Fill ‘em up, with love!
I was reading some on line parenting advice and I especially like this one. My daughter turned 11 last week and I’ll admit that sometimes I wonder if I’m doing the right thing.
Don’t rush to punish. Every child has a cup that needs to be filled — and refilled — with love, attention, affection, and respect. A rough day, a big frustration, or a harsh word empties the cup. If your child is acting up, give him a hug, listen to him, and spend time together. He’ll be more cooperative, and you’ll both feel closer.
I hope that you have a great weekend with your kids! Mitzi
January 25th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Kids never act up, do they? :o) I knew that your daughter and my son were the same age, but I didn’t realize that they were only a month apart. This is good advice, and everyone should make it a point to practice it with their kids, regardless of their ages.
February 18th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
I wish my Mom had seen that when I was growing up. She ruled our home - iron fist in a velvet glove. But, I have to admit my brother sister and I turned out just fine. We always knew where we stood in the family. . . . my sister was the baby, my brother was the “fair-haired child; Mom’s favorite” and me, I was and am the rescuer.