Today I’m shifting gears a bit to share a new CD from Dr. Daisy Sutherland – aka Dr. Mommy. As many of you know, I’m passionate about helping kids in our world. I believe that giving the gift of knowledge to our children is the key to our future as human beings. Dr. Mommy helps parents find new approaches for parenting in this crazy world known as today – when everything around our children is changing so quickly (and forcing them to grow up so rapidly) that it’s hard to know the ‘right’ thing. Today, I’m sharing an interview with Dr. Mommy about her new CD for parents – Reserved Only. Dr. Mommy will help parents ditch the Gravity that’s limiting them and their kids – and I’m proud to call her my friend.
1) Tell us a little about you and your work..
My name is Dr. Daisy Sutherland, Founder & CEO of Dr. Mommy Online. I am a Doctor of Chiropractic by profession, devoted wife, mom to 5, published author, radio host and speaker. My mission has always been to inspire and motivate in particular professional women who have difficulties finding a healthy balance in their lives. Helping women find this balance is what I do with practical and healthy tips that will then allow them to continue on their journey making a mark in the world. In a nutshell, I love to listen, and teach and most importantly motivate and inspire you to be the best YOU can be.
2) So what is Reserved Only and who should listen to it?
Reserved Only is a project I created for parents of tweens and teens. It initially began as a project to instill Respect and Responsibility in our youth of today but as I began to write and record, I turned into something much greater. Coming from a history of sexual and physical abuse not to mention the feelings of unworthiness, I felt a strong calling to develop this project for all parents. As parents it is our responsibility to teach and prepare our children for adulthood. Sure, many will ‘learn’ from their peers, school, computers and the media but it is our utmost responsibility as parents to teach them appropriately. All parents should listen to this program, since instilling the 3Rs – Respect, Responsibility and Renewal is something that can begin from a young age, but again it’s never too late either.
3) How can Respect and Responsibility counterbalance today’s influences?
The meaning of Respect and Responsibility can most certainly affect our children’s decisions in life as a whole. Too often they are bombarded with messages that can only lead to confusion. When the true meaning of Respect and Responsibility and how it can be applied not only towards others but mainly themselves and their decisions will certainly prepare them for the ‘real world’.
4) How have you used these lessons with your own kids? What results?
All the lessons mentioned are those I have applied with my own children and continue to do so to this day. It’s amazing how the outside influences will threaten to poison their minds. The true test was placed upon me as a parent, when my oldest child moved out. She has been quite successful with the choices she has made. Sure she has made some choices that we as parents would not necessary pick, but that was all part of the learning process that we instilled. Knowing the true meaning of Respect, Responsibility and Renewal enabled her to survive and continue to survive in the world we live in.
5) What’s your favorite tip from the lessons?
Wow, that’s a loaded question since I love them all. The most important one to me is Renewal and how it’s never too late. Too often many children and adults feel once they have chosen a particular path in their life or have made a certain decision that they are doomed and must continue that path. The meaning of Renewal is that we are given a gift of a new day each day and the opportunity to make a difference and change the situation that we may be in. Just because you may have made a wrong choice or perhaps were placed in a situation out of your control, there are no set rules that you must stay there. There is always the opportunity of Renewal and I love that.
6) What should parents expect to gain from this CD?
What I would hope parents would gain from this program is a wonderful relationship with their children. A relationship where communication is open and the sense of security and trust is built. Our tween/teens need to know that we were once their age and understand the different stages they may be experiencing and with the help of this program it will become easier to share their thoughts and feelings.
7) Whats next for Dr Mommy?
My plans are to continue writing and sharing experiences that have helped me in my short life here on earth. More speaking engagements are planned this coming year as well as products to help you find balance in your life to help you enjoy your life, your business, and your family.?
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Learn more about Reserved Only by clicking here.
