Originally published by positivediscipline.com Diane promised she would never be like her friend, Sara, who was always yelling (often screaming) at her kids, “Don’t do that! Do this! I’m sick and tired or telling you!” On and on! It was difficult for Diane to be around Sara, and she felt so sorry for the kids. One day Diane found herself telling three-year-old Seth, “Don’t do that! Come here right now! Pick up your toys! Get dressed!” And on and on! Fortunately she heard herself and said to her husband, “Oh my; I sound just like Sara. Gently he said, “I didn’t want to say anything, but ...
Tips for Babies with Reflux
Your baby might be suffering from reflux if: + They aren’t easily soothed + They arch their backs and become very stiff during and after eating + They spit up frequently and experience discomfort with it + They refuse to eat + They pull on and off the breast or bottle + They are fussy at the breast or bottle Things to try: + Keep baby elevated 20-30 minutes after feeding (sometimes hard to do!) + Have baby nap and sleep at an incline in a Fisher Price Rock n Play or Cradle n Swing + The swing should be on the cradle setting in the furthest reclined position. Turn it on ...
THE THREE Rs OF RECOVERY
It is much easier to take responsibility for a mistake when it is seen as a learning opportunity rather than something to be ashamed of. If we see mistakes as bad we tend to feel inadequate and discouraged and may become defensive, evasive, judgmental, or critical of others or ourselves. On the other hand, when mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn, recognizing them will seem like an exciting venture. "I wonder what I will learn from this one?" Self forgiveness is an important element of the first R of Recovery. Have you ever said you were sorry to a child? If so, how did that child ...
