Posts by MacGirl

Ear plugs. It's a stage, they'll get over it. Unless a sibling is there to egg them on They like to practice their voices. They like to see the reactions they get from it. They like to see how long and how loud they can go....

I'm very disappointed. I started reading the regular Positive Discipline book and really liked it. (this was the first introduction I had to any kind of positive or gentle discipline book) Then I left it somewhere and when I...

If I dropped my friends over this issue, I'd have no friends left! Everyone in my circle of friends who had boys cut. Even after I emailed them with info (made me feel like I didn't get my point across well enough and failed the baby...

I might handle this like I would if she hit another child. After she hits, go immediately to the dog, making over the dog, "Are you OK??, Did you get hurt?? Poor doggie" This models empathy. Then, suggest that she might...

I'm not comparing them nearly as much as SIL is!!! But, when she does, I get very self-conscious about how I am handling things, and how I'm percieved, as well as how my kids are. (I know, I should just let it slide!) I do agree with...

I keep reading about a suggestion I like, but I feel like my kids are too young for just yet... To hold a family meeting, where you can all bring things to the table. This will help her feel heard, and might help you get your point...

Quote: Originally Posted by MommyDOK I don't know much about cc or the tribe you speak of, but I do know that my dd has had trouble transitioning out of a very fun activity! I tell her before we get to the park...

I really, really, really do think I'm being very consistent. However, I find it difficult to always quickly come up with a choice for him to make, or a creative way to suggest something, etc etc. So I might be stuck in a rut. I don't...

who thinks it's funny the guy's last name is De Cock?