tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541163558865855734Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:40:42 +0000Child Carehappy childhttp://bossybutt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Angela)Blogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541163558865855734.post-7587806519722888698Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:43:00 +00002011-09-13T07:44:05.318-07:00Child Care<a href="http://www.streetarticles.com/parenting/struggling-to-find-child-care"></a>http://bossybutt.blogspot.com/2011/09/article-struggling-to-find-child-care.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541163558865855734.post-6966195588436547044Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:21:00 +00002011-09-09T14:21:10.322-07:00happy childAs we go through the process of finding child care for our son, I can't help but wonder how different options will affect his temperament.&nbsp; I remember, as a child, my sister and I had a good friend who was used to getting her way.&nbsp; If her parents said no, she threw a hysterical fit and they ALWAYS gave in.&nbsp; So, she learned that it worked.&nbsp; I am determined to teach my son that it will not work but I remember trying it on my parents.&nbsp; My mother even made the comment that we had picked up the behavior from our friend.&nbsp; I can't help but wonder what my son will "pick up" from the other children if he goes into daycare.<br /> <br /> I have been searching for resources on how to "nip this in the bud" effectively - and, more importantly, how to keep it from happening over and over and over again.&nbsp; My concern, also, is that he will lose some confidence because his tactics are not working and because he receives discipline with the new behaviors.&nbsp; We are not spankers and don't believe in it.&nbsp; I know that it is a controversial subject but we just don't roll that way.&nbsp; Besides, giving him a little smack doesn't even phase him.&nbsp; For us, time outs seem to work the best - he can't stand it.<br /> <br /> My research has uncovered some useful tips for parents who wish to discourage these behaviors but don't want to rely on punishment:<br /> <ul><li>&nbsp;Don't follow the examples of other parents.&nbsp; Many people discipline the way that they were disciplined as children and feel it is harmless.&nbsp; However, we all know that many of those methods do not build confidence, motivate by fear and add stress.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Children do not misbehave just to get to you.&nbsp; Many times, they have legitimate reasons for feeling acting out such as being hungry or tired, needing information or feeling stressed by a situation.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://937a38-ezfvf1q51p8y9ifddr2.hop.clickbank.net/">Get more details on raising a happy child here.</a> <br /> <br /> All parents simply want the best for their child and we are certainly no exception.&nbsp; Our job as parents is to arm ourselves with the information we need to raise healthy and happy adults. <ul></ul></li> </ul>http://bossybutt.blogspot.com/2011/09/does-child-care-affect-your-happy-child.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0