Anyone read the book that Russell spoke about?
I’m fighting for my life with a 10 year old and a 7 year old - so I’m tempted
I’m fighting for my life with a 10 year old and a 7 year old - so I’m tempted
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I got tickets for Josh 
saw him a few years ago and he’s brilliant live. Seeing Rob a few weeks later too!
Didn’t listen to the first Russell Kane episode but I had to turn off after 20 minutes today. Bored me to tears. Each to their own but not my parenting style. It seems people expect too much from children sometimes and expect them to be little adults.
saw him a few years ago and he’s brilliant live. Seeing Rob a few weeks later too!Didn’t listen to the first Russell Kane episode but I had to turn off after 20 minutes today. Bored me to tears. Each to their own but not my parenting style. It seems people expect too much from children sometimes and expect them to be little adults.
I've not read it but sounds similar to other theories I've seen from people I follow on Instagram, like Dr Becky from Good Inside.
Yet I found it really helpful because my 11 year old sounds very similar to his daughter. My son has ADHD and Autism and the typical style of parenting fails me each and every time. So hearing a different take on communicating with a child was quite helpful.I got tickets for Josh
Didn’t listen to the first Russell Kane episode but I had to turn off after 20 minutes today. Bored me to tears. Each to their own but not my parenting style. It seems people expect too much from children sometimes and expect them to be little adults.
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Re the rigid parenting from the first time he was on the show. I also listen to the Oh My Dog podcast with Jack Dee and Seann Walsh. They had Russell on talking about his dog and it was unintentionally hilarious. Russell would make an excellent dog trainer if ever his comedy career ends. However he is rigid and almost militant about it. Then there was Seann & Jack who treat their dogs like a baby
It's worth a listen if you like dogs. They continue to do call backs to the episode and take the piss even now. The sad thing is Russell really knows his stuff, he just didn't come across very well.
What’s the book called? Can’t remember now
I just found Russell Kane incredibly dull and self righteous both times he’s been on.
The ‘worst guest’ they allude to they have commented as being someone who didn’t actually seem to do a lot of parenting. Russell’s approach might not be for everyone, but I don’t think he could be accused of not being an active parent.
The ‘worst guest’ they allude to they have commented as being someone who didn’t actually seem to do a lot of parenting. Russell’s approach might not be for everyone, but I don’t think he could be accused of not being an active parent.
I had to go to the Parenting Hell insta as I'd forgotten too! Didn't get the book name but they mention the author Jane Nelsen :
Positive Discipline
Dr. Jane Nelsen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Counselor in San Diego, CA. Jane’s doctorate degree in Educational Psychology (from the University of San Francisco in 1979) is…
www.positivediscipline.com
Thank you - will take a lookI had to go to the Parenting Hell insta as I'd forgotten too! Didn't get the book name but they mention the author Jane Nelsen :
Positive Discipline
Dr. Jane Nelsen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Counselor in San Diego, CA. Jane’s doctorate degree in Educational Psychology (from the University of San Francisco in 1979) is…
Listened to the remainder of the podcast today as I had nothing else to listen to…the comment where he said he researches menus because his friends and family have no money. Either I don’t find his sense of humour funny or he’s a complete twit with an A…or both.
I can see how that could be misunderstood, he just doesn't come across very well does he. I think he was being genuine but also trying to make a joke of it and trying to say that he makes sure if they're going to eat he takes everyone's finances into account so as to make sure he's not putting pressure on people who don't earn the same as he does. But his tone made it sound like he was being disparaging.
He just sounded incredibly controlling to me.
Yes he definitely is. Doesn't seem to be able to do anything off the cuff. Must be exhausting.
Tempted to go back and re-listen to the Jermaine Jenas episode again after everything that has emerged about him since. I remember as I listened to it at the time thinking what a controlling fun sponge he was.
Ah, I’ll be honest - I don’t think there’s anything wrong with Russell being aware that not all his friends/family will have the disposable income that he had for meals out and choosing a restaurant that suits all. Don’t we all do that, to some degree?
i was working whilst listening though, so perhaps I’ve missed something in how he said it.
i was working whilst listening though, so perhaps I’ve missed something in how he said it.
I think the tips he’d taken from that book were fine and the fact he’s aware of going to pricey places etc was also fine
But his whole thing about booking his own hotel etc because if the room wasn’t right then he’d have to be a fool to his assistant - secret third option is you could choose not to be a fool?
Everyone has their own sleep preferences and doesn’t function well on poor sleep but he seemed to think it was especially bad for him?
I don’t think he’s an evil guy but for someone who seems to put a lot of time and energy into making sure his pets and his kid are perfect then I’d maybe look into some therapy??
But his whole thing about booking his own hotel etc because if the room wasn’t right then he’d have to be a fool to his assistant - secret third option is you could choose not to be a fool?
Everyone has their own sleep preferences and doesn’t function well on poor sleep but he seemed to think it was especially bad for him?
I don’t think he’s an evil guy but for someone who seems to put a lot of time and energy into making sure his pets and his kid are perfect then I’d maybe look into some therapy??
I wasn’t entirely sure who he was so had to google images nearly all the pictures of him and his partner/wife he is fondling her bits very strange IMHO
This is it exactly. Dogs can always be controlled and trained to your expectations. Children similarly. However that girl isn't going to be pliable for long. There's going to come a point where her dad's strive for perfectionism is going to push her away. He won't be able to control her behaviour. I know he's currently doing it with love, to help her, but as he said he's ultimately controlling the narrative but dressing it up as giving her choices. What happens when she is a rebellious teen and can't meet his expectations and he can no longer control the environment or outcome?
My brother has a daughter (adopted) who has needed a lot of input to help her control/understand her behaviour /emotions and with the help of child therapists they've worked wonders with her. Now she's a bit older my brother has fallen into a routine of still controlling every emotion she feels, he's almost suffocating with it. I feel he needs to let her experience the emotion and learn to deal with it, whereas he wants to control the emotion to protect her. I think he's in for a huge shock when she reaches her teens and suddenly realises her dad isn't in charge of her emotions. If I say anything he dismisses it because he's read the book, attended the therapy session, watched the online seminar. I get that he's so invested in helping her and terrified of getting it wrong, but IMO he's gone too far the other way. I feel this is very similar to Russel Kane.
Just had a look. How odd.
He posted this of his wife earlier. This is his professional/business page. I think it is so inappropriate. Just noticed she shared it too. Also weird.
I've not listened to the podcast but I have shared before how I get the impression having that child is a burden to them. The pair of them seem to post a lot of content from work/adult places or holidays/dates etc. Of course they needn't share their daughter or their family time but it just doesn't even feel like there is much time left for anyone but the two of them. I wish they had their own thread.
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