny....

I'm pretty sure that they loved it the way that I love zombie movies. They would be sitting with me, with this face- :O glued on for 50 minutes, thinking "Oh, those kids are gonna get it"

Occasionally I even reference back to the show, "Do you remember how EMBARRASSING it was to watch those kids on SuperNanny!? Why are we having this conversation in front of other people?!"

And *whip cracks* they're back in line! Nanny Jo has no idea the good she does, even without using her tips and tricks.

command of the English language

debontherocks — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:17:12 -0500

Oh, then you may have the ability to invoke a Supernanny accent if you need the world to snap to your command. I have an accent like that, but it's fake, and as I speak it tend to veer towards Cockney, then German, then who knows what, so it's not too convincing.

Deb
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Me too

Expat Mum — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:59:44 -0500

Jo makes me sit up straight and I'm English!

I'm Glad You Enjoyed It

Megan Smith — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:34:56 -0500

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I kind of feel like I need to see it again just to watch it with a different level of expectations. If that makes any sense. :-)

Megan
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/Online Video

My Personal Entertainment Blog: Megan's Minute

Twitter:@MeganSmith

I looooooooooooooved "Bright

kimsisto — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:54:48 -0500

I looooooooooooooved "Bright Star!!"

My girlfriends took me for my birthday and we cried our eyes out.

Fabulous.

It was like watching a gorgeous, flowing, sad poem.

Love The Name Of Your Blog

Megan Smith — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:33:21 -0500

Hi Margaret,

Thank you.

I love the name of your blog btw. Let me know what you think of "Bright Star."

Megan
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/Online Video

My Personal Entertainment Blog: Megan's Minute

Twitter:@MeganSmith

Great reviews!

nannygoats — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:46:09 -0500

Great reviews, Megan. I keep hearing about Bright Star and am intrigued to see it.

And thanks so much for the link!

Margaret

Nanny Goats In Panties (www.nannygoatsinpanties.com)

You Should Like "Bright Star"

Megan Smith — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:55:17 -0500

Hi Meg,

If you're a Keats fan, you should really like "Bright Star." Let me know what you think after you see it.

Megan
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/Online Video

My Personal Entertainment Blog: Megan's Minute

My Review Blog: Meg's Rad Reviews

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Really interesting

megmassey523 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:26:19 -0500

I've been dying to see The Boys are Back, but surprisingly I've never heard of Bright Star, which sounds really interesting, especially considering I'm a Keats fan! I definitely plan on checking these out. Thanks for the info!

Meg Massey
Caffeinated Critic and Caffeinated Critic: Home Edition

This is just

emcgillivray — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:34:26 -0500

This is just lovely.

Erica

Sliver of Ice

My mom's turkey pot pie

sassymonkey — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:57:05 -0500

My mom makes the best turkey pot pies. She makes them mini-sized. I've never had anything that comes close to them. She's coming to visit next week and I can't tell you how tempting it is to buy a turkey (they are all around since it's Canadian Thanksgiving) and make her spend a whole day teaching me to make them.

But instead I'll make her make her new biscuit recipe and write down what she's putting in because she doesn't measure and doesn't really use a recipe. She does it all by feel and makes the best biscuits I've ever had.

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Wow!

cluelesscrafter — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:27:16 -0500

Really beautiful reflections. I visited Lara Ferroni's site and am so glad you included it. Her photography is delicious along with the entire site. I'm keeping this one on file.

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