Spoiling DD with attention?? - Page 2

[dakotablue]

Originally Posted by nextcommercial

OK.. You said "honestly".

I do think RUNNING to her when she cries is setting her up for some issues. If she's not hurt, just crying, you really should be calm, cool and collected when you go pick her up. If you act like it's a big deal, she's going to think it's a big deal.

With DS I offer my full attention and open up my arms if he wants to come to me. Unless he has actually hurt himself. This offering I think is what matters. I think running to her takes away her ability to decide if she's ok. DS comes sometimes and not others, but always checks to see if I'm asking if he's ok.

Otherwise. Seriously, what else are you suppose to do with a baby? It sounds like your doing great.

And if you not than there are a lot of mom including me that are going down in flames with you

[JoyFilled]

tzs - Same with my DD. Everyone says how friendly and easy going she is. She is 18 months now and has been in day care since 12 months. I completely spoiled her with love and attention. But I also spoiled her by passing her to everyone else to hold and hug and taking her back right away when she was upset.


Another way to not spoil your kids - when you run out of their favourite thing - cereal, a certain juice - don't replace it right away. It teaches them they can do without for a bit.