The Car Seat Sessions
Tuesday, May 4 2010
Just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse, my son turned into Houdini and escaped from his car seat. It was now taking an average of two hours just to get a few miles.
Tag: tantrums
Using Listening Tools at Home and at School
Friday, April 16 2010
Later that day, when, once again, he did not get the chair he wanted, he STARTED to reach out and hit, but with pause, he stopped, and at the suggestion of another teacher to sit in another chair, he complied!
Setting Limits To Keep A Child Safe
Monday, March 29 2010
We talked about holding hands crossing the road and I pointed out the safe places for him to ride on his own. That was good for awhile.
Emotional Project – Toilet Troubles
Saturday, February 27 2010
The next time I saw him on tippy toes, with a worried look on his face, I moved towards him and put my arms around him. I said “Hey mate, it looks like you need to do a poo. I’m going to help you”. That was all he needed to start crying – he fought hard against me as he cried, “No, No, NO! I don’t want to.”
How I Cooled My Son’s “Hot Button” Issues
Tuesday, January 26 2010
I normally listen to his big feelings when he brings an upset to me, using Staylistening in response to his cues. This time, I decided that I wanted to help him with both these issues because they affected our daily life, and because they weren’t getting better on their own.
Listening to Angry Feelings
Wednesday, December 30 2009
She immediately got very upset and began crying and screaming at me. I moved closer to her and she began to scream at me to go away.
A Big Cry then a “Big Red Truck”
Friday, October 30 2009
Immediately after that, he said his first sentence!
A Grandma Listens
Monday, October 5 2009
The Daddy was trying to talk his daughter out of the tantrum, but our teacher kept gently reminding him that this was exactly what his little girl needed to do, and that she was smart to work on her feelings so vigorously.
The Healing Power of Parenting
Thursday, July 30 2009
Why was I plagued by thoughts of my less-than-ideal childhood when I should be enjoying my daughter’s happy one?
Discovering The Value of a Good Tantrum
Monday, June 29 2009
That would be like my husband telling me, “I have no intention of loving all of you. I only want to see the parts that work for me.”