Posts by beckington

Thanks - I'll go back to the basics! He is definitely overtired - we'll working on that - and I know it's making it worse for him. Life is so much easier with a well-rested toddler! Cheers

OK, my ds is almost 29 months old. We've had phases on hitting etc in the past where we've done the 'gentle hands' 'cuddles instead' etc and eventually the phase has past, for whatever reason (remains a mystery to me!). Generally not...

Man, I am such a slacker compared to you guys! I'm having one of those days I wish I could erase from memory - I just feel blah and sorry for myself today and haven't felt like doing much of anything! I was going to come on here this...

My ds didn't say a word at 18 months, and now at 27 months he won't shut up!! He said his first word ("all gone!") at 19 months, picked up a word or two every week or so for a while, and then a bit before he turned 2 he just...

Quote: Originally Posted by wednesday Oh, I like that idea! Me too - will also try it!

Hi Wednesday - I wish I had some suggestions for you but we are having a similar problem! My ds (about the same age as your guy) also pets the cats gently (we worked on that ages ago!) but has recently discovered chasing the cats. He...

Oh that so sucks - I'm sorry you're having to go through that. Hopefully your mom will smarten up and realise she's being childish! And I really think she is being childish, making this all about her. I had a similar problem with my...

Thanks for all the suggestions - I'm feeling highly motivated now to get my helper into action! I'll check out some Waldorf sites for more inspiration - if anyone has any suggestions, that'd be great! I really like the idea of a...

Hi everyone (apologies that this is such a ramble: the basic question is in the subject heading!!!) So this is where I'm coming from. I'm not really very good at playing with ds and his toys around the house - I get bored (I enjoy some...

Quote: Originally Posted by donosmommy04 Oh, and when I say my schpiel about "next time I'd appreciate...." I make sure that I'm down on his eye level, and take a moment to separate it from the activity, so...