It seems like everything I read in this forum addresses families with one or two children, or children ages 7 and under. So, I'm wondering if GD parents of larger families would mind sharing some of their tips for keeping the discipline gentle.
Specifically, some of the sibling fighting issues are a challenges, since I'm not wanting to turn myself into the referee, but at the same time not interested in listening to fighting all day long. It's a lot harder to be on top of every little thing between them when there's more of them (and two babies to deal with).
Also, while the GD principles of respecting your child are the same regardless of age, the practical aspects of implementing it are different with a 10 year old than, say, a 5 year old.
I was a GREAT GD parent with my first child until we had other kids when he was 5, and then it just became a challenge. So, I'm trying to get back on board with non-spanking (not too hard) and non-yelling (much harder for me), and need some practical BTDT tips from moms with bigger families and older kids. Any suggestions?
Specifically, some of the sibling fighting issues are a challenges, since I'm not wanting to turn myself into the referee, but at the same time not interested in listening to fighting all day long. It's a lot harder to be on top of every little thing between them when there's more of them (and two babies to deal with).
Also, while the GD principles of respecting your child are the same regardless of age, the practical aspects of implementing it are different with a 10 year old than, say, a 5 year old.
I was a GREAT GD parent with my first child until we had other kids when he was 5, and then it just became a challenge. So, I'm trying to get back on board with non-spanking (not too hard) and non-yelling (much harder for me), and need some practical BTDT tips from moms with bigger families and older kids. Any suggestions?
