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Category Archives: Figuring it out
Myth Busting 12: Punishment Works
When I was a punitive parent, I didn’t understand what people meant when they said that spanking doesn’t work. I’d think, ‘Well, it works for me…’ As I came out of the punitive paradigm I started to be able to … Continue reading
Firsts
This is a year of First Things for me and my boys. First everythings. Maximus went to school. Minimus went into care. I went to school. First bus ride, first exam in 17 years, first Christmas of Peace. For the … Continue reading
Posted in Figuring it out, Greenegem's Story
Tagged accept, anger, Christmas, college, court, embrace, excitement, fear, financial aid, first, joy, Maximus, Minimus, pain, peace, ponder, presents, school, whole, wife
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The Language of Love
I often end up with tiny people sleeping in my bed. I don’t mind most of the time, and the last few nights I have treasured their presence. Maximus poked me; “Mommy, I am ready to get up now”. <yaaawn> … Continue reading
Posted in Figuring it out, For the Bible tells me so., Testimony
Tagged bed, gentle, habit, hug, invest, kind, Lord, Love, Love Languages, Maximus, Minimus, peace
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Myth busting 9: Right away, all the way, with a happy heart – or it’s rebellion!
Part I: Delayed or grudging obedience is disobedience? Scenario: You are a secretary. Your boss walks in and tells you to go check the company’s postbox because she’s expecting something important. Among the possible responses: You immediately drop everything and … Continue reading
Posted in Figuring it out, Uncategorized
Tagged Defiance, disobedient, respect, unconditional love
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My other car is a pterodactyl…
Or- How playful parenting unsticks an insistent 5 yo. And how it doesn’t. I have to laugh when people ask me for advice on parenting. I mean- some are my friends- so maybe they just love me and don’t see … Continue reading
Posted in Figuring it out, Grace-Based Discipline
Tagged accident, atypical, car, Daddy, developmental, five, man, Maximus, pterodactyl, stuck, success, toolbox, tools, zebra
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Myth Busting 6: “I could see it in her eyes”
I’ve heard parents saying this of their very young (less than 2 yo) children. “She knows what she’s doing is wrong. You can see that mischievous look in her eyes. She knows Mummy’s not going to like what she’s about … Continue reading
When Kids Have Big Feelings
I think I’ve finally arrived as a parent. Marigold told me, “I hate you!” yesterday. Most people really struggle with that. Who wants to hear those words come out of their child’s mouth? What an awful thing to say! But … Continue reading
Life: Where the Rubber Meets the Road.
Recently I was in the hospital. Today marks a week that I am back home. Official diagnosis was Sepsis, yes… I could have died. If there is only one thing I can depend upon in life, it is that there … Continue reading
Posted in Figuring it out, Grace-Based Discipline, Greenegem's Story
Tagged autism, evaluation, fever, hospital, mad parenting skills, Maximus, Minimus, pediatric psychiatrist, report
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Kick a man when he’s down?
My thoughts in this direction started with this link- child’s skull from facebook. So Maximus is being crazy- as per my last post- and this is probably a contributor to the oddness. He lost two teeth recently, and I can … Continue reading
Posted in Figuring it out
Tagged ADD, care, defiant, depression, Manipulate, milk teeth, painful, psoriasis, punish, selfish, skull
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