Amy McCready

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Founder, Positive Parenting Solutions and Media Expert at Freelance

Founder and Writer at Positive Parenting Solutions

Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, Media Expert, Speaker, Mom of 2 and author of The Me, Me, Me, Epidemic & If I Have to Tell You One More Time...

Articles

10 Ways to Break the Cycle of Toxic Masculinity at Home

2 weeks ago | positiveparentingsolutions.com | Amy McCready

Have you ever worried that your child is getting the wrong messages about what it means to “be a man”? You’re not overthinking it. From the sidelines of youth sports to viral YouTube shorts, kids are surrounded by messages about toughness, dominance, and staying silent about emotions. And more and more parents are starting to talk about it—especially after the release of Netflix’s Adolescence, a gripping series that shines a spotlight on toxic masculinity and the online influences shaping our sons.
Netflix’s Adolescence: What Parents Need to Know About Toxic Masculinity, Incel Culture, and Raising Kids in a Digital World

3 weeks ago | positiveparentingsolutions.com | Amy McCready

Netflix’s Adolescence isn’t just gripping television—it’s a wake-up call for every parent. The four-part British miniseries tells the story of a 13-year-old boy, Jamie, who is arrested for the murder of a classmate. But the real power of the show lies in the emotional breadcrumbs it leaves behind: a quiet, artistic boy slowly pulled into toxic online spaces while the adults around him miss the signs. If you’re parenting a teen or tween, this series is hard to watch.
Netflix’s Adolescence: What Parents Need to Know About Toxic Masculinity, Incel Culture, and Raising Boys in a Digital World

3 weeks ago | positiveparentingsolutions.com | Amy McCready

Incel – Short for involuntary celibate. Refers to men who feel rejected by women and often blame women or society for it. In some spaces, this becomes a community built around anger, misogyny, and victimhood. Redpill – The idea of “waking up” to a supposed truth that society is stacked against men. Often used to justify sexist or extreme views about women and dating. Blackpill – A darker version of redpill thinking.
The case for healthier cities: how urban design shapes wellbeing

Jan 17, 2025 | theprogressplaybook.com | Amy McCready

By Amy McCreadyWith more than two-thirds of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, the design of urban environments is increasingly recognised as a critical factor influencing public health. From the placement of parks to the layout of neighbourhoods, urban planning decisions have far-reaching implications for mental and physical wellbeing.
Time Management for Kids

Nov 11, 2024 | positiveparentingsolutions.com | Amy McCready

If it’s happened once, it’s happened a hundred times…As usual, you’ve spent the entire morning in a chaotic rush, struggling to get your kids out the door on time. Amid frustrated shouts, empty threats, and maybe even a few tears, you make it to the school drop-off line by the skin of your teeth.
How to Talk to Kids About Politics

Jun 5, 2024 | positiveparentingsolutions.com | Amy McCready

Election year is here, and from now until November, politics will infiltrate everything from yard signs and commercials to TikToks and Instagram posts. As adults, we may be prepared for the onslaught of electrically charged insults and accusations from both sides–or, at the very least, we’re used to it. But we can’t expect our kids to be oblivious to the media blitz. Or, unaffected by it.
Effective Consequences for Misbehavior: 5 Tips for Success

Feb 19, 2024 | positiveparentingsolutions.com | Amy McCready

SLAM! You cringe as the sound of your daughter’s door shakes the entire house. For the third time this week, she’s come home late from school without calling first, and tonight, you decided to confront her about it. Of course, things didn’t end well…After a long (and loud) argument, she’s now brooding in her room while you march over to the computer. You’re tired of the constant fighting, disrespect, and door slams. You’ve had enough and are ready to search for help.
How to Help A Child Who is Acting Out at School

Nov 13, 2023 | positiveparentingsolutions.com | Amy McCready

No kid acts perfectly at school 100% of the time. Not one. So let’s ditch the labels. No more “good kids,” “bad kids,” “troublemakers,” or “bullies.” There’s no need to categorize a child’s behavior. Why? Because there are a million variables at play, every school year, every day. Still, a call from the principal bearing news of behavior problems is concerning. A teacher expressing her frustrations at a parent-teacher conference is upsetting.
Should Stepparents Discipline?

Apr 28, 2023 | positiveparentingsolutions.com | Amy McCready
Teaching Kids Respect-for Themselves and Others

Nov 11, 2022 | positiveparentingsolutions.com | Amy McCready