tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332235454173435701.post728839540684848614..comments2024-01-10T21:26:29.386-08:00Comments on 5 Hearts, One Family: Disciplined Date Night: My Journey Through ParenthoodAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621231092375521848noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332235454173435701.post-71854562115835715322014-04-05T13:05:23.236-07:002014-04-05T13:05:23.236-07:00When Michael can write better I am definitely givi...When Michael can write better I am definitely giving him lines! I give Marie lines all the time but it doesn't have a huge effect on her. I blame down syndrome. <br /><br />And yes, I'm guilty of over parenting today...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621231092375521848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332235454173435701.post-12890361406401541602014-04-05T13:01:51.908-07:002014-04-05T13:01:51.908-07:00With both hands! With both hands! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621231092375521848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332235454173435701.post-88131725614464987272014-04-05T12:59:46.852-07:002014-04-05T12:59:46.852-07:00Well I sure feel good about being in the same boat...Well I sure feel good about being in the same boat with tantrums! Sometimes I feel quite embarrassed by it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621231092375521848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332235454173435701.post-63752870667283427762014-04-05T12:14:47.503-07:002014-04-05T12:14:47.503-07:00I am in big favour of the child - if they are real...I am in big favour of the child - if they are really having a hard time calming down or just incredibly rude and defiant - go to their room. I have received MUCH flack and negative looks for this. But to me -- it's not the punishment, but rather a chance to let them calm down in privacy by removing them from the scene. I don't "lock them in the room" as one person said in disgust. whatever nosybusybody. <br />Anyway, it also demonstrates that acting out like that does mean you will not be with the family. Yes, I see you are frustrated/angry/confused/sad and that is okay to feel that way. But! you do not get to treat the rest of us like crap because of that. You need to go to your room and find an appropriate way to speak with us about this. It's really just that simple. I don't even care if they are playing quietly while in there -- just don't come back out with same attitude and there absolutely will be further conversations and consequences if necessary. <br />The bonus part is it also gives ME a chance to calm down and think about it. Too much parenting can be reactionary - which I find is when I get into trouble myself. <br />Also, good old fashioned lines! "I will not punch my sister " 100 times? the classics still work. They HATE this one. The offense has never ever been repeated when this is applied. LA Botcharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045857399816360885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332235454173435701.post-35919223005392570432014-04-05T07:18:03.155-07:002014-04-05T07:18:03.155-07:00Your guy sounds very thoughtful. Keep him.Your guy sounds very thoughtful. Keep him.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332235454173435701.post-45774263808401864002014-04-04T16:24:25.356-07:002014-04-04T16:24:25.356-07:00Date night is something that we just started makin...Date night is something that we just started making a priority a couple of years ago, and I wish we had started earlier in our marriage. It's so important. <br /><br />Tantrums at 6 have been happening at my house for my last 2 small people. The older ones had outgrown them by 6, but the last 2 didn't. I like the 5 breaths technique a lot. We also do a lot of choice giving here.<br /><br />TaMara<br />AJ's AtoZ wHooligan<br /><a href="http://www.talesofapeedeemama.com" rel="nofollow">Tales of a Pee Dee Mama</a><br />TaMara Sloanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712928262166899676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332235454173435701.post-11506564477664179062014-04-04T12:40:45.668-07:002014-04-04T12:40:45.668-07:00I use the breathing technique all the time too! I use the breathing technique all the time too! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621231092375521848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332235454173435701.post-76091206190989720842014-04-04T12:03:50.209-07:002014-04-04T12:03:50.209-07:00I know what you mean about going out instead of st...I know what you mean about going out instead of staying in. I get that making food and candle lit dinner is sweet and all, but sometimes we just want to GO OUT. We're always in, come on! The discipline thing is such a hard part of parenting. I don't think I'd try the push-up thing, even if it's just 5. I don't know, just seems a little odd. No judgment though- we're all doing the best we can. I do however LOVE the 5 breaths technique. I could even use that on myself! RF Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12583447879913830835noreply@blogger.com