Tag: Michelle Hartop

Setting Limits about Food

This morning my daughter had a tantrum because I didn’t give her as much maple syrup as she wanted. She declared she wasn’t eating breakfast and threw herself into some angry crying. I quieted my

Happy Hiking

A part of me just wanted to push through and get it over with, but then I thought maybe a little impromptu special time might shift the mood.

Recording our Success Stories

Take some time to write down your success stories and when you’re having a rough day pull them out and remember what a good parent you are.

Talking Snow Boots

I asked her if she could tell me what was bothering her about the boots. She took the boots and threw them.

Throwing Food, Not Tantrums

After dinner, I remembered the Hand in Hand idea of allowing “taboo” things during Special Time.

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