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He had JUST woken up from a nap so I knew it would take a little time before he was ready!
2021-12-23
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why do so many parents think having absolute authority over their child is "real parenting" 😳 is it cause youve never had control in ur own life 😗😳
2021-12-27
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choosing 20 minutes of gentle choices and reassuring over 20 minutes of resistance, tears, dismissing the kids autonomy and ruling by force and fear.
2021-12-27
Is this why elementary school children can’t handle life? Asking for a teacher.
2021-12-24
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When my kids were that small (30 yrs) I said let’s go. They didn’t have a choice. Obedience is better than sacrifice..
2021-12-24
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And then he goes to school and expects this treatment but has meltdowns. His poor teachers! Hopefully you progress away from this....
2021-12-24
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But like imagine being a child and having ZERO control over your day 😰 I remember it being so scary. It makes sense that they resist changes like ths
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20 minutes from giving the warning to actually leaving the house is IMPRESSIVE!
2021-12-23
Wow all the teachers and parents in here who dont get it. 😳 God forbid we teach kids the power of decision making/choices/consequences/autonomy
2021-12-29
Works for adults too- ok it’s time for work do you want Starbucks or homemade coffee and eggs?
2021-12-25
I wish I could do this but working myself early mornings is a struggle. Do you get up any earlier to allow this or not?
2021-12-30
(2)morning for this, it is very doable. 9 times out of 10 THIS is much quicker than fighting a toddler & handling tantrums 😅🥰
2021-12-30
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I do this with my kids & it saves so many meltdowns. They need a sense of control & autonomy.
2021-12-28
This makes me realize that as an adult I still struggle with transitioning to the next task when it is something I DON'T WANT to do 😏
2021-12-26
The people who disagree with this sound so angry and that speaks volumes 😂
2021-12-24
choices are great but you gave 2 or 4 minutes. Still need those boundaries🥰
2021-12-27
The only reason I allowed it is because it was in the middle. If he said “10 mins” or even “5mins” my response would have been different.
2021-12-27
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Love this but what happens when life cause you to have to leave quickly. Real question
2021-12-23
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