tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post8394359973193991064..comments2023-10-08T05:57:12.595-05:00Comments on Nobody Called Today: Sunday Ramblin'NOBODYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11276906004956692545noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-90973388539983054312011-04-13T19:44:51.853-05:002011-04-13T19:44:51.853-05:00I have few insights, but lots of compassion. Just...I have few insights, but lots of compassion. Just Monday I was a big old ugly mean evil meanie mom.<br /><br />But actually, Simon and my lil bro do have food-allergy-related meltdowns --food coloring (specifically yellow 6 for my brother) set off raging angry showdowns within an hour or so. And don't even get me started on what's in chinese candy . . .<br /><br />If you want to, call me. We still have the Iowa phone number.Olivia Meiklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01728389819022367881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-34933601977799279092011-04-05T10:43:15.999-05:002011-04-05T10:43:15.999-05:00You have smart friends.
It sounds simple, and I k...You have smart friends.<br /><br />It sounds simple, and I know you're the one with the psych. background so I feel dorky even mentioning it, but positive reinforcement is very important. Make a chart, start a "Nice Jar" and fill it with gumballs for each time he remembers to use nice words or good manners, or even give him a chart to carry around with him every day. I can't be creative right now since I haven't had coffee, and I know he's awfully young, but some kind of positive reinforcement connected to some kind of visual may help. It takes you out of the equation, too, kind of like how kids that age "obey" timers better than adults? It's a defined rule, like five happy faces earns him something at the end of the day that he likes? He can get mad at the happy faces, but maybe not so much at you. And for a 3yo that reward will have to be available pretty quickly, like daily or even twice a day.<br /><br />Also, and maybe more importantly, hang in there. And if he throws a fit in public, just loudly say, "Oh no honey, did you have a little bit of WHEAT today, which you're allergic to? Did it make you CRAZY? Poor baby!"Emily K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-34967967561132112992011-03-30T23:50:35.030-05:002011-03-30T23:50:35.030-05:00I'm in that stage right now with Zachary, and ...I'm in that stage right now with Zachary, and it is so frustrating. And of course we're potty training too, so I really have to work overtime/double overtime to not be impatient and frustrated with him outwardly because I don't want to screw that up :)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615324440313825876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-4051880586341709272011-03-23T16:31:05.292-05:002011-03-23T16:31:05.292-05:00A combination of the dates and the more firm disci...A combination of the dates and the more firm disciplines recommended might do it. Once he gets in the habit of having dates, it can be used as another motivator and taken away if he has a problem. "I can't take you on a date if you behave this way..."Bubbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00405574763150315165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-56468191651008883892011-03-22T10:24:58.233-05:002011-03-22T10:24:58.233-05:00Maybe that you are gone to school and he misses yo...Maybe that you are gone to school and he misses you?<br />I read on a blog that when a child is "crazy" to spend way more one on one time with them and go on dates with just mom or dad. I tried it and it actually worked. Sometimes they just need some attention all to themselves. And lots of love.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676577604632155345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-62615552235253747632011-03-21T18:35:12.976-05:002011-03-21T18:35:12.976-05:00Sounds like Xander to me. I would be willing to d...Sounds like Xander to me. I would be willing to discuss my research on how one's diet may relate to behavior problems via telephone. It obviously can't be anything related to my amazing parental skills.Michelle Garffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596436267527474417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-3508029073577179742011-03-21T17:59:31.467-05:002011-03-21T17:59:31.467-05:00Parker, is going through something similar. I am ...Parker, is going through something similar. I am much harder on him when he is home. I don't allow back talk....he gets a warning and then a "tap" on the face:) there are certain words he knows he can not say and he is put in a time-out in his room when he says them...that has been something that has really worked for us. <br /><br />The temper and him wanting his way...hopefully is a stage. I just remind him that he is special, but there are others in the family, and everyone can not get their own way...all the time. Sometimes it gets him thinking and he stops.<br /><br />Oh, and I take what he loves most....treats. He was naughty last week and could not have treats for 4 days. Worked like a charm!!<br /><br />For us our biggest challenge is him not listening. The treat thing worked great!! <br /><br />So....beatings, lock them in their rooms and withhold food from them!!<br />I guess that is what I am suggesting:) good luck!!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826868718915479601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-26468833654442775052011-03-21T16:43:50.771-05:002011-03-21T16:43:50.771-05:00will they be your moms cookies..cause if not I won...will they be your moms cookies..cause if not I won't tell ya..Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104669272884265406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-90496910767141471802011-03-21T14:40:41.632-05:002011-03-21T14:40:41.632-05:00Is duct tape or earplugs an option? Different pers...Is duct tape or earplugs an option? Different personalities go through stages differently. I'd tell you what I've done to fix it, but since my 6-year-old is still that way, I can't.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349403417525132723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-42322187411447936892011-03-21T08:07:07.829-05:002011-03-21T08:07:07.829-05:00I like Mrs. O. I like cookies. I like Nobo. I didn...I like Mrs. O. I like cookies. I like Nobo. I didn't get enough sleep last night.Deenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185792838511226011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-35539689731187833112011-03-21T01:54:40.876-05:002011-03-21T01:54:40.876-05:00My parents learned some anger management technique...My parents learned some anger management techniques to help my brother (who has grown into the sweetest, kindest father) when he was this age. Just email me if you'd like more info.Mrs. Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159440829600935461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869613013276327471.post-49974457624848256692011-03-21T00:41:09.999-05:002011-03-21T00:41:09.999-05:00Just send him to Australia. Im pretty sure he was...Just send him to Australia. Im pretty sure he was watching Oprah and he doesn't know how to get here and he is blinking his eyes (cause he watched I dream of Jeanie) and it isn't happening.<br />Just send him here and I will sort him out and send him back to you with Tim Tams and Milo.Analiesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578118021478784241noreply@blogger.com