March 25, 2011
Question & Answer
Q: Our son turns 2 on Wednesday of this week. We’ve noticed that he is using more hitting when he doesn’t get his way, receives discipline, etc. Are there any tricks or some guidance you can provide in how to handle a 2 year old boy who’s resorting to hitting?
A: Sorry to hear that things are tough right now. Remember, you will see some more challenging behaviors around the whole’s and the half’s.
March 16, 2011
Give them the “why”
Without over talking it, be sure to remember to give children the “why” when you request something.
For example, if you want them to wash their hands and you just say, “go wash your hands.” It’s not fair to assume that they know or remember why that’s an important thing to do. If you can remember to say, “Please wash your hands because it’s important to get all the germs off before we eat.” It’s probably more likely that they will comply.
March 10, 2011
Slow Down and Make Space
Whether it’s with yourself, your child, or your partner, when you feel the urge to override a feeling or correct a behavior or dismiss an alternate way of doing something because you know the more efficient way….
STOP.
Just stop and just make space.
March 03, 2011
Becoming Real – Wisdom from “The Velveteen Rabbit”
One of my dearest friends sent this note followed by this passage from The Velveteen Rabbit. What a perfect reminder…
I read this passage today from the The Velveteen Rabbit where the Skin Horse and the Rabbit talk about becoming Real. It sums it all up for me. Passing it on to you with all my love:
