tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395179799190109328.post4093657784739659614..comments2010-12-28T09:41:34.610-08:00Comments on Lovely and Meek: K-kidsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395179799190109328.post-86055834978793963522010-04-24T16:28:46.462-07:002010-04-24T16:28:46.462-07:00I totally agree with the respect and modeling- I&#...I totally agree with the respect and modeling- I've always tried to say please and thank you with my children- yes they should do something that they are told to do, but it always bugs me to hear someone say to their child "do this, get me that..." etc... it just sounds so... rude... I mean, there's a point when you've been polite and they're still blowing you off, and craftykathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184879830810089069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395179799190109328.post-22771416628866005402010-04-24T04:11:55.487-07:002010-04-24T04:11:55.487-07:00RESPECT -- for your kids. That's my biggest t...RESPECT -- for your kids. That's my biggest tip. I try to remember (and sometimes fail) that my oldest is also my brother in Christ. And they are all worthy of my eye contact and full attention.<br /><br />Modelling is more effective than telling. If they have a bad habit, look in the mirror and see where it comes from. It hurts, but it's usually me.livinginbetweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863271141699043381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395179799190109328.post-42166092048977218932010-04-23T22:25:25.027-07:002010-04-23T22:25:25.027-07:00Carri and CraftyKat,
you both are older than me a...Carri and CraftyKat,<br /><br />you both are older than me and have been raising children for longer, so I'm slightly embarrassed having you read my pitiful parenthood discoveries, but it's nice to learn from you both. I did read the article you mentioned Carri, I really, really appreciated reading it. I am going to implement that now, I never thought of fairness in that way before. I Mariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677482760333751090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395179799190109328.post-22880926650839575022010-04-23T15:42:10.451-07:002010-04-23T15:42:10.451-07:00I agree with everything you're saying- we do t...I agree with everything you're saying- we do that in our house too... our biggest issue right now is the not listening- feeling that you are getting blown off. I've had some heated discussions with my husband about it too, because we need to be on the same page, and I need some back up!! I don't want to be getting mad because my children are flat out ignoring me..craftykathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184879830810089069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395179799190109328.post-14545690324466228602010-04-23T14:49:12.550-07:002010-04-23T14:49:12.550-07:00My newest one which I have been applying over the ...My newest one which I have been applying over the years but not to the extent I think necessary is that things should not be fair for all the kids. Please read the article in order to understand more. This really comes into play when they are older.<br /><br />http://www.nogreaterjoy.org/articles/general-view/archive/1996/july/07/the-folly-of-fairness/<br /><br />One of the best articles I have Carri Romanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11518445821879494439noreply@blogger.com