America’s Supernanny: my top tip for a happier home

Deborah Tillman says that in so many of the homes she visits throughout the country, parents overlook doing this one simple thing that will help avoid a world of conflict.

by: The GreatSchools Editorial Team

"Regardless of how it looks on TV," says America’s Supernanny Deborah Tillman, "I do believe that parents want the best for their children." Unfortunately, adds Tillman, disharmoney often reigns for one simple reason: children don’t know what’s expected of them. Watch how Tillman suggests transforming a troubled household by making this one simple change.

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